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Alchemy Proves Its Mettle at London Show | Thursday, 5 August 2010
The skill of the Alchemy of Gold portfolio to turn its specialtyconnoisseur brandies into gold continues more aplomb than ever, with fivegolds earned and five brandies earning the top scores in their respectivecategories at the 2010 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) inLondon.

The Alchemy ensemble, which takes its name from alchemists who soughtduring the Middle Ages to turn base metals into gold and who believed thatdistil ...
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Two Oceans Flagged as Great Value | Thursday, 5 August 2010
Two Oceans, an established favourite of the Canadians, is increasingly tripping off the tongues of the Americans, following rave reviews that also highlight the brands exceptional value. The most recent accolades include an A rating from authoritative magazine, Wine Enthusiast, with a Best Buy recommendation in its September 2010 issue for the 2009 Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc and an A+ score for the 2009 Two Oceans Shiraz from well-known wine writ ...
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Lucious Nitida Sauvignon Blanc 2010 | Thursday, 5 August 2010
Nitida, renowned for excellent Sauvignon Blanc from the heart of the idyllic Durbanville Wine Valley, has just released the new 2010 vintage of this highly pedigreed flagship wine.

A lusciously racy wine with a generous mouthful of flavours, Nitida Sauvignon Blanc 2010 is the latest in a long line of award winning wines spanning 15 years. Named after the Nitida protea that grows on the farm, Nitida has an enviable track record as one ...
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Uitkyk Grand Reserve Brandy Wins Gold | Thursday, 5 August 2010
The 10-year-old Uitkyk Grand Reserve brandy, made on the historic Stellenbosch estate, has won a gold medal on the 2010 International Wine & Spirit Challenge, earning the highest rating in its category on the London show.

The potstill, produced unusually from a combination of red and white grapes - Cinsaut, Chenin blanc and Clairette Blanche was double-distilled in 920 litre-copper stills, heated in the traditional way, over an open ...
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Dorp Street MCC & Champagne Festival | Thursday, 5 August 2010
In 1971 South Africa‘s premier wine producing region, Stellenbosch, released the country‘s first wine modelled on the famous sparkling wines of the Champagne region in France. 39 years later, we have the privilege of announcing the arrival of the inaugural Dorp Street MCC and Champagne festival.

This prestigious event, taking place on 28th August 2010, is aimed at providing a personalised, bespoke, memorable and compelling ...
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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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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
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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
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South Africa
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South Africa
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Michael Fridjhon Wine Experience Weekend
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From 2010-09-18 to 2010-09-19
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