By admin, on August 20th, 2010
Source: WineMag (http://www.winemag.co.za/article/everything-els-behind-ernie-2010-08-18)
The success of Ernie Els is not limited to the golf course. Extensive business ventures have lead to personal brand extensions such as the Ernie Els wine collection and Stellenbosch restaurant, The Big Easy.
His impressive collection of award-winning red wines has made him a serious contender in the wine industry and, together with his winemaker Louis Strydom, continues to make a big impact.
Continue reading Everything Els behind Ernie
By admin, on August 9th, 2010
Where? Franschhoek
When? 3rd December @ 6 pm to 5th December @ 6 pm
The French would have you believe it, but does a name make it better? France has trademarked the right to call their sparkling wines Champagne, whilst wine estates locally have settled for describing their “bubbly” as Cap Classique. Continue reading Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
By admin, on August 6th, 2010
Make your way to the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley, over the weekend of 4 and 5 September, for the unique spring wine meander, Franschhoek Uncorked. This multi-faceted celebration takes place on satellite farms throughout the Valley, and affords award-winning wineries – as well as the smaller hidden gems – the opportunity to ‘bloom’ as they showcase new vintages and releases, coinciding with the onset of spring.
Continue reading Franschhoek Uncorked Festival: 4-5 September
By admin, on August 6th, 2010
Fairview has always been a popular stop for visitors to the wine region of Paarl. One reason, is because they have a commitment to innovation and community support, and one of their initiatives is the exploration of the potential of lesser known grape varieties. They have now put a selection together in an interesting tutored tasting, where they hope to help visitors learn about their tastebuds as well as the grapes in the bottle.
As many wine fans will know, the majority of wine sold in South Africa, and around the world, falls within a range of six or seven varietals including Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Consumers know these varietals and enjoy the wines, so understandably producers provide what the consumer wants. At Fairview, they also produce the varieties mentioned above, but also feel that it is important to try new varietals; grapes that may not be popular or widely known; bottles that may require a bit more explanation before consumer picks it up off a shelf or orders it from a winelist.
So with that in mind they have decided to introduce an alternative tasting option at our Beryl Back Tasting Room. The grape varieties that are included are those that you may well have heard of, but never tried. Here’s an opportunity!
This tasting option comprises 8 lesser known Fairview wines with 8 of their cheeses. This elegantly appointed tasting room offers seated, tutored tastings for smaller groups and includes Fairview olive oils served with fresh ciabatta. Continue reading Something new from Fairview!
By admin, on July 30th, 2010
RMB WineX Cape Town – now in its eighth year – will open at the CTICC on 19 August as a completely different show. Always the largest and most important premium consumer wine event in the Western Cape, RMB WineX will be raising an already elevated bar. Aiming for quality rather than quantity, the organisers have amended the show format cutting it back to a two evening event, instead of the usual three night rolling party.
“The reason for hosting a show of this kind – and the reason that Rand Merchant Bank has been its headline sponsor since its inception – is to put the country’s finest producers and the region’s true wine enthusiasts into the same space,” said show founder and international wine judge Michael Fridjhon. “By reducing the number of evenings at which the winemakers are required be in attendance we make it possible for them to be present for the entire show. This in turn means that we’ve narrowed the focus by creating an environment in which wine consumers can actually engage with the people who make the wines. Obviously this means we’ve had to restrict the number of exhibitors as well as the number of visitors – all in order to ensure that the wine enthusiasts get quality time with quality producers.”
Continue reading Taste over 1200 wines at the RMB WineX Cape Town – 19 & 20th August
By admin, on July 28th, 2010
Many wine tasters are adamant that an optimum glass in terms of size and dimensions exists for a particular wine type or even style. that it is absolutely imperative that the correct glass be used if maximum enjoyment is to be had. But how much of this idea has truth in fact, and how much is the result of concerted marketing efforts on the part of some glass manufacturers to effect a marketing point of difference. Continue reading Does the Type of Wine Glass Effect the “Taste” of Wine?
By admin, on July 17th, 2010
Syrah du Monde®, is an International Competition that recognises the world’s best Syrah/Shiraz wines by awarding them reliable and thus representative medals each year. This competition is based on a single conviction: distinctive marks of quality are the key to real differentiation and thus to enhancing the value of the wines. The Top Ten Best Syrah du Monde® for 2010 includes two from South Africa! Continue reading South Africa shines at the Syrah du Monde awards again
By admin, on July 13th, 2010
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was a first for Africa but this was to be the first for many firsts for this “World Cup of the People”! Just some of the other “firsts” included…….
Spain’s first ever time World Champions of course
Slovenia and Greece both picked up their maiden FIFA World Cup wins in South Africa
New Zealand . . . → Read More: A World Cup of Firsts!
By admin, on July 8th, 2010
The Netherlands’ progress to their third World Cup final after beating Uruguay on Tuesday in Cape Town, with the 3-2 win setting up a showdown with Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Sunday 11 July.
The Dutch lost both of their previous finals in 1974 and 1978 to hosts West Germany and Argentina respectively and now . . . → Read More: Football Showdown at Soccer City
By admin, on July 8th, 2010
We came across the following article on Wine Country and shared their shock at the cheek of the restaurant in question! We have to agree with their conclusion that this restaurant is trying to scare off tourists and to undermine the hard won trust of the wine industry to provide the best possible quality at the best possible price! Continue reading What a rip-off!
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