Tag Archives: Franschhoek
MONT ROCHELLE RELEASES SECOND VINTAGE OF PREMIUM FLAGSHIP, MIKO CHARDONNAY 2009
Posted on 03. Aug, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards has released the much anticipated second vintage of its premium flagship white wine: the MIKO Chardonnay 2009. Together with its premier red wine, the MIKO Cabernet Sauvignon, the MIKO Chardonnay sets the benchmark for top quality wines produced in the Franschhoek valley. The exclusive MIKO range was named in honour of [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE HOTEL & MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS SERVES UP HIGH TEA FOR WOMEN’S DAY – IN GRAND STYLE!
Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The 5-star Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards in Franschhoek will serve up High Tea fit for royalty on Women’s Day, Tuesday, 9 August on the spacious terrace of its fine dining restaurant Mange Tout. What better way to pay homage to the special women in your life than with a tantalizing gourmet indulgence that [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE DOES IT AGAIN!
Posted on 19. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The Mont Rochelle team rolled into first place in last weekend’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival Barrel Rolling competition – for the second year running. Their remarkable two-man team pipped challengers to the post during this annual event, held in front of the main festival marquee. The event is firmly entrenched as a ‘hot favourite’ on the [...]
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A FIRST FOR SOUTH AFRICA – HAUTE CABRIÈRE RELEASES NEW UNWOODED PINOT NOIR
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Haute Cabrière, (Franschhoek) has had a long association with Pinot Noir going back to the early 1980’s when the cultivar was first planted by winegrower Achim von Arnim in Franschhoek for the production of Pierre Jourdan Brut, a classic MCC blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Haute Cabrière’s first Pinot Noir vineyard for the creation [...]
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MONT ROCHELLE (FRANSCHHOEK) APPOINTS DARRAN STONE AS NEW WINEMAKER
Posted on 27. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Enthusiastic 27-year old Darran Stone has been appointed as winemaker and viticulturist at Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards in Franschhoek. He is taking over from Dustin Osborne who is moving on to Aaldering Vineyards and Wines in Stellenbosch to take up the reigns as its new general manager and winemaker. Darran Stone boasts an impressive portfolio [...]
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GERMAN FOOD FESTIVAL AT ALLEE BLEUE
Posted on 26. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
GUTEN APPETIT! HEARTY GERMAN FARE AT ALLÉE BLEUE – Following the success of their harvest feast earlier this year Allée Bleue in Franschhoek will introduce a weekly German food festival every Sunday from July. Visitors to the estate will be tucking into a lavish buffet of authentic European-style sausages, cold cuts, mustards, breads and traditional [...]
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BISTRO ALLÉE BLEUE
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Within striking distance of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl, the bistro is a clever choice for business meetings, a fortifying breakfast before a tour of wine farms in the area or as a leisurely mid-afternoon lunch spot. With its signature blue décor and unrivalled view of the blue gum-lined estate entrance, we pride ourselves with exceptional [...]
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RESTAURANT REVAMP FOR HAUTE CABRIÈRE
Posted on 14. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Franschhoek’s iconic Haute Cabrière cellar restaurant has come full circle, with the keys being handed back to Achim and Hildegard von Arnim after 16 fruitful years in the hands of the Gordon family. And the Von Arnims will be using the winter months to do a full refurbishment. ‘With its wonderful soaring arches and the [...]
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DISCOVER THE SECRET SEASON IN FRANSCHHOEK
Posted on 13. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Winter is synonymous with red wine, good food and the perfect time to reconnect with family and friends. What better place to experience all of this than in the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley? During the winter months visitors to South Africa’s gourmet capital and home to some of the country’s finest wines, can look forward [...]
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WINTER WARMERS AT MONT ROCHELLE: MANGE TOUT
Posted on 07. Jun, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
See full menu: Mont Rochelle Winter Warmers See full menu: Mont Rochelle Winter Warmers
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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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