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Our
heartfelt Valentine to you our readers!
Please
add to that our thanks and gratitude; it is you our readers that have
made it possible to develop Steenberg into the exquisite place it has
become (we're not finished yet...)
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The
perfect way to spoil your Valentine is to book at Catharina’s
where you will be assured of an enchanting evening.
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Celebrity
chef Garth Almazan’s focus
for this exciting menu is exotic, erotic and delicious...
The superb
ambience of Catharina’s is enough to set your
heart aflutter; it goes without saying that you will be
thoroughly spoilt by the excellent restaurant staff.
Seven
course menu R650 pp
with wine
pairing R890 pp
Seafood Platter for two R1400
with wine
pairing R1800
Not many
tables available, so don’t delay
telephone Sally Rose on
021 713 2222.
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Editor’s
note: Cherry on the top would be to stay
over...
Catharina's fields a sommelier...
Higgo Jacobs has joined
the restaurant staff as Sommelier.
South African born Higgo brings a wealth of experience to
Steenberg. It was whilst studying his BA Law at Stellenbosch University
that Higgo’s interest in wine
piqued. After graduating he commenced work at Hazendal
where he became champion winemaker Ronell
Wiid’s assistant - an excellent
foundation for this ambitious young man.
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Picture
courtesy WINE magazine
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He decided
to go to London where he cut his teeth working for award winning
and highly respected small wine merchant Anthony Byrne “a
hard task master, I learnt a lot” says Higgo. Most
recently, it was whilst Manager of Jeroboam, renowned wine
merchants in London’s
trendy Notting Hill that he heard that
Catharina’s had an opening for a Sommelier and he applied.
When asked what his hobbies are he says “oh, I am studying
my LLB part time”. His overarching interest is in wine and
its challenges.
Higgo was
an Assistant Judge at IWC in 2007, a judge in 2008 and has been
invited to judge at the 2009 International Wine Challenge the
world’s largest wine competition. He has his Master
Sommeliers Certificate.
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Two weeks ago Higgo Jacobs did a Michael Fridjohn’s
Wine Evaluation Course at the Wine Tasting
Academy, a
tough one where 350 wines were tasted, most of them blind. Our
esteemed Sommelier scored a distinction! Passing with 84%.
Congratulations Higgo we are proud of you!
Editor’s note: Impressive! Can only add to the
extraordinary experience at Catharina's.
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Crush on Constantia - Sunday
8 February 2009
On the 2nd February 1659, (350 years ago) Jan van Riebeeck noted in his diary that wine had
been made in the Cape for the
very first time.
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In
recognition of this auspicious and historical occasion the
Constantia Valley Association invite you to the CRUSH ON
CONSTANTIA, a grandiose garden party celebrating the wines
of the Constantia
Valley.
The Constantia
Valley is
the oldest wine-making region in the southern hemisphere,
dating back to 1685 and the wines continue to this day to win
accolades and international awards for consistently high
standard and quality. Official Welcome and toast to the Constantia
Valley 2009 Harvest at 12h30.
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wine tastings from
the Constantia Wine Farms
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mouth watering
dishes to purchase, all of which have been prepared by some of
the top restaurants in the Constantia Valley
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live entertainment from talented Constantia
locals
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Date
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8th February 2009
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Where
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Constantia Uitsig
at the Cricket Oval
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Time
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11.30am until 6pm
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Dress
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In your best Garden
Party outfits - for the women sun dresses and hats or parasols
and for the gentlemen candy striped shirts, hats, smart pants
or shorts or with your own personal style. There will be a
prize for the best dressed couple as well as spot prizes
throughout the day all donated by Constantia businesses!
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Cost
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R150 entry includes
two wine tastings, secure parking,
branded wine glass, entertainment and a
goodie bag.
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Only 1000 tickets are being sold for this event so book now to
avoid missing out on
THE CELEBRATION of the year in the Constantia Valley!
Tickets are on sale at all Constantia Wine Farms or from Jooles Pienaar
telephone 082 332 7844.
Regretfully, children are not catered for at this event.
Ed’s note: It sounds fun and those fabulous prizes are
worth a look... www.constantiavalley.com
for more information.
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Hosted by
Steenberg Golf Club & The Hoedspruit
Endangered Species Centre
and do your bit for endangered wildlife
Join us for a Round of Golf on the 23rd of April 2009, and you
will not only enjoy a beautiful day at one of Cape Town's most elegant
landmarks, but you will do your bit for our Endangered Wildlife too.
And after an exciting day on the greens, we would be delighted if you
would share a sumptuous 3-course meal - hosted by the Steenberg Hotel.
Contact Steenberg Golf Club on 021 713 2233 for further information, to
book your individual space, or to reserve your 4-ball. Limited places are
available, so do not delay.
Visit www.hesc.co.za to learn more
about the Endangered Species housed at the Hoedspruit
Endangered Species Centre.
We look forward
to hearing from you, and to working towards the continued survival of
our natural heritage.
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The Valentine’s Special is valid from
the 1st of February to the end of March 2009.
• A steam bath for two including a self applied body
wrap
and
• A 90 minute ScenTao Hot
Stone Body Massage
which includes a mini facial
R1500 per couple
(2 hours in the couple’s treatment room)
or
Spoil your Valentine with a Gift Voucher.
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Winery News ...
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Wine Assistant Alfred Dalicuba scraping
Chardonnay out of the bin into the
crusher
for
the Brut 1682.
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The special for the month of February and
great timing for Valentine’s Day is Klein Steenberg
Rosé at R33 per bottle (usually R44).
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January has been a busy month for the Team
at Steenberg Winery who have been hard
at it producing and perfecting our favourite
tipple.
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The Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2008, part of Steenberg's flagship range will not be
released. John Loubser said that
unfortunately the 2008 Reserve did not perform well enough
during tasting to warrant being released.
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The harvest started later than usual this
year due to the cooler summer we have been experiencing. The
first fruit for the Brut 1682 arrived at the cellar a week ago,
on Monday, 26 January. The fruit for the MCC (Method Cap Classique) is picked much greener to
achieve a higher acid. 27 tons were picked on that day.
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Regular
visitors to Steenberg and certainly residents of the Estate may
have noticed the three owls that made their home in the Sauvignon
Blanc “Gate Block” (south gate); these unusual
scarecrows are to chase away the wild birds eating the pips out
of the grapes and leaving the rest of the grape to rot...
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One of Steenberg’s
Scare-owls
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The Editor is inclined to agree
with Ernest Hemingway when he declared 'wine to be the most civilised thing in the world'.
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TELEPHONE SALLY ROSE (021)
713 2222 TO BOOK FOR FUNCTIONS
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