Cape Weekly Digest | Friday, 9th April, 2021
Curated roundup of local news & events for Wine & Travel
Hello,
Congratulations everyone, you made it through a rather dry Easter, give yourself a pat on the back. I hope you enjoyed all that our fair city has to offer?
I used my time to completely veg out, saving my energy for the next couple of months, which I hope to spend out and about doing absolutely everything I can!
There are some great events coming up, like the Edgebaston tasting at Harrington’s and Dainty Bess MCC and The Foundry tasting at Jardine in Stellenbosch. Exciting!
By the way, we’ve added a new Community Vacancy section to our Newsletter to try and connect employees to potential employers. There’s also a new facebook page dedicated to Cape wine and tourism, so if you’d like to be part of our community, please like and follow. Looking forward to your support!
- Shirley
Tourism Roundup
NSRI in Western Cape kept busy over Easter weekend - The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) was kept busy during the Easter weekend as it responded to various incidents of drownings, struggling boats and false alarms.…article at IOL
Two Oceans Aquarium brings the sea to our screens - Little adventures like going to the aquarium have some feeling a bit anxious. However, the Two Oceans Aquarium is here to ease your mind and inspire it by bringing the seas to our screens…article at Cape Town ETC
Nederburg, The 36th Most Admired Wine Brand In The World - Nederburg is the sole South African winery featured in the esteemed Drinks International, Worlds Most Admired Wine Brands top 50 list this year, in 36th position…article at Nederburg
Elethu (which means ‘It is ours’) is a successful 100% black owned and managed grape farming initiative that benefits the members of the Bonnievale Workers Empowerment Trust, who are employees of Bonnievale Wine Group. The first wine to be marketed under Elethu’s own label is set to be released in 2022…article at Bonnievale Wines
Bar Industry Icon, Kurt Schlechter, Launches Educational Evenings - Kurt Schlechter, co-owner of Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen in Cape Town, South Africa, has launched the Cocktail Culture Club, providing an educational platform for both drinks-industry professionals and general cocktail enthusiasts…article at Boozy Foodie & Listing Details
SA’s 1st Michelin Star Chef Opens Restaurant Klein JAN in the Kalahari Today - South Africa’s first chef to ever receive a Michelin Star (in 2016) today officially opens his much-anticipated new restaurant in the Kalahari, South Africa…article at SA People
Cape Town Tourism launches new Visitors’ Guide in digital format - With the world getting ready to travel again as vaccinations roll out across various regions, and with locals wanting to explore their own country more than ever before, Cape Town Tourism, together with the City of Cape Town, has launched its latest official Visitors’ Guide, highlighting all the top things to do and see in the Mother City…article at Khumbe
Local Events
Tapas & Tastings with Edgebastion - Kicking off our first Tapas & Tastings for 2021, Harringtons is hosting Edgebaston Wines. Book early to avoid disappointment +27 78 916 7903 or bookings@harringtonstreet.co.za. Listing Details
Jardine x Dainty Bess MCC x The Foundry - Please join Jane Ferriera-Eedes of Dainty Bess MCC, Chris Williams of The Foundry, and Ex Animo Wine Co. at the incomparable Jardine Food & Wine Bar in central Stellenbosch for what promises to be a wonderful lunch.
Tickets: Available through Ex Animo Wine Co.
Directory Listings: Dainty Bess, Jardine Food & Wine Bar, Ex Animo Wine Co., The Foundry
Somm & Co. at Karabib - Flip the bird to Covid this April with a responsibly socially distanced outdoor celebration of still surviving and getting the new harvest in at Somm & Co. at Karibib. Listing Details
Yoga at the Foot of Table Mountain - Cape Union Mart hosts a yoga session at the foot of table mountain as part of their Adventure Club.
Venue: Foot of Table Mountain, Tafelberg Road
Time: 8am to 9am, meet at 7.45am
Cost: Free
Farm to Table Pop Up Dinner - Join us celebrating the New Year at this unique pop-up where the season determines the menu. This slow paced, multi-course meal experience is curated and created using fresh seasonal ingredients from two farms – Good Luck Cottage in Stanford and Good Hope Gardens in Cape Point. Book your tickets through Veld & Sea Foraging
Community Shout Out & Local Listings
Grub & Vine - Are you looking for a great special in Cape Town? Join Grub & Vine this month for their fantastic Restaurant Week special! They are serving up their delectable 4-course Restaurant Week menu for R395, available for lunch or dinner! Book now via Restaurant Week. Listing Details
International Wine Education Centre - The International Wine Education Centre (IWEC) was established in 2011 as the first Approved Programme Provider for the internationally-recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in South Africa. Expand your wine education through The International Wine Centre
Recharge with a weekend of wellness at De Hoop’s Nourish Retreat - Join yoga instructor Marianne Wiid, and company, for a rejuvenating Nourish Retreat from Friday 30 April to Monday 3 May 2021 at De Hoop Collection’s Melkkamer in the pristine Nature Reserve. Listing Details
Table Mountain Cableway - We’re excited to announce the launch of our Birthday Month special – an extension of our regular birthday offering. It’s a new offering that promises local visitors an even more convenient way of collecting and redeeming their birthday tickets throughout the year. Full Article…
Angsana Spa at the Vineyard Hotel - The Angsana Spa at the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands is the perfect sanctuary, set in a seven seven-acre riverside garden estate on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Listing Details
Community Vacancies
2D animators and screenwriter wanted Cape Town - We are looking for 2D animators to work on a TV series, our studio is in Muizenberg Cape Town. 11 Month contract. We are also looking for young screenwriters to work in a writers room (can be remote). Register and find more details at FilmContact
General Manager for Wolseley Wine Estate - Our client, a beautiful farm in Wolseley area, is seeking a hands-on General Manager to manage all aspects of vineyard and olive operations. Email your CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
Assistant Warehouse Manager wanted with Adriatic Ship Supply & Trading Co. - We are looking for a young and driven individual to help with merchandising, stock rotation and ordering of stock. Apply through Careers24
Hospitality Sales Consultant - Purpose of the Position: To grow, maintain and promote Company Brands within Helderburg district to Hermanus area. Read More…
Wine Estate Garden Manager - Responsibilities include garden/farm equipment maintenance, personnel management and development, management of the production unit, must have excellent planning and organizational skills. If you meet the minimum requirements, register your CV
Cape Wine News
Hanepoot Heritage – Muscat de Constance? - Melvyn Minnar talks about the old South African tradition of Hanepoort and what it means for the local heritage. Read More…
SA’s leading wine producers talk Strauss & Co’s vinous auction treasures - Strauss & Co, South Africa’s leading Fine Art Auction House, founded on prodigious expertise, has become synonymous with top quality art, decorative arts and jewellery. Read More…
'I have put everything into my winery' - South Africa's wineries have had a very difficult past 12 months, with bans on both domestic alcohol sales and exports. Yet the industry is now hopeful of a brighter future. Read More…
International Wine News
Best classic gins: Eight bottles to try - Decanter
After a Historic Freeze: Texas Winemakers Remain Hopeful - Wine Enthusiast
Napa Green: A Sustainability Program Working to Save Napa Valley - Vine Pair
Sip Like a Sommelier: A Guide from Galveston Monthly - Wine Thoughts
The Andaz Bali: Opens In A Week, Here’s A Preview - View From The Wing
Aldi: launches online wine school to help boozers become buffs - Stoke Essential
Wine Releases
Trizanne Signature Wines releases her first ever cinsault under the TSW label, TSW CINSAULT 2020 available for sale through - Listing Ex Animo Wine Company
Chris and Andrea Mullineux of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines have just released the new vintages of the Mullineux Old Vines White 2020, Mullineux Syrah 2018 and Mullineux Straw Wine 2020 - Winemag & Listing
For next weeks Cape Weekly Newsletter, please email us your news or shout outs by the 14th of April for inclusion in our next newsletter.
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