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Cape Wine Masters honour top SA viticulturist

24 May 2013

The Institute of Cape Wine Masters (ICWM) has awarded its Wine Personality of the Year award to world-renowned viticulturist Prof Eben Archer. ... More»

Waterkloof appoints Nadia Barnard as winemaker

14 May 2013

Biodynamically farmed Helderberg estate Waterkloof has appointed Nadia Barnard as its winemaker. ... More»

Prestigious international environmental award for Avondale

Family-owned wine farm Avondale has been awarded the sought-after Amorim Environmental Award at the Drinks Business Green Awards, the world’s largest programme to raise awareness of green issues and reward those leading the way in terms of sustainability and environmental performance. More »

Winery of the Week: Orange River Wine Cellars: Kakamas is known for its peaches, especially the sweet sun-dried kind, but it’s also the source of Orange River Wine Cellars’ first ever sauvignon blanc. The vineyard of origin may be young, and small (less than 1ha), but it's vigorous, yielding a bountiful 20 tons! It's part of a massive five-cellar, 120,000+ tons-a-year operation spanning roughly 400km along the Orange River - from Groblershoop in the east to Grootdrink, Upington, Keimoes and Kakamas in the west. Their Reserve wines are showing potential (see the new unfiltered Bordeaux blend debuting this edition), while the ORWC range is the epitome of value and quaffability (with numerous Best Value Wine Awards). The marketing team rack up airmiles trading their wares as far afield as China but, they say, nothing beats returning home to a braaied Kalahari lamb chop or skilpadjie, a succulent liver parcel wrapped with caul fat.

Orange River Wine Cellars Orange River Wine Cellars range Red Muscadel 2011

Category: Muscadel, red, fortified

Builds on upward trajectory of previous 2010 (). 2011 cornucopia of glacé fruit, powerfully rich & sweet yet balanced, with muscat typicity evident throughout. Finishes beautifully clean. More »

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Dine In Manor House Style With Plaisir De Merle

Friday 31 May, Simondium

Dine with Plaisir de Merle cellarmaster Niel Bester and share good company at the long table in the historic manor house. Book as a group and stand a chance to stay in the manor house on the evening of the dinner with the exclusive use just for you and your guests. More »

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show Public Tastings

Friday 7 June (Sandton) & Thursday 13 June (Cape Town)

The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013 public tastings showcase all the wines achieving trophy, gold and silver medals at this year’s judging held in May. More »

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