The award winning Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2005 stands up against Laurent Perrier Brut - LP on 'What i drank last night'.
Anthonij Rupert Wines, Guardian Peak and Rust en Vrede all feature in Wine Spectator Insider's "Editor's most exciting new wines"!
Constantia Fresh - For the Love of Fine Wine
Cape Town and Surrounds
Constantia Fresh - For the Love of Fine Wine
On the 24th and 25th of February South Africa's foremost Sauvignon Blanc festival will take place in the Constantia Valley. Focusing on the wines of Constantia and their world-class qualities, the festival showcases local and foreign wines while sticking to a Constantia based theme. Constantia Fresh explores he distinctiveness and freshness of the ‘wild white’ grape, Sauvignon Blanc, while also examining the red Blends of Constantia in a formal tasting.
Taste of Cape Town
Taste of Cape Town is celebrating its 5th anniversary thi year! Yet again this remarkable festival will bring together the city's most acclaimed restaurants and carefully selected exhibitors to attract 20 000 of Cape Town’s most dedicated and sophisticated foodies. This year the Cape’s most extravagant food festival will be held at the spectacular Green Point Cricket Club. From 19th to 22nd April 2012, the Cape’s top restaurants and chefs will be serving a stunning selection of sample-sized signature dishes to Taste of Cape Town visitors. Riding high from the hugely successful Taste of Cape Town 2011, this amazing food festival promises to be the culinary event of the year. Taste of Cape Town brings together the city's finest restaurants, award- winning wineries, premium drink brands, niche food exhibitors and fantastic entertainment.
Good Food and Wine Show - Cape Town
The Good Food & Wine Show® is Southern Africa’s most interactive show, one which gives exhibitors that rare opportunity to communicate directly with their target market. The Show is an exciting opportunity for members of the public to interact with local and global ‘foodie’ personalities who are showcasing their culinary skills and the latest in food and cooking trends. The Good Food & Wine Show caters to the whole family, including a dedicated children’s area, so bring the whole family and take part in this unforgettable experience.
The Wacky Wine Weekend
"Wacky Wine weekend How wacky is a wacky wine weekend A wacky wine weekend of wine It's here every year to brings us cheer Come wind come rain come shine That's wacky wine weekend -four days not two A weekend times two - that's a boon Its Wacky wine weekend and Robertson's the place And it happens every year in June!" John McGlashan
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show Public Tasting
The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show is South Africa’s premier wine competition that recognises the top local wines and winemakers, and honours excellence in the wine industry. This year we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of this prestigious event. Judging of the wine takes place early May with the announcement of the 2012 winners on 30 May.
Stellenbosch Wine Festival
The annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival plays host to thousands of local and international visitors. A comprehensive programme of festivities includes an opportunity to taste over 500 wines, meet winemakers and watch professional chefs compete in cooking competitions. Other highlights include historic tours, food, arts and crafts, related product and foods stalls, as well as a children's entertainment area.
Cape Wine 2012
Cape Wine is the business showcase of the South African wine industry. Held every two years in the Cape Town Convention Centre, it attracts wine trade professionals and media from across the globe. Presented by Wines of South Africa, it is the most successful international wine trade show in the Southern hemisphere, and probably the most enjoyable wine show in the world.
Winex Cape Town Select
ou can’t miss this year’s Cape Town WineX, celebrating its 10th birthday in 2012. Join us for a Ballroom Buzz – with fine wines and fab food for more discriminating palates. Sponsored by Rand Merchant Bank, WineX is the premier public event on South Africa's national wine calendar and draws thousands of wine enthusiasts every year. RMB WineX distinguished by its cosmopolitan and wine-in-the-city feel – where show visitors meet and mingle with award-winning winemakers, taste their most recent vintages and trophy wines, while updating on the latest wine gadgets and glassware. RMB WineX also offers an excellent opportunity to stock up via not-to-be-missed Shop@Show deals.
The Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
Now in its sixth successful year, the Franschhoek 'Magic of Bubbles' Cap Classique and Champagne Festival® will be welcoming visitors from around the country over the weekend of 30 November to 2nd December 2012 to this annual social calendar highlight.
