18Oct/19

Celebrate Chenin Festival – FAQ’s

18th October 2019Celebrate Chenin Festival, CVO NewsChenin Association, Chenin Blanc, Perdeberg WinesCobie van Oort

CELEBRATE CHENIN FESTIVAL 2019:  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DATE, VENUE, TIMES Saturday 2 November 2019 Perdeberg Winery, situated next to the Vryguns Road can be reached via the Koelenhof/Malmesbury Road, Slent Road orRead More…

15Oct/19

First Chenin Blanc fest highlights SA favourite

15th October 2019CVO NewsCobie van Oort

Chenin Blanc has made huge strides in quality and popularity over the last few years, with a passionate group of producers aiming for the stars! The first “Celebrate Chenin” Festival, presented byRead More…

07May/19

Cab Franc Carnival – Frequently Asked Questions

7th May 2019Cabernet Franc Carnival 2020Cobie van Oort

DATE, VENUE, TIMES Saturday, 18 May 2019, 11h00-16h00. Avontuur Estate, off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Directions: avontuurestate.co.za or +27 21 855-3450 or winery@avontuurestate.co.za Gates open at 11h00. Event closes atRead More…

30Apr/19

Fifth Cab Franc Carnival set for 18 May

30th April 2019Cabernet Franc Carnival 2020, CVO NewsCobie van Oort

The 2019 Cabernet Franc Carnival takes place on Saturday, 18 May from 11-4 at scenic Avontuur Estate between Stellenbosch and Somerset West.  Twenty one of South Africa’s most passionate producers of thisRead More…

19Apr/19

Cab Franc Challenge 2019 – Gold Medal Winners

19th April 2019Cabernet Franc Challenge, CVO NewsCobie van Oort

Over and above the Top 6 Single Varietal Winners, the Vintage Winner and the 3 Blends winners,  a record number of gold medals were awarded as well. GOLD MEDALS  – SINGLE VARIETALSRead More…

17Apr/19

Cab Franc Challenge results highlights quality of varietal

17th April 2019Cabernet Franc ChallengeCobie van Oort

The 4th Cabernet Franc Challenge once again highlighted quality wines produced by some of South Africa’s most passionate winemakers.  Showcasing all price classes and styles, the range will suit discerning palates andRead More…

11Apr/19

Pinotage & Biltong Fest – Weather Alert!

11th April 2019Pinotage & Biltong Festivals 2020Biltong, perdeberg cellars, Pinotage, purpleCobie van Oort

We’re expecting cooler weather and intermittent rain this weekend – and we’re always grateful for rain in this dry region!  But it does make our festival a little bit different from previously.Read More…

25Mar/19

April 2019 Pinotage & Biltong Fest – FAQ’s

25th March 2019Pinotage & Biltong Festivals 2020Biltong, perdeberg cellars, PinotageCobie van Oort

  DATE, VENUE, TIMES Saturday 13 April and Sunday 14 April 2019 Perdeberg Winery, situated next to the Vryguns Road can be reached via the Koelenhof/Malmesbury Road, Slent Road or from theRead More…

04Mar/19

#PinoBiltongFest tickets for Sale – What does it include?

4th March 2019CVO News, Pinotage & Biltong Festivals 2020Cobie van Oort

WHAT DOES YOUR TICKET INCLUDE?  (Available at www.plankton.mobi)  General Ticket:   R230 online.  R270 at the gate if any left,  as tickets were sold out beforehand in 2018.          Includes:    18 curated Pinotage &Read More…

10Feb/19

Cab Franc Challenge 2019 entries now open

10th February 2019Cabernet Franc ChallengeCabernet FrancCobie van Oort

The closing date for the fourth Cabernet Franc Challenge is coming up on 3 March with three categories offering producers a  chance to be awarded a medal and get  expert feedback fromRead More…