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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.
Beer, wines and spirits showcased by Foreign Chambers in the UK
This week, some eleven foreign chambers gathered to showcase an impressive array of drinks in the stunning surrounds of The Drapers’ Hall in the City of London.
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Posted in Foodie Events
Tagged CFCC, Ice wine, red wine, South African Chamber of Commerce, South African wine, white wine
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Splendid Red Wine and Roast Lamb pairings for Easter
Red wine and roast lamb pairings for Easter offer the classic combination for a Sunday Roast. We have four splendid red wine and roast lamb pairings for those planning to roast a leg next week — or any time you feel like a red meat feast!
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Posted in Foodie Ideas, Red Wines
Tagged Bellingham, cabernet sauvignon, Davy's Wine Merchants, Easter, Farming, Henry of Pelham, KWV, lamb, Rioja, Shiraz, South African wine, tempranillo, The Bernard series, UK, Western Cape
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South African Chamber of Commerce UK Virtual Gala Dinner offers fine dining and networking for all (23rd March 2021)
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.
(more…)Danielle Coetsee: Creating Brilliant South African Sparkling Wine at Boschendal
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.
Posted in Sparkling Wines & Champagnes
Tagged Boschendal, food pairing, MCC, South Africa, South African wine
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Discover the Pinotage grape with wine expert Gerhard Perold
A free, fun and informative virtual wine tasting is being hosted by the South African Chamber of Commerce (UK) on 2 December 2020 with the great-grandson of the ingenius viticulturalist from Cape Town who created the acclaimed Pinotage grape.
(more…)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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Posted in Red Wines, White Wines, Wine Basics
Tagged Izele van Blerk, South Africa, South African wine
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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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Posted in Foodie Events, Red Wines, Rose Wines, White Wines
Tagged Perrold Wine, South Africa, South African wine
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#SpectacularSouthAfrica webinar with Tim Pearson of Seven Springs Vineyards
In partnership with Wines of South Africa, Arden Fine Wines invites you for a glass (or three) of South African wine online at 6pm on Friday 22nd May.
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Posted in Foodie Events, Red Wines, Rose Wines, White Wines, Wine Basics
Tagged Arden Fine Wines, South African wine
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Wine tasting with Constantia Glen
South African wine was celebrated in style just a few minutes walk from London’s Borough Market last month with a Constantia Glen tasting by Alexander Waibel, amiable co-owner of the estate, who moved to this amazing area of Cape Town in 1995 in the footsteps of his grandfather. (more…)
Posted in Foodie Drinks, Red Wines, White Wines, Wine Basics
Tagged Alexander Waibel, Bordeaux varities, Constantia, Constantia Glen, Constantiaberg, Decanter Magazine, Justin Van Wyk, Platters, sauvignon blanc, semillon, South African Chamber of Commerce, South African wine, Table Mountain
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