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Latest news
Franschhoek Bastille Festival goes virtual
July is Bastille month and celebrating its 27th year since it was launched, the Franschhoek Bastille Festival, will still be taking place, but with a twist. This year the festival comes to you in a format that is becoming our new normal.
Franschhoek Wine Valley will bring you a virtual Bastille festival, which allows you to enjoy Franschhoek’s offerings in the comfort of your home.
Details will be revealed in due course. Story from here.
WOSA launches “Spectacular South Africa” campaign
Wines of South Africa has launched a campaign on social media to promote South African wine on a monthly basis. The overall theme for the campaign will be “Spectacular South Africa” and the intention is to create exposure across key export markets.
The campaign kicked off on 22 May with a virtual tasting of any South African wine on Friday 22nd May 2020. Producers have been asked to create their own content and WOSA will be encouraging importers, retailers, trade and media in each market to participate with a view to highlighting the South African category.
Themes for the coming months will be:
- 22 May – Spectacular South Africa
- 20 June – Drink Chenin
- 24 July – Rosé
- 28 August – Sustainability
- 25 September – MCC
- 10 October – Pinotage
Our three amazing shows this week…
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Fred Hart, Wine Influencer and Founder of UncorkSA.
Uncork was birthed in 2017 by Fred Hart. What started as a personal memory bank quickly snowballed and became a passion-project. READ MORE HERE
It’s time to UNCORK!
About the Winelands welcomes Charles Back, Owner and Winemaker Fairview Wine and Cheese, located in Paarl, South Africa.
Charles, Fairview owner for 42 years, has a wealth of interesting and entertaining stories to tell. Make sure you listen to this incredible stalwart of South Africa. READ MORE HERE
The Goats Do Roam at FAIRVIEW WINE AND CHEESE
ABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Markus Schwemberger, General Manager of the Devon Valley Hotel, Stellebosch.
Devon Valley Hotel, tucked away in a tranquil corner of the Winelands, boasting some of the most breathtaking views of hotels in Stellenbosch, South Africa. READ MORE HERE
DEVON VALLEY HOTEL, a gem hidden in shady, green and peaceful corner of the Stellenbosch Winelands
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Discovered by our Winelands Spy… Is this the sexiest wine in South Africa?
Meet the Fishwives Club
Well, would you looky here! I know, right? I’m in something a little fresh. Sure, my anytime-anywhere outfit will raise a few eyebrows and get some whistles. And some old fashioned reactionaries might wag a finger and yell ‘You’re not going out like that, young lady!’ So I’m like, ‘Um yep dadster, I think I am.’ In a can, my man. And it feels frisky. And liberating.
I’m Rose, by the way. And you are? Never mind, tell me later. You and me, girl. We’ve got outdoorsy places to see and people to flirt with and life is just too damn short to be all corked-up and snobby. Before you get too old to look good in hotpants – you’re going to want to live just a little, am I right? We’re young and carefree and all we need is a cute little cooler box, me and you and lip gloss, baby. Let’s roll.
#freedomfugitives
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To next week, enjoy and… Cheers!
