Cape Town – 7th October, 2014 – KWV was the big winner in the Brandy category at this year’s prestigious Veritas awards held in Cape Town this weekend, winning 2 Double Gold Awards for its 12 year Barrel Select Brandy and KWV Alambic 15 year Brandy Limited Release, and 4 Gold medals in the Potstill Brandy category. 

KWV won Gold for its Imoya Brandy, KWV 10 Year Brandy, KWV 20 Year Potstill Brandy and Laborie Alambic Brandy and won Silver for its KWV 5 Year Superior Brandy.The Veritas Awards is the longest running and most prestigious wine/brandy competition in SA. 1,767 entries competed for Veritas glory this year, organized by the South African Wine Show Organization. (SANWSA)  

“Our team is proud to have taken home 2 Double Gold, 4 Gold and a Silver at this year’s awards, which were judged by eight renowned international and 100 local judges, ” says Pieter de Bod, Master Distiller at KWV.

“With these latest accolades our entire Potstill range of premium brandies has now won gold." He continues: “Winning a total of seven awards at this prestigious competition is an exceptional achievement and winning 2 Double Gold out of the total 5 awarded gives us deserved recognition and proves that our focus on top quality and innovation really pays off.” 

KWV Marketing Director, Peadar Hegarty, comments that this is a great accolade for the Home of  Best Brandies and, in the true KWV tradition of Proud Pioneers, recognizes the world class craft of Pieter and his team at KWV’s brandy cellars in Paarl, Western Cape. 

These latest accolades follows KWV’s big wins at the recent 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) awards in London where it won WorldWide Best Brandy for its 12 year Barrel Select Brandy. 

“It is a very proud moment for us to win Double Gold with our recent World’s Best Brandy winners, the KWV 12 and 15,” says Hegarty. “We can now take consumers on a journey of excellence starting with our KWV 3, right through to our award winning potstill brandies 10, 12,15 and 20. No other spirit brand can do this.”

He adds: “With these latest awards KWV has won over 480 awards and medals in just over 24 months, of which 307 were achieved in the past year alone.” 

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About KWV

KWV is one of the leading wine and spirit producers in South Africa. Its head office is located in Paarl, in the Western Cape - a top wine producing region. The company sources wines and grapes from the best and most sought-after viticultural regions in South Africa. KWV is known internationally for brands such as Roodeberg, KWV Wines, Laborie, Golden Kaan, Cathedral Cellar, Cafe Culture, Wild African Cream and the KWV 3,5,10 and 20 Year Old brandies. KWV is a founder member of the Industry Association for Responsible Use of Alcohol (ARA).

The 5-star Hotel Izulu in Ballito will host one of its popular wine market events on 21 September from 12:00 in conjunction with Anura Vineyards and promises to be a memorable day for the whole family.

5 unique Anura Vineyards wines have been selected to accompany the decadent menu of Hotel Izulu’s new Executive Chef, Jennifer Du Toit.

The different pairings will be set up at various stations, where guests can sample them all at a cost of R195.00 per adult. Kids (3-16) can enjoy a special kid’s meal, a cold drink and an ice cream for just R70.  All guests can experience a lovely family day around the pool, with a jumping castle for the kids and live music by the band ‘Afritude.’

The food and wine pairing options on the day are Spring Vegetable Phyllo Baskets paired with Anura Rose 2014, and Falkland Calamari and Baby Spinach with toasted Bulgar Wheat paired with Anura Sauvignon Blanc.  

Further options include Chicken Korma Curry paired with Anura Chardonnay 2013 Limited Release,  Moroccan Lamb Tagine paired with Anura Syrah 2006 Limited Release and Seared Kudu and Strawberry Salad paired with Anura Legato 2012.

There will be a pancake stall on the day as well as Hotel Izulu’s famous Deli offering soup, cheese boards, breads, biscuits and its famous fudge.

All of the featured wines are available for purchase at a special reduced price by the bottle. 

Wine chillers are also available to purchase at R79 each.

Reservations Essential:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 032 946 3444

60 years ago eight properties founded an association to make the exceptional French art de vivre shine. Today, Relais & Châteaux is a collection of more than 520 prestigious properties spread over 5 continents including almost 140 properties in France. The Association has by now become “The” international benchmark of excellence in the fields of charming hotels and culinary arts. 

Who could better celebrate our cuisines and our terroirs than the Chefs and Maitres de Maison? Who could be better ambassadors of good taste to interpret the theme of this year: “Love of gestures and savoir-faire”? The popular and generous Festival of Gastronomy addresses all audiences, and this year Relais & Châteaux would like to reach out to the younger guests through the following 3 events:

 At the marketplace with the Chef: An opportunity for young people of less than 20 years to discover the most beautiful marketplaces in France and to select from the most beautiful produce accompanied by Relais & Châteaux Chefs. For instance, in Roanne, with Michel Troisgros of Maison Troisgros or in Gordes, with Xavier Mathieu of Phébus & Spa.

In the kitchen with the Chef: The Relais & Châteaux Chefs will show young people of less than 20 years how a regional, simple and feasible recipe is created. Demonstration and tasting for connoisseurs! You can, for instance, follow the recipe for the lamb shank with a crust by Jean-André Charial at the Oustau de Baumanière in Baux de Provence.  

Menu for 60% of the price: Celebrate 60 years of Relais & Châteaux and pay only 60% for the menu! Let yourselves be seduced, for instance, by a “gourmet promenade” menu at Château de Locguénolé including a starter, a fish, a meat and a dessert for EUR 41 instead of EUR 61, prepared by Olivier Beurné. 

A dedicated website will allow you to find the event which is closest to you and meets your desires www.relaischateaux.com/fete-gastronomie 

Three days around the theme of Art de Vivre and Conviviality you should not miss!

The 5-star http://www.hotelizulu.com/ - Hotel Izulu in Ballito will host one of its popular wine market events on 24 August from 12:00 in conjunction with Paul Cluver and promises to be a memorable day for the whole family. 5 unique 

Paul Cluver wines have been selected to accompany the decadent menu of Hotel Izulu’s new Executive Chef, Jennifer Du Toit. The different pairings will be set up at various stations, where guests can sample them all at a cost of R195.00 per adult. Kids (3-16) can enjoy a special kid’s meal, a cold drink and an ice cream for just R70.  All guests can experience a lovely family day around the pool, with a jumping castle for the kids and live music by the band ‘Afritude.’

The food and wine pairing options on the day are a Thai Prawn Salad paired with Paul Cluver Reisling ‘Close Encounter’ 2013, Baked Caprese Salad paired with Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc 2013, and Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce paired with Paul Cluver Gewurztraminer 2013.

Further options Smoked Salmon and Sage Potato Gratin, Chive Veloute paired with Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2013, and Roast Lamb and Wild Mushroom Lasagne paired with Paul Cluver Village Pinot Noir 2013.

There will be a pancake stall on the day as well as Hotel Izulu’s famous Deli offering soup, cheese boards, breads, biscuits and its famous fudge.

All of the featured wines are available for purchase at a special reduced price by the bottle.

Wine chillers are also available to purchase at R79 each.

Reservations Essential: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 032 946 3444

It’s almost time for the Plettenberg Wine & Bubbly Festival, 4 & 5 October, a highlight on the Plett calendar, and this year Kurland Hotel is offering all attendees the chance to spend the weekend in style at the 5 star hotel.

The accommodation special is - Pay for 2 nights, but stay for 3, and make the most out of the weekend.

After a busy day at the festival, guests can spend the night relaxing at the hotel and experience even more fine dining.

For more information, contact Reservations at 044 534 8082.

Kurland Hotel can be viewed at: www.kurland.co.za

The 5-star Hotel Izulu in Ballito will host one of its popular wine market events on 27 July from 12:00 and this month in conjunction with Klein Constantia Wine Estate for what promises to be a memorable day. 

Hotel Izulu’s new Executive Chef, Jennifer Du Toit will prepare a decadent menu of new food pairings, at a cost of R195.00 per adult and kids (3-16) for just R70 and will receive a special kid’s meal, a cold drink and an ice cream for dessert.

All guests can enjoy the day while being entertained by the band ‘Afritude’.

The food and wine pairing options on the day are a Salad of Baby Spinach, Salami, Ricotta, Balsamic Strawberries and Olive Oil paired with Klein Constantia KC Rosé, Cardamom Spiced Pear, Halloumi and Rocket on Bruschetta paired with KC Sauvignon Blanc 2013 and Seared Seafood Skewer, Dukka Cous-Cous and Greek Yoghurt paired with Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2013.

Further options include Lamb Shank, Roasted Butternut and Barley Roti paired with Klein Constantia KC Cabernet Merlot 2011, and Cherry Gammon Roulade with Prune and Cider Puree paired with Anwilka Petit Frère 2010.

There will be a pancake stall on the day as well as Hotel Izulu’s famous Deli offering soup, cheese boards, breads, biscuits and its famous fudge. 

All of the wines are available for purchase at a special reduced price by the bottle.

Wine chillers are also available to purchase at R79 each.

Reservations Essential: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 032 946 3444

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