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6 hours 45 min agoSeptember 7, 2010
09:58
South African wines: ‘Late entry’ into world wine market has its benefits
South Africa is a relatively new player in the international wine markets but some wine analysts suggest that this ‘late entry’ is a distinct advantage in comparison with other New World wines. In a recent article about the current dynamics of the US wine market , wine consumer purchase perceptions with regards to cultivars and country [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
September 6, 2010
12:02
SA Blog Award finalist
This blog has been nominated for a SA Blog Awards in the best food and wine blog category. Thanks to everyone who nominated this blog. If you haven’t already voted, please do vote for us. It’s easy. Click on the banner on the right of the page. Scroll down. Fill in your email (confirm) and you’re [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
September 3, 2010
10:40
Champagne to go lighter on the environment
For centuries Champagne has been synonymous with celebrations in all corners of the world. But the global demand for this popular drink has created a dilemma as Champagne’s carbon footprint is extremely high. It is estimated that the transportation of billions of litres of Champagne creates a carbon footprint of 200 000 tons, which is the [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
August 27, 2010
14:46
SA Blog awards- Please nominate this blog
If you like what I’ve done on the Kumkani blog please nominate us for the SA Blog awards. It’s easy. Click on the banner on the right of the page. Fill in your email (confirm) and you done. Thank you!
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
August 25, 2010
10:49
Wine sets the mood for great conversations
Have you ever wondered why people get so ‘clever’ after a glass or two of wine? A recent study found that moderate wine drinking stimulates the brain . This Norwegian study made some interesting findings but as a wine lover I can add that wine set the mood for great conversations. So it can be the [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
August 19, 2010
12:53
WOSA reiterates South Africa’s super strict wine legislation
Legislation and regulations in the South African wine industry run with an efficiency that would make an Army General smile. This is according to CEO of WOSA Su Birch in reaction to ungrounded reports about South African wine legislation changes. Rumours were reported that “South African wine plan breaches European laws” by changing legislation to allow [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
August 16, 2010
09:25
Capetonians – What about a staycation?
British Airways announced that BA passengers worldwide have voted Cape Town as their favourite destination and they have reacted by adding second flight. But how can you go to the world’s favourite destination if you already live in it? Some Capetonians wonder “How can you be a tourist in your own city? “ You go on a [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
August 6, 2010
15:37
Saluting South African Women
Women’s Day in South Africa commemorates the national march of women on ( August 1956 to petition against legislation that required African persons to carry the “pass”, special identification documents which curtailed an African’s freedom of movement during the apartheid era. These women showed courage in their act of defiance against laws which degraded humanity. Other [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
15:37
Saluting South African Women
Women’s Day in South Africa commemorates the national march of women on ( August 1956 to petition against legislation that required African persons to carry the “pass”, special identification documents which curtailed an African’s freedom of movement during the apartheid era. These women showed courage in their act of defiance against laws which degraded humanity. Other [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
August 3, 2010
09:41
Visitors will recommend South Africa as holiday destination
It was an amazing experience to be part of the World Cup and South Africans really did a stunning job in welcoming the world and giving the visitors a great time. It seems that the foreign tourists enjoyed our lovely country as recent survey found that 96% of the World Cup visitors said that they would [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
July 22, 2010
21:57
South Africa is the ‘international (wine) flavour of the month’
South Africa was the international flavour month (or the year) with the hosting of Africa’s first and an immensely successful World Cup. This ‘flavour of the month’ tag gave rise to greater wine exports, especially to counties with strong soccer interests. This is according to Su Birch , CEO of WOSA. She indicated that exports of South [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
July 16, 2010
10:48
Here’s a great way to keep the World Cup gees alive…
Keep Flying is a simple idea. An idea that matters. And an idea that belongs to all of us .It believes that its all of our responsibility to fly the flag. Every South African Brand; Every South African, and to recognize what the flag symbolizes: Us, and our unity. A unity that brought the World’s Greatest [...]
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July 13, 2010
10:26
South Africa host World Cup with flair and exuberance –Vanity Fair
South Africa has received praises from all over for hosting an amazing World Cup. It is great to read about journalists, politicians and tourists raving about our county and what we have achieved. One such a feel good article was published in the Vanity Fair and here is what Austin Merrill had to say about the [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
July 9, 2010
10:39
SA wins big at global travel awards
The World Cup has brought many foreign visitors to our beautiful country and it seems that the South African tourism industry did exceptionally well in entertaining and accommodating the guests. So it comes as no surprise that South Africa cleaned up at the annual World Travel Awards for Africa, winning 36 awards out of the total [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
July 6, 2010
09:47
Show us your soccer fan gees and win Kumkani wines
World Cup fever has spread all over South Africa as South Africans celebrated this once in a lifetime event. Upload your proudly South African World Cup photos, to our Facebook page , and stand a chance to win wine prizes.
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
July 1, 2010
12:41
May the Black Stars shine in Africa’s World Cup
The hosting of Africa’s World Cup has gained praises from all over as people are extremely impressed by the organising of this world class event. But now it is time for Africa to showcase their best soccer talent , as Ghana tries to keep the continent’s hope alive in the competition. South Africans are rallying support [...]
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June 28, 2010
11:10
Come and enjoy our wines at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival
The ever popular Stellenbosch Wine Festival has taken a different format this year as festival goers will be visiting the farms. The wines from the company of winepeopleTM have arranged a lovely programme and activities for festival goers. Bring the family and come and enjoy some of the best wines in one of the most beautiful [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
June 24, 2010
10:57
South Africa’s amazing Big Five
South Africa is synonymous with the amazing Big Five animals and many travellers regard a visit to South Africa as incomplete without having spotted, and perhaps photographed, the Big Five. Originally used only by hunters, the term ‘Big Five’ refers to five of Africa’s greatest wild animals – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. As during [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
June 21, 2010
14:01
World Cup puts SA wine in the spotlight
The World Cup has created a lot of attention on South Africa and South African products, especially SA wines. In numerous campaigns all over the world, WOSA put together events to showcase SA’s wines, cuisine and cultures. It seems that these events are paying dividends has many wine critics has commented about the South African wine [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
June 15, 2010
12:08
South African cuisine in a nutshell
South Africa is buzzing with tourists and World Cup visitors who are enjoying and experiencing our amazing country. An American Soccer tourist asked me the other day how I would describe South African cuisine? My answer was something like this. South African cuisine is based on numerous influences from both the indigenous populations of South Africa [...]
Categories: Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
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