The Constantia Valley Association is always on the lookout for articles and news items of interest, which specifically pertain to the Constantia Valley.
Please feel free to keep us informed on what's happening in your "neck of the woods."
2008 Vin de Constance with Michel Roux Jr
Vin de Constance with Michel Roux Jr (Lannice Snyman Publishers) has won another international award - the Gourmand Best of the Best Award in the Food & Wine Matching Category. These awards single out the best book that have already won in their category in the 12-year history of the awards. Co-Author......
Date published: 16 Oct 2008
THE WHITE SAVAGE SETS NEW RECORD FOR A WHITE WINE AT CWG AUCTION 2008
The White Savage, the lauded Sauvignon Blanc produced by John Loubser of Steenberg Vineyards, claimed top spot for a white wine at The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction 2008, fetching a record-breaking maximum price of R3300 per case of 6 bottles, with each of its 30 cases fetching over R3000......
Date published: 30 Sep 2008
News Flash from Manuka
Top Local Restauranteur joins the Manuka Group........
Date published: 24 Jun 2008
A New Look for Catharina's
Catharina’s the Restaurant at Steenberg is getting an absolutely fabulous new look. You can look forward to an ultra special launch in the late spring. The alterations are set to start on Monday 23rd June. The restaurant will be closed for a time....
Date published: 23 Jun 2008
Secret Season at Constantia Uitsig
Its the SECRET SEASON at Constantia Uitsig..........
Date published: 09 May 2008
Constantia "Where Life is Savoured Slowly"
The following story featured in the April 30th edition of the Constantiaberg Chronicle...
Date published: 30 Apr 2008
Constantia Glen at Nederburg Auction
Constantia Glen has just received the good news that the Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc 05 has been accepted for the 2008 Nederburg Auction! This is great news and they will therefore have 40 cases at this, the premier of SA wine auctions on the 21st and 22nd September. ...
Date published: 24 Apr 2008
Follow the Steenberg Harvest LIVE
Get the inside information from the vine to bottle with this series of fascinating video clips. In the first clip to see John Loubser, General Manager of Steenberg Vineyards, explaining the preparation and picking process then see Ruth Penfold take us through the crushing in prepartion for Steenberg......
Date published: 11 Feb 2008
"Crush on Constantia"
February the 9th, the hottest summer day of 2008, was the date the Constantia Valley Association unveiled the annual event that will from now on be known as the Crush on Constantia. Constantia Uitsig hosted the unveiling and by doing so show cased itself as a phenomenal event location. Every guest......
Date published: 09 Feb 2008
INTREPID NEW CHEF AT RIVER CAFÉ AT CONSTANTIA UITSIG
The River Café at Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate has appointed chef extraordinaire Max Bothe as Executive Chef. He will be preparing a Valentine’s dinner feast on the Thursday the 14th of February 2008 offering couples the unique opportunity to experience this romantic venue at sunset and into......
Date published: 06 Feb 2008
STEENBERG HOTEL WINS BEST LUXURY HOTEL - AFRICA
The Steenberg Hotel was chosen as one of the Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels - Africa by TripAdvisor® in its 2008 Travellers' Choice® awards. Now in its 6th year, the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards honour the world's best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travellers. ......
Date published: 06 Feb 2008
Ruth Penfold Diners Club 2007 Young Winemaker of the Year
Ruth Penfold, in her first year as Winemaker at Steenberg Vineyards, scooped the Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year award. This prestigious award is open to winemakers aged 30 or younger and is about encouraging young talent, which Penfold has in abundance. ...
Date published: 01 Dec 2007
The Heritage Suites at Steenberg Hotel
The three extraordinary Heritage Suites were officially launched at Steenberg Hotel on 15th November 2007, all offer magnificent views of the Vineyard, Golf Course and False Bay and embrace the 325 year history of Steenberg – the Cape’s oldest farm – as well as celebrating modern Steenberg by......
Date published: 21 Nov 2007
CVA members win Diners Club International Winelist Awards
Rodwell House received the prestigious award of "Wine list of the Year, Award of Excellence", together with Catharina's, Cellars Hohenhort and La Colombe. Platinum winners were Buitenverwachting, Uitsig, Peddlars on the Bend and Tarragon. ...
Date published: 21 Sep 2007
The Constantia Valley Association (CVA)
The Constantia Valley Association (CVA) is the destination marketing body formed to promote the Valley as the preferred destination for visitors and locals. The new brochure and website will be unveiled at the CVA’s official launch to be hosted at Simon’s, Groot Constantia on the 30th August 2007......
Date published: 15 Jul 2007
Association formed to promote the Constantia Valley
The Constantia Valley Association (CVA) has been formed with the vision "to position the Constantia Valley, Cape Town’s Vineyard, as the icon wine valley of South Africa and the preferred destination for visitors and locals who are looking to savour life slowly”. ...
Date published: 15 May 2007