Wellington-based Bosman Family Vineyards has looked at Italian wine styles, grape varieties from Sicily being particularly suitable to plant locally, given climate change and our current shortage of water. The wine estate has been in the Bosman family ownership for eight generations already. (more…)
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Bosman Wines looks to Italian varieties due to climate change!
Sunday 25th June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge 2018 largest in the world, entries close on 30 June!
Saturday 24th June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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The world’s largest Cocktail Challenge is inviting entries to bartenders to participate in the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge 2018. Entries close on 30 June, a media statement from Paddington Station PR informs. (more…)
Labia Theatre Sweet Service Award; WP Blood Transfusion Sour Service Award!
Friday 23rd June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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The Sweet Service Award goes to the Labia Theatre, and its usherette Christine, who organized a reserved seat for me for each of the two recent screenings of the Camino de Santiago movie and documentary, screened over two consecutive days. I had pre-paid the tickets, but couldn’t reserve a seat. I was coming through from Franschhoek for the first screening, and was worried that I would not get a good seat. Christine always has a friendly (more…)
Kfm presenter line-up change from 3 July likely to lose radio station listeners!
Thursday 22nd June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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I am a dedicated über-loyal Kfm listener, and was shocked to hear that the new Primedia CEO Omar Essack is planning drastic changes in the Kfm DJ line-up, not one presenter staying in the same daytime slot as currently, from 3 July onwards. The Drivetime Show presenters finish off today, and Ryan O’Connor has already left the Breakfast Show, taking a break currently. The leaked information about the planned changes made the front page of the Weekend Argus recently. (more…)
Mondiall Kitchen & Bar warms up Cape Town with fireplace and Winter Menu!
Wednesday 21st June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Yesterday I was spoilt with a lunch to try out some of the dishes on the Winter Menu at Mondiall Kitchen & Bar. Mondiall Chef Stephen Mandes has devised a Winter warmer menu, both for Lunch and Dinner, with a winter special for each too. (more…)
Chenin Blanc Showcase at Cape Grace celebrates international Chenin Blanc Day!
Tuesday 20th June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Yesterday I attended the Chenin Blanc Showcase, a tasting of a selection of 50 Chenin Blanc wines, at the Cape Grace Hotel. Chenin Blanc is a cultivar growing in popularity, and we tasted the different styles of Chenin Blanc. (more…)
Restaurant Review: Origins Restaurant at The Marine in Hermanus offers poor service, not true to its name!
Monday 19th June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Last week I ate lunch at the new Origins Restaurant at The Marine, the second poor experience I have had at the hotel, despite the hotel having new co-owners, and a new GM and Chef. Given its five star status (they have lost their Relais & Chateux status), the dining experience was unacceptable. (more…)
OpenWine hosts Sauvignon Blanc ‘Blind Date’ tasting led by Tom Prior!
Saturday 17th June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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I have been an avid supporter of OpenWine, ever since Seth Shezi and I went to pop in to see the wine tasting service and wine shop, which opened on Wale Street in August last year. I enjoyed their weekly wine estate introductions and tastings, which were held for a couple of months. On Tuesday Llewellyn Lambert and I attended a new format wine educational and tasting at OpenWine. (more…)
Frames 4 Africa Sweet Service Award! Clicks Sour Service Award!
Friday 16th June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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The Sweet Service Award goes to Frames 4 Africa in Hermanus, and its owner Zelda, for the excellent service of framing a drawing which I had bought at an art gallery, within 24 hours of bringing it to them. Zelda kept her promise of the timing, and sent me a text message to confirm that the framing was ready for collection. I have never received such a speedy framing service! (more…)
Holden Manz adds creative flavours to its food and wine pairings!
Thursday 15th June 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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On Friday a group of writers was invited on behalf of Holden Manz, by its marketing consultant Tanya Fourie. We were taken on a tour of the Holden Manz wine cellar, tasted its latest wine vintages, introduced to the new Holden Manz Chenin Blanc to be launched soon, and spoilt with an excellent lunch prepared by Chef Ricardo Le Roux and paired with some of the Holden Manz wines. (more…)
