Tag Archives: Paarl
THE “HARVEST” BEGINS EARLY FOR LABORIE WINE FARM WITH THE LAUNCH OF HARVEST AT LABORIE
Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Harvest at Laborie, the recently launched restaurant at Laborie Wine Farm set in the heart of Paarl, with the imposing Paarl Rock as its backdrop, offers a plethora of delectable dishes created by internationally acclaimed consultant chef Matthew Gordon. During his 26 years as a chef Matthew has built up an impressive curriculum vitae, heading [...]
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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT AND NIGHT MARKET AT LABORIE
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Celebrate the start of the festive season and head off to Laborie Wine Farm on Friday evening, 9 December, for their annual Carols by Candlelight and Night Market. Situated in the heart of Paarl and surrounded by the majestic Drakenstein Mountains, with the Paarl Mountain as its backdrop, Laborie is regarded as one of the [...]
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KWV 10 YEAR OLD AWARDED BEST BRANDY IN THE WORLD
Posted on 13. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The renowned KWV 10 Year Old brandy has been awarded best brandy in the world for a second time at this year’s International Spirits Challenge (ISC). A true South African gem, this fine brandy also received this Trophy in 2007. Announced at the Marriott Grosvenor Square in London earlier this week, the ISC celebrates excellence [...]
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KWV BRANDY CELEBRATES WITH YOU
Posted on 11. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
It’s the time of the year where you look forward to entertaining family, friends and business associates. Diaries are filling up quickly and shopping lists are being checked to ensure you have everything you need to make this a memorable summer and festive season. Days are filled with the promise of good food, good conversation [...]
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KWV IS 2011’S VERITAS CROWN PRINCE
Posted on 10. Oct, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
KWV has been crowned as the king of Veritas 2011. Last night (Saturday 8 October) this almost century old wine and brandy company with its headquarters in Paarl, received a remarkable five double gold and nine gold medals at the 2011 Veritas Award ceremony – the most double gold and gold medals ever won by [...]
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Laborie Rock Run 8 October 2011
Posted on 30. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
LABORIE PAARL ROCK TRAIL RUN 8 OCTOBER 2011 – Attention all running enthusiasts! Make your way to the picturesque Laborie Wine Farm on Saturday, 8 October for their inaugural trail run event, in conjunction with the Drakenstein Municipality. Situated in the heart of the Paarl Winelands, Laborie is surrounded by vineyards set against the majestic [...]
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KWV INTRODUCES BERRAZ – THE SWEET SHIRAZ
Posted on 14. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
KWV, one of the leading wine and brandy producers in South Africa known for sourcing wines and grapes from the best and most sought after regions, is introducing BerRaz – a new sweet Shiraz. BerRaz is a burst of freshly picked berry sweetness produced from bold, fruity Shiraz, created to appeal to the young at [...]
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CELEBRATE YOUR HERITAGE AT THE LABORIE LAZY DAYS MARKET 24 SEPTEMBER 2011
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Celebrate your heritage and National Braai Day on Saturday, 24 September at the popular Laborie Lazy Days Market, situated at the award-winning Laborie Wine Farm in the heart of the Paarl Winelands. In keeping with the theme visitors will have the opportunity to ‘Buy ‘n Braai’ whereby you can purchase your braai meat and have [...]
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LABORIE LAZY DAYS MARKET CELEBRATES NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN STYLE
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
On the 9th August 1956, in excess of 20 000 women of all races and ages came from every corner of South Africa to march together towards the Union Buildings in Pretoria. These brave women were marching in protest against a law requiring black women to carry passes, placing further restrictions on the movements of these [...]
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EPIC TREASURE HUNT COMING TO JOHANNESBURG
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
The national Epic of Everlasting treasure hunt will be launched in Johannesburg on Sunday 31 July 2011. This is the sixth in a series of nine treasure hunts (the first five were held in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Pietermartizburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein) that form part of KWV’s travelling Cecil Skotnes art exhibition. A treasure in the [...]
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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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