Meet Chablis, the 10-year-old Golden Retriever from La Chataigne, and our Wine Dog for September. Chablis gets her name from the well-known Chardonnay in Burgundy, France, famous for its honey scented flavour and straw colour. Her owners Richard and Julie Parkfelt brought her to the farm as a puppy where she soon became a special … Read more
It’s that time of the year when consumers throughout South Africa are called upon to vote for their favourite in the annual Klink Awards. It’s thanks to the Franschhoek Wine Valley fans that we were able clinch The ‘Happy Times’ Award for the Most Memorable Route for the past three years in a row, and we’re … Read more
On Friday, 11 September the 2015 Klink Awards was officially launched at a media event in Franschhoek. Franschhoek, voted by consumers as the best wine route in the Klink Awards for the past three years and nominated again this year, was the perfect venue for this year’s launch. Showcasing some of their exciting Klink Awards … Read more
The winner of the wine label design competition hosted by Leopard's Leap and the Open Book Literary Festival was announced on 8 September, at the opening ceremony of the festival, held at The Book Lounge in Cape Town. Debbie Poswell, a freelance designer from Cape Town was selected from 69 entries for her exceptional interpretation … Read more
Grande Provence is showcasing exceptional white blends from top end wineries for their first Spring Wine & Dine Collaboration dinner on Friday, 25 September. Grande Provence winemaker Karl Lambour will be joined by the winemakers of Strandveld Vineyards, De Morgenzon and Tokara for an evening of pure gourmet delight for food and wine lovers. Each … Read more