Tag Archives: Durbanville Hills
CULINARY CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES AT DURBANVILLE HILLS WINES
Posted on 09. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Christmas may only come once a year but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get more chances to enjoy your favourite festive foods. Durbanville Hills Wines will be celebrating the age-old culinary traditions of Christmas this year with a food and wine pairing from December 12 to 24. The tasting includes classics such as traditional fruit [...]
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ROCK AND BLUES AT DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 06. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Unwind under the olive trees on November 11 as you enjoy Durbanville Hills’ award-winning wines whilst listening to the mellow sounds of indie rock musician Farryl Purkiss and blues artist Dan Patlansky. Both musicians have been gaining national and international recognition and radio success for their unique sounds which can be enjoyed as the sun [...]
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REDS FROM DURBANVILLE HILLS WINES CHARM JUDGES AT VERITAS
Posted on 11. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Reds from Durbanville Hills Wines garnered the judges’ favour at this year’s South African National Wine Show. Nine red wines received awards, of which three took gold. Its white wines received a further five medals. Of the reds gold was awarded to the 2009 Durbanville Hills Bastion Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, the 2009 Rhinofields Pinotage and [...]
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LOCAL IS LEKKER AT TAPAS AND VINE
Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Unwind at the end of the week and enjoy some West Coast flavours when the Durbanville Hills Eatery hosts Tapas and Vine on Friday, 21 October, and Friday, 18 November. As a local twist on the traditional bar-food, you can enjoy a selection of tapas-style bowls with your favourite Durbanville Hills’ wines while you sit [...]
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DURBANVILLE HILLS RECEIVES GOLD ACROSS WINE RANGE
Posted on 13. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Durbanville Hills Wines received three gold medals across its three wine ranges at the 15th annual Michelangelo International Wine Awards. A panel of international judges bestowed these on the 2011 Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc, the 2008 Rhinofields Merlot and the 2008 Caapmans Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend. The 2011 Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé, 2009 Rhinofields Chardonnay [...]
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BRING BACK FONDUE! DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Bring back fondue! Having a cheese fondue is for some a completely new experience and for others a reminder of the 70s and 80s when entertainment was never without one. Discover the pure pleasure of dipping chunks of bread into melted cheese, paired with Durbanville Hills’ Sauvignon Blanc and your favourite friends. It’s the new [...]
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TWO NATIONAL TERROIR AWARDS FOR DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
That Durbanville Hills’ wines are shaped by the landscape was more than amply demonstrated when the winery was announced as a national winner at the South African Terroir Wine Awards in two categories. The 2009 Durbanville Hills Biesjes Craal Sauvignon Blanc and 2011 Merlot Rosé were the top scorers in the Sauvignon blanc and Rosé [...]
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SPRING INTO STEP AND CELEBRATE ALL THINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Posted on 21. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Experience a weekend of family, fun, food and wine at Durbanville Hills as we celebrate all things Sauvignon blanc at the annual Durbanville Wine Valley’s Season of Sauvignon on 1 and 2 October. Join us at Durbanville Hills and surround yourself with Sauvignon blancs whilst easing into the Saturday and Sunday with the lazy sounds [...]
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BILTONG AND WINE TASTING AT DURBANVILLE HILLS
Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
What would South African hospitality be without a generous helping of biltong? It’s synonymous with holidays, mid-afternoon snacks, rugby, braai and educating international guests. With this in mind the Durbanville Hills Winery has added a new biltong and wine tasting to its offering at the cellar and by doing so, brings two great South African [...]
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DURBANVILLE HILLS LAUNCHES MERLOT ROSÉ NATIONALLY
Posted on 09. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The much-anticipated 2011 Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé has been launched and is now available nationally. Sure to turn heads with its inviting strawberry and raspberry freshness, the wine extends the Hills range of food-friendly wines and brings versatility for all year enjoyment. Whether enjoying it as a summer sundowner after a hard day’s work, surrounded [...]
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PAARDEBOSCH WINERY – SWARTLAND
Marius Malan grew up on their family farm, Staart van Paardeberg, on the foothills of the Paardeberg Mountains. Grape growing and producing wine run in the family and it was always Marius's dream to become a winemaker. After graduation at Elsenburg in 2005, Marius worked as assistant winemaker and viticulturist at Uva Mira, thereafter joined Slaley as chief winemaker and viticulturist. Read more...
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