Cape Weekly Digest | Monday, 11th October, 2021
Curated roundup of local news & events for Wine & Travel
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Tourism Roundup
Babylonstoren voted as the top hotel in Southern Africa! – The name ‘Babylonstoren’ is floating around in lights and on everyone’s lips for all the right reasons. Nestled at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley lies this quaint farm…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
World’s 50 best restaurants for 2021 – The gentle clink of glasses, the low hum of conversation, the soft lights and appetite-whetting scents. All were sadly missed when restaurants around the world were forced to shut their doors in 2020 and 2021…….. article via CNN
Top 6 Places To Explore In South Africa’s Garden Route – The glorious Garden Route is a 186 mile expanse of natural landscape spanning South Africa’s Western and Eastern Capes. Here we explore six highlights of this iconic South African road trip…….. article via Off The Travel Path
Cape Town’s aviation industry helps the economy to reach greater heights – Cape Town International Airport recently made headlines when it won the Skytrax Best Airport in Africa Award for the sixth consecutive year, which represents the industry gold standard…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
Readers’ Choice Awards 2021: The Year in Travel Survey Results - We knew our annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey would look a little different this year. With most of us stuck at home during the voting period, the 2021 list reflects the places that travelers yearned for the most and the ways in which the tourism industry has slowly begun to reopen......... article via Condé Nast Traveler
Local Events
The Agulhas Wine Triangle Festival – is bringing you world-class wines from our member producers together with delectable charcuterie platters, light meals and snacks. So, be sure to arrive hungry AND thirsty, and with a whole lot of boot space.
Venue: Lomond Wine Estate
Date/Time: Saturday 30 October, 10am – 4pm
Cost: R80pp to R180pp, tickets available through Webtickets
Franschhoek Uncorked Festival Celebrates Summer In Style – Not only does the new season bring with it the promise of warmer weather, but it’s also time to make your way to the Franschhoek Wine Valley for this year’s Franschhoek Uncorked Festival (16 & 17 October).
Venue: Franschhoek
Date/Time: Saturday to Sunday, 16 to 17 October, 11am – 4pm (unless specified)
Cost: R220pp, visit Franschhoek Uncorked for details
Noordhoek Open Gardens 2021 – Noordhoek Tourism and On the Verge hosts the 7th annual Noordhoek Open Gardens featuring 18 gardens on show over two days.
Venue: Various
Date/Time: Saturday to Sunday, 16 to 17 October, 10am to 4pm
Cost: Tickets cost between R25pp and R200pp
Avondale Wine Estate Open Gardens – will be opening up their beautiful gardens to visitors again this year on the 23rd/24th October, so if you are planning on enjoying open gardens, now is the time to highlight it in your diaries!
Venue: Avondale Wine Estate
Date/Time: Saturday to Sunday, 23 to 24 October, 10am to 4pm
Cost: R50pp
Paint & Sip at Warwick Wine Estate (Stellenbosch) | 30 October 2021 – Join us for an Outdoor Art Experience under the trees! As you nestle into the beautiful surroundings of Warwick Wine Estate and their gorgeous vineyards.
Venue: Warwick Wine Estate
Date/Time: Saturday 30 October, 10am – 1pm
Cost: R630pp, go to Call 2 Care for more information
Community Shout Outs & Local Listings
Saxenberg - We're sharing a sneak peek into our limited release 2nd Generation 2020 Syrah wine. Our wine club members will enjoy exclusive access to this exceptional wine with our upcoming wine club box. Contact Details & Map
Spier Wine Estate – Over the last 18 months, an old horse paddock at Spier Wine Farm has been transformed into a thriving food garden. The roughly one-hectare garden’s bounty includes fruits, herbs, salad greens and vegetables, all cultivated using eco-friendly and regenerative techniques. Contact Details & Map
Old Road Wine Co. – We are thrilled to announce the recent results from the annual Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2021, with Old Road Wine Co. Anemos Chenin Blanc 2018 and Pepperwind Syrah 2018 both taking home gold medals. Contact Details & Map
Arcangeli Wines Restaurant and Tasting room will be open this week. Come and join us for a unique boutique wine experience in the Botrivier Wine Region. Bookings are encouraged. Contact Details & Map
The restaurant at Zevenwacht offers contemporary continental cuisine prepared to perfection. Stunning views of the tranquil lake and park-like gardens are the perfect accompaniment to a memorable dining experience. Contact Details & Map
Community Vacancies
Commis Chef at One&Only Resorts – At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. The Commis Chef will be assigned to tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures. For more information and to apply, go to Kerzner Careers
Communications Assistant – A communications assistant is required for a position at Manageair. The selected candidate will be responsible for answering guest messages on Inbox as well as all steps of guest check-in and check-out and interactions through the AirBnB app. To apply, send your CV to Manageair before 29 October
Sales Representative – Experienced Sales Representative to the hospitality industry required for a fast growing company! Must have a minimum of 3 years sales experience and be a natural sales person. Apply through PNet
Guest Services Agent – Often the first hello and the last farewell, our Front Office and Guest Services teams are the gatekeepers of the Belmond experience. If you are a service-orientated, guest-focused hospitality professional, then apply through Belmond Mount Nelson
Wine Specialist – Pick ‘n Pay Constantia is looking for a Wine Specialist. The ideal candidate has well developed interpersonal skills, the ability to build long term relationships based on trust and technical expertise and is driven by achieving challenging goals and targets. Apply through LinkedIn
Cape Wine News
Bellingham, The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region – In continued celebration of old vines comes this overperforming South African Chenin, courtesy of Richard. It also echoes the enthusiasm expressed for this particular combination shared in last Monday’s tasting article…….. article via Jancis Robinson
Buyers invest R10 million in top South African wines – In an era of online auctions forced by Covid-19 and fuelled by the demand for exceptional South African wines, this weekend saw the 37th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction and its Protégé Programme Charity Auction raise a collective sum of R10 411 000…….. article via Winelands
It’s coming up rosés at Stellenbosch’s Pink Valley restaurant - Tapas, small-plates, meze, sharing-style… call it what you like but there can be no denying there’s something uniquely enjoyable about ordering an array of dishes and sharing them with everyone at the table........ article via Wanted
A Six-Bottle Master Class to Chenin Blanc – Chenin Blanc is a historical variety that originated in the Loire Valley of France. Capable of producing a range of wine styles due to its unusual balance of lively acidity against rich flavours, this yellow-green grape shows great breadth in its ancestral homeland…….. article via Wine Enthusiast
Meet Jessica Saurwein, the Queen of Pinot Noir - It’s no coincidence that Jessica Saurwein has ‘wine’ in her surname. Born of a lineage of winemaking families who, in the 1700s, quite literally made wine for the Emperor of Austria, it is only fitting and just that she pursued a career as a winemaker......... article via Aspire Lifestyle
This Weeks Wine Releases
Stellenzicht has released their new vintage of rosé and Kaapzicht Wine Estate has also released their 2019 and 2020 vintages.
International Wine News
Bordeaux’s Château Angélus stars in new Bond film - Decanter
Noble Rot wins Cooking with California - Jancis Robinson
The Difference Between Whiskey and Wine Decanters, Explained - VinePair
Falcons, Owls and Other Predatory Birds Prove Useful to Winemakers - Wine Enthusiast
Gary Barlow Mocked For Rookie Error In Wine Advert - Tyla
For next weeks Cape Weekly Newsletter, please email us your news or shout outs by the 13th of October for inclusion in our next newsletter.
And Finally The Tweet of The Week….
La Motte has introduced a brand new rosé for the upcoming Cape Town Summer!
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