We are so proud of our Pastry Chefs who have joined us this year in spite of daunting odds. They will be producing, we are sure, exquisite entries for some equally fabulous prizes! This year, we held two of the four planned ‘Distell Inter Hotel Challenge 2020 Press Launches’ in March, one at The Palazzo […]
RIO LARGO OLIVE OIL
Celebrating 10 Years! The Rio Largo Olive Estate is situated in the Scherpenheuwel Valley, on the Southern banks of the Breede River in the Western Cape. (Rio Largo is Portuguese for ‘wide river’) Owned by Nick and Brenda Wilkinson, Rio Largo has been producing award-winning olive oil since the first harvest in 2010; awards achieved […]
MEMORABLE FLEUR DU CAP
The generosity of nature and the dedication of a devoted team ensures only the finest grapes are selected to produce wines of abundant flavour and character. In 1968, the first vintages of the much loved Fleur du Cap range were launched under the watchful eye of the manager of wine production, Dr Julius Laszlo, his […]
GARNERING ACCOLADES, ZONNEBLOEM
Craftsmanship is at the heart of wines produced from grapes using the earth as their canvas and winemakers who use the skills developed over generations to produce rich varietals and outstanding blends. Following in the footsteps of the ground-breaking Marie Furter comes a bevy of female winemakers at Zonnebloem. Elize Coetzee is cellar master, Bonny […]
THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BRANDIES, VAN RYN’S
A portfolio of fine potstill brandy that can rightfully claim the trophy for Best Brandy Worldwide for a record nine times since 2004 at leading international wine and spirits competitions. Established in 1845 by Cape brandy pioneer Jan Van Ryn, the Van Ryn’s Distillery in Stellenbosch earned their first international award for exceptional brandy quality […]
CONCIERGE’S CHOICE
“We Are Worth Waiting For!” Until the time comes to explore the beautiful city, Cape Town. #WeAreWorthWaitingFor Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Tourism says, “Tourism is an economic lifeline for many small to medium-sized businesses in Cape Town and accounts for thousands of jobs in our city. The City, in partnership […]
FROM THE FOURIE’S KITCHEN
Our Candidate Bakers and Pastry Chefs have the privilege of baking with BIO-WHEAT™ Stone Ground Unbleached Natural Flour by Golden Reef Milling, produced by the Fourie family on their farm near Caledon in the Overberg. BIO-WHEAT™ flour is stone ground slowly between the stones without exposing it to excessive heat, thereby retaining the nutritional vitamins, […]
UNIQUE BAIN’S CAPE MOUNTAIN WHISKY
South Africa’s first whisky produced from a single grain has become one of the world’s best grain whiskies and is crafted in the picturesque Bainskloof Mountains. The success of Bain’s comes down to one innovative man and his passion, Master Distiller Andy Watts. In 1991, Andy became the sixth manager of The James Sedgwick Distillery. […]
FORMIDABLE NEDERBURG
Nederburg situated near Paarl has an exceptional track record for international and local awards, trailblazing innovations and refreshing, contemporary wines that combine rich fruit flavour with superb structure.It began in 1791 when Philippus Wolvaart bought the farm that lay between the Berg and Palmiet rivers for 5 600 guilders. He named it after Sebastiaan Nederburgh, […]
EXCEPTIONAL DURBANVILLE HILLS WINES
A place where city culture and viticulture connect. Durbanville Hills is located a mere 20 minutes away from the Cape Town city centre, standing proud against the Tygeberg Hills. The winery not only offers a spectacular view of Table Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island but also an extraordinary terroir that moderates temperatures – one […]