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Try these stars of South African Wine

Encounter South Africa, the first major wine trade tasting held in the UK since 2017, was the perfect place to see how the industry is constantly evolving. South Africa remains one of the most innovative and dynamic wine making centres of the world. Over 80 producers showcased the very best of South African wine and here are some of my recommendations.

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South African Chamber of Commerce UK Virtual Gala Dinner offers fine dining and networking for all (23rd March 2021)

South African Chamber of Commerce UK

A leading international bi-lateral trade network is inviting professionals around the UK to enjoy a unique evening from the comfort of their own home by joining the South African Chamber of Commerce UK Virtual Gala Dinner on 23rd March 2021.

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Danielle Coetsee: Creating Brilliant South African Sparkling Wine at Boschendal

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South African Cap Classique (sparkling wine) is poised to achieve even greater international acclaim thanks to a talented cohort of winemakers like Danielle Coetsee (née Jacobs) from the renowned Boshendal winery in the Western Cape.

“This year we are celebrating 40 years of making Cap Classique,” says 27-year old winemaker Danielle Coetsee who tasked with making the estate’s bottle-fermented sparkling wines, popularly known as “MCC” in South Africa, that is made according to the traditional method (Méthode Champenoise) most famously used in the French region of Champagne.

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Interview: Izele van Blerk, The Mentors Winemaker at KWV

Izele van Blerk is the creative genius behind the remarkable team responsible for KWV’s The Mentors – a premium wine range that reflects the diversity of the soils and climate in South Africa. Its name recognises that Mother Nature is the greatest mentor whose natural gifts give us the ability to cultivate vines with beautiful results.

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KWV Virtual Wine Tasting with the South African Chamber of Commerce

Join the winemaker of the premier The Mentors range on 1st July at 1830 BST in a live, online tasting to discover behind-the-scenes insight to these internationally acclaimed wines from KWV International, the leading South African exporter of wines and brandies.

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“Never have a Plan B!”: Drinks Genius David Gluckman on brand innovation

le piat dorDrinks industry legend David Gluckman’s audacious approach to business was neatly summed up in this succinct piece of advice made recently to an audience at London’s Regents University: “Never have a Plan B!” (more…)

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My Durban: Mike Procter, Cricket legend

The fully automated Umhlanga Lighthouse. Umhlanga means 'Place of Reeds' in the Zulu language. Photo courtesy of The Oyster Box Hotel.

The celebrated cricket all-rounder Mike Procter was born in Durban, the largest city of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, in 1946. While Durban is known as Surf City and boasts South Africa’s top surfing spots, the young Mike was drawn to the game of willow on leather. (more…)

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