I received a media statement from GC Communications on behalf of the KWV, informing me that its oldest wine Roodeberg is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Whilst I do not normally write from media releases, this one touched me, evoking a childhood memory of growing up in Wellington. Continue reading →
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Grande Provence appoints Guy Bennett as Executive Chef!
After seven years at Grande Provence, Chef Darren Badenhorst is set to leave the wine estate to open his new restaurant Le coin Français By Darren Badenhorst on the Franschhoek main road. Stepping into his shoes from today is new Executive Chef Guy Bennett. Continue reading →
Cape Winemakers Guild appoints Miles Mossop as new Chairman!
Tokara winemaker Miles Mossop has been appointed the new Chairman of the Cape Winemakers Guild, taking over the reins from Andries Burger after having been the Vice Chairman in the past year.
Mossop will continue the good work of the Cape Winemakers Guild Continue reading →
First Franschhoek One Naughty Lemon Limoncello!
The first artisanal Limoncello made from Franschhoek lemons has been produced, with the naughty name of One Naughty Lemon!
The limoncello has been made by Franschhoek-based Sicilian Giuseppe La Gattuta, using an old family recipe, from the juice and skins of the lemons only, and without any colourants or preservatives. Continue reading →