South African WineNews (wine.co.za)

Beef chow MINE

Shante Hutton, wine.co.za — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Simple, versatile and often needing just one pan, Chinese dishes make my heart sing and my stomach very happy.

Super Chenin

Cathy Marston — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to South Africa’s signature grape, it’s very easy to paraphrase Pliny and say 'Ex Chenin semper aliquid novi' - there is always something new from this amazing, versatile variety.

Vitis Vinifera Awards: Questions and Answers

Bertus van Niekerk — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

What you wanted to know about the new Vitis Vinifera Awards competition.

Celebs learn more about wine at Cape Gate Wine Fest

Cobie van Oort — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The We Luv Wine event at Cape Gate Mall on Thursday and Friday evening seems set to beat the winter chill with winemakers, wine lovers and celebs joining in the fun. Landskroon Estate's winemaker, Abraham van Heerden had the pleasure last week of meeting up with models Sheree-lee & Michelle Gildenhuys to share some wine expertise.

Celebrate Women's Day with Lanzerac and the Giggling Gourmet

Lanzerac — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In honour of Woman’s Day, the Lanzerac Wine Estate, set in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, will be hosting an exclusive gourmet evening on Friday, 9 August.

Franschhoek Bastille dinner - celebrating 20 years of the Franschhoek Bastille Festival

Franschhoek Bastille Festival — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Franschhoek Bastille Festival, which over the years has become a social calendar highlight.

Danie de Wet

Shante Hutton, wine.co.za — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Danie de Wet is not a man to be trifled with. Bearing a face that was not meant for pity and with a sturdy towering frame, he’s a giant of the wine industry both figuratively and literally. Big hands show signs of hard grafting, years of toiling with South African soil that would eventually bear such fruits as to name De Wetshof wine estate one of South Africa’s leading wine producers.

Fairhills Association; Healthcare project

Fair Exchange — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fairhills Association is a joint venture between Origin Wine, Du Toitskloof Winery and its worker community.

News from Cap Classique Producers' Association

The Cap Classique Association — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Cap Classique Association is proud to announce that Amorim Cork SA has secured and sponsored Jaume Gramona from CAVA Gramona to be at their 4th Technical Day which will be held on Tuesday 23rd July at the Joostenberg Conference Center.