We wish all our clients, suppliers, family and friends Peace and Goodwill over this Festive Season.  We look forward to sharing a successful 2010 with you all.

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Woolworths Pinot Grigio NV
Perfect for our hot summer days this Brut style Sparkling wine imported from Italy will not disappoint.  Pinot Grigio is the new Sauv blanc – great acidity balanced with fruit, this wine will delight on its own or with a delicious Parma ham & melon salad.  Great price at R59.95.
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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon blanc [...]

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On Saturday 12 December 2009 Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate will once again be hosting their annual Christmas Fresh Produce Market Day. Kloovenburg’s seasonal Market Days are a showcase of the finest fresh produce from the Valley and surrounds and allows locals and visitors to the Riebeek Valley the opportunity to taste, sample and buy [...]

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Right now daytime temperatures in areas close to our Cape coastline average around 26°, so imagine what those temps are like further inland.  The question then begs, is it necessary to have a wine fridge or professional cellar or is that taking your love of wine too far? 
The most important reason one would decide to cellar wine is to ensure [...]

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Fusion cuisine is exciting, thrilling and a cooking adventure like no other.  Boasting international influences, this is a style of cooking using ingredients and techniques from around the world to combine into a single meal.
Such is the menu at the new The Restaurant @ Clos Malverne which officially opened 3 November 2009.  Boasting a simple, [...]

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Platter’s South African Wines 2010
An essential companion on any wine tour and invaluable in terms of “last minute” changes to any winelands tour itinerary.  Available from supermarkets, specialist wine shops such as Caroline’s Fine Wine, Hugh Johnson, Vineyard Connection and retailing between R133 – R149.95.

Pulltex Wine Saver and MCC Closures
A great gift, well priced which [...]

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La Petite Ferme restaurant in Franschhoek is a landmark, offering sweeping views of the valley below and an outstanding and varied menu.  If you have not yet visited, do feel you have missed out!  A great gift idea is the La Petite Ferme Country Cuisine cookbook – the second book released by the property.  The book [...]

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