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Welcome to the latest
edition to our energetic
team, Tamzin Isaacs.
Tamzin acted as a temp
while Shantal was on
maternity leave, and we
offered her a permanent
position as marketing
assistant when Christa
left at the end of
September. Her first
month sped by like a
speed train, and she is
already entrenched in
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The streets of
Stellenbosch are once
again on everybody’s
lips, with the launch of
20 Stellenbosch
which took place on 26
October. 20 Stellenbosch
(celebrating two decades
of South African
sculpture) consists of
over 30 outdoor
sculptures placed at
various locations within
the historic town of
Stellenbosch. In this
the project follows on
Dylan Lewis’s very
successful exhibition
where his animal work
was similarly displayed.
The exhibition
endeavours to remind
visitors and the local
community that South
African fine art, and
sculpture in particular,
can be unexpected,
thought provoking,
moving and beautiful. It
is also a particular aim
of 20 Stellenbosch to
demonstrate the power
and rewards of having
art in one’s
surroundings and being
engaged with creativity
as one goes about daily
life. There are few
towns in the country
which are so suited to
the display of public
art, and it is hoped
that 20 Stellenbosch
will encourage debate,
stimulate discussion and
bring visitors from far
and wide.
Make sure to grab a map
from the Stellenbosch
Tourism office at 36
Market Street, and
explore our lovely town
to find them all! For
more info, visit
www.20stellenbosch.co.za
or their
Facebook
page. |
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Stellenbosch is once
again the leading
appellation in the 2012
edition of the
Platter Wine Guide,
with nine 5 star wines!
These are :
• Tokara Director's
Reserve White 2010
• Kleine Zalze Family
Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
2010
• Jordan CWG Auction
Reserve Chardonnay 2010
• Meerlust Rubicon 2007
• Glenelly Lady May 2009
• De Toren Fusion V 2009
• Saxenburg Select
Shiraz 2007
• Stark-Condé Three
Pines Cabernet Sauvignon
2009
• Warwick Cabernet Franc
2008
Congratulations to our
members! For the full
list of wines, visit
www.wineonaplatter.com. |
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The annual Family Day of the Bottelary Hills
is taking place at Hazendal Estate on Saturday
26 November, from 11:00 to 17:00, and Sunday 27
November, from 11:00 to 16:00.
Visitors will be able to hang out on the large
lawns in front of the manor house under a shaded
canopy while tasting wines, listening to live
music performed by local musicians, eating great
food and browsing the craft marketing. Lots of
activities and entertainment will be offered for
kids such as a mini petting zoo, horse rides,
play area, a jumping castle, games and daily
reptile shows. Proceeds will be donated to local
charity organisations, Pebbles Project and Anna
Foundation.
Tickets are R60, and include a tasting glass.
Children under the age of 18 enter free of
charge. Tickets are available at participating
farms, as well as the Bottelary Hills Wine
Centre. Click
here for more information or call
021-886 4310. | |
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The world’s wealthiest
football club,
Manchester United, has
signed up a new player –
home grown in South
Africa. In a contract
that puts local wine in
the premier league,
Vergelegen Estate
has concluded a deal
with the leading English
soccer club to serve two
of its premium wines in
the VIP hospitality
boxes at Old Trafford.
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“It’s a chunk of a
deal,” confirmed a
delighted Don Tooth, MD
of the 311-year-old
estate, a proud member
of the Stellenbosch Wine
Routes. He said the
one-year contract was to
supply 750-1000 cases of
the estate’s premium
cabernet sauvignon/merlot blend and
sauvignon blanc wines.
The Red Devils home
ground boasts an
extensive range of
suites and private
boxes, where up to 6000
meals are served daily
to business clients.
This will be an ideal
opportunity to showcase
excellent South African
wines to high net worth
individuals, who are
eager to conduct
business in a
prestigious setting
while enjoying a
top-flight fixture.
Manchester United is the
most popular football
team in the world, with
over 330 million
supporters. According to
Forbes magazine, it is
also the richest, worth
$1.5-billion.
For more info, visit
www.vergelegen.co.za.
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Greetings until next time!
Annareth Bolton
CEO Stellenbosch American
Express® Wine Routes
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Proudly sponsored
by:
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Stellenbosch American Express® Wine
Routes, Suite 224, Postnet, X5061,
Stellenbosch, 7599
Tel: +27 21 886-4310 | Fax: +27 21
886-4330 | Email :
info@wineroute.co.za |
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