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THE profound after-shock on tourism wrought by Covid-19 should not be taken as a signal of defeat, says organiser of the annual Wine & Food Tourism Awards, Margi Biggs. “As traumatic and disruptive as the effects have been on the entire tourism industry supply chain, there is a lot we can do…
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PERDEBERG Wines has boldly defied convention to launch a 250ml can of its popular easy-drinking and fruit-driven Soft Smooth Range (SSR) red in time for the cooler months. Perfect for both aspiring wine enthusiasts and long-time devotees of the grape, the zebra-print can grabs attention, inviting…
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ROODEBERG, the cherished wine that has stood the test of time for more than 70 years, is celebrating World Chocolate Day on July 7, 2020, with easy-to-make truffles that accentuate its masterly crafted blends. From the Classic Red, the formidable Reserve and commemorative Roodeberg 1949, to the…
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FOR more than a century, antioxidant-rich rooibos tea has been used to help ease and provide protection against colds and flu. Its ability to support the immune system in fighting viruses, enhances the body’s natural defence system making it a must-have pantry staple. Here’s how rooibos can help…
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FOR wine enthusiasts dreaming of international travel, visits to remote vineyards and of sipping on exquisite wines from some of the world’s best wine producing areas, Wine Cellar fine wine merchants presents a Zoom seriesof personal interviews with successful international winemakers whose wine…
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BONNIEVALE has long been touted for the passion of its vintners and the quality of its vineyards among the low hills along the Breede River Valley. Now, joining an ever-growing throng of esteemed, independent converts, a respected French championship has recognised the winery’s outstanding quality…
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STELLENBOSCH HILLS is about to move your lockdown me-time to a whole new level. The winery that made wine pairing fun by thinking “out of the box” has now re-invented the concept, putting pizzazz all back inside - for your enjoyment at home. No need to wait for Stellenbosch Hills’ celebrated…
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IN a show-stopping moment for the locally produced Méthod Cap Classique (MCC), the Durbanville Hills Blanc de Blancs vintage 2015 was crowned as the World’s Best Bottle Fermented Sparkling Wine at the 2020 World Sparkling Wine Awards announced in London. Beating fierce competition from eight…
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WINE-of-the-Month Club is South Africa’s oldest and biggest direct to customer wine club, offering the best wines online with something for everyone and at every budget. This family-run business was conceived by Colin Collard in 1986 and proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary next year. It…
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WINTER is the time to bring out full-bodied reds, best enjoyed by the fireside or with heart-warming comfort food. New Roodeberg Reserve, a blend of the finest barrels in the cellar, is the perfect wine to rekindle these chilly days. An ideal rainy-day food companion, this consummate blend…
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