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Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

* South Africans are ‘shady travelers’, and not always welcomed visa-free, due to their reputation of smuggling in non-allowed items (sometimes drugs but mostly biltong), having lied to Customs’ officials, taken photographs where it is not allowed, and ‘stealing from hotel rooms’.

* The ‘Tops at Spar Bierfest‘ will be held at Newlands Brewery from 7 – 10 November. (received via e-mail)

* Stellenrust has won the International Chenin Blanc Trophy at the International Wine and Spirits Competition for the second year running.

* About 20% of British travelers would spend more on their holidays in 2014, and 16% said that they would cut back. The balance would spend the same.

* The Food, Wine and Design Fair will be held at the Hyde Park Corner centre in Continue reading →

Shortly after being announced as Wine of the Year and Wine Estate of the Year by the 2009 Platter Wine Guide, Kanonkop has received a further accolade. Abrie Beeslaar, Kanonkop winemaker, has been named Best International Winemaker 2008 at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, reports the Cape Times. Fifty wine-producing countries were represented at the competition.

Kanonkop also won the Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande trophy for best blended red wine for its Paul Sauer 2003, and the David Hughes Trophy for Best South African Producer.

Proud Kanonkop co-owner Johan Krige said that the award was a “reward for hard work, focus and dedication. This is fantastic because it shows South Africa is at the forefront in wine technology.” He also attributed the award to the wine estates’ focus on and specialisation in red wine.