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Rupert Wines
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Wine Lovers Are In For A Treat With 2020 Vintage
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
All signs point to an “exceptional 2020 vintage”, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
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Did You See The Video Of The Leopard Spotted In Franschhoek?
14 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The cat was caught letting loose in the mountain range near L’Ormarins, the main estate in the Anthonij Rupert Wyne portfolio in Franschhoek.
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REPORT: Seth’s Lockdown At Cabine Du Cap [Images]
09 Apr 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Firmly ensconced in the Klein Karoo’s first choice for luxury isolation, Cabine du Cap, Seth is keeping healthy and active by chasing baboons, pouring wine, and ensuring “off the grid living” runs seamlessly.
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Now Is The Time To Win A Wine Hamper Worth R2 550
24 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Do you know what will significantly improve your evenings during lockdown? Winning an Anthonij Rupert Wyne Cape of Good Hope hamper.
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Another Glowing Review For Revered Cape Winelands Tapas Restaurant
06 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Go on. Treat yo’self to excellent wine, incomparable views, and some of the best tapas this side of the Sahara.
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Drama Over French Laws Restricting Discounted Champagne
14 Feb 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Our average reader would no doubt be aware that only sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, can call itself Champagne, and is governed by a strict set of laws.
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It’s Worth Trying The FT’s Advice On How To Never Have A Hangover
03 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that it’s possible to have a few glasses of wine without worrying about the hangover? Let’s read some wise words on the subject.
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The Most Expensive Wine In The World Is Served By Teaspoon
13 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A wine being sold in Hungary is so expensive and so sweet that tastings happen using a teaspoon. So how can it justify the price tag?
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L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Kicks Off – What You Need To Know
10 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Today, the gates open for the 159th L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, one of Cape Town’s premier events. Here are the details.
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Wine Fundis Should Look Out For These Five Changes In 2020
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Serious global concern about the effect of climate change on wine has sparked some creativity in the industry, and wine may never be the same again.
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Hangover Central – Did You Catch The Daily Mail’s New Year’s Eve Street Pics?
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New Year’s Eve has a way of bringing out the party goblin in us all, and the British are no exception.
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SA’s Premier Horse Racing Event Is Going All Out This Year
10 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you want to do January right, you need to organise a celebration to end your first week back at work. You’re in luck.
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Bringing Wine To A Dinner Party? Consider These Etiquette Tips
02 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
December is the month where you finally catch up with all the friends you’ve been talking about seeing during the year. If you’re bringing wine, bear these tips in mind.
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Tasting Notes From That 120-Year-Old Champagne They Found Buried Underground
20 Nov 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
If it wasn’t enough of a moment finding a stash of almost 120-year-old champagne buried underground, a bunch of wine connoisseurs gave it official tasting notes.
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Latest Glowing Review Of Our Winelands Comes Via Canada
14 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A prominent Canadian travel site recently published a wonderful article singing the praises of our very own Cape Winelands.
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Five Basic Principles That Many Wine Drinkers Get Wrong
30 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You don’t need to be a sommelier, but nobody wants to be accused of drinking wine like a noob. Here are some basic principles to work on.
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Drink These Three Wines And You’ll Be A Better Person
03 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that you could drink excellent wine and make a difference while you’re at it? Well, you can, and you should.
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One Franschhoek Wine Event You Don’t Want To Miss Out On
27 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Drink fine wine and dance the night away at the sixth annual Protea Party, taking place next month in Franschhoek.
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Why John Malkovich Gave His Mates 16 000 Bottles Of Wine
20 Sep 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We’ve got an interesting bunch in and amongst the hills of Provence’s Luberon Valley or, as some (not I) like to call it, the ‘Golden Triangle’.
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LISTEN: New Voice Note Leak – ‘My Bok Boks’ Guy Claims He Is The Best Golfer In Durban [Beyond Hilarious]
16 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Remember Jared Harvey, the South African golfer who shot to fame with his ‘My Bok Boks’ voice note? Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
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One Thing That Meghan And Boris Johnson Actually Have In Common
14 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You wouldn’t think that Meghan and Boris would have much in common, but they do share a love for a certain red wine that’s fast become a bit of a status symbol.
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R400k A Bottle Wine Tastes Different When You Swirl It Clockwise Or Anticlockwise
02 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A unique Spanish wine is widely considered the most expensive wine in the world, and wine aficionados point to some very distinct properties.
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Seth And Diane Keaton’s Secret Red Wine And Ice Club
15 Jul 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I was at a wine farm this weekend for a wine tasting, and perused the tasting notes of one of the wines we had in front of us.
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What You Need To Know About This Year’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival
03 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
This year’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect excuse to dress up and get stuck into some quality wine.
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Lunching In Provence – Travels With Seth
21 Jun 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
There’s a special irony in packing two bottles of South African rosé for a trip to Provence – the rosé capital of the world.
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Fortune’s Superb Feature On The Cape Winelands
19 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s no secret that the Cape boasts some of the most beautiful Winelands in the world, but it never hurts to read more glowing praise from abroad.
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FAIL: Restaurant Manager Accidentally Serves R82k Bottle Of Wine
17 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Some lucky diners were accidentally given a very expensive bottle of wine, although the restaurant in question handled the situation rather well.
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Where SA Ranks On ‘World’s Biggest Wine Producers’ List
15 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
We know we’re a thirsty bunch, but how does South Africa shape up against the world’s biggest wine-producing countries? There’s good news and bad news.
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Won’t Be Long Until Cape Town Gets One Of These Alcohol-Free Pubs
09 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Ireland isn’t known for its teetotalling, yet it’s about to get its first permanent alcohol-free pub, aptly named ‘The Virgin Mary’.
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There’s A Real Treat For Franschhoek Wine Lovers Later This Month
07 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It doesn’t get much better than a day out in Franschhoek, which is why wine lovers are looking forward to the end of the month.
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