Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

*   Virginie Taittinger is following in her famous Champagne family’s footsteps by launching her own label Virginie T, a non-vintage Brut, 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay.  She has made 100000 bottles.  She has also made a Rosé, a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier.  She sells her champagnes directly from her website at £25,90, which includes delivery.

*   Bouchard Finlayson is pairing its wines with a 4-course meal prepared by new Executive Chef Christo Pretorius at Azure at the Twelve Apostles hotel on 29 November, at R545. (via newsletter from Bouchard Finlayson)

*   Waterkloof is hosting a ‘Six Senses Evening’ at the 2013 Helderberg Continue reading →