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OLD MUTUAL TROPHY WINE SHOW AWARDS 2010 | Thursday, 20 May 2010
A NEWCOMER ASCENDS THE THRONE

The waiting is over: Tokara, regarded for some time as one of South Africas premier cellars, celebrated the tenth anniversary of its first bottling by winning the Fairbairn Capital Trophy for the Most Successful Producer at the 2010 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. In a substantial leap from its fifth position overall in 2009, Tokara finished a considerable distance ahead of its nearest competitor by winning ...
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New Winter Busting Zonnebloem Laureat Crammed Full Of Berries | Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Zonnebloem, renowned for its hearty, robust reds, has just released the newrich, smooth and spicy 2007 Laureat flagship - the perfect companion to coldwinter evenings in front of the fireplace.

A sumptuous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with just a dollop ofShiraz, the Zonnebloem Laureat 2007 is made of grapes handpicked fromvineyards in the Stellenbosch region. The wine was left to age for 14 monthsin a combination of French, ...
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Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Chardonnay Scoops Gold Medal | Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Chardonnay has been singled out as one of South Africa‘s top Chardonnays by winning a gold medal for the 2009 vintage at this years Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show.

One of only 32 wines to receive a gold medal out of 1023 entrants, this full bodied Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Chardonnay 2009 displays layers of citrus, mango and toasted almonds on the nose, complemented by hints of oak spices.

"The win ...
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OBIKWA Launches Two New Adventurous Wines In SA | Wednesday, 19 May 2010
OBIKWA, the fun loving range of palate pleasing wines launched in South Africa last year after its runaway success overseas, has stuck its neck out on home turf once again with two new pocket-friendly, single varietal wines, a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon.

Obikwa Chardonnay 2009 is an easy drinking wine with a creamy palate brimming with citrus, marmalade and pear and just a hint of wood, ideal to sip on its own or to accompan ...
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KWV Brings Home Gold - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2010 | Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Since its creation in 1994, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles has set itself up as the "wine and spirit world-championship" with almost 7000 participating products from four continents. With a jury made up solely of professionals, the awards bring together the most accomplished wine experts - from all over the world - every year. This year, South Africa was awarded sixth place, after France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Chile. The awards receive en ...
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CATHARINA‘S, THE RESTAURANT AT STEENBERG ADDS FREE RANGE FRIDAYS TO ITS FINE DINING | Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Following hot on the heels of its popular ‘Meat Free Mondays‘ Catharina‘s, the Restaurant at Steenberg, is introducing a ‘Free Range Fridays‘ gourmet dining option as part of its new winter menu. The brainchild of innovative Executive Chef Garth Almazan, the la Carte ‘Free Range Fridays‘ lunch and dinner menus will use organic and free range produce to produce a tasty selection of hearty organ meat dishe ...
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Soup, Sip And Bread From Around The World At Nitida - 6 June 2010 | Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Winter is here and what better way to stay warm and snug than with a hearty bowl of soup and good wine? Cassia restaurant and Nitida Wines are hosting a family fun-filled Soup, Sip and Bread day on Sunday, 6 June to indulge you with sumptuous soups from around the world, family fun, award winning wines and breathtaking views of the Durbanville Wine Valley.

Cassia restaurant‘s Warren Swaffield, is going all out preparing five lav ...
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Distell Makes Big Glass Savings By Light-Weighting Wine Bottles | Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Distell has enhanced its eco-credentials, saving in the space of just 10 months, 333,5 tons of glass by light-weighting 2,9 million of its wine bottles.

According to the company‘s environmental manager, Jacques Rossouw, this saving represents 733,7 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions. He said it continued the work of the company to lower its carbon footprint, accelerated in 2008, when it established a programme to continuously purif ...
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What‘s happening at Bouchard Finlayson | Tuesday, 11 May 2010
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It has been another rewarding month for Bouchard Finlayson and there are various key factors that assist in our continued success. From the very first plantings at our vineyard, Bouchard Finlayson has been fairly unique in the arena of South African viticulture in our production of Pinot noir as we practice under a high density planting philosophy and utilise a generous amount of best French oak which is integral to ...
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New Caracal Makes Its Appearance | Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Neethlingshof close to Stellenbosch has just released its top-tier Bordeaux blend named for the caracal or "rooikat" that roams the hills on and above the farm. The wine, from the 2005 harvest, is the second vintage of this blend to be released since the name change from Laurentius to Caracal to celebrate the return of these shy predators to the estate.

Caracal the name is derived from the Turkish word "karakulak" meaning "black ear ...
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Nederburgs 2010 FIFA World Cup Wines Getting The Nod | Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Nederburg wines released to mark South Africa‘s hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this year are getting the thumbs up from several influential quarters, while sales continue to climb ahead of the games that start in June.

In terms of an agreement between the winery and FIFA, Nederburg is entitled to make and market a range of wines for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The range, on sale till December, comprises three sin ...
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Try The New-Release Durbanville Hills Pinotage Chilled | Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Looking for a more interesting wine to serve with your desserts? Durbanville Hills cellarmaster Martin Moore suggests you serve his recently released 2008 Durbanville Hills Pinotage chilled.A master in the kitchen and known for his creative cooking, Moore says chilled Pinotage served with desserts such as baked pears, strawberries or mixed berry treats, is an exceptional taste sensation.

The wine was matured for 12 months in small oa ...
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FAMOUS-NAME BISQUIT COGNAC IN SA | Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Famous-name cognac Bisquit is available in South Africa, now that it has been acquired by Distell.

The distinguished heritage brand dates back to 1819, when the 20-year-old Frenchman Alexandre Bisquit established his business in Jarnac, along the banks of the Charente River. Descended from a family of distillers who had been making and selling cognacs since 1750, he is reputed to have been among the first to bottle under his own brand ...
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Give Gold This Father‘s Day | Tuesday, 11 May 2010
AIMING FOR GOLD

This Father‘s Day (20 June 2010), make sure Dad has something gold to support Bafana Bafana during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Give him the uniquely South African and unquestionably elegant Klipdrift Gold that comes presented in an impressive golden cylinder. The rich, golden liquid of this multi-award-winning potstill brandy is the perfect salute to soccer on South African soil and to your Dad.

Kli ...
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Decadent Sterling Silver Champagne and Cocktail Straws | Tuesday, 11 May 2010
A gift with a difference for that special birthday, anniversary or wedding with a bottle of French Champagne!

Tall champagne flute or small bottle straw R 900.00. Regular Champagne Flute R 810.00. Tall Cocktail glass R 780.00. Short Cocktail glass. R 675.00

Name engraving R 50.00

Allow 7 to 10 days for delivery. All hand made by South African jeweller.

Available from Cuvees Classiques www.cuveesclas ...
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Top 5 Rated Wines
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3) Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
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