Yesterday I attended the Chenin Blanc Showcase at the Cape Grace Hotel, a presentation of 44 wines segmented into six categories. Continue reading →
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2016 grape harvest to be smaller due to weather!
The dry weather and reduced rain in winter of 2016 is unusual, and will reduce the harvest in the Swartland, says Zakkie Bester, CEO and cellar master of Riebeek Cellars. The quality of the grapes may however be higher, with more concentrated flavours.
Bester shared his concern about the impact of the Continue reading →
CapeWine 2015 talks and tastes wines too!
CapeWine 2015 is not just about tasting wine, and meeting the passionate wine makers, but it is also educational, with a series of seminars which have been offered in the Amorim Speakers Corner, which have included wine tastings too.
Each of the seminars are only half an hour long, meaning that speaking is concentrated to 15 minutes and the tasting equally long. Each winemaker represented wines of a number of wine colleagues, and was not just promoting his own wines. Seating was Continue reading →
WhaleTales Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines: 16 April
Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* The Peace Table 2014 will take place on Tafelberg Road below Table Mountain on 25 May, with a 3-course lunch for 700 prepared by Chef Peter Tempelhoff of The Greenhouse at Cellars Hohenhort in conjunction with Myatt in the V&A Waterfront. There will be live music and a fashion show too. Cost R480, all proceeds go to charity. (received via e-mail from The Little Black Book)
* Schengen visa applications are likely to become more tourist-friendly from next year, reports Travel News Weekly. The European Union wants to reduce the processing time of a visa, and to introduce a one-year touring visa in the 26-country Schengen area in Europe. Regular travellers may receive multiple-entry visas for a three year period.
* 30000 Two Oceans Marathon runners are participating in the 45th race on Saturday, offered as a half and a full marathon and themed ‘Designed to Run‘ in recognition of Cape Town hosting World Design Capital 2014. Western Cape Minister of Tourism Alan Winde is estimating the event contributing R200 million to the province’s economy. The province has sponsored R350000 for the event. There appear to be mainly local runners participating this year, with few accommodation bookings received. (received via media release from Minister Winde’s office)
* All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be serving Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2010 in Business Class. Continue reading →