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In this issue:
Contact Us : Introduction
Dear All, Who says things are quiet in the Valley at this time of year? There are lots of fun things to do especially if you are a wine and food lover! Read on to find out more… The 2008/09 brochure for the Constantia Valley is on schedule and we hope to have copies for you at the next member function. Details and invitations for this event will be sent to you individually in the very near future. I would like to thank all of our members who have responded so quickly in approving their advertisements but special thanks must go to Raymond Benoit from Villa Coloniale who telephoned me all the way from Switzerland where he is on holiday to approve his advert. Excellent form Raymond! Welcome to new members; Caroline Ohlsen Collezione, Sandy McCormack Accessories, Chelsea Butik, Colliers International, Sunflower Catering, Euroconsulting, Tsonga Shoes, Parfum de France and Malcolm Scott Optometrists.
Food and Wine Pairing with Katinka van Niekerk – 30th August Katinka, who is Pik Botha’s sister and works for Nederburg will take diners through a relaxed entertaining evening discussing how different foods either destroy or compliment wines. This event will be enjoyable for both the serious and novice wine lover. To make a booking please telephone Constantia Uitsig Restaurant on 021 794 4480 
60 minute Clarins Facial incorporating a complimentary 30 minute massage. For the month of August book a 60 minute Clarins facial and receive a 30 minute neck and back massage with Clarins body oils. You may also take advantage of the 15% discount on any Clarins retail product. TO BOOK: 021 794 0433 or spa@uitsig.co.za 
Cooking Demo with Luke Dale-Roberts Luke Dale-Roberts the fantastic Chef at La Colombe invites you to join him in what is to be a thrilling morning for those who love to cook and eat food! On arrival there will be tea/coffee and muffins to get you in the mood and this will be followed by the cooking demonstration. Following this a three course lunch will be served showcasing the food that was prepared in the demonstration. A carafe of wine will be given to compliment the meal and you will receive recipes from the demonstration and a Constantia Uitsig branded apron! A maximum of 20 tickets are available so please be sure to make your booking early. To do this telephone La Colombe direct on 021 794 9714
The tasting room at Steenberg is open Mon through to Saturdays with Tuesdays being Pensioners Day which means Pensioners receive a 15% discount on all wines! Saturdays are Sip and Bite Days. Steenberg will be featuring one wine with a delicious nibble to bring out the best of both! On Saturdays, the tasting room opens at 10am and closes at 16.00pm. Monday through Friday the hours of operation are 09.00 until 16.30. Encounter the White Savage with Duncan Savage
A sneak preview to the 2008 Sauvignon Blanc's from the Constantia Valley and Cape Point.
August Releases from Klein Constantia 2006 Cabernet Sauvingnon 2006 Marlbrook
Groot Constantia Wine Cellar and Cellar Tours Guided tours through the modern cellar are offered daily from 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm throughout the year but booking is essential. A tour lasts 45-60 minutes and includes a wine tasting and audio visual. The entire estate is a national heritage site and fully operational farm. Although care is taken to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, visitors enter the premises at their own risk. We reserve the right of admission. We aim to make your day a memory to treasure in the most historical area of the Cape. For more information please phone: +27 21 794 5128
Did you know that Friday is Band Night at Simons Restaurant at Groot Constantia? Simons say “End your week OR begin your weekend by kicking back, relaxing and enjoying the folk rock music of Cape Town band Tanglewood!” You can catch them from 6.30pm until 10.00pm every Friday night where a delicious a la carte menu is available. For more information please call 021 794 1143 or email simons-functions@kristensen.co.za
What’s New at Sandy McCormack Accessories? Sandy McCormack has gorgeous Mother Love Necklaces in stock at their shop in Little Chelsea, Wynberg. The necklaces are sterling silver boy and girl charms on leather, which one can have engraved with your children’s names – a wonderful gift for a mum or grandmother!! Please call the shop on 021 7629179 or pop in to 34 Durban Road, Chelsea, Wynberg.
Advice from Colliers International The main reason a property does not sell is price. Price is the catalyst or inhibitor behind any sale. If you track house sale indicators you will see that strong prices are still being achieved in the Constantia Valley. However, it is a no nonsense market which can be seen from the number of properties that have been on the market for months without a “real” offer. If you market at honest and realistic figures you will be rewarded by a sale for higher price in a shorter period of time. Historically June/July are slow months due to school holidays and inclement weather. However the good news is that the market generally picks up with August and September usually showing a record number of sales. Colliers International would welcome the opportunity of meeting you and giving you more information on their unique marketing strategy, proven by successful sales in this tough market. Please contact Shelagh Billett on +27 83 292 3794.
Constantia Wine Route in the Community… In the mid 90’s many teachers were retrenched from schools all over the country including the Constantia Primary School. At that stage a large proportion of the students were children whose parents worked at the Constantia Valley Farms. In an effort to ensure the children of the farm workers continued to receive an education the Constantia Wine Route agreed to finance a teacher and that commitment is still in place today. The Constantia Primary school provided an education for Afrikaans speaking learners whose parents live and work on the surrounding farms or Xhosa speaking learners from homes in Westlake. For more information on how you might be able to assist the school please visit the website www.khanya.co.za
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