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WhaleTales Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines: 2/3 August

WhaleTalesTourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

*  Robert Redford has been spotted in Cape Town and Franschhoek, and visited Cape Point Vineyards twice in three days earlier this week, writing in their Guest Book: ‘A calm elegance with good food and good wine and no hangover’.  He visited the Appelbaums at De Morgenzon today.

*   In a poorly written article, with words omitted and typing errors in the headline, News24 has reported that new Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom has appointed Zwelibanzi Mntambo as the new Chairman of SA Tourism, after the sudden resignation of former Chairman Frank Kilbourn.  There is no indication in the article as to the Tourism link of Mr Mntambo.  A Google search shows that no person by this name has business interests in Tourism, but that he was appointed by former Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk as Deputy Chairman of SA Tourism two years ago!

*   Jordan has won the first Novare Trophy for Top Terroir Producer, out of 276 wines entered, in addition to winning three national awards for its Chenin Blanc 2013, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, and Chameleon 2013, as well as a Top 5 Estate Wine category Continue reading →

WhaleTales Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines: 15 November

WhaleTalesTourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

*   Facebook is losing its attraction amongst younger children.

*   Holden Manz is hosting a ‘Day of Fashion’, offering its wines and pop-up shops selling Sloane & Madison, Periquita, Erato, and I AM, on Saturday  (16/11) from 11h00 – 16h00. (received via e-mail from Holden Manz)

*   Malta is selling European Union passports for €650000, allowing recipients to travel through and live in any of the 28 member countries.

*   Prince Harry flies into Cape Town on Sunday, and to the South Pole on Tuesday, to raise funds for charities.

*   The BBC has banned foie gras for ethical reasons from MasterChef UK, but Channel 4 is allowing it on its Come Dine with Me series.

*   Klein Constantia believes that its Vin de Constance deserves better visibility amongst wine lovers and collectors.  It is launching a magnum Continue reading →