Waterkloof introduces Healey's Farmhouse Cheddar

Waterkloof Estate, the wine and fine dining restaurant on the outskirts of the Helderberg winelands near Somerset West, reaffirmed its natural principles with the addition of world renowned, naturally matured Healey's Farmhouse Cheddar to its family. 21 Jun 2012 15:09

Reuben Riffel treats guests at announcement of acquisition

Tasty food does not need to by extravagant or fancy, while too much messing about makes it lose its identity and essence, says Reuben Riffel, one of South Africa's most high profile celebrity chefs. 21 Jun 2012 13:03

Klink Awards launched to engage consumers

A consumer-driven competition, the Klink Awards aims not only recognise the profound impact of wine and its production, but the exceptional achievements of the South African wine tourism industry. The awards champion the ever-expanding array of lifestyle and business aspects associated with wine and wine tourism. 18 Jun 2012 08:00

Hat-trick for The Saxon Hotel in sommeliers competition

The Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa, Joburg, scored a hat-trick when Jeff Lopes won the Jeunes Sommeliers national competition of the international gastronomic association, Chaine des Rotisseurs. The competition is for wine experts between the ages of 21 and 35. 12 Jun 2012 15:09

Taste South Africa's roots at the V&A Waterfront

There will be a chance to taste South Africa's roots with delicious fusion dishes from the diverse nations that made South Africa in a competition at the V&A Waterfront from 1 June until 31 August 2012. 12 Jun 2012 14:59

Judging panel for Diners Club Winelist Awards announced

Peter Goffe-Wood, MasterChef South Africa judge, will be one of the judges in this year's Diners Club Winelist Awards. Goffe-Wood will be joined by Marilyn Cooper, who heads the Cape Wine Academy; sommelier Miguel Chan; JP Rossouw, author of the respected dining guide Rossouw's Restaurants; Nikki Dumas, restaurant wine list specialist; as well as by leading wine critics and judges Fiona McDonald and Christine Rudman. 7 Jun 2012 11:13

Pillsbury challenges the inventiveness of chefs

Pillsbury is challenging the inventiveness of professional chefs by means of a competition - the second round of the Pillsbury Versatility Workshops - in which teams of two must come up with their own creations. The workshops will be extended to Durban and Cape Town this year. 7 Jun 2012 11:09

Six medals for Jameson at World Spirits Competition

Jameson Irish Whiskey has won six medals at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure ensuring competitive integrity. More than 1215 spirits from 60 countries were entered into the competition. 6 Jun 2012 10:50

Le Franschhoek tops with Tripadvisor

Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa, managed by Three Cities, has been awarded TripAdvisor's 2012 Certificate of Excellence. The award, based on scoring by TripAdvisor's numerous international travellers, is an on-going acknowledgement of Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa as a five star property with outstanding facilities including the acclaimed Dish and Le Verger restaurants and destination Camelot Spa, earning the hotel the exceptional achievement of a 4 out of 5 rating. 5 Jun 2012 12:25

Winners of 2012 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show announced

In what has come to be an increasingly hotly contested race, the Fairbairn Capital Trophy for the Top Producer at the 2012 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show went to KWV SA, a cellar whose recent renaissance has seen it dominate the podium at several of South Africa's major wine competitions in the past year. It edged Eikendal into second place, closely followed by Jordan Wine Estate and Vergelegen. 5 Jun 2012 08:18

Boschendal 1685 Shiraz wins gold

Boschendal's 1685 Shiraz 2009 has won a gold medal at The 2012 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. There were 136 submissions in the Shiraz class and only two gold medals were awarded. 1 Jun 2012 14:32

International report gives thumbs up to SA wine industry

In its latest report on South African wine, part of which it devoted to its wine tourism, the web-based International Wine Review has stated that "Wine tourism is better developed in South Africa than any country we know". 31 May 2012 11:29

Live music at The Wacky Wine Weekend

Robbie Wessels, Liana May, Die Heuwels Fantasties and Zinkplaat will be performing at The Wacky Wine Weekend in Robertson, the Western Cape, which will be held between 7 and 10 June, 2012. Activities include wine tasting, food-and-wine pairings, live music, adventure, arts, sports and overall family-friendly fun. 29 May 2012 10:22

New Leeuwenkuil Wine range launched

The Swartland's Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards has launched the Leeuwenkuil range of four fine wines onto the South African market following a successful launch in the US under the name Lion's Lair. 28 May 2012 09:44