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	South African Shiraz shines on the world stage 17 May 2012  -  Boschendal The Boschendal Cecil John Reserve Shiraz 2009 won over an international expert panel of 100 judges to earn a gold medal in the highly acclaimed Syrah du Monde competition which was held in France on the 10 May 2012.
	Another "Grand Gold Medal" for Cloof 17 May 2012  -  Cloof wines Cloof wines of South Africa celebrate another milestone by taking a Grand Gold Medal at the 19th Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for The Very Sexy Shiraz 2009.

focussing on food on the farm
	Every little helps 17 May 2012  -  Cathy Marston This month marks the third anniversary of selling my restaurant and wine bar, The Nose in Green Point. Although we had a fabulous seven years and I wouldn't have changed them for a second, I also cannot tell you how hugely relieved I am not to be in the restaurant business today.

molecular gastronomy
	Tokara's Richard Carstens - more rock star than magician? 15 May 2012  -  Christian Eedes Lunchtime service is finished and Richard Carstens, chef at Tokara in Stellenbosch, is sucking on a beer. I have come to quiz him on the topic of food and wine pairing but insights will prove elusive.

ethical and eco-friendly eating
	Food of the Farm 14 May 2012  -  Norman McFarlane Do you know where the food that you eat comes from? Are you aware of how it is produced? How far is it transported before it actually gets into your kitchen and onto your dining room table or the restaurant table for that matter? Do you care? Should you care?

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	Feast of Shiraz and Charcuterie at Hartenberg 17 May 2012  -  Hartenberg Wine Estate Head down to Hartenberg Wine Estate on Saturday, 2 June 2012, and enjoy some of the finest flagship Syrahs from leading cellars paired with superb artisanal fare at the Feast of Shiraz and Charcuterie at Hartenberg.
	Winter time and the living's still easy, says Two Oceans 17 May 2012  -  Two Oceans Wines Who says easy living is just for summer? Try this quick and elegantly simple recipe devised for Two Oceans by well-known foodie Justine Drake. She reckons the chilli sauce will raise the temperature just enough to counter the cooler weather and suggests pairing it with the newly released 2012 Two Oceans Pinot Grigio. Light, aromatic and very food-friendly, it’s one of the few wines produced from this cultivar in South Africa.
	Sensational winter cuisine at Franschhoek Kitchen at Holden Manz 17 May 2012  -  Holden Manz A new menu infused with exotic flavours of the orient and a passion for cutting edge cuisine with a strong Pacific rim twist is what new Executive Chef Cheyne Morrisby is serving up this winter at the Franschhoek Kitchen at Holden Manz Wine Estate.
	Top 100 SA Wine tasting public festival at the One&Only 17 May 2012  -  Top 100 SA Wines Three hundred lucky locals attended the hugely successful wine tasting festival at the Waterfront at Cape Town last Thursday. With South Africa's top 100 wines available for tasting, together with the wine maker in attendance, it was not at all surprising that the event was so successful and an absolute sell-out.
	Taste exceptional wines at Nedbank CWG Auction Showcase 17 May 2012  -  Cape Winemakers Guild Experience exceptional wines with a creative edge and great diversity of styles at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase in Cape Town on Thursday, 23 August and Johannesburg on Thursday, 30 August, when members of the Guild present the wines that will go under the hammer at this year’s Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction.
	Ageability: Kanonkop Pinotage sets a precedent 17 May 2012  -  Cape Classics Ten year vertical shows US the potential of SA wines.
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