Tag Archives: Rust en Vrede

Wine interview: Cape Town's queen of wines

Posted on November 10, 2008 by admin

In this day and age of mass-market commercialism, it’s a refreshing change to stroll into Caroline’s Fine Wine Cellar on Strand Street in Cape Town, and soak up the atmosphere. As a “purveyor of fine wines since 1979″, Caroline Rillema … Continue reading →

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Veritas award-winning wines taste sensation

Posted on October 23, 2008 by admin

I arrived at the Cape Town public tasting of the Veritas award winners totally unprepared and was greeted by the sight of hundreds of wine farms displaying their award-winning wines. I needed a plan of attack and I needed it … Continue reading →

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Fleur du Cap tops the podium at Veritas

Posted on October 13, 2008 by admin

The team at Stellenbosch-based winery Fleur du Cap must be collectively patting themselves on the back after clinching three double gold and two gold medals at this year’s Veritas Awards, held in Cape Town on the weekend. Overall red blends … Continue reading →

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