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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Winners of Argus 2012 Give me a Chance Fundraising attempt!
17 May 2012 - Alluvia
We have been overwhelmed and humbled by the generosity of our riders, and an amazing total of R118 196 have been raised. On behalf of the beneficiaries of the Give me a Chance Children's Foundation, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

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La Motte's Chardonnay: Elegant and exceptional with food
16 May 2012 - La Motte
With the release of La Motte's ever so elegant 2010 Chardonnay, it is time, once again, to appreciate the beauty of this varietal when it is made as an intricate and well-balanced wine.

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Neethlingshof Wine Maker goes Mushrooming
16 May 2012 - Neethlingshof
Autumn has been good to Neethlingshof wine maker De Wet Viljoen. "Just after a demanding but excellent 2012 harvest, we were rewarded with a lovely crop of mushrooms that grow wild on the estate and are absolutely delicious to eat, paired with wine," he says.

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Inn on the Square uncorks wine evenings
16 May 2012 - Inn on the Square
Inn on the Square, Cape Town's landmark hotel on Greenmarket Square, is kicking off the first of their monthly wine pairing evenings on Wednesday, 16 May, to celebrate a fusion of culture, cuisine and fine wine.

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Grande Provence appoints new Executive Chef
16 May 2012 - Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate
Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek has appointed Darren Badenhorst as it's new Executive Chef.

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The first-ever China Spirits Awards to take place this September
16 May 2012 - The China Wine Awards
China Wine Awards announces the first-ever China Spirits Awards to take place this year alongside China Wine Awards. Set to be held in Hong Kong this September, China Spirits Awards is the only spirits competition bringing in a judging panel of top?tier spirits buyers from Greater China.

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Movers and shakers gather for exclusive Alto Evening
16 May 2012 - Alto Estate
The 4th instalment of the Alto Red and Black Lounge Party held at the Back o' the Moon Restaurant in Gold Reef City on Thursday 19th April 2012 was an exclusive evening of fine dining, chic style and absolute glamour.

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Wellington Wine aplenty for a (Leap) Year
16 May 2012 - Wellington Wine Route
At the recent Wellington Wine Harvest Festival, the annual 365 competition once again attracted wine lovers from all over to enter the competition which puts a bottle of wine on the table for every night of the year. In 2012 that meant 366 bottles contributed from roughly 20 estates, wineries and farms.

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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2012 - the results are out!
16 May 2012 - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
The results of the 2012 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles have just been released. Once again, the competition has revealed critical insight into the latest trends within the world of wine, providing a snapshot of the global industry that is updated annually.

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Saronsberg winning Gold at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2012
15 May 2012 - Saronsberg Cellar
SARONSBERG proves consistency with yesterday's announcement of the results at CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2012.

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Riesling Challenge attracts leading international judges
15 May 2012 - Riesling Challenge
The 2012 Canberra International Riesling Challenge (CIRC) has once again secured a first class line up of judges, which includes three world renowned international judges.

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Wine tasting in supermarkets
15 May 2012 - Cluver Markotter Incorporated
Under the 1989 Liquor Act which governed the sale of liquor in the Western Cape until the 31st of March 2012 supermarkets with grocers' wine licenses could not apply for an approval to offer wine for tasting similar to the approvals granted to the tasting rooms of wine estates.

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Keeping (sighted) Platter Panelists Honest
15 May 2012 - Jonathan Snashall, Hunter Gatherer Vintner
One of the loudest criticisms levelled at Platter's is that - until they are nominated for 5 stars - only one (sighted) panelist assesses and rates a particular wine. This is how Editor Philip van Zyl keeps panelists honest.

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New dates for internationally-recognised WSET courses
15 May 2012 - Unwined with Cathy Marston
Cathy Marston is offering her next set of the internationally-recognised WSET wine courses in Cape Town and Stellenbosch in June.

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Emerging opportunities in the Chinese Wine Market
15 May 2012 - Jenny Li, Wine Intelligence
China is the hottest wine market on earth. And yet at the same time it is one of the most difficult.

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LIWF launches App and builds online presence with Access Zone
15 May 2012 - The London International Wine Fair
The London International Wine Fair App went live on 4 May 2012. Designed to allow visitors to create their own unique agenda for the LIWF, the App will enhance the experience of visiting before during and after the show.

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The story behind Noble Late Harvest
15 May 2012 - Lourensford Wine Estate
Noble late Harvest (NLH) doesn't occur every season but only when the conditions are absolutely right. The weather must be moist at night and humid in the mornings, not too wet and rainy, followed by drier, sunny days. The previous NLH from Lourensford was produced in 2009 and before that, 2005.

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Bouchard Finlayson hosts tutored tastings in Joburg and CT
15 May 2012 - Bouchard Finlayson
A vertical tasting of our famous Hannibal wines will be sampled alongside some delectable Italian nibbles at La Cucina de Ciro in JHB on the 6th June and at Il Leone in CPT on the 20th June. This is one of those tastings that cannot be missed by the wine-enthusiast.

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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.

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Round the World at Bosman's Restaurant with Simonsig Wines
15 May 2012 - Grande Roche Hotel
A culinary evening with an international twist! That's what guests can expect on Friday May 25 when the Grande Roche Hotel hosts their next "Culinary Innovations" evening. What better way to start the weekend than enjoying great food and wine at a hotel that promises a treat with every reservation.

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Cassia's Winter menu a seasonal feast
14 May 2012 - Nitida
This winter sees Cassia restaurant, located on the scenic Nitida wine farm in the Durbanville valley, boasting warming comfort food favourites on its brand new winter menu.

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Shannon Vineyards releases "Rockview Ridge" Pinot Noir 2010
14 May 2012 - Shannon Vineyards
Situated high on the western rim of the Elgin Valley plateau, Shannon Vineyards has released the latest vintages of its three site-specific wines, now all with names taken from geographical features along the mountain range above the vineyards.

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Charging a tasting fee - legal or not?
14 May 2012 - Cluver Markotter Incorporated
Although many wine estates charge a fee for wine tasting very few are aware that the Liquor Act under which their liquor licenses were issued did not allow them to do so.

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Hartenberg The Stork scoops world's top Shiraz in France
14 May 2012 - Hartenberg
Hartenberg Estate is on top of the world after its highly acclaimed The Stork Shiraz 2008 clinched first place in the top 10 ranking of the 2012 Syrah du Monde competition in France.

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Saronsberg Shiraz 2010 takes Gold at Syrah du Monde
14 May 2012 - Saronsberg
And what's more one of the Top 10!

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New release: Lourensford MCC Chardonnay Brut 2008
14 May 2012 - Lourensford Wine Estate
"Making Méthode Cap Classique in the traditional French method is a fine art that will test the winemaker's skill to the limit. It keeps you humble and on your toes as there is no margin for error."

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Announcing the Shortlist for 2012 Born Digital Wine Awards
14 May 2012 - borndigitalwineawards.com
We are extremely excited to announce the Shortlist for the 2012 Born Digital Wine Awards!

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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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Chef Shaun's recipe, Delta Trap & Draf Feedback, Cook Franschhoek ticket giveaways, new Fyndraai menu and so much more...
12 May 2012 - Solms-Delta Wine Estate
May is the month for spoiling mums and getting ready for winter. On the estate the leaves have already started changing colour as the vineyards prepare for the cold and rain.

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Asara Wine Estate & Hotel Newsletter - May 2012
12 May 2012 - Asara Wine Estate & Hotel
I hope you had a wonderful Easter celebration and managed to relax and enjoy the many public holidays we have had in April and May. The school holidays saw many of you visit us and we were happy to host you and your families at our hotel of this period.

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Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2012: into the next decade
11 May 2012 - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
The 2012 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show looks set to consolidate its position as the most important arbiter of the top end of the South African wine industry. With 1023 entries - fractionally down on last year's 1059 and slightly up on 2010's 1014 - it has not succumbed to the cut-backs which appear to have afflicted other competitions.

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Raka of the Bay
11 May 2012 - Raka Wines
Scarely home after the Wine Festival Jo'burg where Piet and Jorika Dreyer had a roaming time promoting Raka Wines, Raka is off to yet another destination.

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KWV shines at the WSWA awards
11 May 2012 - KWV
KWV is, once again, proud to announce their strong competitive ship on the international front. The brand won the most medals during the 2012 annual convention of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Wine and Spirits Tasting Competition.

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Hamilton Russell embraces amphorae
11 May 2012 - Gabriel Savage, www.thedrinksbusiness.com
South African producer Hamilton Russell Vineyards is finding that experiments with clay amphorae are creating wines with improved structure than those matured in barrels.

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Something special for a special Mom at Longridge
11 May 2012 - Longridge
Spoil Mom with an elegant outing to Longridge Wine Estate and Restaurant for Mother's Day. Experience the tranquility of this gorgeous wine farm with its sweeping views of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula, while enjoying great food and wine.

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Oak Maturation of wine
11 May 2012 - Leilani Sell
It is understood by most wine drinkers and "lovers of the heavenly sap", that some wines are wooded. Mostly red wines and some white wines.

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Winter is the time to experience the true value of Terroir
11 May 2012 - Kleine Zalze
The upcoming months in the Cape call for modern comfort food and satisfyingly earthy flavours. With an inviting fireplace and warm, knowledgeable service, Terroir situated on the Kleine Zalze estate offers foodies that rare thing in winter: a real deal.

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Grande Provence Celebrates the Franschhoek Literary Festival
11 May 2012 - Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate
Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate will be presenting two exhibitions during the Franschhoek Literary Festival on Saturday, 12 May 2012.

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De Krans Port and chocolate, perfect partners
11 May 2012 - De Krans Wine Cellar
De Krans Wine Cellar, situated in the picturesque town of Calitzdorp along the world famous Route 62, has, over the years, established itself as one of South Africa's leading port producers. The ports produced range from the traditional to modern, catering for all palates throughout the year.

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Grande Provence grows into 2012
11 May 2012 - Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate
Latest information on Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate.

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Nederburg brings Masterchef SA Judge to Gugulethu
11 May 2012 - Nederburg
Nederburg is adding impetus to its role as the wine sponsor of the popular cooking show MasterChef South Africa by hosting MasterChef judge Pete Goffe-Wood at its interactive Taste Theatre at this year's Gugulethu Wine Festival in May.

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Spicing it up for Mother's Day
11 May 2012 - Amarula
Remember Mum's all-night sessions to get your costume ready for the play or to put the finishing touches to your Matric Dance dress? What about when she helped with the homework, tended grazed knees and broken hearts? Show her how much you care this Mother's Day (May 13) by treating her to a bottle of Amarula and introduce her to the Spirit of Africa's spicier side with this great and easy-to-make cocktail.

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Launch of Weltevrede's Cherychoc Merlot 2011
11 May 2012 - Weltevrede Wine Estate
A simplistic approach to a multifaceted wine...

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Latest crop of exceptional quality
10 May 2012 - VinPro
The South African wine industry is excited about a particularly promising wine grape crop, both in terms of quality and volume. The harvest season was characterised by healthy, ideal growing conditions and a cool, though lengthened, harvesting period without rain or prolonged heat.

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The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award 2012
10 May 2012 - The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award
Entries for First Round of The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award 2012 are now open and candidates are urged to enter soon as entries close on the 31 May 2012. See below for entry details.

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Saving the whino
10 May 2012 - Chicks4Change
Chicks4Change initiative is hosting an intimate and exclusive wine tasting and art event to raise money for the protection of South Africa's Rhinos. They have asked small, privately owned wine labels as well as local artists and photographers who are interested in supporting wildlife conservation and sustainability to participate in this event.

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Inaugural South African Wine List Awards calls for entries
10 May 2012 - 24.com
Restaurants of all sizes are encouraged to enter their wine lists in the South African Wine List Awards 2012, open to all restaurants.

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Warm up this winter with Cappupinoccinotage
10 May 2012 - Boland Cellar
The name is a mouthful, but so is the wine. With winter drawing closer, this is the perfect time to try Boland Cellar's Cappupinoccinotage. This full-bodied Pinotage captures the quintessential earthiness and sweet red berry flavours of South Africa's indigenous cultivar and delivers seductive notes of mocha and ground coffee.

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Syrah du Monde 2012 results
10 May 2012 - Syrah du Monde
The 6th edition of the Syrah du Monde international competition has just come to an end. Syrah du Monde 2012 brought together 24 countries, making this competition one of the world's top events for Syrah/Shiraz wines.

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KWV The Mentors: a journey to excellence
10 May 2012 - KWV
The story of KWV The Mentors begins with a vision to produce wines that honour the diversity of terroir and climate that influences the different styles of wines from South Africa. It is a pursuit of excellence that is bound only by a vision of supreme quality and begins with the vine.

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Celebrate South Africa's coffee culture with a Fairtrade cuppa
10 May 2012 - Fairtrade Label South Africa
A premier event on South Africa's 2012 coffee calendar, FAIRTRADE COFFEE WEEK is back in full swing to celebrate South Africa?s coffee culture with an increased range of Fairtrade labelled coffees.

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Fresh face for Laborie Still Wines
10 May 2012 - Laborie
Enjoying a good bottle of wine is one of life's true delights and Laborie knows this. Producing the finest wines since 1691, Laborie offers a collection of wines set to indulge wine-lovers around South Africa.

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New indulgent marshmallow, meringue and J.C. Le Roux sensations
10 May 2012 - J.C. Le Roux
Brand new marshmallow and meringue tastings, pairing sweet delights with some of J.C. Le Roux's finest Cap Classique and sparkling wines, is sheer heaven for bubbly lovers in search of Le Good Life at The House of J.C. Le Roux outside Stellenbosch.

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