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CREATE REAL MOMENTS WITH DROSTDY-HOF AT GUGS WINE FESTIVAL

20/10/2015

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Drostdy-Hof will be showcasing some of its favourite natural light and other very popular blends at the three-day Gugulethu Wine and Lifestyle Festival of glamorous fun in November. Visitors are invited to meet the team, taste the wines and share some real wine moments. Drostdy-Hof is also hosting a photo-booth so they can record some of those special moments. 

The festival,  at the Gugulethu Sports Stadium, runs from 6 to 8 November.  For the first two days the event will be open from 15:00 to 21:00.  On the last day, a Sunday, hours are from 15:00 to 19:00. 

Apart from over 60 wines to taste, there will be many food, fashion and beauty stalls. Tickets must be bought ahead of the festival via Computicket (www.online.computicket.com) at R120 per person.  Every visitor will receive a glass and booklet with vouchers for ten tastings.  There will be no additional booklets for sale at the show. Strictly no under-18s allowed. 

For more information on the festival go to www.gugulethuwinefestival.co.za or follow them at www.twitter.com/gugsfest 

Visit www.drostdyhof.com/za for more on the brand.   

Follow Drostdy-Hof on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DHWines) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/DrostdyHofSA).   
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Join the conversation here #RealWineRealMoments 
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Gugulethu Wine & Lifestyle Festival 2015

19/10/2015

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This 3 day event takes place on 6, 7 & 8 November 2015.  Fri, Sat & Sun 3-9pm.

This is a unique and vibrant food, drink and music festival in the heart of Gugulethu. There will be over 60 wines to taste, a SAB Miller tent, a Food Truck Village, cooking demonstrations, and speciality beers. There will also be a BOS Marquee, masterclasses in wine and beer and an exclusive car display. 

Music is at the heart of this festival with live Jazz, live DJ’S and live music every day at the event.

This year GO GLAM in GUGS on Sat 7th November with the Best Dressed Woman's Competition and stand to win a R30,000 prize!

There will be a VIP tent sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absolut Vodka and MUMM Champagne.
 
Free secure parking.  Strictly over 18’s.  Event takes place at the Gugulethu Sports Stadium, NY 49.

Tickets from Computicket. Entry R120. VIP tickets R450. Tickets also available at the gate.
 
www.gugulethuwinefestival.co.za  
facebook.com/Gugulethuwinefestival
Twitter: @gugsfest
get tickets
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What to Drink this Summer: South Africa's Top Rosé Wines Announced

1/10/2015

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​South Africa’s Top Rosé Wines were announced on the evening of Wed 30th Sept 2015 at The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront Cape Town. Here are the results of the Rosé Rocks wine competition:
 
Overall winner: Tamboerskloof Katharien Syrah Rosé 2015
 
Top 10 rosé wines in South Africa 2015:
 
Arabella Pink Panacea 2015
Brampton Rosé 2015
Eagle’s Cliff Shiraz Rosé 2015
Fat Bastard Pinot Noir Rosé 2014
Noble Hill Mourvèdre Rosé 2015
Noble Savage Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2015
Signal Gun Rosé 2015
Slanghoek Vinay Rosé Natural Sweet 2015
Tamboerskloof Katharien Syrah Rosé 2015
Warwick The First Lady Dry Rosé 2015
 
Top MCC rosé wines in South Africa 2015:
 
First place: Villiera Woolworths Brut Rosé
Second place: Klein Optenhorst Pinot Noir 2012 MCC
Third place: Plettenvale Brut Rosé MCC             
 
Over 160 wines were entered into the competition and tasted blind with no indication of vintage, wine farm or technical analysis. All the results were independently audited by Grant Thornton South Africa.
 
The judging panel, chaired by wine expert and industry legend, Allan Mullins comprised Neil Pendock, wine writer and judge with over 30 years’ experience; Marthelize Tredoux, a seasoned writer for winemag.co.za and winner of the 2013 Veritas Young Wine Writer award; Tinashe Nyamudoka, the head Sommelier and beverage manager at acclaimed restaurant The Test Kitchen; Praisy Dlamini, an accomplished winemaker and the first woman Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé (2008); and Malu Lambert, an established freelance food and wine journalist.
 
Allan Mullins said “The range of wines to taste was remarkable and the judging was no easy task, which just goes to show what an amazing wine category rosé has become in South Africa.” He added “the rosé wine category in South Africa has a fantastic future and Rosé Rocks competition has put it in the spotlight.”
 
Cavalli Estate’s Pink Pony Rosé was the winner of the Best Designed label for a rosé wine.
The Best Designed Label category was judged by Abigail Donnelly, food editor of Taste Magazine and chief judge of the Eat Out Awards; Jessica Ross, deputy editor House & Leisure Magazine; and Liam Mooney, an award-winning interior designer.
 
The aim of the Rosé Rocks competition is to recognize excellence in rosé winemaking and to promote the South African rosé category.
 
Visit the Rosé Rocks website: www.rosérocks.co.za or follow all the news on Twitter: @RoséRocksSA.
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