Cape Weekly Digest | Saturday, 8th May, 2021
Curated roundup of local news & events for Wine & Travel
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Tourism Roundup
Famous Cape Town eatery – featured on Netflix show – set to close down - Mzoli’s Place, the internationally-lauded shisanyama in Gugulethu, Cape Town, has been pressured to shut its doors…….. article at NewsChant
50 Next recognizes Capetonian Leah Bessa as food and drink leader - Cape Town’s finest, Leah Bessa, was named one of the 50 Next, which is a global group comprised of young adults who have been recognised by The World’s 50 Best as next-generation leaders in gastronomy…….. article at Food 24
Top 15 South African white wines - People tend to refer to South Africa as a New World wine producer, even though they’ve been making wine for more than 300 years. The first vines were planted in the Cape in the 1650s, and the sweet wines of Constantia were enjoyed by Napoleon as well as various monarchs and dignitaries…….. article at IWSC
Tripping on the Garden Route - “It’s just a perfect road-trip,” declares Doornkraal Farm Stall owner Celia le Roux suddenly. We’re sitting on the stoep of her well-known roadside wine shop, deep in rural Klein Karoo territory, and she’s punting the Garden Route…….. article at Visit Winelands
Business-focused wine course gives delegates a competitive edge - Wine education in South Africa used to focus almost entirely on viticulture and wine making. But today, educators realise that people in the wine value chain require a much broader skill set…….. article at Winelands Magazine
Tourist arrivals in South Africa dropped by 70% in 2020, stats show - Yes, we all know this by now. 2020 has been an extremely rough year for the tourism industry. The biggest problem for South Africa was the lack of international tourists, severing the lion’s share of income for most travel companies…….. article at Cape Town ETC
Luke and Sandalene Dale Roberts launch The Test Kitchen Fledgelings - “The Test Kitchen Fledglings is an upliftment initiative with a fundamental philosophy of learning and teaching with passion and love.”.……. article at Eat Out
8 Women who shaped Cape Town’s history - Cape Town has been home to a huge number of influential women who made their mark on the history of the city and the country as a whole. Here are the stories of eight women who shaped Cape Town’s history…….. article at Cape Town Travel
Local Events
The Photo Walkers - The Photo Walkers host Pop-Up Photo Workshops taking place on the 7-9 May and 28-30 May. Guests can learn more about how to use their camera and perfect the art of photography across the Cape’s most idyllic locations.
Venue: 7-9 May location to be confirmed, 28-30 May at ThirtyOnGrace, Claremont
Date: 7-9 May and 28-30 May 2021
Cost: 3 days - 3 lessons per day @ R400.00 per lesson, Contact Leanne +27 83 293 7208
(Un)Infecting the City - Infecting the City is a public arts event that transforms Cape Town’s communal spaces into spectacular entertainment venues, re-imagining transport and shopping hubs, squares, gardens and public walkways as stages showcasing an array of art forms.
Venue: Various points around the city centre, Institute For Creative Arts
Date: 7 May to 30 June 2021
Cost: Free
Cape Town City Ballet Presents INGOMA/ LES SYLPHIDES - Commissioned by Cassa Pancho for Ballet Black in London, and choreographed by South African born November, INGOMA collected prestigious awards including the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production.
Venue: Artscape Opera House
Date: 19 May to 15 June 2021
Cost: R250 to R300 through Computicket
Charcuterie Workshop with Neil Jewell - Neil will demonstrate the entire process from butchery, to brining and will be sharing tips on spices. You will be taught about the various cuts and techniques and will be making your very own sausages soon.
Venue: Jewells Restaurant
Date/Time: May 19 at 9AM to 5PM
Cost: R2750 per person, through Quicket, including lunch
La Motte Vinoteque Tasting - La Motte Winery presents a Vinoteque Tasting experience, where guests receive the opportunity to learn more about wines and how they age.
Venue: La Motte Winery
Time: Daily
Cost: R200 per person – maximum of 8 people
City History Walking Tour - See Cape Town with new eyes. Lesley Cox's popular, superbly researched tour, includes stories about landmarks and features, many of us have never noticed before.
Venue: Start in District 6 and finish in Company's Gardens
Date/Time: May 12 2021, 10AM
Cost: R300 pp, contact kate@cultureconnectsa.com, +27 72 377 8014 or via WhatsApp
Exclusive Books Reading of 'Bonbon & Blanket' by Emily House - You're invited to an in-person reading of 'Bonbon & Blanket', a new kids' picture book by author Emily House (of 'Earth Takes a Break'), at Exclusive Books Cavendish.
Venue: Exclusive Books Cavendish
Date/Time: May 15, 11 AM
Cost: Free
Mini Gin Festival #2 - Cause |Effect, in association with Schweppes & SA Craft Gin Awards, invite you to meet the makers of SA's best craft gins.
Venue: Cause & Effect
Date/Time: May 11, 5PM to 9PM
Cost: R165 per person through Quicket
Community Shout Out & Local Listings
Harbour House presents two new dishes to their five-star, five-course Tasting Menu Experience - Harbour House focuses on seasonality, freshness and flavour when crafting their beautifully presented dishes. This month, the brand has re-envisioned their popular Tasting Menu Concept to infuse warmer, heartier elements and flavours to suit the change in season. Bookings. Contact Details & Map
Dress up and get spoiled at the showy Zsa Zsa Restaurant - What would Zsa Zsa Restaurant’s namesake think of the swanky double-volume eatery and bar on Hout Street? Bookings. Contact Details & Map
Table Mountain Cableway launches private car offering - The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is proud to announce the launch of its private cable car service to make your next visit extra special. Bookings via Webtickets. Contact Details & Map
The Sunset Dome - We are proud to present the Geodome experience, nestled up against the Witzenburg mountain range about 10km from the historic town of Tulbagh. Keeping up with the increasing demand for experiential stays instead of the traditional B&B, we have created this unique rental situated in our favourite part of a 270 hectare farm. Bookings. Contact Details & Map
Rijks Wine Estate & Hotel - Needing a mid-week getaway? We’ve got you covered with an autumn special we’re currently running. Two nights weekday accommodation for 2 for R2500, and we’re throwing in a bottle of our bubbles just because. Click through to our website to make your booking. Contact Details & Map
Lutzville Wines - We offer secure shopping, free nationwide delivery (on two cases or more) and a wide selection of our award-winning wines. Go to our shop from the convenience of your couch and add a little bit of the South African Weskus. Buy Online. Contact Details & Map
Seven Springs - Our tasting room is open at weekends, even during winter. You can enjoy our wines and look forward to a warm welcome from William 11:00 to 16:00 hrs Saturday's and Sunday's. Contact info@7springs.co.za or +27 28 316 4994. Contact Details & Map
Community Vacancies
3 Month Contract as Bartender - At Radisson Blu Hotel, we are one team and make memorable moments for our guests. Our Bartenders are extremely sophisticated, have unique flare, sparkle and fizz. Applications via Harri.com will only be considered.
Hospitality Management Lecturer - The International Hotel School Cape Town Campus is looking for an education enthusiastic Hospitality Management Lecturer. Register online with HotelJobs to apply.
The Capital 15 on Orange is recruiting a Reservationist - The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity while transforming the Hospitality Industry into a modern aspirational industry once again. Upload CV to Job Placements
Creditors Clerk - A dynamic hospitality group in Camps Bay is seeking a Creditors Clerk to run the full Creditor function as listed below for a variety of companies within the group. Register with Just The Job to see more information and apply
Regional Sales Manager - Managed People Solutions is looking to hire a Regional Sales Manager for a very well known Liquor Company, based in Cape Town. Apply through Managed People Solutions
Cape Wine News
Vineyard Explosion Creates River of Red Wine - A river of red wine was seen overflowing from a South African winery just outside Cape Town in the Western Cape region on Tuesday after a tank holding 50,000 litres (over 13,000 gallons) of wine collapsed…….. article at NewsWeek
Nederburg appoints new cellar master - Nederburg has appointed Samuel Viljoen as its new cellar master. Viljoen, who succeeds Lizelle Gerber, has been part of the winery team since 2007, first as an assistant, and from 2014 as its fully-fledged winemaker of Nederburg’s reds…….. article at Harpers
Klein Constantia and Frederick Wildman and Sons Announce Strategic Sales Partnership - Frederick Wildman and Sons has entered into a new partnership with Klein Constantia, a historic winery located in the rolling hills of the Constantiaberg, outside of Cape Town…….. article at Business Wire. Contact Details & Map
Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route - At the tip of a continent, at the birthplace of winemaking in the Southern Hemisphere, the Constantia Wine Route is proud to launch a South African first – a varietal-based wine route…….. article at Southern Vines. Contact Details
National Wine Challenge / Top 100 SA Wine Results 2021 - Award results for Top 100 / Double Platinum Winners. Information will be provided on special awards (Consistency, Grand Cru Best in Class, as well as white, red, bubbly and fortified/ sweet wines of the year) on Thursday 13th & then Double Gold winners on Thursday 20th…….. article at Stellenbosch Wine Route
The best booze to add to your drinks cabinet right now - Wade Bales hand picks a range of drinks, from bourbon to Cap Classique, to add to your collection…….. article at Wanted
More than ‘braai wine’, Bonfire Hill thanks to a rescue mission of sorts - For just R69 a bottle you can get a delicious blend of Chenin and Roussanne from Wellington, Grenache Blanc from the Breedekloof and Viognier from Robertson – a mix that placed among the Top 10 and offered best ‘bang for your buck’ in Winemag’s 2021 Cape White Blend Report…….. article at Top Wines SA
Finding significance in the (seemingly) insignificant - The past year has shown us the significant value of things we simply took for granted, and if ever there was a time to revel in small pleasures, in tiny victories and to draw back the curtain to discover the hidden wonders at our feet, then it is now…….. article at More Than Food
International Wine News
The Way Wine Is Served at Restaurants Is Changing - Bon Appétit
Have You Got R14m Lying Around? This Bottle of Space Wine Could Be Yours - The South African
New York City Plans To Cap Hotel Rooms, Make It More Expensive To Visit - View from The Wing
What Makes Natural Wine Exclusionary? The Name, Some Say - Wine Enthusiast
The Difference Between Angostura and Peychaud’s Bitters, Explained - VinePair
Instagram's Wine Influencers Started Thriving During the Pandemic - San Francisco Chronicle
Virgin Wines UK lifts full-year expectations - Proactive
Wine Releases
Stellenzicht Arenite Syrah 2018 - Rather than recalling any of the new-wave examples of the variety coming out of South Africa, it is much like the wines from this property from days of yore. More information
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound - A Reliable Blend - A blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc,19% Merlot, 17% Malbec and 11% Petit Verdot from Stellenbosch, South Africa. More Information
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And Finally The Tweet of The Week…..
Here’s to the Mom’s that put up with untold horrors, and self medicate with wine…
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