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RMB WineX Sandton 2010 | Thursday, 29 July 2010
After a decade of establishing pride of place on the annual wine calendar, RMB WineX remains the wine festival for the discerning wine consumer. 2010s three night show again boasts the greatest selection of South Africas top cellars under one roof with a smattering of new cellars adding intrigue to the line-up. Each year, the Capes top wine makers make the trip to Gauteng to meet the provinces keenest wine lovers, to share past award winners an ...
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De Toren Z 2008 | Thursday, 29 July 2010
De Toren is about to release the 2008 vintage of De Toren Z.

The "De Toren Z" has now established its own track record with its latest 92 point rating from Wine Enthusiast Magazine (U S A). This rating is only 1 point behind the 93 points awarded to the fabulous De Toren Fusion V 2007.

For those lovers of a Merlot driven 5 varietal blend there can be no better choice!

The maiden vintage produced 3 400 cases. In 20 ...
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Hartenberg Wine & Olive Tasting | Thursday, 29 July 2010
Artisanal charcuterie and olives meet classically crafted wines in a unique taste experience at Hartenberg Wine Estate, one of South Africas leading and oldest producers of Shiraz on Bottelary Road in the Stellenbosch Winelands.

Known for their warm hospitality, the Hartenberg tasting room team are the first to collaborate with the very best makers of bespoke charcuterie and olives to offer visitors a singular wine tasting experience ...
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Andrea Freeborough-SA Women Winemaker Of The Year | Thursday, 29 July 2010
Andrea Freeborough, cellarmaster at Die Bergkelder, who was crowned the 2010 SA Woman Winemaker of the Year earlier this week for the 2009 Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest, is to use her prize of R 25 000 to further the teams exposure to international winemaking.

"I am deeply honoured to have been selected as this years winner but the achievement has not been attained single-handedly. Although I lead the team and am responsible for th ...
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KWV 20 Year Old wins Gold | Thursday, 29 July 2010
KWV 20 Year Old, the oldest within KWVs premium portfolio of brandies, won a gold medal for its superior taste and quality at the 15th anniversary International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in London the past month. KWV Brandy is renowned for creating world class brandies.

The talented brandy masters at KWV distilled their first brandy in 1926 and released it as a 10 Year Old brandy in 1936. Today, with Chief Brandy Master Kobus Gelderblom ...
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Steenberg Winemaker Selected to Judge | Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Jet-setting young winemaker at Steenberg Vineyards, JD Pretorius (25) was recently invited to participate in the first Concours Mondial du Sauvignon at the renowned Concours Mondial de Bruxelle. This prestigious wine event was held during the Bordeaux Fete le Vin wine fair in France at the end of June, where 512 wines were tasted from Sauvignon Blanc producing countries across the globe. Recognized as an expert on the Sauvignon Blanc varietal, P ...
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A New Image for Swartland‘s Port | Tuesday, 27 July 2010
With Swartland Winery having taken on a new corporate brand identity with their elegant new logo, a revise look at the label designs was necessary. One of the first changes you will see in store is that of the excellent award winning Port. What has emerged, is an elegant new look that blends the old with the new yet retaining a modern feel.

A dash of calligraphy sweeping across the black background, a touch of gold and the label is ...
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Knorhoek Releases Latest Trio | Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Knorhoek, the time-honoured Stellenbosch estate recognised for its repertoire of roaring Cabernets and elegant whites has released the latest vintages in the popular Two Cubs range of playful, easy drinking wines.

Purring with pleasure, the Two Cubs trio comprises the fruit- forward Ros 2010, the frisky White Blend 2010 and the hearty Red Blend 2008, all inspiring wines for everyday enjoyment with the integrity synonymous with Knorhoe ...
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Charcateur & Van Ryn‘s Team Up | Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Van Ryns Distillery near Stellenbosch has extended its brandy and food pairing options to include a new charcuterie platter of artisanal, organically-cured meats made by Steve Jeffery.

Using some recipes passed down in his family over nine generations, Jeffery supplies just a handful of specialty outlets with his hand-made, preservative-free meats that he produces from his own organically-farmed livestock.

He has selected ...
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Van Ryn‘s Golden Glow | Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Van Ryns Distillery on the banks of the Eerste River near Stellenbosch, has won two gold medals on the 2010 International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in London, maintaining its long-standing and glittering global reputation.

The latest accolades are for the Van Ryns 10 Year Old Vintage Brandy and the 15 Year Old Fine Cask Reserve. Both medalists were selected on the basis of blind judging, with Neil Mathieson of the esteemed retail specia ...
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New Waterkloof Vintage | Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Circumstance Cape Coral Mourvdre a stellar summer sip, even the boys will love

Waterkloof has just released the 2010 vintage of its elegantly dry Cape Coral Mourvedre, an internationally famed ros wine and blushing pride of the estates expressive Circumstance collection.

The grapes used for this radiating rose with its luminous pale coral hue, stem from the Stellenbosch region, characterised by mild winters and long hot ...
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New Legislation | Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Government has legalised the use of ultra violet light energy for liquid purification in oenological practice. This paves the way for SAs winemakers to replace traditional wine filtration systems with photopurification technology, resulting in less harmful chemical intervention, decreasing the need to add sulphur, and helping to underpin winemakers organic marketing claims.

This legalisation, just passed by the Department of Agricultur ...
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Vaal River Meander- Wine Route | Friday, 23 July 2010
Be sure not to miss this years quintessential Vaal River Meander Wine Route taking place at hotels, lodges and venues both on and next to the majestic Vaal River. Just a mere 45 minutes from Johannesburg, this years wine route promises to be the regions biggest event of the year.

The Vaal River Meander Wine Route kick-started by a showstopper Wine and food Show on the 20th - 22nd May 2010. The Emerald Resort and Casino hosted a specta ...
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Inke Gouws Champagnes - Winter Events 2010 | Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Join Liam Tomlin, Guy Harcourt-Wood and local Champagne enthusiast Inke Gouws for a food and Champagne tasting at Chefs Warehouse on the 29th of July. Guests will experience six of the award-winning Champagnes of Grand Cru House, Henri Giraud together with tasting dishes prepared by Liam Tomlin.

There are only 16 seats available so book early to avoid disappointment.

Overture is a restaurant by chefs Bertus Basson and Craig ...
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Nedbank CWG Auction Showcase | Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Indulge in rare and exclusive wines while rubbing shoulders with some of South Africa‘s top winemakers at the 2010 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase on Thursday, 12 August at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and Thursday, 02 September at Nedbank Atrium in Sandton.

The Showcase offers wine lovers the opportunity to taste this year‘s line-up of outstanding Cape Winemakers Guild wines along w ...
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Top 5 Rated Wines
WINE VINTAGE | PRODUCER
1) Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Kanonkop Estate
5 Stars from (2) Votes
2) Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Santa Alicia
5 Stars from (2) Votes
3) Gran Reserva Merlot 2004
Santa Alicia
5 Stars from (2) Votes
4) The Mackenzie 2004
Hartenberg Estate
5 Stars from (1) Vote
5) Magna Carta 2007
Steenberg Vineyards
5 Stars from (1) Vote
Top 5 Members
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1) Nieuwenhuizen, Wilmari
South Africa
(133) Reviews
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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Experience the Routes during Stellenbosch Wine Festival
From 2010-07-01 to 2010-07-05
Experience the Routes during Stellenbosch Wine Festival 20101 5 July 2010The 9th annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival, one of the oldest wine festivals ...
Stellenbosch Wine Festival
From 2010-07-01 to 2010-07-05
The 9th annual Stellenbosch Wine festival offers wine and soccer enthusiasts from around the globe a jovial feast of wine and food from 1 5 July as t...
Hearty Foods at Hartenberg Estate
From 2010-07-01 to 2010-09-01
Enjoy hearty food at Hartenberg Estate in Stellenbosch with special seasonal menus. The R140 menu includes a soup of the day, home-baked bread, a slow...
Knysna Oyster Festival
From 2010-07-02 to 2010-07-11
Get your fill of oysters at one of the most popular foodie events of the year. The Knysna Oyster Festival takes place from 2 to 11 July and will take ...
KWV at Vodashop George Cheese Festival
From 2010-07-10 to 2010-07-13
Every year visitors in the George area have been accustomed to tasting delicious cheese and brandy at the Vodashop George Cheese Festival and this yea...
Burgundy in South Africa
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
The incredible wine tasting lineup in July continues, if you havent already booked get going! Chauffeur driven wine experience. Exploring top Chardon...
Champagne Gourmet Dinner at Overture Restaurant
From 2010-07-14 to 2010-07-14
Overture is a restaurant by chefs Bertus Basson and Craig Cormack who live and die by the saying: "perfection is often strived for but never achieved....
Meet, Match and eat at Durbanville
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Tantalise and test your taste buds with an extraordinary food and wine pairing on 15 July at the Durbanville Hills cellar. Cellarmaster Martin Moore w...
7 Course Birthday Special-Roundhouse Restaurant
From 2010-07-15 to 2010-09-30
You are invited to join us at the Roundhouse Restaurant to enjoy our second birthday special. To reward our loyal Guests we have created a superb wint...
Franschhoek Bastille Festival
From 2010-07-17 to 2010-07-18
Celebrate freedom at Franschhoeks Bastille festival taking place on 17 and 18 July. This year the festival commemorates the 20th anniversary of Nelson...
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