Cape Weekly Digest | Monday, 27th September, 2021
Curated roundup of local news & events for Wine & Travel
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Tourism Roundup
South Africa featured widely in Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ – South Africa has always been a popular international travel destination thanks to the vast array of experiences, wildlife and natural scenery our country has to offer…….. article via Getaway
Local shares stunning shots of a caracal on the hunt at Kirstenbosch – Local photographer Jacque Smit shared some captivating shots of a caracal in Cape Town on September 13. The stunning snaps showcase the gorgeous predator prancing around Cape Town’s iconic Kirstenbosch Gardens…….. article via Cape {Town} ETC
New destination campaign uses GPS coordinates to challenge travellers to go out and find their place in the Western Cape – This Tourism Month, Wesgro has launched a series of exquisitely re-imagined regional tourism videos (view here). The collateral showcases Cape Town and the Western Cape in a way that is raw, authentic and diverse…….. article via Wesgro
The top five places to view the wild flowers this season – South Africa is known the world over for our unique floral kingdoms, and Spring is the time when wildflowers really show themselves off. For those who are keen nature lovers, or are just looking for an exciting outing, seeing the wildflowers in bloom is a great idea…….. article via The South African
Eased lockdown restrictions came a bit too late for some business owners – The Restaurant Association of South Africa has on numerous occasions highlighted the plight of owners who have been hit hard throughout the pandemic and have called on government to intervene…….. article via Eyewitness News
Local Events
YU Cape Town – YU offers a contemporary take on Asian dining to the Foreshore in the heart of Cape Town. With dimly lit interiors, rich dark velvets and warm timbers, their philosophy is one that pushes the boundaries of Japanese cuisine, with a unique style of Izakaya dishes.
Venue: Onyx Hotel, Cape Town
Time: Monday to Saturday 9am to 9pm
Nederburg Weekend Braais – For Heritage Month, the team at Nederburg’s The Manor in Paarl is dusting off their braai equipment and inviting family and friends to come and celebrate all things braai with them over the next couple of weekends.
Venue: The Manor, Paarl
Time: Every Saturday till 10 October, 12pm to 2:30pm
Cost: R25pp to R165pp
Come to the Cabaret – Wela Kapela Productions presents a four-piece cabaret season at the Baxter Theatre’s Golden Arrow Studio. The four cabarets are Mad About the Boys, Damsel in Distress, A Star is Born and The Story of Eva Cassidy.
Venue: Golden Arrow Studio, Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Time: Everyday at 7pm, Saturday matinees at 3pm
Cost: R100pp to R125pp
Ardbeg Whisky Experience - Join us on 2 October for an exciting whiskey experience, as we travel to the amazing Islay distillery of Ardbeg! All whiskey and food are included!
Venue: The Sanctuary at Kloof Street Hotel, Cape Town
Date: Saturday, 02 Oct, 6pm
Cost: R450pp
Cape Town Opera Presents French Songbook – A concert celebrating a century (1840s – 1940s) of French mélodie. The concert features artists Brittany Smith (soprano) and Ané Pretorius (soprano), with Managing Director Alex Gabriel at the piano, an a 2-course lunch at Gåte Restaurant.
Venue: Quoin Rock
Time: Lunch at Gåte Restaurant 1pm, concert starts at 4pm
Cost: R850pp, includes a 2-course lunch, a welcome drink and the concert.
Community Shout Outs & Local Listings
Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards - On the slopes of the Helderberg, Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards is surrounded by the magnificent beauty of Mother Nature, which is a glorious place to be. Contact Details & Map
Middelvlei - Come join us at Middelvlei for a relaxed day in the sun. Make a braaibroodjie and taste wine or blend your own wine with friends. Sit back and enjoy your time with us, while we serve you the best braai in the business. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Contact Details & Map
Kleinood - If it looks like Spring, smells like Spring, and feels like Spring - it must TASTE like Spring! Pop in to experience new vintages including a very springy 2021 Tamboerskloof Katharien Rosé and elegant 2021 Tamboerskloof Viognier. Contact Details & Map
Avondale Wines - Summer is busting out heat, and good times! At Avondale Wine Estate, glorious summer activities have started. In this long-awaited season, there are plenty of outdoors activities ranging from trail running, cycling, horse riding. Contact Details & Map
Zevenwacht Wine Estate - The weather forecast for today is “picnic with a very high possibility of awesome food”! Our delicious range of picnic baskets is served in a paradise setting on tree-shaded lawns sloping down to the lake. Bookings are essential for all our picnic options. Contact Details & Map
Community Vacancies
Front Of House Manager - Our bustling quayside seafood restaurant is looking for an experienced, outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic front of house manager to manage our FOH team. Email your CV, with current photograph to staffrestaurantcv@gmail.com
Meeting & Events Specialist - Our Meeting & Events Team are inspired to succeed, they are competitive and ambitious to achieve results. As Meeting & Events Specialist, you will join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service. To find out more about the Radisson Hotel Group, our Culture and Beliefs, then why not visit us at careers.radissonhotels.com.
Asistant F&B Manager, Hospitality - A leading hospitality venue is looking for an Assistant F&B Manager to join their team in Cape Town. Apply through PNet with CV, references and cover letter
Personal Assistant - We are looking to bring on board a personal assistant to work with Darren Badenhorst and Alex Kafka to assist in managing their various business and personal interests. Apply through LinkedIn
Chief Marketing Officer - It’s your lucky day because you have just stumbled upon the most exciting position of the year, if not the decade! We have an exhilarating job opportunity for a ‘hot-shot’ Chief Marketing Officer at a well-loved, popular South African hospitality Group’s Cape Town HQ. Apply through Job Leads
Cape Wine News
South Africa Takes-on Mighty New Zealand in First Sauvignon Blanc Wine Test – This inaugural wine contest also aims to celebrate the intense, yet sporty, rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand who this year celebrate 100 years of Test Match Rugby…….. article via Wine.co.za
Kleine Zalze sparkles at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge - Stellenbosch winery Kleine Zalze, one of the most commercially successful and award-winning Cape cellars, etched a place in South African wine history by winning the award for Best Producer at the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge........ article via Winelands
Allow booze sales on Saturdays too - scientists to Government - The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19 advised the government to allow alcohol sales on Saturdays. Bottle stores may, under alert level two, trade from Monday to Friday........ article via Cape Talk
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West plants trees for posterity - South Africa celebrated Arbor Week during the first week of September and the Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, known for its historic trees, marked the occasion in an appropriate arboreal style........ article via Cape {Town} ETC
A R1 million bottle of wine? Cape blend sells for record price! - We know wine hangovers can be bad, but surely waking up the morning after to realise you’ve spent the best part of R1 million on a bottle certainly trumps any of the wild nights we can account for........ article via The South African
This Weeks Wine Releases
Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Keermont and Groote Post have released 2018, 2019 and 2020 vintages of their exciting wines.
International Wine News
‘You Only Get One Shot At This’: The Science and Art Behind Vineyard Sites – Wine Enthusiast
The 5 Best Tips for Cleaning Red Wine Stains, According to Sommeliers and Wine Experts - The Kitchn
Idris Elba to open London wine bar with business partner - Decanter
The Evolution of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – VinePair
Wine waste can now be used to create race car fuel – Drinks Business
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