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Versus boasts with successful social networking campaign | Wednesday, 11 November 2009
the company of wine peoples Versus wines have successfully used Facebook and blogs to position the brand as the social networking wine leader, gaining 300 new fans to their Facebook page in August, which puts their total fan base close to 900.


This is according to the latest blog report conducted by Bivio Consultants, which states that these figures now puts Versus over 200 fans ahead of its nearest competitor. The Versus blog c ...
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Win with KWV Brandy and Appletiser | Wednesday, 11 November 2009
KWV Brandy launched a national promotion in conjunction with Appletiser at selected Spar Tops stores. Consumers have the opportunity to win one of 30 grand prizes. These grand prizes comprise of a bar fridge and trolley set that will certainly enhance your home entertainment environment.

To enter the competition, shoppers will have to purchase a 750ml bottle of either KWV 3, 5 or 10 Year Old brandy together with any two bottles of 750 ...
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A night of a Thousand Glasses | Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Sumptuous tables festooned with rows of glimmering, shimmering glasses, winking and beaming, welcomed one hundred guests hand-picked to attend the Night of a Thousand Glasses in November.

The gala occasion at the at the V&A Waterfront‘s luxury One&Only Hotel, washosted by Cape Legends, who paid tribute to the portfolios award-winning winemakers and their best-of-best wines, ahead of the summer season.

Guests were tre ...
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Welmoed Heyden‘s Courage | Monday, 2 November 2009
To coincide with the South African wine industry‘s 350th year celebrations, Welmoed has launched a new brave new Reserve blend, called Welmoed Heyden‘s Courage which pays tribute to mercenary Jacobus van der Heyden. The range comprises of only a red and white blend.

Jacobus van der Heyden inherited the original Welmoed farm in 1696 and was unpopular with The Dutch East India Company after rebelling against Governor Willem ...
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Tickled pink with Arniston Bay‘s sparkling Rose | Monday, 2 November 2009
Arniston Bay‘s new sparkling Rose is a blush pink wine that‘s ideal for adding some fizz to a series of social situations. Regardless of the reason for celebration, this bubbly is the drink of choice when toasting a memorable occasion.

Created by winemaker Abraham de Villiers, this non-vintage Charmat rose is a delicate ensemble of forest berry, rose petal, violets, white cherry and peach aromas on the nose, zesty tropica ...
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Jacobsdal Artisanal Wines chosen by top UK Critics | Monday, 2 November 2009
Two vintage Jacobsdal wines, a 1999 Pinotage and a 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, have been selected for Britains prestigious Octavian Vaults Library Collection. Featuring five- and ten-year old vintages chosen for their longevity, the wines in the collection were judged blind. The panel of leading international wine experts including Tim Atkin MW, Sam Harrop MW, Charles Metcalfe and Derek Smedley MW, chose just three South African wines for the annua ...
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Sharing where we come from | Monday, 2 November 2009
Namaqua Extra Lite is the only Weigh-Less Approved wine range in South Africa. That‘s quite something, especially because it allows health conscious individuals the guilt-free enjoyment of a glass of wine. As the only range of its kind, Namaqua Extra Lite has drawn a lot of attention. That‘s why Mary Holroyd, owner of Weigh-Less, decided to find out a little more about the production process of this innovative product.

Th ...
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COCUP: A New Threat to SA Wine Exports | Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Nelson Mandela holds UK broadsheet the Observer responsible for saving him from the gallows at the Rivonia treason trial. Editor David Astor turned the spotlight of publicity on those grubby proceedings in Pretoria in the days before CNN and Sky News, which undoubtedly contributed to a humane result. After 27 years in jail, Nelson repaid the favour and saved SA. In particular, his release from prison and the first democratic elections, boosted SA ...
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Beeskee: The New Way to say SALUT | Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Renowned cognac Bisquit (pronounced "Beeskee") is back in South Africa. Two of the three famous-name cognacs in the range are now available locally. Based at the sumptuous 19th century Chateau Bisquit, the French master craftsmen who create the sought-after potstills, still follow the time-honoured techniques of Alexandre Bisquit, who made the first Bisquit in 1819. He was the first cognac maker to bottle his blend and sell it under his own na ...
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Still Scope for Wine Growth despite Recession | Wednesday, 28 October 2009
It is still possible to capitalise on opportunities in global wine markets during the current recession, according to Donald Gallow, Distell‘s international director. Announcing that the company‘s flagship brand Nederburg has just been listed by the major Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn BV, he said the new deal was consistent with Wines of South Africas (WOSA‘s) aim of building wines sales in Holland‘s premium segmen ...
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JC Le Roux launches new palate pleasing La Vallee Rose | Wednesday, 28 October 2009
The House of JC Le Roux, South Africa‘s first cellar dedicated entirely to the craft of making sparkling wine, has launched its first off-dry Methode Cap Classique Rose - La Vallee Rose.

An elegant counterpoint to JC Le Roux La Vallee, the countrys first off-dry Methode Cap Classique, the new Ros is the ideal choice to please all palates. The subtle hint of sweetness makes this enchanting Cap Classique equally enjoyable to bubbl ...
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Picnic Season Kicks Off at Nederburg | Wednesday, 28 October 2009
Nederburg is all geared up for the warmer weather and the start of the picnic season, running from the beginning of November until the end of March.

Allow the surrounding mountains, verdant vineyards and magnificent gardens to relax and revive you, while sipping on a glass of wine and feasting on the delicious foods packed in Nederburg‘s gourmet picnic baskets.

Brimming with freshly-baked bread, a selection of top- ...
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International triumph for Zonnebloem | Friday, 23 October 2009
Zonnebloem, one of South Africa‘s most enduring wine brands famous for its bold reds, has excelled internationally by scooping a Best in Class gold medal with its opulent Zonnebloem Shiraz Mourvdre Viognier 2006 at this year‘s International Wine & Spirit Competition in London.

Made of classic grape varietals found in the Rhne region of France, this winning wine is a rich melange of 83% Shiraz, 12% Mourvdre and 5% Viognier ...
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Fleur du Cap reaps 2nd WINE magazine Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 ranking | Friday, 23 October 2009
Fleur du Cap, widely known for its award-winning Sauvignon Blancs of consistent high quality, has once again shown its mettle as one of South Africa‘s leading producers of this varietal by securing a top 10 ranking at this year‘s WINE magazine Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 competition with the superb Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Limited Release.

This elegant Sauvignon Blanc is winemaker Pieter Badenhorst‘s ...
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House of JC Le Roux releases dazzling new Scintilla vintage | Friday, 23 October 2009
J.C. Le Roux Scintilla, The House of J.C. Le Roux‘s signature Methode Cap Classique, has just been released in a new 2001 vintage, a refined MCC that can hold its own alongside the finest French Champagne.

Created for the connoisseur in a stylish dark bottle, this Cap Classique embodies sheer elegance and sophistication. A unique blend of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot noir, J.C. Le Roux Scintilla 2001 is a luxuriously smooth, wel ...
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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 Merlot 2004
Santa Alicia
5 Stars from (2) Votes
3) Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Santa Alicia
5 Stars from (2) Votes
4) Biography Shiraz 2007
RAKA
5 Stars from (1) Vote
5) Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Stark-Conde Wines
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South Africa
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South Africa
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Michael Fridjhon Wine Experience Weekend
From 2010-09-04 to 2010-09-05
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2010 celebrates the 20th Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Festival with a decade of sponsorship by Standard Bank. It is now the longest running private, ...
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