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Lockdown: Western Cape ANC calls on province to consider going back to Level 5
As the Western Cape ramps up its screenings and testing for Covid-19 as confirmed cases rise, the ANC in the province is calling for the return to Level 5 lockdown to be considered.
On Friday, it said the situation in the province was getting worse, with hot spots in the area needing special attention.
This province faces its biggest health challenge ever and needs to go back to the Level 5 quarantine urgently to slow down infections,” MPL Danville Smith said in a statement.
The ANC added it wanted special lockdown measures implemented to lower the increasing deaths and cases. From here
Kleine Zalze wins 7 awards at Sommelier Wine Awards
Kleine Zalze Wine Estate has kept South African wine at the forefront of one of the world’s biggest and most desired markets by being awarded seven medals, three being gold at the Sommelier Wine Awards.
The Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) is the UK’s only competition to be aimed solely at the on-trade.
Judged by a panel of top leading sommeliers and on-trade drinks buyers, the competition rewards the best wines available to restaurants, bars and hotels in the UK and beyond. From here
The wines awarded with gold medals are:
- Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018
- Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Shiraz 2017
- Cleefs, Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2019 (not available in South Africa)
Restaurants start deliveries
Restaurants in the Winelands have started to gear themselves towards home delivery which is allowed during level 4 of the lockdown.
Here are two restaurants that has embraced instagram for promotion
Our Shows this week
We had three great shows this week!
Meet Rudolph Steenkamp, Winemaker and Vineyard Manager Haskell Vineyards located on the Helderberg Mountain Range in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.
Rudolph took the reins as Winemaker and Vineyard Manager in 2018 and is committed to a minimalistic winemaking style, guiding the winery along the next necessary steps of organic and biodiverse farming. READ MORE HERE
Listen to About The Winelands with Rudolph Steenkamp.
Meet Bertus Basson, award-winning Chef, TV personality, Restaurateur and Entrepreneur
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bertus Basson, an award-winning South African chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur and TV personality best known for his remarkable work as founder and head chef of Overture based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. READ MORE HERE
Listen to About The Winelands with Bertus Basson:
About The Winelands welcomes Dr Peter Hedley-Smith, Founder of the Cape Wine Lovers’ Society.
Wine lovers are welcome to join the society, learn about wine, and have some fun with fellow wine lovers. READ MORE HERE
Listen to About The Winelands with Dr Peter below:
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Discovered by our Winelands Spy
Our winelands spy has not travelled for a while so had to be looking for something online. Our discovery this week:
An live online Moonshine Wine Tasting
Wine Quote of the Week
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To next week, enjoy and… Cheers!
