Monthly Archives: August 2009

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41 Wines Awarded 5-star rating for 2010 Platter Guide

August 25, 2009  in Wine News by Catherine Dillon CWM

A record number of 41 wines have been awarded a 5-star rating by a panel of sixteen judges for the 2010 Platter’s South African Wine Guide.  An initial 100 wines were submitted to the panel for final judging. The 5-star rated wines are: Sauvignon Blanc Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon Blanc […]

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Red Wine, Rock Art & Rooibos

August 7, 2009  in General Tourism by Catherine Dillon CWM

Last Friday we traded city life for tranquil Clanwilliam and surrounding areas.  It seems we left at the right time with the cold front approaching Cape Town as the drive along the N7 was frought with heavy downpours and kamakazi drivers. Upon arrival the rain gave way to semi-cleared skies and crisp winter […]

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