The first Cabernet Franc Carnival in Gauteng on Friday 2 June drew a discerning crowd of wine lovers to the iconic Wanderers Club in Illovo Johannesburg. Amongst the attendees were sommeliers, wineRead More…
08Jun/17
26May/17
Cab Franc Carnival Joburg – FAQ’s
DATE, VENUE, TIMES Friday, 2 June, 17h00-21h00. The Wanderers Club, 21 North Street and Rudd drive, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2196. Tel no: 011 788-5010/11/12 Box Office opens at 17h00. Event closes at 21h00. TICKETSRead More…
01May/17
Cab Franc Carnival W Cape – FAQ’s
DATE, VENUE, TIMES Saturday, 20 May 2017, 11h00-17h00. 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. EventRead More…
11Apr/17
Cab Franc Wineries now confirmed for W Cape and Gauteng
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. On Saturday, 20 MayRead More…
01Apr/17
Pinotage and Biltong Festival W Cape – FAQ’s
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
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
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
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
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.
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…