01Apr/17

Pinotage and Biltong Festival W Cape – FAQ’s

1st April 2017CVO News, Pinotage & Biltong Festivals 2019Cobie van Oort

DATE, VENUE, TIMES Saturday 22 April and Sunday 23 April 2017 L’Avenir Wine Estate, On the Klapmuts Rd, R44 between Stellenbosch and the N1. Map & Directions: lavenirestate.co.za , Tel:  +27 21 889-5001Read More…

23Mar/17

Festival highlights diversity of Pinotage varietal

23rd March 2017Pinotage & Biltong Festivals 2019Cobie van Oort

From deep dark red to sweet and sparkling to white and ice cold, the diversity of South Africa’s home-grown grape varietal Pinotage, is continuously being tested as winemakers try out new styles.Read More…

03Mar/17

Pinotage & Biltong Fest Ticket Sales Open

3rd March 2017CVO News, Pinotage & Biltong Festivals 2019Biltong, L'Avenir Wine Estate, Pinotage, Stellenbosch Wine RoutesCobie van Oort

From kudu to grass fed beef and chilli chicken to rooibos & honey; biltong is the one food item most South Africans don’t see themselves giving up, even when they emigrate! CapetoniansRead More…

02Mar/17

Cab Franc Challenge 2017 – Gold & Silver Medals

2nd March 2017Cabernet Franc Carnival 2019Cobie van Oort

Over and above the Top 6 wines and the “vintage” winner, the following wineries won Gold. Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards – Uva Mira Cabernet Franc 2013 Bushmanspad Estate – Bushmanspad Cabernet FrancRead More…

02Mar/17

2017 Cab Franc Challenge winners announced

2nd March 2017Cabernet Franc Carnival 2019, CVO NewsCobie van Oort

The second South African Cabernet Franc Challenge has just taken place and the winners were announced at an exclusive function at Avontuur Estate in Stellenbosch on 1 March. The number of entriesRead More…

04Feb/17

Cab Franc Carnival set for Gauteng this year.

4th February 2017Cabernet Franc Carnival 2019, CVO NewsCobie van Oort

After two successful years of the Cabernet Franc Carnival, presented by Avontuur Estate, fans of unusual varietals in Gauteng will also get the chance to experience this grape at the first CarnivalRead More…

17Jan/17

Calling all Pinotage producers to sign up for Fest!

17th January 2017CVO NewsPinotage, Stellenbosch, Wine RoutesCobie van Oort

If you’re a proud producer of Pinotage and especially if you’re into Sparkling, MCC, Sweet, White and Rose versions of our “national” grape, we’re keen to invite you to sign up forRead More…

17Jan/17

Cab Franc Challenge 2017 Entries to close this week

17th January 2017CVO NewsCobie van Oort

The closing date for the second Cabernet Franc Challenge is coming up this week with an increased number of wines entered compared the inaugural competition last year and there is still nearlyRead More…

15Dec/16

Pinotage and Biltong Festival set for Gauteng in 2017

15th December 2016Pinotage & Biltong Festivals 2019Napalm

After two successful years in the Western Cape, the very popular Pinotage and Biltong Festival is set for Gauteng in 2017.  Leriba Hotel in Centurion between Pretoria and Johannesburg is the venueRead More…

15Dec/16

Cab Franc Challenge 2017 entries now open

15th December 2016Cabernet Franc Carnival 2019Napalm

The second Cabernet Franc Challenge is now open for entries and producers are invited to enter as many of their wines as they see fit, as long as it contains a minimumRead More…