Simonsig

In December, Food and Home Entertaining features Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut in their 'this month we're drinking' feature.

 

How the Cape got it's sparkle - by Cathy Marston

“On the count of three – one, two, three, GO!” Simonsig co-owner and cellarmaster Johan Malan might have been feeling nervous at the thought of letting a bunch of untrained journalists and wine-drinkers loose on his beloved Kaapse Vonkel , but his voice was only steady and encouraging as we all took it in turns to disgorge our own bottle. Resting the ready-chilled bottle against my knee, clad in an appropriate apron and armed with a claw-like bottle opener, I steadied myself, aimed for the stainless steel trough and flipped off the beer cap. A pellet of frozen gunk shot out, and wine frothed over onto the floor, before the bottle was labelled as mine and sent to be dosed, corked and caged. Job done – and now it was time to celebrate!

Golden glory for Simonsig reds at 21st Veritas Awards

Reputable Stellenbosch Pinotage producer, Simonsig, showed its mettle when it comes to South Africa‟s signature variety, by striking gold for both its Cape Blend, Frans Malan Reserve 2008 and Redhill Pinotage 2008 at the 21st annual Veritas Awards 2011.

Toasting Kaapse Vonkel's 40th!

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel and their ongoing 40 year anniversary celebration is featured in the September 2011 issue of Opulent Living Magazine, "The coffee table magazine for the finer things in life."

Cuvée Restaurant sparkles with new chef, menu and makeover

Simonsig’s signature restaurant, Cuvée, has added renewed sparkle to its look, feel and taste in celebration of the estate’s iconic Kaapse Vonkel, which turns 40 this year, with the appointment of a new chef and a menu and décor makeover.

Simonsig wins 2011 WINE Magazine Cap Classique challenge.pdf

 

Simonsig Cap Classique Master Class celebration

Simonsig, pioneer of the first Méthode Cap Classique in South Africa, will lend extra sparkle to the 2011 Stellenbosch Wine Week and Stellenbosch Wine Festival with our 40th anniversary celebrations of their iconic Kaapse Vonkel this year. An exclusive Cap Classique encounter on the 22nd of July will include an intimate vertical tasting of Kaapse Vonkel and the comparison to its base wines as well as a delicious two-course dinner at the estate’s Van Niekerk Room. Booking is Essential.

Simonsig Harvest Report 2011

 

Simonsig Chenin avec Chêne 2009 does it again. Already listed on the Top 100 SA Wines for 2011, it has now been awarded 5 stars in the Grand Chenin: Loire vs South Africa Tasting!

The latest 2009 vintage of this lightly wooded, eloquent Chenin blanc scored the highest 5-star rating in the Grand Chenin: Loire vs South Africa Tasting organised by Eno WorldWine – one of the oldest and most popular German wine online publications. Out of a database of 50 000 wines from both regions, the Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2009 was one of nine South African Chenins to achieve 5-stars as opposed to only two French wines.

Cuvée's Cabernet Menu turns hibernation into a winter food celebration

Simonsig Estate, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the iconic Kaapse Vonkel – South Africa’s first Méthode Cap Classique this year – is transforming winter from a period of hibernation into a food celebration with a hearty Cabernet Menu at its signature Cuvée restaurant from May until the end of July.

Simonsig - House and Garden feature.

 

Mr Borio's Shiraz - The Story Behind the Wine

 

Kaapse Vonkel - The Story behind the Wine

 

Simonsig’s Cuvée restaurant goes Rosé from February to April

Tickle your tastebuds pink when Simonsig Estate’s popular Cuvée restaurant goes rosé from February to April with an exclusive menu of mouth-watering sensations inspired by and created around the estate’s alluring Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé.

Simonsig launches new Pinot Noir Brut Rosé with no added sulphur exclusive to Woolworths

One of South Africa's leading Cap Classique specialists, Simonsig Estate, winner of the only two 2010 Veritas Cap Classique Double Gold medals, has launched a new, no-added-sulphur, Limited Release Pinot Noir Brut Rosé, made exclusively for Woolworths.

Cuvée salutes the season with sumptuous summer fare.

Think crisp Sauvignon blanc or flutes of the finest Cap Classique paired with delicious locally inspired fare and make your way to Cuvée restaurant at Simonsig Estate for a host of tantalising pleasures to celebrate summer.

Simonsig Estate hosts golden Chardonnay wine and food celebration

Be sure to book your golden seat at Simonsig's popular Cuvée restaurant, when the estate unveils its rendition of liquid gold for discerning palates - the exceptionally elegant, maiden Aurum Chardonnay - at an exclusive wine and gourmet evening on Friday, 29 October.

Simonsig strikes a double act on the 2010 CWG Auction hotlist

Simonsig winemaker and bubbly master Johan Malan, has landed a double act at the 2010 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction, with two of his wines making it onto this year's hotlist - a rare, lightly wooded Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) and an exclusive Shiraz.

Simonsig adds soul with feast of Red wine & Blues(R&B)

Simonsig hits all the right notes with a sizzling collaboration of blue blooded red wines and rhythmic Blues, which will add a whole lot of soul to the Winelands during an exclusive wine and dine evening at the estate's signature restaurant, Cuvée on Friday, 30 July.

Simonsig gets into the grapes and gourmet groove for Stellenbosch Wine Festival