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Visiting the wine producers 'Bo-die-Berg'
03 February 2012 - Carla van der Merwe, WINE.CO.ZA
On a recent trip to explore the wines from the tucked away areas of Rawsonville, Breedekloof, Worcester and Robertson, I was pleasantly surprised to find a community of wine producers that are as focused on their heritage and family as they are on quality.

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Base wines set to sparkle as harvest continues at Graham Beck
03 February 2012 - Graham Beck Wines
"Frantic but rewarding" sums up the sentiments of Pieter 'Bubbles' Ferreira as the third week of harvest draws to a close at Graham Beck Wines Robertson, all indicators pointing towards solid base wines.

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How export approval can hinder the sales of natural wines
03 February 2012 - Wineanorak.com
In Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, some natural wine growers have been prevented from exporting their wines, even though they have buyers waiting: but this could be about to change.

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Mpumalanga and Limpopo - the markets of the future beckon
03 February 2012 - OutSorceress Marketing
Producers are invited to exhibit at the third Mpumalanga Wine Show (20 and 21 April) and the sixth Limpopo Wine Show (27 and 28 July). Exhibitor bookings are open.

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Mont Rochelle to serve up delicious Valentine's Day feasts
03 February 2012 - Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyards
Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyards will celebrate Valentine's Day with culinary feasts served at its two superb restaurants located in the romantic setting of this working wine farm in the Franschhoek Valley.

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Feast to be dished up at Bistro Sixteen82 on Valentine's Day
03 February 2012 - Steenberg
Steenberg's cellar door restaurant Bistro Sixteen82 will celebrate Valentine's Day on Tuesday, 14 February with a quirky event to create a refreshing twist to this day of celebration - traditionally reserved for romantic couples only.

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Valentine's Picnic Concert at Peter Falke Wines
03 February 2012 - Peter Falke Wines
"If music be the food of love, play on" - William Shakespeare.

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Hotel Izulu presents a Valentine's Day to remember
03 February 2012 - Hotel Izulu
The 5-star Hotel Izulu in Ballito, will be celebrating Valentine's Day with two signature menus created by Executive Chef, Guy Gorrie.

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Ken Forrester featured on CNN Inside Africa
02 February 2012 - Ken Forrester Wines
Errol Barnett reporter for CNN Inside Africa takes the viewers somewhere new and exciting every week.

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New Institute of Viticulture and Oenology to make SA more competitive
02 February 2012 - Distell Group Limited
The South African wine and table grape industries and Stellenbosch University, in a joint venture, have established an Institute of Viticulture and Oenology (IVO) to enhance the international competitiveness of the country's wine and table grape sectors.

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L'Amour Toujours Valentine's Day at Allee Bleue Wine Estate
02 February 2012 - Allee Bleue Estate
'L'Amour Toujours' or 'Love Always' - is there anything more appropriate for Valentine's Day? Boutique Franschhoek wine estate, Allée Bleue, has taken the name of its flagship red wine as the inspiration for all their celebrations this February, the month of love.

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Valentine's movie at Overgaauw
02 February 2012 - Overgaauw Estate
As always on Overgaauw romance comes alive on the big screen in the homestead gardens. Laze back on your blanket and treat your Valentine to a romantic picnic and movie under the stars.

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Valentine's Day at Noble Hill
02 February 2012 - Noble Hill
Chill with your special someone on the lawn under a shady tree and enjoy delicious treats packed into a wicker picnic basket with linens and cutlery. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and a special Valentine's Day treat in each basket.

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Valentines' Day at Pierneef a La Motte
02 February 2012 - La Motte
Celebrate your love at the exquisite Pierneef à La Motte restaurant at La Motte wine estate in Franschhoek this Valentines' Day.

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Valentine's Day in the Winelands
02 February 2012 - Jordan Wine Estate
Jordan Winery offers the perfect setting to enjoy an enchanting Valentine's Day.

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Positive response to wine submissions for 2012 Nederburg Auction
01 February 2012 - Nederburg Auction
Wine entries for this year's Nederburg Auction, regarded as one of the world's five major wine auctions, are coming in rapidly. This prestigious annual event marks its 38th year on September 28th and 29th at Nederburg in Paarl, following Cape Wine 2012.

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Ten pink wines for Valentine's Day
01 February 2012 - Carla van der Merwe, WINE.CO.ZA
With the month of love kicking off today, we decided to turn our focus to pink wine in the shop. Our selection includes Rose's, Pinot noir's, Sparkling wines and Blanc de Noir's. Below are my top 10 picks.

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Launch of 2012 Malbec International Competition
01 February 2012 - Malbec International Competition
On 18 May 2012 in Bourg (near Bordeaux - France), a jury will come together for the Malbec International Competition, created in 2009 by the Concours Des Vins (CDV) association. Approximately 150 samples from some ten countries are expected to be entered.

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The dirt on terroir
01 February 2012 - David Biggs, Wine-style.co.za
The sense of place that characterises a wine is celebrated by one and disregarded by another. Whatever you do, make sure you pronounce it right - ter-wah.

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Australian wine: self-inflicted wounds?
01 February 2012 - Dave March
Few wine drinkers in Europe have been unaware of the recent 'backlash' against Australian wines. Wine sites and magazines have been warning readers almost weekly; 'It was bound to happen', 'the Australians had it coming', you could hear them say. Then the recession hit, and their demise was palpable.

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J.C le Roux La Vallée Rosé adds a touch of pink to Valentine's Day
01 February 2012 - J.C le Roux
Add sparkle to your Valentine's Day and treat your loved one to a special dinner paired with La Vallée Rosé, the first off-dry Méthode Cap Classique Rosé from the House of J.C. Le Roux.

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Fall in love with Waterkloof on Valentine's Day
01 February 2012 - Waterkloof Estate
Exclusive Degustation Menu of six food and wine pairings to woo the senses.

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Be our Valentine at Kurland Hotel
01 February 2012 - Kurland Hotel
Kurland Hotel, in the Crags near Plettenberg Bay, will be celebrating Valentine's Day with a fine three course signature menu created by Executive Chef, Leon Coetzee.

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Seductive Valentine's menu at Holden Manz in Franschhoek
01 February 2012 - Holden Manz
Spoil someone special on Valentine's Day with a romantic dinner for two at the Franschhoek Kitchen, the signature restaurant at Holden Manz, the magnificent boutique wine estate nestled between two rivers with majestic mountain views.

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Fight over seized wine farm heats up
31 January 2012 - Bobby Jordan & Andre Jurgens, www.timeslive.co.za
Billionaire Wendy Appelbaum is lodging a formal complaint against top auctioneer Rael Levitt at the National Consumer Commission as the fight over a prime Cape wine estate turns nasty.

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Stomp and press harvest festival 2012
31 January 2012 - Manley Wine Lodge
Allow the team at Manley Wine Lodge to invite you to our annual Stomp and Press Festival and Antique Auction which will take place on 3 March 2012.

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De Krans wines selected for 2012 KKNK
31 January 2012 - De Krans Wines
De Krans Wines, situated in Calitzdorp along the popular Route 62, has been chosen as the official wine supplier for this year's 18th ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK), which takes place from 31 March to 7 April 2012 in Oudtshoorn.

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Waverley Hills flies the Green Flag
31 January 2012 - Waverley Hills
The Witzenberg Eco-Centre has achieved the Eco-Centre Green Flag status awarded by WESSA. Visitors will be able to see the flag flying at the entrance of Waverley Hills, home to the Witzenberg Eco-Centre.

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Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés make their own wines
31 January 2012 - Cape Winemakers Guild
All aspirant winemakers participating in the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme have been given the rare opportunity of making their own wines in their own dedicated Quintessence French oak barrels donated by the Cape Cooperage Group.

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Harvest at Laborie Lazy Days Market
31 January 2012 - Laborie Wine Farm
The months of February and March have great significance in the wine industry, in that it symbolises the celebration of the harvest.

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Australia rivals grand cru Burgundy
30 January 2012 - Gabriel Savage, TheDrinksBusiness.com
"Australia is the only country in the world that can hold up against Burgundy", claimed Alex Hunt MW, purchasing director at Berkmann Wine Cellars.

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Burgundy climats edge closer to UNESCO listing
30 January 2012 - Jane Anson, Decanter.com
The campaign for Burgundy's Cote d'Or Climats to join the UNESCO world heritage list has moved closer to its goal.

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On a trot with Uitkyk Estate during US Woordfees
30 January 2012 - Uitkyk Estate
To support the sustainability theme of this year's Woordfees, the Uitkyk estate near Stellenbosch will host a six km and 12 km run called 'Velddraf met Woorde: ek skop stof op in my taal'. Woordfees, under the auspices of the University of Stellenbosch, takes place from March 2 to 11.

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A Taste of Italy in the Cape Winelands
30 January 2012 - Da Capo Vineyards (Idiom Wines)
The Bottega family, producers of Idiom wines, have once again teamed up with the Italian Consulate in Cape Town, La Dante (Italian Cultural Society/Italian School) and the Fogolar Furlan (the Friuli Society) to arrange two days of Italian-themed festivities at their Da Capo Vineyards property.

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Flavoursome fruit for start of harvest at Graham Beck Wines
30 January 2012 - Graham Beck Wines
Flavoursome, healthy fruit has arrived at the Robertson cellar as fast as the team can handle it at Graham Beck Wines, indicating an excellent vintage for 2012.

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New summer food and wine pairing menu at Clos Malverne
30 January 2012 - Clos Malverne
The Restaurant at Clos Malverne, the magnificently appointed, great value for money Stellenbosch Winelands hotspot, has added new seasonal surprises to its generous Food and Wine Pairing lunch menu.

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