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WhaleTales Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines: 29 July

WhaleTalesTourism, Food, and Wine news headlines 

*   Entries are open for the Diners Club 2014 Winelist Awards, with a closing date of 29 August.   The main element of judging the winelists is content, followed by a lesser weighting for balance, suitability, and presentation.  Dave Hughes will chair the judging panel. (received via media release from African Sky Media)

*   The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild is making its wines available for tasting ahead of its prestigious Auction at Spier on 4 October.  The Cape Town showcase will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 21 August, while in Johannesburg it will be held at the Nedbank Head Office The Atrium on 27 August.  All proceeds of the Auction go to the development program of the Cape Winemakers’ Guild. Entrance costs R170.  (received via media release from GC Communications)

*   Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky has been awarded its 6th Gold medal at the 2014 International Wine & Spirits Competition in Continue reading →

WhaleTales Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines: 3/4 August

WhaleTalesTourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

*   The South African 2013 grape wine harvest is the largest ever, reports Cape Business News, and excellent quality wines are expected to result from this harvest. 

*   The Test Kitchen has introduced a new Gourmand menu inspired by Africa, and has promoted Ivor Jones to Head Chef. (via media release from Manley Communications)

*   French wines dominated the USA Global Traveler Wines on the Wing Airline Wine Competition.

*   SA Tourism is presenting our country at the Singapore tourism fair this month, for the first time in that country.

*   South Africa and Argentina held a bilateral Commission meeting on Thursday Continue reading →