Cape Weekly Digest | Friday,19th March, 2021
Curated roundup of local news & events for Wine & Travel
Hello,
Anyone else starting to feel the chill of a rapidly approaching winter… or is it just me?
In an effort to try and take my mind off the dismal thought of cold weather approaching, I plan on getting out as much as possible while I still can, with a glass of something special to help lighten the mood :)
A huge thanks goes out to The Hughes Family Wines, Jodi, Lieze, Billy and Michael for letting me help out in the cellar. Seeing your custom-made press is something truly special to behold and getting the opportunity to sink my hands into grapes at various stages of the wine production was another incredible experience.
With all that said, I’d like to wish you all a Happy Friday, keep safe, have fun & enjoy a glass of wine, go on you deserve it!
- Shirley
Cape News Roundup
Constantia After Covid: Constantia is the birthplace of wine tourism in the new world, celebrated by Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Baudelaire, Bismarck and Napoleon. On 2 February 2021, Groot Constantia, the oldest wine farm south of the equator, celebrated the first harvest in the Cape in 1659 with a virtual event that drew over 3000 viewers. Read More…
Wine farms are not about wine: I never used to like wine much before I moved to Cape Town. There, I said it. Most born and bred Capetonians would gasp at the very thought of not having a passionate love affair with wine, an art form in its own right. Read More…
SA’s Emerging Truffle Market Breaking the Rules – Carte Blanche on Sunday: Truffles are one of the most expensive foods on earth.The international price is a staggering R30,000 a kilogram… and here in South Africa we have only a handful of farmers who grow them. Read More…
A truly gin-spiring story: We love a good gin, don’t you? The Pesky Hobbit is the new kid on the block and we caught up with co-founder Ryan Louw in an exclusive one-on-one interview. Read More…
Of wine and weeds: How Hemel en Aarde achieved winemaking success: It’s not for nothing that South Africa’s Hemel en Aarde valley has carved out a global reputation a winemaking destination of note. The region’s wines have become a hit among wine lovers seeking a fresh, distinctive flavour. And winemakers here do not try to imitate the big European names, which can often be a stifling benchmark. Read More…
International News Roundup
Nancy Chira-Garcia and Anthony Marzella join national sales team for Scheid Family Wines - Chira-Garcia will join the national sales team as the sales representative for Monterey after seven years of working with Scheid Family Wines in various capacities. She has held positions in the tasting room and on the hospitality team. Read More…
Giovan Battista Basile named chairman of the board for Montecucco consortium in Tuscany - The owner of Basile Winery, Battista Basile moved to Cinigiano (Province of Grosseto) with his family in the late ‘90s, arriving in the heart of the Montecucco region right when the DOC denomination was being established. He purchased raw land and began farming organically. Read More…
Pop-up holiday cocktail bar Miracle names Nick Nemeth as director of operations - Nemeth, who most recently held the position of senior manager at Boston Pizza International, brings 16 years of hospitality and service industry experience to Miracle, as well as a specialty in beverage program and training development. Read More…
Michael Beaulac appointed senior winemaker at Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards and Winery in Russian River Valley - Beaulac joins the Chalk Hill team from Pine Ridge Vineyards, where he oversaw the winery estate as general manager and winemaker for more than a decade, and he also served as vice president at St. Supéry Vineyards for eight years. Read More…
INSIDER DEAL! Bliss Family Vineyards Blissful Red from Brutocao Cellars: If you were able to get in on any of our past Brutocao deals, you know these are special wines. Well today we've got an offer from one their other labels, Bliss Family Vineyards. Read More…
Events
Spier’s Easter Activities - Spend a long weekend on Spier, one of Stellenbosch’s oldest wine farms, and enjoy an abundance of activities with your family. From delicious farm-style meals to an Easter Egg hunt, encounters with eagles and awe-inspiring artworks, every minute is play time for children.
Nederburg’s Five Senses Food & Wine Experience - will be offered daily (except on Tuesdays when The Manor is closed) at 11:00 and 15:00. At least four guests are required to participate, whilst a maximum of 20 guests can be accommodated at a time. The experience costs R500 per person, and must be pre-booked via the Dineplan platform.
Easter at One&Only Cape Town - This Easter, One&Only Cape Town transforms into a Wonderland filled with fun and a range of special offerings for the whole family. Contact Details
Family-Friendly Things to do in Cape Town - For anyone with kids, you will know that planning a family activity is a balancing act. You want to make sure the young ‘uns are well looked, occupied, and happy, while the adults are kept entertained too. Good news for all the parents out there—here are 50 things to do in Cape Town with kids, come rain or shine. Read More…
Bay Harbour Market shines a spotlight on local talent - The last year has been particularly hard on the entertainment industry. Before COVID-19 hit our shores, musicians had to hustle to perform at local venues and put out new music in their spare time, but with the hard lockdown, not only were music venues such as restaurants, clubs and bars closed but festivals were completely shut down for the foreseeable future. Read More…
Community Shout Out & Local Listings
The Galileo - The Galileo Open Air Cinema has been a popular go-to date night for many Capetonians over the years, and now you can enjoy it in a Covid compliant manner too. They offer three styles of cinema: Royale, Picnic & Drive In in locations across the Mother City - Contact Details
Kleine Zalze - De Zalze Lodge is the farm’s very own Cape Dutch style country house overlooking the lush vineyards and breathtaking Stellenbosch mountains. Nestled against the first fairway of the Kleine Zalze Golf Course, this luxurious four-star establishment provides relaxed yet pristine accommodation with an array of leisurely pastimes guaranteed to unwind the stresses of modern day living - Contact Details
Pajamas and Jam Eatery - This Strand-based eatery offers visually stunning cakes and other baked good to customers. They are also known for their delicious breakfasts and décor – your one-stop shop for a great morning outing. While there, ensure you try their freshly baked challah, which is served with cold yoghurt and a warm, chunky apple sauce - Contact Details
Coco Safar - “At Coco Safar we produce everything freshly on site with flair and savoir-faire: from the coffee roastery where the beans are expertly roasted, the microbrewery where botanical drinks are cold-brewed with authentic ingredients and natural flavours, to couture pâtisserie and chocolate crafted with finesse – you can taste the difference in every bite, in every detail and every luxury experience,” their site reads - Contact Details
Grumpy and Runt Little Deli and Donuts - The weekend is here, and as the weather has been dreary and overcast as of late, many plan on staying indoors. What makes staying at home better than a lovely warm baked treat in bed with your morning coffee? Contact Details
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