Despite a hugely challenging year for the wine industry due to the drought, CapeWine 2018 is an impressive showcase of optimism, friendliness, and proudly South Africaness, running at the Cape Town International Convention Centre until tomorrow. I attended yesterday, with my Parisian friend Aurelié Jullien, and we were both impressed with the magnitude and professionalism of the exhibition, held every three years, and attended by the local and international wine trade. (more…)
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Thu 13 Sep 2018
CapeWine 2018 largest wine trade exhibition in Southern Hemisphere, showcases diversity and quality of SA wines!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Franschhoek, Hermanus, McGregor, Stellenbosch, WhaleTales Blog, Wine news
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Wed 12 Sep 2018
Panel selects wines for wine lists of the new Cowboys & Cooks Group restaurants via blind tasting!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog
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For the past two days I have participated in a Blind Tasting of more than 130 white, Rosé, and red wines at the offices of sponsorship specialists Divine Intervention, to select wines which will be incorporated into the winelists for the four restaurant brands of the new Cowboys & Cooks restaurant group, which has been founded by highly respected restaurateur Michael Townsend and his strong support team. (more…)
Mon 6 Aug 2018
CNN sings Cape Town’s praises, advises 30 Best things to do in the city!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Bree Street, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Clifton, Coffee, Constantia, Dancing, Food news, Franschhoek, Restaurant news, Stellenbosch, WhaleTales Blog, Wine news
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CNN describes Cape Town as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, its ocean and mountain views being what makes it particularly special. It writes that the city experiences four seasons in a day, and that allows its locals and visitors to experience a variety of things to do. Despite the water shortage, it is ‘still one of the planet’s most extraordinary destinations’. (more…)
Fri 3 Nov 2017
Raats Family Wines named 2018 Platter‘s by Diners Club Winery of the Year; 111 five-star wines!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Events, South Africa, Stellenbosch, WhaleTales Blog, Wine news, Winelands
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A record 111 South African wines received a coveted 2018 Platter’s Guide five-star rating at the Awards ceremony held at the Table Bay Hotel tonight. Raats Family Wines was named as the 2018 Winery of the Year. (more…)
Tue 24 Oct 2017
Restaurant Review: Kleinsky’s New York-style Jewish Delicatessen opens second branch, on Church Square, new food hub in Cape Town!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, New York, Restaurant news, Sea Point, WhaleTales Blog
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Yesterday I met Urban Lime Marketing Director and friend Katie Friedman for lunch at Kleinsky’s, a New York Deli-style, kosher-style, Jewish cuisine eatery on Church Square, being developed as an exciting new inner-city food hub. Kleinsky’s is the second Delicatessen to be opened in Cape Town, its Sea Point branch having opened two years ago. (more…)
Sun 1 Oct 2017
Cape Winemakers Guild Auction 2017 exceeds R13 million, record Kaapzicht Red Wine price!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Events, Restaurant news, Stellenbosch, WhaleTales Blog
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The 33rd Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction held at Spier yesterday raised R13,2 million, and set a new record price for red wine, Kaapzicht Estate The Ultimate Vision Red Blend 2015 made by Danie Steytler, achieving R16600 for a case of six. (more…)
Wed 27 Sep 2017
New Tiger’s Milk Restaurant & Bar Splendido on Kloof Street splendid success! New Friday venue for DJ René music and dancing!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Dancing, Food news, Kloof streee, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog
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In less than a week after opening its newest Tiger’s Milk Restaurant & Bar on Kloof Street in Cape Town, the restaurant is operating smoothly, as if it has always been there. It is already busy, attracting custom with little marketing effort to date by the Harbour House Group. A hugely exciting attraction is that DJ René Tanguy will be playing at the newest Tiger’s Milk on Fridays, starting this week. It is the 26th Harbour House Group restaurant to open. (more…)
Sat 26 Aug 2017
Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge 2017 winners announced!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Events, WhaleTales Blog, Wine news
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For a number of years I have attended the Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge, sponsored by Standard Bank, but had to decline the awards earlier this week, held at Delaire Graff, due to travel. I received the media release, announcing the Top 10 Chenin Blanc wines. (more…)
Thu 11 May 2017
Neil Ellis and Rianie Strydom Cabernet Sauvignons co-winners in Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2017!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Events, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog, Wine news
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Yesterday the 2017 Winemag.co.za Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report awards were presented at the colorful The Stack, a well attended function, and offering good lighting for photography. Winemag goes to great lengths to find interesting venues to host its awards. It is the sixth Cabernet Sauvignon Report presented by Winemag.
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Thu 10 Nov 2016
Grand Café & Beach reopens as transformed chic beach restaurant and bar, largest in Cape Town!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Beer, Chris von Ulmenstein, Events, Food news, Gin, Restaurant news, WhaleTales Blog
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After a few weeks of closure for a complete renovation and expansion of its facilities, the Grand Café & Beach has re-opened, ready for the summer season lying ahead. Yesterday a number of writers was invited by Manley Communications to experience the Grand, on a perfect sunny summer beach day. (more…)
