South African WineNews (wine.co.za)

Exciting new viticultural site in South Africa

Jessica Saurwein — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ever heard anyone say: “This wine is a “Sijnn”?

Perfect your pruning skills with VinPro-course

VinPro — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Vineyard workers can hone their pruning skills during a series of VinPro pruning courses in the respective wine districts from May to July.

Christian Eedes Cabernet Sauvignon report reveals its 2013 top 10

www.whatidranklastnight.co.za — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The second annual Christian Eedes Cabernet Sauvignon Report has found that local Cabs are, on the whole, very impressive in quality with ‘the thin and weedy wines of yesteryear’ being replaced with premium Cabernet characterised by richness and weight.

Muskadel SA awards winners 2013

Muskadel SA — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Orange River Cellars triumph at the 2013 Muskadel SA awards

Ken Forrester ‘T’ Noble Late Harvest 2010 - Wine Spectator 93 points

Ken Forrester — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Beat the winter chill with the taste of sumptuous peaches, dried apricots and tropical sweetness from Ken Forrester’s ‘T’ Noble Late Harvest 2010.

Ormonde Private Cellar announces new vintage and maiden releases

Ormonde Private Cellar — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ormonde Private Cellar in Darling announces new vintage and maiden releases from their trio-collection’s middle-tier range, Ondine.

Tulbagh's top wineries come to the Azure Restaurant to present a culinary feast

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa’s monthly food and wine pairing dinners continue on Friday 24 May 2013, with not one but three winemakers in attendance to showcase their best wines.

Bouchard Finlayson to host Tutored Tastings in June

Bouchard Finlayson — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Bouchard Finlayson to showcase its reds at tutored tastings in Johannesburg and Cape Town

Taste Constantia Glen wines at Kaya FM Wine & Malt Whisky Affair

Constantia Glen — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Be sure to get your taste of exceptional cool climate wines from Constantia Glen when you visit the Kaya FM Wine & Malt Whisky Affair from Friday, 30 May to Saturday, 31 May at The Firs, Rosebank.

Pinot Noir from Africa’s southernmost winery at Burgundy Lover’s Festival

Strandveld — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Taste outstanding cool climate Pinot Noir from Africa’s southernmost winery, Strandveld Wines, at the Burgundy Lover’s Festival to be held at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa on Friday, 31 May.

Fleur du Cap strikes six 90+ ratings in Tim Atkin's SA Wine Report

Fleur du Cap — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fleur du Cap wines clinched no less than six 90+ ratings from accomplished wine commentator and British Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, in his report on South African wines released at Wine Fair (22 May 2013).

Simonsig Tiara clinches Gold at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Simonsig — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Simonsig Estate has upped the stakes by clinching a Gold medal for its Bordeaux-style red, the Tiara 2009 at the 20th Concours Mondial de Bruxelle.

Smarter Lifestyles with Samsung and The Good Food & Wine Show

Samsung — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Samsung Electronics South Africa will bring leading innovations to this year’s annual Good Food & Wine Show taking place in Cape Town from 23rd to 26th May. The Chefs in Action theatre offers the perfect platform for Samsung to showcase kitchen solutions that offer the ideal combination of design, economy and functionality.

Lomond Cat's Tail Syrah wins gold at Decanter

Lomond — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Lomond’s 2011 Cat’s Tail Syrah has been awarded a gold medal at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London.

Uitkyk Carlonet earns Decanter Gold

Uitkyk — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The 2009 vintage of Uitkyk’s Carlonet has won a gold medal at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London. Flagship of the Stellenbosch estate, it has been made for more than half a century.

Van Ryn's taking the cake

Van Ryn's — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Van Ryn's Distillery is letting you have your cake and eat it.

Oak Valley Chardonnay wins Regional Trophy at Decanter Awards

Oak Valley — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Oak Valley is thrilled to announce that the Oak Valley Chardonnay 2011 was awarded the Decanter Regional Trophy for Best South African Chardonnay over £15 at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London.

Creation, synonymous with innovation

Creation Wines — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

At a prestigious ceremony held on 2 May 2013 in Franschhoek, Creation Wines received the coveted Best of Wine Tourism Award as South Africa’s winner in the category ‘Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences’.

KWV red wines steal the show at Concours Mondiale

Smart Communications — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

KWV reigns supreme in global wine stakes once again, thanks to its eight illustrious medals awarded at this year’s Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles International Wine Championship.

Groot Constantia Scoops a total of 5 Golds at International awards

Groot Constantia — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Groot Constantia wines were awarded a total of five gold medals at two recent international wine awards. The Monde Selection in Brussels and the International Wine Challenge in London saw Groot Constantia walking away with three and then two gold medals respectively.

Put a cork in it!

Cathy Marston — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Over the years I’ve tried not to get involved in the Cork vs Screwcap debate (although I know I have slipped up from time to time, not least on these pages!), believing that there was little my opinion was going to change and people got far too worked up about it all anyway.

Fairtrade Place in the Sun wines to back celebrity fundraiser

Place in the Sun wines — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fairtrade-accredited wine brand Place in the Sun that uses trade rather than aid to enhance the lives of wine-farm workers, is spreading its optimism by supporting a tasty and innovative charity drive to raise funds for children's health.

La Motte Wine Estate recognised for its world class sustainable wine tourism

La Motte — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Blushing Bride, a rare white or pink flower with silky, pointy petals, is somewhat of a legend in the Franschhoek Valley. The story goes that it was discovered in the surrounding mountains in 1773 and came by its romantic name from its use in a rather romantic tradition.

Cape Town's Fine Brandy Fusion festival hailed as 'off the hook!'

SA Brandy Foundation — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The delighted response from Capetonians to the inaugural annual Fine Brandy Fusion festival held over two nights in their city was neatly encompassed by a trendy young festival-goer’s comment: ‘Off the hook!’.

Decanter 2013 - Regional Trophy and more

Cederberg Wines — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2012 has won the Decanter World Wine Award Regional Trophy - South African Sauvignon Blanc above fifteen pounds.

Cape Legends shines at Decanter world wine awards

Cape Legends — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cape Legends, the specialty fine wine sales and marketing division of Distell, saw its wines widely acknowledged at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London.

Gold for Plaisir de Merle at 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards

Plaisir de Merle — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Plaisir de Merle Sauvignon Blanc 2012 was awarded a gold medal at the internationally respected 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), while its debut Grand Brut 2010 MCC took a silver.

Boschendal Reserve Collection Shiraz 2011 wins Gold at Decanter

Boschendal — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Boschendal Reserve Collection Shiraz 2011 has been awarded Gold and the South African Red Rhône Varietal under £15 Trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards, the world’s biggest wine competition which took place in London from 29 April to 3 May and featured 14 000 entries.

Bouchard Finlayson wins Gold twice at Decanter 2013 World Wine Awards

Bouchard Finlayson — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Bouchard Finlayson is proud to announce that its Hannibal 2009 and Tête de Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2010 have both won Gold, the highest accolade, at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards, which were held in London on Monday 20 May.

Packaging redesign: Classic look for M•A•N Family Wines

M•A•N — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Established in 2001, M•A•N wines has been a dynamic winery since its inception: authentic winemaking, innovative packaging, attention to detail and a very strong marketing and customer focus has seen M•A•N grow into a leading exporter of excellent value wines. Established in 2001, M•A•N wines has been a dynamic winery since its inception: authentic winemaking, innovative packaging, attention to detail and a very strong marketing and customer focus has seen M•A•N grow into a leading exporter of excellent value wines.

Constantia Glen wins Decanter Trophy for best SA Bordeaux red

Constantia Glen — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Constantia Glen has swept the board in London as the Regional Trophy winner for the best South African Bordeaux red over £15 and two Gold medals at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 as well as breaking the venerable 90 point barrier with two wines in Tim Atkin’s 2013 SA Wine Report.

Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés study with WSET

CWG — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Cape Winemakers Guild has expanded its Protégé Programme, an ongoing initiative to further young, aspirant winemakers, by incorporating the internationally-recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications into its 3-year mentorship scheme.

Wine pours out of South Africa as exports rise

Paula Baranowska, the South African — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

South Africa’s wine exports are set to hit new highs in 2013 with a growing demand from North America and Asia, according to industry executives and growers.

KWV achieves all-time best at Decanter World Wines Awards

KWV Wines — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

KWV is back in the international limelight having delivered another glittering performance – its all-time best at the auspicious Decanter World Wine Awards in London this week.

Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 winners announced

Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Judges at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards tasted a record-breaking 14 362 wines and awarded nearly 10 000 medals, it was announced on Monday morning.

Weltevrede Once-a-Month Newsletter - May 2013

Weltevrede Wine Estate — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

My, how time flies! Can you believe that we've been having Wacky Wine Weekend fun for a full decade already?

Kleine Zalze acts to save bush vine Chenin

Gabriel Savage, the drinks business — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Kleine Zalze winemaker Johan Joubert has warned of the ongoing threat facing South Africa’s old bush vine Chenin Blanc as he unveiled the producer’s most ambitious expression of this variety to date.

Fleur du Cap wins Trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards

Fleur du Cap — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fleur du Cap’s star- studded Noble Late Harvest 2011 has been crowned best South African sweet wine under £15 (R210), clinching the Regional Trophy at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London.

Hartenberg Estate reaps Gold at Decanter World Wine Awards

Hartenberg Wine Estate — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Hartenberg’s dedication to produce fine Shiraz spanning more than 40 years has been rewarded at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London with a Regional Gold medal.

Nederburg eminence wine Decanter trophy

Nederburg — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Nederburg's 2009 Eminence, one of the flagship sweet wines in the winery's portfolio that is reserved for the Nederburg Auction, has been judged South Africa's best sweet wine retailing for over £15 to win the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards category trophy and a gold medal.

Zonnebloem's 2010 Laureat lives up to award-winning name

Zonnebloem — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Zonnebloem's 2010 Laureat, a luscious, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend, has won a gold medal at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards, held in London.

Thyme for Autumn flavours

wine.co.za — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The weather has taken a turn for the colder and unfortunately, we at the Wine.co.za office have had to forgo our weekly salads in favour of warmer grub.

Gugulethu's glamour weekend

TOPS at SPAR — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Glamour up and get down to the TOPS at SPAR Gugulethu Wine Festival on the Mother City’s GLAMOUR weekend, Friday 24th and Saturday 25th May 2013. There is so much happening at this famously fun festival that it will be treasured by all those who experience it.

Stellenbosch Wine Routes makes The Drinks Business Awards shortlist

Stellenbosch Wine Routes — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Wine Route in the run for Best Contribution To Tourism title.

Vistas of the Western Cape reflected in new Swartland Winery range

Swartland Winery — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Anyone traveling across the Western Cape will well appreciate the views that stretch before them.

De Grendel shares their Pinot Gris 2012, award winner at Pinot Gris De Monde 2013

De Grendel — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

De Grendel shares their Pinot Gris 2012, award winner at Pinot Gris De Monde 2013. De Grendel is the only wine producer from the Southern Hemisphere to win this coveted international award, which forms part of Les Grands Concours du mond.
Enjoy the Pinot Noir 2010 which was only one of six to achieve the award for Top 100 SA Wines this winter, with venison, slow-cooked lamb and braised beef.

The online world of Groote Post - May 2013

Groote Post Vineyards — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Another year, yet another vintage. The saying time flies is an understatement, 2012 flew by. For me the time between coming back from summer holiday and the new harvest, is the same as a child waiting for school holiday to start, it couldn’t arrive any quicker.

Winexpo China 2012 Overview: Taste the World

Wineexpo China 2013 — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Winexpo China 2012 was held successfully on November 22, 2012 in Hangzhou. This expo is a festival of world wine. Besides tradition French wine, there are also wine from German, Bulgaria, Spain and South Africa.

Nederburg scores top marks with UK critics

Nederburg — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Nederburg's 2011 Ingenuity White, an eight-way blend led by Sauvignon blanc, has been identified as one of South Africa's top white blends by Decanter, scoring 93 points, while Tim Atkin MW has given the same wine 94, in his newly released SA Report.

Plan for a wine-divine 'TOPS at SPAR Gugulethu wine festival' weekend

TOPS at SPAR — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Start spreading the news and plan for a wine-divine weekend of wine tasting, music, food and wine-education at the 3rd annual TOPS at SPAR GUGULETHU WINE FESTIVAL taking place on Friday 24th May and Saturday 25th May 2013 on the rooftop of the Gugulethu Square Mall.

Finland, a major export destination for Two Oceans Wines

Two Oceans wines — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Finland has an estimated population of around just 5,3 million people, yet remarkably, it has become one of the leading markets for Two Oceans wines, says global marketing manager Jackie Olivier. Sales volumes to this northern European country have grown by double digits year-on-year for the 12 months to March 2013.

Changing of the guard - New Chief Winemaker for KWV

KWV — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Johann Fourie, formerly Senior Winemaker with KWV for the past eight years, has been promoted to the position of Chief Winemaker.

Taste rare Clos Malverne Limited Release wines on Saturdays

Clos Malverne — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Restaurant puts lid on winter blues with complimentary lunchtime tastings

Morgenster announces its hospitality project

Avril Mills — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Giulio Bertrand, owner of Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate in Somerset West near Cape Town, has announced the commencement of his long planned hospitality phase which will see the Estate offering accommodation, fine dining and a café and deli experience to visitors.