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Lourensford @ Family Farmers' Market
 
image   Steenberg Vineyards Historical Photo's
Steenberg Vineyards info@steenbrg.co.za
image   Seductive Sauvignons Festival 2010
A record attendance at the Seductive Sauvignon Festival 27 August, Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Newlands, Cape town
Grapevine Publicity bspencer@cybersmart.co.za
image   Vilafonte & Warwick sponsor Nelson Mandela Foundation Ball
The annual Nelson Mandela Grande Ball was held at the Sandton convention centre recently aand attracted A-list celebrities, captains of Industry and top politicians alike. This evening of unprecedented glitz and glamour was accompanied by wines from Warwick and Vilafonte.
Mike Ratcliffe mike@vilafonte.com
image   The Zebra Cottage
Zebra Cottage is a charming self-catering cottage on Remhoogte Wine Estate, situated 4km from Stellenbosch, below the Simonsberg Mountain. It has beautiful views of the Stellenbosch Mountains, and overlooks a game enclosure with Zebra, Springbok and Wildebeest.
Remhoogte info@remhoogte.co.za
image   Remhoogte Wine Estate
Beautiful photographs of Remhoogte Wine Estate, the wildlife, tasting room, cellar and its surrounds.
Remhoogte info@remhoogte.co.za
image   Raats Family Wines
General photographs of Raats Family Wines and Bruwer Raats.
www.raats.co.za braats@mweb.co.za
image   Zandvliet Wine Estate
Zandvliet info@zandvliet.co.za
image   Lourensford @ Family Farmers' Market
Family Farmers' Market August 2010
Lourensford Estate info@lourensford.co.za
image   2010 Vintners Classic
The 10th Vintners Classic held at Jongensfontein on Friday, 13 August 2010.
Thys Lombard thys@tokara.com
image   Springfield Estate
These images captured only a shred of enormous passion, ultimate dedication and poetic attachment to his land, his vines, his people. Abrie Bruwer is a true South African hero, a visionary who's only limit is sky above our shoulders. God Bless Abrie, God Bless Africa!
Dusan Jelic dusan@wine.co.za
image   Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
Visiting an old wine estate at the very heart of Stellenbosch, enjoying the great wines and feeling perfect harmony and balance everywhere was hugely inspirational. Please visit Blaauwklipeen wine estate and simply feel it!
Dusan Jelic dusan@wine.co.za
image   Harvest
Harvest photos, from the picking to the sorting of the grapes and more. Photos of the people and the behind the scenes.
Amani Vineyards info@amani.co.za
image   Amani Vineyards
Beautiful photographs of Amani Vineyards and its surrounds.
Amani Vineyards info@amani.co.za
image   A visit to Steenberg Vineyards
A lovely visit to Steenberg Wine Estate for a wine tasting, social media exchanges and a video interview with young winemaker JD Pretorius. Overall a lovely and enjoyable morning at Steenberg!
Dusan Jelic dusan@wine.co.za
image   Nederburg Auction Pre-Tasting
The Nederburg Auction pre-tasting kicked off on Monday morning 12 July bright and early at the Nederburg Wine Estate. Some of the wines were so old, most of the room had to stand (as a sign of respect) while tasting it - what an interesting year it will be!
Nikki Lordan, WINE.CO.ZA lesley@refreshpr.co.za
image   Anna Foundation Children at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival
The children from De Meye Wines were taken to Doornbosch to perform the Diski dance. In addition to dancing, they had an unforgettable time absorbing their surroundings - jumping castles, being spoilt by the locals and the kindness of another child who let them play with his lego - their first experience with the toy. www.annafoundation.com
Carolyn Clark carolyn@annafoundation.com
image   Solms-Delta launches Gemoedsrus
The team at Solms-Delta launches Gemoedsrus, a fortified Shiraz, with a bang - and an impressive turnout.
Nikki Lordan, WINE.CO.ZA nikki@wine.co.za
image   De Wetshof Estate
General photographs of De Wetshof Estate
De Wetshof Estate info@dewetshof.com
image   SAVOURING TEN VINTAGES OF SAKKIE KOTZE'S LE BONHEUR PRIMA
Sakkie Kotze, winemaker at Stellenbosch estate Le Bonheur since 1993, recently treated a small media group to a vertical tasting of ten vintages of Prima, his signature red blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. With fires crackling in the gracious Cape Dutch manor house, guests tasted their way through the 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 vintages of the only blend produced by Le Bonheur. As a surprise, Kotze brought out a bottle of the 1989 vintage for tasting, still in fine form, amply demonstrating Prima's longevity. Favourites in the line-up included the 1995, 1997, 2001 and 2005 vintages, with the 1989 not far behind. The general consensus was that the younger vintages are now coming into their own and showing the benefit of advances in viticulture on the farm. A hearty winter farm-style lunch, prepared by Kotzes wife Maritha, concluded the event.
De Kock Communications marlise@dkc.co.za
image   News From the "Soccer Cape"
Yesterday afternoon Kaapzicht celebrated the opening of the soccer world cup and the start of the first match between South Africa and Mexico. We surprised our workers by handing them not only their payslip, but also a yellow Bafana-Bafana T-shirt (our National Soccer team's colours) and instead of sending them home after a week's work, we invited them to watch the opening ceremony live on a big screen in our hall. All their family and friends were welcome to join, (those are the ones not wearing the yellow shirts) ?the queue at the bar was never ending, two huge iron pots of "potjiekos" were slowly cooking over the fire and everyone was invited to "dig in" once the food was ready. The noise, hooting of vuvuzelas and enthusiastic support for what was happening on the big screen, was ear deafening, but as you will see from the pictures, it was big smiles all round. So the news? Kaapzicht's people do not only work to make good wine, they can also party!!! Have a look! Viva South Africa !
Yngvild Steytler exports@kaapzicht-wines.com
image   Plaisir De Merle Grand Plaisir launch local market June 2010
Cape Legend's Plaisir de Merle launches its Grand Plaisir onto the South African market at their lovely manor house - June 2010
Judy Brower | WINE.CO.ZA judy@wine.co.za
image   LANGTAFEL hosted by Mooiplaas
The "Langtafel" (Long Table) is a seasonal luncheon hosted on Mooiplaas where you will dine with the Roos family in the old Manor House.
Mooiplaas dirk@mooiplaas.co.za
image   V&A Waterfront Info Office launch May 2010
V&A Waterfront Info Office launch in May 2010 - with Cabriere bubbly, hair braiders, Wine Desk team & traders from the Red Shed
Judy Brower | WINE.CO.ZA judy@wine.co.za
image   Cape Wine Masters Graduation Lunch May 2010
Cape Wine Masters Graduation lunch at Van Ryn's Brandy Distillery near Stellenbosch - May 2010
Judy Brower | WINE.CO.ZA judy@wine.co.za
image   The Franschhoek Magic of Bubbles Cap Classic and Champagne Festival
Last year's The Franschhoek 'Magic of Bubbles' Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, sponsored by Investec Private Bank, was a resounding success, attracting well over 2 000 visitors during the course of the weekend and proved to be one of the social calender highlights of 2009.
Nikki Lordan, WINE.CO.ZA nikki@wine.co.za
image   L'Ormarins Queens Plate
Cape Town's social event of the year, The L'Ormarins Queen's Plate, took place on Saturday 9th January. Celebrities including Lyndell Jarvis, Leeanne Liebenberg and Ernie Els enjoyed a day of South Africa's finest racing and entertainment.
Nikki Lordan, WINE.CO.ZA nikki@wine.co.za
image   Beyerskloof Faith Launch
The long-awaited Beyerskloof Faith 2007 was recently launched and it came as no surprise that this is the top-end wine chosen to define Beyerskloof's future and aspirations.
Nikki Lordan, WINE.CO.ZA nikki@wine.co.za
image   V&A Waterfront Wine Affair May 2010
Judy Brower's visit to the Wine Affair at the Waterfront
Judy Brower | WINE.CO.ZA judy@wine.co.za
image   J.C. Le Roux La Vallee Rose Launch
The launch of a new palate pleasing Methode Cap Classique Rose turned into a festive celebration at The House of J.C. Le Roux, when the elegant new J.C. Le Roux La Vallee Rose took centre stage. The new Rose dazzled the guests with its beautiful salmon blush and light yeasty and powerful fruit flavours.
Nikki Lordan, WINE.CO.ZA nikki@wine.co.za
     
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