Franschhoek Awarded Best Local Tourism Authority Information Service of the Year, for a second year

In an awards ceremony held last night at Leipzig Country House in Worcester, the Franschhoek Wine Valley was awarded, for the second year in a row, the title of Best Local Tourism Authority Information Service (LTA) of the Year, at the annual Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Tourism Awards. And the cherry on the cake … Read more

Vote for us in the 2013 Klink Awards and win great prizes!

Do you love Franschhoek? If YOU DO, please vote for us In the 2013 Klink Awards!  We have been nominated in the “Happy Times” Award for Most Memorable Wine Route,  as well as the “Crowd Pleaser” Award for the annual Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival ‘The ‘Magic of Bubbles’, Presented by Mastercard  To stand … Read more

2013 Michelangelo Wine Awards

Congratulations to the following Vignerons de Franschhoek members that received awards in the 2013 Michelangelo Wine Awards! TM MERCUREY BEST BORDEAUX STYLE RED BLEND Grande Provence: The Grande Provence 2009 GRAN D’OR Grande Provence: Grande Provence Red Blend 2009 La Petite Ferme: La Petite Ferme Merlot 2012 Noble Hill Wine Estate: Bloem Syrah, Mourvédre 2012 … Read more

Bloem red wins Double Gold at Michelangelo International Wine Awards

Bloem delivers exceptional quality with a playful and easy-going personality For immediate release Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa – 8 September 2013. On the heels of being chosen by Wine Spectator as of the top 20 values from South Africa, the Bloem red collected a bit of bling at this year’s Michelangelo International Wine Awards. Judged by … Read more

2013 Klink Awards

Calling all Franschhoek Wine Valley supporters! The Klink Awards are once again inviting foodies, wine lovers, outdoor adventurers and wine farm visitors to show their love and appreciation for South Africa’s Winelands by voting for their favourite nominees in the annual consumer-driven, interactive wine tourism awards. Last year Franschhoek, regarded as one of South Africa’s … Read more