Tag Archives: Mont Rochelle
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 [...]
Continue Reading
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 [...]
Continue Reading
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
Continue Reading
MONT ROCHELLE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS TO RELEASE TWO NEW WINES AT TASTE OF CAPE TOWN 2011 (5 to 8 May 2011)
Posted on 29. Apr, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
5 to 8 May 2011 – Franschhoek’s Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards will once again be participating in the Pick n Pay Taste of Cape Town in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum festival, taking place this year from 5 to 8 May (2011) at Green Point Cricket Club in Green Point. Mont Rochelle is one [...]
Continue Reading
MONT ROCHELLE HOTEL & MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS SERVES UP A GOURMET FEAST ON MOTHER’S DAY
Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Franschhoek’s 5-star Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards is offering an ideal choice for Mother’s Day on Sunday, 8 May, inviting you to treat the most important woman in your life with a special outing and leisurely lunch in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Two distinct epicurean Mother’s Day experiences will be on offer [...]
Continue Reading
MONT ROCHELLE LAUNCHES ITS RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2010
Posted on 09. Mar, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Mont Rochelle Mountain Vineyards has launched its Mont Rochelle Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010, following the excellent performance of the 2009 vintage, which was sold out at the beginning of this year. Like its predecessor, the new vintage also scored a coveted 4-Star John Platter rating. Blended by winemaker Dustin Osborne (29), the wine is crafted [...]
Continue Reading
MONT ROCHELLE HOTEL & MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS DISHES UP DELECTABLE VALENTINE’S DAY FARE
Posted on 28. Jan, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The 5-star Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley offers the perfect setting to celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day. Located on a working wine farm far from the hustle and bustle of the city, its fine dining restaurant Mange Tout is dishing up a superb Valentine Weekend Dinner [...]
Continue Reading
MONT ROCHELLE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS: TASTING 101 (2011)
Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Tasting 101 is back with a twist this year! We have some exciting and informative evenings lined up for you – Flavour Profiling, Vertical Tastings, Budget Wines and much, much more lies in store for this year. We have searched for “the best of the best” chocolate and wine pairings we could find in the [...]
Continue Reading
ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL PIANIST INGO DANNHORN TO PERFORM AT MONT ROCHELLE
Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The Mont Rochelle Hotel in Franschhoek has accomplished somewhat of a ‘tour de force’, securing visiting international pianist Ingo Dannhorn for an intimate music recital at Mange Tout, the fining dining restaurant here. The concert will take place on Wednesday, 9 February from 19:00 onwards. Tickets are available at R150 per person, and include canapès [...]
Continue Reading
PICNICS AT MONT ROCHELLE – FRANSCHHOEK
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
Pick up a picnic basket at the Country Kitchen and take a stroll with your blanket in hand, through the vineyards, down to the dam, into the rose garden or to the shade of an oak or weeping willow and make yourself comfortable. Unpack your basket of delights, cold bottle of wine, lay back and [...]
Continue Reading
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...
Photos on flickr
Share
