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FROM CLEANER TO JET SETTER: ZELDA PETRUS GOES TO CALIFORNIA

Zelda Petrus (43), a former cleaner at Steenberg Vineyards who now has responsibility for the high-profile winery’s front-of house cellar door sales, will soon be flying to California to learn more about wine sales and marketing in the famous Napa Valley. This will be the first flight the Retreat-born widow and mother of one, will […]

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CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATION WITH SIMONSIG

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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UITKYK OFFERS PROGRAMME FOR THE FAMILY AT PLAY

Join acclaimed Uitkyk winemaker Estelle Lourens and her children on Saturday, December 4, for a morning of play with interactive learning, frolicking and picnicking on the sprawling lawns in front of the historic manor house on the estate. Presented by dynamic speaker and story consultant, Dr Petro Janse van Renseburg of the Playing Mantis partnership […]

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NO ADDED SULPHUR IN THE NEW SIMONSIG PINOT NOIR BRUT ROSE

Simonsig launches new Pinot Noir Brut Rosé with no added sulphur exclusive to Woolworths: One of South Africa’s leading Cap Classique specialists, Simonsig Estate, winner of the only two 2010 Veritas Cap Classique Double Gold medals, has launched a new, no-added-sulphur, Limited Release Pinot Noir Brut Rosé, made exclusively for Woolworths. This is the first […]

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SIMONSIG TRUIMPHS WITH ONLY CAP CLASSIQUE DOUBLE GOLD AT 2010 VERITAS

Estate scores big with medal tally of 3 Double Gold and 2 Gold medals Simonsig Estate has triumphed at the 2010 Veritas awards with a hat trick of Double Golds including the only two Double Gold medals awarded for Méthode Cap Classique this year. As the estate who gave South Africa its first bottle fermented […]

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Catharina’s – 6th AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM CARD FINE DINING AWARD

Following hot on the heels after it received top honours in the latest Diners Club Winelist competition, Catharina’s, the restaurant at Steenberg has been awarded its 6th consecutive American Express Platinum Card Fine Dining Award in recognition of consistently providing an unforgettable fine dining experience.   This year Catharina’s was among only 36 restaurants in the […]

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SEVEN SPRINGS VINEYARDS MAKES THEIR DEBUT ENTRY

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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STEENBERG VINEYARDS OFFERS BARRELS OF FUN DURING (17-23 OCT)

‘SPRING IT ON CONSTANTIA’ WEEK UNTIL 24 OCTOBER 2010 Steenberg Vineyards in the Constantia Valley will be transformed into a hub of activity during ‘Spring it on Constantia’ Week, which takes place until 24 October (2010). A fun-filled programme offers outings for the whole family, with activities ranging from Gourmet Picnics to a Food and […]

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BONELLO AND BROUGHTON’S BIG LUNCH

CELEBRITY television adventure cook Justin Bonello and multi award-winning chef Michael Broughton of Terroir Restaurant are teaming up for a once-off duo appearance as they prepare a lunch of note for food and wine enthusiasts on Tuesday, November 30th. In an event that has been dubbed ‘Bonello & Broughton’s Big Lunch’, these two amiable chefs […]

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VINOTEQUE: BERGKELDER

Die Bergkelder, the famous ‘cellar in the mountain’ and home of Fleur du Cap wines on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, has been re-opened after careful refurbishment to offer wine lovers a more intimate experience with the wines and their origins. Officially opened in 1968 as the first bottle maturation cellar of its kind in the […]

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