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Dear
reader
The Klein Karoo is green and fresh with
beautiful clear, crisp days. An ideal time to
visit the region and taste some of our
world-class brandy and Port in front of a cozy
fire. Or join us on the weekend of August, 4 - 7
for the Klein Karoo Klassique festival in
Oudtshoorn. To browse through the programme,
please visit
www.klassique.co.za. |
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Brandewyn,
Biltong & Boerewors deur Francois
Ferreira. Brandewyn as ‘n
Suid-Afrikaanse ikoon gepaar met
kos-ikone – ervaar eg
Suid-Afrikaanse produkte sowel as ’n
bietjie invloed vanaf die buiteland.
Tydens die Klein Karoo Klassique
bied Oudtshoorn Kelder ‘n
brandewynproe in die Kango Wijnhuis
aan. Die datum is Saterdag, 6
Augustus om 11h00 – 12h15 en kos R65
per persoon. Besprekings kan by
Deirdre Bisshoff gemaak word,
kontaknommer is
044 – 272
8660 of
bisshoffd@scv.co.za. |
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Welcome to
our newest member. Hillock Wines
is the first private wine cellar
nestled in the fertile Dwarsrivier
valley, owned by Andrew and Penny
Hillock. 2011 was its first harvest
undertaken by winemaker Duan Brits
with a selection of white wines –
Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, a white
blend and one red, a Shiraz.
The farm is situated on the
Laingsburg road, 9 km from Ladismith
amongst picturesque winelands,
abundant fruit farms and the
magnificent Towerkop mountain,
producing grapes, olives, figs and
hosting the 4-star Mymering Guest
House and restaurant. |
Penny and Andrew Hillock |
For more information, please contact
Duan Brits or Penny Hillock
028-551 548
or
penny@mymering.com.
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Johannes Joubert
(left) and Gerhard Colyn (right) |
Southern
Cape Vinpro Block Competition.
The producers in the Klein Karoo and
Southern Cape pride themselves in
the quality of their vineyards and
each year the best block is chosen
in a regional competition.
Vinpro is
the organisers of the competition
and the trophy for the best block
for 2011 was awarded to Jean-Pierre
de Villiers of Jean-Pierre Boerdery
from Montagu and his team - Johannes
Joubert and Gerhard Colyn. |
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AGAVE – Restaurant, Karoo Deli,
Catering Services and Function Venue
open next to Cool Bay tasting room
in Garden Route. Agave is an oasis
of calm in the heart of the Garden
Route where creative Karoo cuisine
emerges from a classical French
background. Influenced by the
stylish country inns of Provence and
Tuscany, its unique interior create
a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by
both business and private parties
alike. Agave is the perfect setting
for every occasion and all sorts of
events.
The combination of exquisite food
and award-winning wine impeccably
served in such a unique setting
guarantees a memorable dining
experience. Outside creates a bright
and airy dining space, particularly
lovely during the spring and summer
seasons. Transformed at night by
candles, starlight and a crackling
fire during the winter months, you
may agree this is one of the most
romantic restaurants on the Garden
Route. |
Karoo inspired food
in the Garden Route |
Bookings for the restaurant can be
made at
044-696 6501 or
contact@agave-restaurant.com.
The Cool Bay tasting room hosts
Boplaas Family Vineyards’ Klein
Karoo products as well as their
wines sourced from other regions and
can be contacted at
044-696
5977 or visit
www.coolbay.co.za.
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Meet the
winemaker. Duan Brits is the
winemaker of our newest member,
Hillock Wines near Ladismith. He
spent the years between 1997 and
2007 as winemaker in Stellenbosch,
France, Germany and the USA. In
South Africa he was involved at
Slaley, Muratie, Rainbows End,
Marklew and started Juno Wines in
2002.
His favourite wine from the
cellar: Hillock Wines have 3
white wines and a Shiraz, but 2011
is the first harvest, with promises
of quality – no favourite yet.
Facts about Duan you probably did
not know: Duan is a professional
hunter and has a venison business,
Klein Karoo Venison. |
Duan Brits |
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