Category Archives: Wine and Dine

Winemaker’s Corner Erika Obermeyer

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Franschhoek Tatler

Winemaker’s Corner Erika Obermeyer, Graham Beck Wines Franschhoek Winemaker Seductive Sauvignon With spring here and the heady delights of summer already beckoning, thoughts turn to long lazy al fresco meals, accompanied (of course) by wines that make your soul sing … Continue reading →

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Graham Beck’s Passing the End of an Era in South African wine

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Franschhoek Tatler

  Cape Town, 27 July 2010: Pioneering South African wine producer and social philanthropist Graham Beck, owner of Graham Beck Wines, passed in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 27 July at the age of 80 in London after a … Continue reading →

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Best Brandy in the World from Laborie

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Franschhoek Tatler

The Laborie Alambic brandy has been voted the best brandy in the world at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in London for 2010. The IWSC is regarded as the premier competition of its kind on the international stage. Its … Continue reading →

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Food Of Origin

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Franschhoek Tatler

The Dik Delta Fynbos Culinary Gardens were officially opened on the 19th of August. Mark Solms of Solms-Delta, Renata Coetzee, the well-known food scientist and author, Hein Joubert, the project co-ordinator, and Shaun Schoeman, executive chef at Fyndraai restaurant, hosted … Continue reading →

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Franschhoek Uncorks New Releases

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Franschhoek Tatler

‘Franschhoek Uncorked’, the valley’s unique spring wine meander, took place again over the weekend of 4 and 5 September.  This multi-faceted celebration takes place on farms throughout the Valley and wineries the opportunity to ‘bloom’ as they showcase new vintages … Continue reading →

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Waka Waka SA Wines

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Franschhoek Tatler

While pundits continue to calculate the material value of South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, one of the sectors to have derived a tangible benefit has been the wine industry, with packaged exports still on the rise, … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Bubble

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Franschhoek Tatler

The Franschhoek Valley has special significance for me as this is where my fascination with Cap Classique blossomed into a full blown love affair. I was very blessed to have met one of my mentors (in fact my very first … Continue reading →

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