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KWV strikes gold in the United States
12 May 2013 - KWV
KWV has returned to the spotlight, this time in the US ? one of the world?s biggest and most competitive wine markets ? where the company collected some of the highest awards at the annual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention in Orlando, Florida.

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The House of Krone launches the Krone Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012
11 May 2013 - House of Krone
The House of Krone, located at Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate (TJ) in the picturesque town of Tulbagh, has become synonymous with the production of benchmark Méthode Cap Classiques.

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Nomacorc Hires Industry Expert Dean Banister as Global Business Development Manager
11 May 2013 - Nomacorc
Nomacorc, the world''s leading producer of alternative wine closures, recently named Dean Banister as its new global business development manager. Dean comes to Nomacorc with more than 20 years of experience in the wine closure industry, most recently at microagglomerated cork manufacturer Diam Bouchage.

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Enjoy a little rest bit from the rush, with the Boplaas?s Stoepsit Sauvignon Blanc
11 May 2013 - Boplaas Family Vineyards
When you think of the houses of the towns dotted along the Route 62 and beyond, one striking attribute that all share in common is the presence of a ?stoep? or wrap-around patio. These ?stoeps? serve as gathering places for friends, family and passers-by where stories are told, problem are solved and where you can take refuge from the day?s toil.

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Chef Shaun's recipe; Mother's Day treat; win lunch for 2 and so much more!
10 May 2013 - Solms-Delta Wine Estate
May is the month for warming up for winter, spoiling moms and of course enjoying great food and wine (okay yes, well? that?s every month!).

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Steenberg Newsletter - May 2013
10 May 2013 - Steenberg Vineyards
May is the perfect month to unleash the 'foodie' in you, with lots happening on the culinary front across the city and right here on our farm. Delicious new winter menus will be making their appearance so it's a great time to challenge your taste buds with bold new flavours and textures.

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Signal Gun Ke-Monate Newsletter - May 2013
10 May 2013 - Signal Gun Wines
As the shot of the Signal Gun echoes through the vineyards of our picturesque farm, just off the Vissershok Road in Durbanville, it signals the start of a new generation of wine making.

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Rickety Bridge release their 2011 Foundation Stone
10 May 2013 - Rickety Bridge
A six cultivar Rhône-style blend kitted out in avante-garde attire

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Delheim Estate goes wild with mushroom huntings
10 May 2013 - Delheim Estate
Want to know a Boletus Edulis from a pine ring and discover the secret world of wild mushrooms? While many fungi fans remain tight lipped about their favourite hunting spot for the elusive shroom, Delheim Wine Estate, just outside Stellenbosch, lifts the lid on this secrecy with its popular Mushroom Week which kicks off with two exclusive foraging expeditions in its own forest on 17 & 18 June.

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R234 million spent on Fairtrade products; World's most recognized ethical label is growing in SA
10 May 2013 - Fairtrade
In 2012 the sale of Fairtrade products in South Africa reached a record high of R234 million, a 220% increase from 2011?s R73.2 million.

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VinPro and Wine Cellars SA merge New bargaining power for SA wine producers
10 May 2013 - Vinpro
The two prominent wine producer organisations, VinPro and WCSA (Wine Cellars South Africa),are set to merge ? a step which, apart from new benefits of synergy and effective service delivery to wine producers and cellars, will take this sector?s bargaining power and influence to a new level.

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Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013 on screw caps, Shiraz, terroir and being French
10 May 2013 - Shante Hutton, wine.co.za
The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013 kicked off its annual feedback session with some great positives and interesting critiques of some of South Africa?s wines.

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Spoil your mom on Mother's Day with Welmoed
10 May 2013 - Welmoed Winery
Mother's Day Special - 15% Discount on Welmoed sparkling wine

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A pure expression of Chenin Blanc - Kleine Zalze welcomes new wine to the Family Reserve Range
10 May 2013 - Kleine Zalze
?A pure expression of South African Chenin Blanc with a real regional identity.? That?s been the avowed aim of Kleine Zalze cellarmaster, Johan Joubert, for several years, ever since he heard an international judging panel comment on South African Chenins and criticise them for being too commercial, and lacking fruit and complexity.

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Celebrations at Grande Provence - Winter Season 2013
10 May 2013 - Grande Provence
Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, invites guests to spoil and celebrate their Moms for lunch on Mother?s Day on 12 May and their Dads on Father?s Day on 16 June at The Restaurant for a memorable culinary experience.

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Avondale Wine Estate and Reuben Riffel Winter Warmer Pairing
10 May 2013 - Avondale
Avondale has once again collaborated with renowned Chef Reuben Riffel to offer guests to the farm a Winter Warming Pairing in anticipation of the icy weather which looms.

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Judging panel for 2013 brandhouse Responsible Drinking Media Awards announced
10 May 2013 - Brandhouse
Brandhouse is proud to announce that Chris Moerdyk, Raymond Louw, Pippa Green and Caro Smit will sit on the judging panel for its 2013 Responsible Drinking Media Awards (RDMAs).  

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Witzenberg municipality publishes by-law on liquour trading hours
10 May 2013 - Danie Cronje
Witzenberg Municipality published its by-law on liquor trading days and hours on the 3rd of May 2013.

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Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay - how long does it age?
10 May 2013 - Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Using our 3 harvest interns to supplement our team?s palates, we recently tasted every vintage of Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay, from 1982 to 2012 (31 vintages) ? with the aim of revisiting the condition of some of our older vintages and seeing if we could say with some confidence how long our Chardonnay ages. 

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Wacky Wine Weekend at De Wetshof
10 May 2013 - De Wetshof
De Wetshof will be going all out to spoil Wacky Wine Week-enders visiting its iconic wine cellar during this year?s legendary Weekend in the Robertson Valley to be held from 6 to 9 June.

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Muratie Wine Estate; history hangs heavy, but the wines soar
10 May 2013 - Dave March
If you are making a brief visit to the Cape winelands and are looking to get a feel for the history and heritage of the area, there can be few wineries that offer what Muratie Wine Estate does.

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Irresistible Mother?s Day treat for moms at Constantia Glen wine estate
09 May 2013 - Constantia Glen
Spoil your Mom with an irresistible pairing of Sauvignon Blanc with a lemon & passion fruit tartlet on Mother?s Day, Sunday, 12 May at the idyllic Constantia Glen wine estate.

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Bergriver municipality publishes by-law on liqour trading hours
09 May 2013 - Danie Cronje
Bergriver Municipality published its by-law on liquor trading days and hours on the 12th of April.

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Investing in proper sales training can save your winery.
09 May 2013 - Francois le Roux
In this tough economic times wineries and companies are trying every method known to man to increase sales of their brands. Unfortunately the statistics don?t lie. Only 21% of all companies in South Africa invest in proper Sale training for their staff. This is shocking.

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Harvesting solar energy
09 May 2013 - Spintelligent
More and more wine farms in South Africa are opting to install Solar PV technology onto their estates, with the view to reducing their carbon footprint, create a sustainable energy resource and become less reliant on the national energy grid.

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Feast of Shiraz & Charcuterie returns to Hartenberg Wine Estate
09 May 2013 - Hartenberg Wine Estate
Kick the cold weather to the curb by reveling in some of South Africa?s finest Syrahs from leading cellars paired with an array of meaty indulgences at the annual Feast of Shiraz & Charcuterie at Hartenberg Wine Estate on Saturday, 1 June 2013.

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Glamorous Fine Brandy Fusion is almost here
08 May 2013 - SA Brandy Foundation
The debut of the Fine Brandy Fusion event in Cape Town is almost here.  9-10 May sees the event at the Cape Town International Convention centre, gathering brandy lovers from all walks of life.

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TOP 100 SA WINES 2013 ? Invitation to party in Johannesburg
08 May 2013 - Top 100 SA Wines
Enjoy all one hundred 2013 Top 100 winning wines (valued at R100 000).

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Laingsburg municipality publishes by-law on liquor trading hours
08 May 2013 - Danie Cronje
The Laingsburg Municipality published its by-law on liquor trading days and hours on the 19th of April 2013.

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Warm up for winter with hearty soups at Constantia Glen
08 May 2013 - Constantia Glen
Back by popular demand, Constantia Glen?s delicious homemade soups served with crusty,freshly baked bread, are a must for the ultimate winter wine tasting experience on offer from May onwards at this picturesque wine estate.

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