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NEW VIDEO CLIP – CHEESE FESTIVAL 2010

The cheese festival at Bien Donne – Franschhoek. This year was no exception, a massive success. Well done Agri-Expo! (www.agriexpo.co.za) This short informal free-hand clip by BottlePlatePillow will highlight some of the great festival moments. (www.bottleplatepillow.co.za) Uschi van Zweel (KWV Wines) shares some of her festival thoughts with us. (www.kwv.co.za)

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WINE FARM ACCOMMODATION SPECIALS (PILLOW)

Time for those cosy winter weekend breakaways! Under SPECIALS you will find categories for: Bottle: Winery, cellar door, activity Plate: Wine farm restaurants Pillow: Wine farm accommodation THIS LIST IS OUTDATED: 2012 SPECIAL WILL FOLLOW bottleplate PILLOW  SPECIALS -  Advisable to confirm special when bookings are made. We regularly update this list – Last Updated […]

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CELLAR DOOR SPECIALS (BOTTLE)

Winter is here! Time to stock up and save! Specials are available directly from the cellars. Under SPECIALS you will find categories for: Bottle: Winery, cellar door, activity Plate: Wine farm restaurants Pillow: Wine farm accommodation THIS LIST IS OUTDATED: 2012 SPECIAL WILL FOLLOW BOTTLEplatepillow SPECIALS We regularly update this list – Last Updated 2011|09|15 […]

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WINE FARM RESTAURANT SPECIALS (PLATES)

Winter warmers! Time to explore the winelands and find those amazing spots offering great value! Under SPECIALS you will find categories for: Bottle: Winery, cellar door, activity Plate: Wine farm restaurants Pillow: Wine farm accommodation THIS LIST IS OUTDATED: 2012 SPECIAL WILL FOLLOW bottlePLATEpillow SPECIALS – Advisable to confirm special when bookings are made. All […]

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ORGANIC AND ECO-FRIENDLY SA WINE

By: Emma Donovan Source: www.highsteadhouses.co.za There has been a lot of hype around organic wines recently, and many of you may be wondering what all the fuss is about and whether it is actually any different from other wines. Charles Lourens, founder of BottlePlatePillow, decided to get to the bottom of it all and set […]

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DORNIER BODEGA APPOINTS NEW CHEF DE CUISINE – NEIL NORMAN

SINCE opening the doors to Dornier Bodega Restaurant in 2007, this winelands eatery has become one of Stellenbosch’s most popular culinary destinations. Their signature ‘farm cuisine’ has become a hit with both local and international visitors to the Dornier Wine Estate – a custom which looks set to continue with the appointment of their new […]

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NEW VIDEO CLIP – COSECHA @ NOBLE HILL

Cosecha is the Spanish word for “harvest.” The name reflects our location next to the harvest area where grapes are sorted and crushed. It also expresses our desire to bring the farm-fresh, Latin flavours of our family’s southwestern roots to Cape Town. Our food is delicious. We serve a mix of traditional Mexican dishes like […]

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NEW VIDEO CLIP – AVONDALE DUCKS IN A ROW

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NEW VIDEO CLIP – DURBANVILLE HILLS NEW TASTING ROOM

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MONT ROCHELLE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS LAUNCHES COMMUNITY WINE TASTING EVENINGS

The 5-star Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards in Franschhoek has introduced a series of wine tasting evenings, to assist members of its close-knit community, and in particular those within the hospitality industry, to expand their knowledge of vintages produced here. Entitled ‘Tasting 101’, these fun and informative evenings are hosted by Mont Rochelle’s accomplished […]

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