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Best of Wine Tourism Winner 2012

By Willem, on November 9th, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS LA MOTTE VINEYARD !

Great Wine Capitals South Africa has just voted this beautiful historical
wine estate in Franschhoek as the Best of Wine Tourism Winner 2012.

LA MOTTE won in the category arts and culture.

Other South Africa) category winners were DELAIRE (accommodation) SOLMS DELTA ( Innovative Tourism )
WATERKLOOF ( Architecture and Landscape ) TOKARA (restaurant) WAVERLY HILLS . . . → Read More: Best of Wine Tourism Winner 2012

JOHN PLATTER 5* WINE AWARDS 2012

By Willem, on October 26th, 2011

The 2012 edition of the John Platter Guide due out in November have just announced their 5* “South African classics “

The panel of judges taste as many of the current South African wines available locally and overseas and of the over 7000 wines entered 139 were identified for a second
round of “blind” tasting (label . . . → Read More: JOHN PLATTER 5* WINE AWARDS 2012

MICHELANGO WINE AWARDS 2011

By Willem, on October 20th, 2011

MICHELANGELO WINE AWARDS 2011
The results of the annual Michelangelo Wine Awards now in its 15th year have been
announced

There were 226 producers who entered 1,385 wines for the international judges to judge of which 475 wines received medals

The Grand Prix Trophy awarded to the wine with the highest score in the competition went to Journey’s End . . . → Read More: MICHELANGO WINE AWARDS 2011

Trip Advisor 2011 Certificate of Excellence Award

By Willem, on June 16th, 2011

We are proud to announce that TSIBA TSIBA TOURS AND TRAVEL have just been awarded the Trip Advisor 2011 “Certificate of Excellence “Award.

Thank you to all who have used our services over the years and to those who are still coming to our beautiful country we say . . . → Read More: Trip Advisor 2011 Certificate of Excellence Award

Oldest Vine in South Africa

By Willem, on June 1st, 2011

Tucked away in a Cape Town city hotel courtyard
is the oldest grape bearing vine in South Africa. Planted around 1781 the vine still flourishes
and due to vigorous pruning each year bears enough grapes for about 20 litres
of wine. The Crouchen Blanc vine in the Heritage
Hotel courtyard has recently been harvested by Kyle Zulch of
Signal Hill Vineyard . . . → Read More: Oldest Vine in South Africa

Top 100 SA Wine Challenge

By Willem, on May 20th, 2011

The Top 100 SA Wine Challenge has just been completed and provided an objective, independent and
professional rating of South Africa’s fine wines. Judging panels were made up of the highest quality experts.There were 2 tasting panels of 4 judges witheach panel comprising two SA judges and two international judges and . . . → Read More: Top 100 SA Wine Challenge

Rupert buys Graham Beck Wine Estate in Franschhoek

By Willem, on March 10th, 2011

Billionaire Johan Rupert has bought the Graham Beck wine estate in Franschhoek.

The sale includes 450hectares of land , including 70hectares of vineyards, a cellar, administrative and storage facilities and the La Garonne manor house.

Graham Beck, a close friend of over 30 years and neighbours of Rupert, died of cancer last year.

The estate is the fourth vineyard . . . → Read More: Rupert buys Graham Beck Wine Estate in Franschhoek

Stellenbosch Wine Farm sold to Foreign Investor

By Willem, on January 22nd, 2011

. . . → Read More: Stellenbosch Wine Farm sold to Foreign Investor

Veritas Awards 2010

By Willem, on October 26th, 2010

The authoritative Veritas Awards celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and is recognized as South Africa’s most highly esteemed indicator of quality in market ready wines.

Check out the double gold award winners

Spier Wines excelled at the 20th Veritas Awards for the second consecutive year with five double gold and two gold medals. Out of 1 733 entries only 64 supreme wines and brandies can now wear the coveted double gold symbol of top quality. The awards were announced last night (Friday 8 October) during a gala evening, sponsored by Agri-Expo, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

Continue reading Veritas Awards 2010

2010 Eat Out Top 10 Restaurants nominations announced

By admin, on October 1st, 2010

The naming of the 20 nominees for the 2010 Eat Out Top 10 Restaurants has finally been announced!! The final round of deliberation was on the 22nd of September, and we are proud to announce that six nominees are Proudly Stellenbosch Restaurants! Continue reading 2010 Eat Out Top 10 Restaurants nominations announced

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