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Opera meets Food & Wine at Simonsig’s Cuvée Restaurant

Escape to the world of opera at Simonsig Estate for a memorable evening of fine food, wine and arias performed by the all-star South African cast of Madama Butterfly at Cuvée Restaurant on Thursday, 5 September 2013. For this special evening in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, Head Chef Lucas Carstens has designed a…

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How to say “beer” in Europe

While we’re confident that in most European countries barmen will understand the word beer, it is a good idea to localise your bar orders and make friends with the barman. To this end The Drey has published a map for beer drinkers travelling in Europe with the local terminology so you have no excuse for…

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J.C. Le Roux Scintilla best sparkling wine at Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show

The House of J.C. Le Roux achieved top honours at the highly regarded 2013 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show with the trophy for best sparkling wine awarded to the prestige cuvée, Scintilla 2003. Winning awards is nothing new for this elegant J.C. Le Roux flagship. Last year the 2003 vintage triumphed as overall winner of…

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New Fleur du Cap Salt and Wine pairing dinners at Die Bergkelder

Experience the latest Fleur du Cap Unfiltered wine and salt combinations by salt aficionado Chef Craig Cormack at Die Bergkelder, the famous ‘cellar in the mountain’ cut deep into the slopes of the Papegaaiberg in Stellenbosch on Friday, 7 June 2013. Inspired by Fleur du Cap’s close affinity to nature as expressed in the Fleur…

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Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés study with WSET

The Cape Winemakers Guild has expanded its Protégé Programme, an ongoing initiative to further young, aspirant winemakers, by incorporating the internationally-recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications into its 3-year mentorship scheme. The first participant in the WSET Level 3 course is Elmarie Botes, a 3rd year Protégé who begins her classes in June.…

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Hartenberg Estate reaps Gold at Decanter World Wine Awards

Hartenberg’s dedication to produce fine Shiraz spanning more than 40 years has been rewarded at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London with a Regional Gold medal. The Decanter Gold medal for the Hartenberg Estate Shiraz 2009 is the latest in a long line of prestigious awards for the producer of the world’s No.…

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International Wine Challenge gives OBiKWA the stamp of approval

OBiKWA, the adventurous, everyday range of affordable varietal wines, has stuck its neck out in London at the 2013 International Wine Challenge with a commendation for both the Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. These two commended 2012 Obikwa wines will slot right into your weekly dinner plans. Try the Shiraz with a quick and easy prego…

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The Different Types of Wine Info-graphic

Take a look at almost 200 wine varieties in this easy to read info-graphic. There are five main types of wine, red, white, rose, sparkling and fortified. Within those basic types wine can be further divided into dry, semi sweet and sweet. But what happens after that? Take a look at this “Different Types of…

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How to open 24 beers all at once.

If you are ever in the market for an efficient beer bottle opening machine then this gizmo is the gadget for you. While not 100% efficient, a few appear to keep their caps in place, it does go along way to ensuring that everybody at your braai or party is served a cold beer at…

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OBIKWA Pinotage sticks its neck out in the cold

Kick winter to the curb with a glass of OBIKWA Pinotage 2012. This adventurous fruity red is perfect for tossing into your back pack amongst the winter woollies when you take on the great outdoors or just to chase away the chill when you unwind after work. Brimming with blackberries, plums and strawberries, this medium…

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Salts from around the world meet Fleur du Cap wines in Pretoria

Come and enjoy the best of the Stellenbosch Winelands right on your doorstep when salt aficionado Chef Craig Cormack hosts a unique salt and Fleur du Cap wine pairing dinner in Pretoria on Wednesday, 15 May 2013. Known for his exceptional winelands food and wine dinners with salts from around the world held in Die…

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