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 PROPOSED EXPLORATION FOR NATURAL GAS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE WESTERN CAPE |
[2010/07/22] |
Attached is an announcement letter by Advasol regarding their intended gas exploration in the Southern Cape in an area covering 3,400 sq km’s including Struisbaai, Stilbaai, Mossel Bay, De Hoop, Infanta and Witsand. This is for both on and offshore exploration.
If you are interested or affected or know of anyone with property in these areas please make a note of the meeting dates. The area is vast and it doesn’t help to wait to see what will happen without being involved. By then your input or objection will be too late! |
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| JORDAN PROUD TO BE PART OF THE LAUNCH OF GOOGLE STREET VIEW IN SOUTH AFRICA |
[2010/06/14] |
Jordan Wine Estate is one of twelve premier South African wineries chosen to be part of Google Street View. Google Street View will enable visitors to take an intimate look at the winelands. Google Street View went live from 8 June 2010.
“We are delighted to be part of this exciting venture to bring the beauty and diversity of our country closer to the people” said Gary Jordan. “Google Street View allows you to feel part of Jordan Wine Estate – view our vineyards, the cellar, our amazing views and the Jordan Restaurant without leaving your home. It is a must see for wine lovers globally!”
Julie Taylor, Communications Manager for Google South Africa, said: "This is a first for Africa, and a really exciting development for South Africans, who can now explore their country in new ways, whether a local neighbourhood in the city or a scenic costal route they've never seen. But it's also going to be a massive bonus for the tourism industry, especially with all the international visitors arriving in South Africa."
To access Street View images, go to http://maps.google.com, type the address into the maps search bar, or zoom into where you want to go, and drag the orange "Pegman" icon on the left-hand side of the map onto a blue highlighted street. To learn more about Street View, visit www.google.co.za/streetview. The site is available in English, isiZulu and Afrikaans.
Alternatively, access Street View through Google Earth by typing in “Jordan Wine Estate”.
We look forward to welcoming you to Jordan Wine Estate from the comfort of your home! |
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| Art on a Plate by Paul du Toit and Justin Saunders |
[2010/05/25] |
Renowned artist Paul du Toit and High Timber chef Justin Saunders have teamed up for one night only to present 'Art on a Plate'. As Justin provides the dessert elements Paul creates the works of art. A unique experience that seemed to be a huge success.
Follow the link below for more details. |
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| Objection in respect to Bongani Minerals PR application regarding various farms in the Piketberg District |
[2010/04/20] |
Objection in respect of Prospecting Rights application:- Bongani Minerals
WC 30/5/1/1/2/434PR A/2010/03/26/001 on various farms in the Piketberg District
A pro forma objection is downloadable via the link below, you can email or print and fax it to the Department of Mineral Resources and also to Withers Environmental Consultants by 26 April. Feel free to amend it as you see fit.
Objections must be directed, by 26th April, with reference: WC30/5/1/1/2/434PR A/2010/03/26/001 to:
DMR - Ms Sibongile Kunene, email: duduzile.kunene@dme.gov.za and cc Mr Jan Briers, email: jan.briers@dme.gov.za, Fax: 021 427 1046
AND TO:
Withers Environmental Consultants - Mari de Villiers and Elize le Roux, email: info@withersenviro.co.za, Fax: 021 883 2952 Tel: 021 887 4000 or 886 4973
Thank you for your support.
The Verlorenvlei Coalition |
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| Another withdrawal! |
[2010/03/26] |
AEMFC has withdrawn their prospecting right applications as of 14:00 this afternoon!!
This withdrawals relate to both applications – Worcester and George. |
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| Register as an Interested and Affected Party for the George area! |
[2010/03/25] |
We now need to join forces again and register as Interested and Affected Parties for the George Area, in relation to the Portion 170 of the farm Sand Kraal 197, George RD.
DEADLINE: 31 MARCH 2010, NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY! |
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| PROSPECTING RIGHT APPLICATION WC 30/5/1/1/2/421 PR // FARM BOONTJES RIVIER NO 427, WORCESTER |
[2010/03/24] |
| More applications have been approved in other areas, this one could be near you... |
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| Now it's George! |
[2010/03/24] |
"We are part owners of Ballots Heights Nature Reserve, a declared Nature Reserve along the Garden Route near Victoria Bay, a portion of Sandkraal farm.
We received a document on Friday the 19th of March from MGM Corporate Advisors - the lawyers representing the African Exploration Mining and Finance corporation, advising us of their clients rights to prospect for minerals on Sandkraal farm amongst others."
Is this near you? Or the wonderful area you enjoy during the summer holidays? |
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| Jordan Winery wins High Court Chameleon trademark case |
[2010/03/23] |
Jordan Winery wins High Court Chameleon trademark case
In a judgement handed down in the Western Cape High Court of South Africa on the 18th March 2010, in the matter between Jordan Winery and Lovane Wine Estate, over the infringement of Jordan’s CHAMELEON trademarks, the High Court found in favour of Jordan Winery.
Jordan Winery was granted an interdict to restrain Lovane from infringing its chameleon trademark device or any other confusingly or deceptively similar trademark used by Jordan Winery in terms of s 34 (1)(a) and (b) of the Trademarks Act 194 of 1993. Lovane, while keeping their name, was ordered to deliver up any existing infringing material as provided for in s 34(3)(b) of the Trademarks Act and was ordered to pay the costs of the High Court application including the costs of counsel.
In his judgement, Judge L Bozalek noted that “prior to December 2007 when Lovane put up their chameleon signboards and labelled their wine with a chameleon device, Jordan Winery had been the only persons utilising such a device and the word mark “Chameleon” in connection with wine and related services. Since 1993 Jordan has used their chameleon device and Chameleon word trademarks extensively throughout South Africa and internationally. These are recognised by the public and associated with Jordan Winery. The Chameleon range of wines has won a number of awards and has also achieved national and international recognition. Jordan has, furthermore, achieved significant sales figures both locally and internationally in respect of the Chameleon range of wines.”
In reaction to the judgement Gary Jordan remarked, “ we always prefer to settle such matters over a glass of wine as we had wanted to do in this case in December 2007, however we will defend our intellectual property rights and any other rights in the highest court in the land if necessary.”
Ends
Contact: Robyn Martin
Jordan Wine Estate
info@jordanwines.com
Tel +27 (0)21 881 3441 |
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| IT'S NOT OVER! |
[2010/03/15] |
We have just been informed by Mr Mafuya of the DME (Regional Office) that African Exploration Mining and Finance Company (AEMFC) is still proceeding with the prospecting right applications. The applications were not withdrawn and in his words “the statement was incorrect”. This then also confirms GCS’s insistence to proceed with the submission of the EMP’s. Legal counsel says that they have also had no response from AEMFC regarding an explanation regarding this absurd matter, and they are confident that they will not receive any response.
Whilst we all were under the impression that sanity had prevailed, AEMFC continued with its applications. How else can one explain that a company intentionally proceeded contrary to its chairperson’s public announcements! Was the statement deliberately vague and dated 2009? Did AEMFC deliberately mislead the public that they were withdrawing their applications? It certainly appears to be the case. |
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| Register as an Interested and Affected Party |
[2010/03/04] |
We need your help.
I’m sure many of you may have heard via the media that a state owned mining company, African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation, has applied for mining rights across a large area of the Stellenbosch and Cape Town Winelands, approximately 4700ha of world class wine producing farms. Imagine the size of Jordan affected by this mine will be 100ha; this mine will be 47 times the size of Jordan’s affected area! And the Cape Town section is even bigger than the Stellenbosch section.
The farms involved will include Jordan, Mooiplaas, Zevenwacht, De Grendal, Saxenburg, Langverwacht, to mention a few.
It’s too late for petitions and only a large movement of individuals will help in this case. Attached you will find an application to register as an Interested & Affected Party and background information, to fight this we need as many registered parties before the 9TH OF MARCH, that means next Tuesday! Any reason for becoming an I&AP is valid, you don’t have to be a land owner to register. Think of reasons against prospecting licenses for the AEMEC, I.E Why we don't want them to get rights to possibly mine in the Cape Winelands in the future.
Please take the time to register; your favourite wines depend on it.
Please complete the forms and send to reneef@gcs-sa.biz or estie@gcs-sa.biz or Fax to 011 803 5745.
For any further details, feel free to contact Robyn on 021 881 3441. |
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| The Supplement Section? |
[2010/03/01] |
| This is where they included our notification to register as I&APl... |
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| Only 2 days notice to to register as an interested and affected party? |
[2010/03/01] |
| Only 2 days notice to register! |
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| African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) Prospecting Right Application: Public Consultation Report |
[2010/03/01] |
African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (Pty) Ltd (hereafter referred to as
“AEMFC”), has applied for prospecting rights in terms of Section 16 of the Mineral and
Petroleum Resources Development Act (Act No. 28 of 2002) (MPRDA) in the Magisterial
District of Cape Town of the farms: Highlands 195, Hooggelegen 193, Hooggelegen 194, De
Grendel 256 and De Grendel 255 in the Magisterial District of Cape Town for the following
minerals: Tin Ore, Zinc Ore, Lead Ore, Lithium Ore, Copper Ore, Manganese Ore and Silver
Ore. |
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| Mining plan must be stopped - MEC - Cape Argus |
[2010/02/24] |
The Western Cape provincial government has vowed to oppose a controversial plan by a national government mining agency to re-open mines in the Cape Winelands.
Follow the link for more... |
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| Farmers in shock over plan to reopen mines in the Winelands - Cape Argus |
[2010/02/23] |
A government plan which could destroy part of the Cape Winelands by re-opening defunct mines has been met with widespread dismay.
The Cape Argus has this to say... |
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| Myngroep Teiken Wynlande |
[2010/02/19] |
Grondeienaars erg omgekrap oor aansoeke om ontginning.
For further details dollow the link below! |
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| Head, Heart and Haggis - Sawubona |
[2010/01/08] |
The news of our new Jordan Restaurant even stretches as far as the sky can carry.
Check out what Sawubona has to say... |
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| The End of 2009 |
[2009/12/18] |
2009 was a big year for Jordan, these are but a few of the highlights we’d like you to remember…
Please follow the link beow... |
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| Today's Business Woman |
[2009/08/13] |
Kathy Jordan founded the Jordan’s wine estate with her husband Gary. They have recently set up London restaurant High
Timber with their business partner Neleen Strauss. |
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| City A.M. - Hold your noses |
[2009/07/24] |
If you're wondering about a terribly pungent smell wafting this way from the direction of Millenium Bridge, allow 'The Capitalist' to put your mind at rest.
Follow to continue... |
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| City AM - In a bubbly mood |
[2009/07/23] |
Credit crunch gloom is lifting in the City as bankers have been enjoying their bonusses - again. Corks are popping!
The story follows. |
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| London Evening Standard - The smelly cheese in a box of its own |
[2009/07/23] |
| This story stinks... |
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| The Wall Street Journal - U.K. investors delay action until elections |
[2009/07/23] |
Decisions are put off as businesses await Conservative victory.
For more, follow the link below. |
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| The London Paper - A Grape Summer |
[2009/07/22] |
Nothing livens up the summer like a good bottle of plonk.
Check it out below. |
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| City Diary - The days of Bacchanalian excess return to the City |
[2009/07/17] |
The good times are back - or did they ever go away? - for four city lawyers...
For the enitre story, click below. |
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| Restaurant - High Timber |
[2009/05/09] |
Wine dining hits the City!
Read the rest below... |
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| SquareMeal.co.uk - Review High Timber |
[2009/05/05] |
| Guiding lights behind High Timber...Gary and Kathy Jordan. |
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| Love Food Love Drink - The Great Steak Debate |
[2009/04/22] |
| Stuning location on the Thames, gorgeous meat, great wine. Need I say more?? |
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| The Times Online |
[2009/04/21] |
Diners at the High Timber restaurant in the City of London are in for a vintage treat.
Read more below. |
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| The Whale Cottage - SA 'wine dining' launched in London |
[2009/04/20] |
| ...an international flair! |
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| Waitrose Food Illustrated - New Restaurants |
[2009/04/08] |
The latest arrivals include a wine-lover's paradise.
Follow the link below. |
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| City A.M - Bill of the Week |
[2009/04/06] |
£1296.34 Linch Bill!
Check it out below! |
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| London Restaurant Review - High Timber - New Restaurant in London |
[2009/04/06] |
| "This will be wine dining, where people can relax in the South African way, have a good time, be spoilt by fantastic food and service, while drinking the best wines." Neleen Strauss |
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| Squaremeal.co.uk - High Timber |
[2009/04/04] |
The opening of High Timber is good news for wine fans...
For the entire articel follow the link below. |
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| Here is the City - The Weekend Sweet and Sour |
[2009/04/03] |
High Timber has opened by St Paul's and its all about wine.
Follow the link below. |
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| Supervine.com - Quick Bites |
[2009/04/03] |
High Timber is on the banks of the Thames with spectacular views of the Globe Theatre, the Tate Modern and Millenium Bridge.
Details below. |
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| Centurion - Chefs on the move |
[2009/04/03] |
Despite economic gloom, the UK culinary scene is buoyent: High Timber.
Read below. |
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| Wineland - Eat Out |
[2009/04/02] |
Jordan Wine Estate is teaming up with one of London's top restauranteurs to open a new restaurant on the banks of the River Thames. High Timber...
For more, read below... |
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| Fluid London - High Timber Review |
[2009/04/02] |
"...at the busy opening party of High Timber, it was obvious that this freshly opened restaurant was definitely worth another visit." Fluid London
Read the rest below. |
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| Yes Chef! - South Africans Launch Wine Dining in London |
[2009/04/02] |
High Timber has opened its doors!
Article to continue below. |
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| Drinks International - High hopes for the high life |
[2009/04/01] |
Why on earth is South African wine producer Gary Jordan opening a restaurant in London in the middle of a credit crunch?
Lucy Britner finds out. |
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| View London - High Timber |
[2009/04/01] |
With great steaks and 40 000 bottles of wine, High Timber should keep the local St Paul City workers more than satisfied.
For more read below. |
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| Love Food Love Drink - Restaurant News |
[2009/04/01] |
South African wine producer Jordan Wine Estate has got together with Neleen Strauss of renowned City restaurant Vivat Bachus to open this new riverside venue.
Follow the link below for more. |
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| Wine Magazine SA - London Calling |
[2009/04/01] |
High Timber is winemaking couple Gary and Kathy Jordan's London restaurant venture on the River Thames.
Follow the article below. |
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| City Eating - High Timber: South Africans Launch 'Wine Dining' Concept |
[2009/03/30] |
So far, 2009 has seen a lot more restaurant closures than openings. Luckily for us, one of these brave new ventures is High Timber - a 'wine dining' restaurant with an unbeatable location and a serious team of experts behind it.
Full article below... |
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| Eat Out - Wine and Dine |
[2009/03/30] |
A top South African wine estate has teamed up with a London restauranteur to open a new restaurant on the banks of the river Thames.
Read more below. |
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| Goodforlunch.com - High Timber |
[2009/03/30] |
A smart restaurant that overlooks the Thames and features a wine cellar of 40 000 bottles, including affordable wines and priceless vintages.
Read it all below. |
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| The Sunday Times - Restaurants serve up job cuts |
[2009/03/29] |
| Read the article below for further details. |
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| Sunday Times - Restaurants can cherry-pick the best staff |
[2009/03/29] |
"It may not be the ideal time but we are confident it will take off." Neleen Strauss
Read more below. |
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| Visit London - Fine Wine Restaurant High Timber opens in the City |
[2009/03/24] |
| If you like a glass or two of wine with a meal, you'll be spoilt for choice at High Timber. |
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| City AM - How do you get the best value in a restaurant? |
[2009/03/19] |
| Learn to read the menu... |
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| Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar |
[2009/03/11] |
Jordan wines always seem to excel regardless of border or continent.
Check-out the super ratings our American friends praise us with. |
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| Cape Winemakers Guild - Jordan Wine Estate launches restaurant in London |
[2009/03/09] |
A leading South African wine estate is teaming up with one of London's top restauranteurs...
For more follow the link below. |
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| The Independent - Cape Crusaders |
[2009/03/07] |
Knowing the South African winemakers Gary and Kathy Jordan, it's a fair bet that when their new London restaurant, High Timber, open its doors close to the Millennium Bridge this month, it will have a good chance of succeeding even in these tough times.
This great article continues below! |
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| City AM - Enjoy world class wines at corner shop prices |
[2009/02/19] |
South Africa is wowing the world with its elegant, super-value vintages.
Read this great article below. |
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| Taste Magazine - Best Value Wines for 2009 |
[2009/01/30] |
Taste Magazine, January/February Issue 2009, reveals this year's best value wines and as expected Jordan is there.
Read the whole article by following the link below. |
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| Restaurant - Bargain Hunt |
[2009/01/28] |
South Africa's wines offer stunning quality at affordable prices.
For more follow the link below. |
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| Food & Home - The New ABC |
[2009/01/18] |
Food & Home Magazine, October Issue 2008, revives Chardonnays and praises Gary and Kathy Jordan for their outstanding contribution to the industry.
For more follow the link below. |
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| Garden & Home - Award winning Wines |
[2009/01/17] |
Garden & Home Magazine, October Issue 2008, lists the 2006 Nine Yards Chardonnay as one to experience.
For all the details follow the link below. |
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| Wine Magazine - High Timber Opening in London |
[2009/01/16] |
Wine Magazine, February Issue 2009, enlightens the public with the news of Jordan's London Restaurant, High Timber, opening in March 2009.
Check it out below! |
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| Cape Unplugged - Pink is the New White |
[2009/01/15] |
Cape Unplugged, January Issue 2009, discover new trends and Rose is it.
Read more about the 2007 Jordan Chameleon Rose and why our Rose sets the pace. |
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| Yes Chef Magazine - Going the Full Nine Yards |
[2009/01/14] |
He trained as a geologist which, serendipitously, came in useful when he was deciding what vines to plant where on his estate in Stellenbosch according to soil, altitude and variety.
Read the entire article by following the link below. |
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| The Independant - The King of Offal Extends his Empire |
[2009/01/11] |
Also Flying the flag for meat eating....
Read below for more info. |
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| South African Winemakers plan London 'wine dining' restaurant |
[2009/01/08] |
| The owner of one of South Africa's best-known wine estates are set to launch a restaurant in London this year, Caterer can reveal. |
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| Caterer and Hotelkeeper - South African Winemakers plan London 'wine dining' restaurant |
[2009/01/08] |
The owners of one of South Africa's best-known wine estates are set to launch a restaurant in London this year.
Caterer can reveal... |
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| Caterersearch - Jordan Wine Owners to Open London Restaurant |
[2009/01/06] |
The owners of one of South Africa's best known wine estates are set to launch a restaurant in London this year, Caterersearch can reveal.
View article below. |
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| Restaurant - Spring Restaurant Launch for Wine Experts |
[2009/01/02] |
One of South Africa's leading wineries has teamed up with the former owner of London wine restaurant Vivat Bacchus to launch what it claims will be the first wine producer-owned restaurant when it opens in the capital later this year.
For more info, follow the link below... |
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| Top Billing Magazine - Food & Wine Pairing |
[2009/01/01] |
Top Billing Magazine, January Issue 2009, reports on Pure Restaurant at Hout Bay Maonr and their interesting food-and-wine pairing menu.
No surprise that our award-winning 2007 Chameleon Rose was included in the feast.
For more click below. |
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| Decanter.com - What we've been drinking. |
[2008/12/19] |
The Decanter editorial team bring you what we've tried lately, as well as our favourite wines of the year.
Check out the list below. |
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| The Scotsman - From Little Acorns |
[2008/11/18] |
Jordan Chardonnay, regarded as one of the best Chardonnays around.
For more, read below. |
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| The Drinks Business - Empowerment to the People |
[2008/10/17] |
Using a brand-based approach that focuses on preferential procurement and education as well as ownership of land; BEE policies are far more widely implemented.
For more read below. |
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| The Drinks Business - The greatest grapes |
[2008/10/17] |
Variety may be in South Africa's nature but on which varieties should it hang its hat?
Follow the link nelow for more info. |
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| The Drinks Business - Unchartered Waters |
[2008/10/17] |
Many aspects of the independant channel make it ideal for South African wine, yet so far it has largely been ignored in favour of the multiples.
For more read below. |
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| London Restaurant Awards '08 |
[2008/08/26] |
London Restaurant Awards winners toast success with ‘World’s Best Chardonnay’ from Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa/
For more, read below. |
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| Jordan Wine Estate to sponsor the 2008 London Restaurant Awards |
[2008/07/03] |
| Jordan Wine Estate, one of South Africa's most eminent wineries, today announced its sponsorship of the highly anticipated 2008 London Restaurant Awards. |
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| Restaurant Magazine - Burger Fit for a King |
[2008/06/19] |
Will Burger King's £95 offering containing Wagyu, pata negro and white truffles cut the mystard? Oh, it comes on a china pate too...
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