Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc
STEENBERG VINEYARDS RELEASES STEENBERG SAUVIGNON BLANC 2011
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Steenberg Vineyards in the Constantia Valley has released the latest vintage of its popular Sauvignon Blanc. Renowned as one of the top white wine cellars in South Africa, the Sauvignon Blanc varietal is what Steenberg is best known for, and this year’s vintage again exemplifies what this winery can produce. The refreshing, crisp taste of [...]
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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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STEENBERG VINEYARDS RELEASES KLEIN STEENBERG RANGE 2011
Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow.
Steenberg Vineyards in the Constantia Valley has released the latest vintage of its popular Klein Steenberg range. Responding to demand from the market, the new release comprises of two single varietal wines: Klein Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2011, and Klein Steenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (replacing the Klein Steenberg Bordeaux style red blend), both of which uphold [...]
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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 [...]
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CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATION WITH SIMONSIG
Posted on 12. Nov, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
Those late night studies and hours behind the books have final paid off and what you now deserve is a relaxing time out in the Winelands in the good company of Simonsig Estate. Think crisp Sauvignon Blanc and flutes of the finest Cap Classique paired with delicious, locally inspired cuisine and make your way to [...]
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SEVEN SPRINGS VINEYARDS MAKES THEIR DEBUT ENTRY
Posted on 29. Oct, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
SOUTH AFRICA welcomes a new vineyard as their first vintage hits the shelves: Seven Springs Vineyard is delighted to present their first wine, the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, from their first harvest. Seven Springs Vineyard; named after the seven natural springs of the nearby spa town of Caledon; is situated on the R320 road at the [...]
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HARTENBERG AND OYO OFFERS GREAT VALUE THIS SUMMER
Posted on 24. Oct, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
LOCATED in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar has purchased its annual 7-ton pre-allocation of crayfish securing its share of the upcoming summer’s crayfish season festivities. Equating to a whopping 14 000 portions of crayfish tails, Chef Sanel Esterhuizen and her team are shirking off global recession rumblings and preparing [...]
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STEENBERG VINEYARDS RELEASES INTRIGUING HMS RANGE
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
Steenberg Vineyards in the Constantia Valley launched its brand new Steenberg HMS Range on the 13th of November 2010 at the historical site of the Battle of Muizenberg. Comprising the HMS Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2010 and the HMS Sphynx Chardonnay 2010, the naming of the duo finds its origin in the fascinating history of the [...]
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DURBANVILLE HILLS BIESJES CRAAL REAPS ANOTHER GOLD
Posted on 12. Oct, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
The Durbanville Hills single-vineyard 2009 Biesjes Craal Sauvignon Blanc took gold at the recent 2010 Veritas Wine Awards held in Cape Town. . This follows hot on the heels of the impressive gold award received for this wine at the 2010 Michelangelo Wine Awards and last year when it was named as one of Wine [...]
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LOMOND PINCUSHION AN INTERNATIONAL FAVOURITE
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow.
Lomond’s 2009 Pincushion Sauvignon Blanc was one of South Africa’s top ten performers at London’s recent International Wine Challenge (IWC), winning a gold medal, following on its five- star rating in the 2010 Platter’s South African Wine Guide. The single-vineyard wine, named for the pincushion protea found on the Gansbaai estate, exhibits a ripe tropical [...]
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MUM’S THE WORLD AT NEDERBURG THIS MOTHERS’ DAY
Show mum just how much you care this Mother’s Day with a special treat from Nederburg. A mouth-watering lunch served against the backdrop of mountain views is intended to give her a royal experience. To create just the right note, guests will gather in the historic manor house, while sipping on sparkling wine and nibbling on delicious canapés. Read more...
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