Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* The price of petrol will increase by 38 cents a litre on 1 January, taking the new petrol price to R13,20 at the coast, reports the Weekend Argus.
* According to eTV News (another) new (national) liquor law will force all bars to offer free condoms and free drinking water! A bartender interviewed said that he did not see it as his job to offer sex education! In a related article, Hotel & Restaurant writes that other guidelines applicable to accommodation establishments and restaurants that are contained in the draft liquor legislation are that the minimum drinking age may be upped to 21 years; that condoms supplied for free must be tested for efficacy; that pregnant women may not be served alcohol; the street outside the establishments must be kept clean and no loitering outside is allowed!; women with long fingernails and sharp objects such as nail files and scissors may not be allowed in on-consumption premises!; and any noise linked to the establishment selling alcohol must remain inside the establishment.
* Global digital agency Critical Mass has been appointed by SA Tourism to develop a campaign which will attract more UK tourists to South Africa, something that has been in decline in the past three summer seasons!
* The next Stellenbosch Street Soiree will be held on 15 January, from 18h00 – 20h00, in the lower part of Church Street. The cost of tasting wines from a number of Stellenbosch wine estates costs R30 for the glass. (received via media release from Random Hat Communications)
* The top Chardonnays in South Africa in 2013, as evaluated by their performance in wine competitions, include Groot Constantia, Hamilton Russell, Paul Cluver, KWV The Mentors, and Rustenberg Five Soldiers.
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Twitter: @WhaleCottage
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