Win one of two sets of double tickets, each valued at R300, to the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase in Johannesburg on 02 September when members of the Guild present the 2010 collection of their finest selection of wines as a run-up to this year's Nedbank CWG Auction to be held in October.

Wine lovers can enjoy these rare and exclusive wines, presented by some of South Africa's leading winemakers during an informal tasting. You will also have the opportunity to bid on rare releases during a Silent Auction in aid of the Nedbank CWG Development Trust. For more information on the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, visit www.capewinemakersguild.com, email info@capewinemakersguild.com or call 021 852 0408.

Johannesburg Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Nedbank Atrium, Sandton
Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Competition Winners - 31 August 2010

• Domenico Griessel
• Bobby Berkowitz

Hartenberg have recently started offering artisanal charcuterie and olives to compliment their classically crafted wines in a unique taste experience at Hartenberg Wine Estate on Bottelary Road in the Stellenbosch Winelands.

The charcuterie and olive wine tastings are available Mondays to Saturdays and seven days a week from December. For bookings, call Tel: (+27)21-8652541, Email: info@hartenbergestate.com or visit www.hartenbergestate.com.

Hartenberg are offering one lucky reader a chance to win a charcuterie, olive and wine tasting for six to the value of R500.

Competition Winner - 6 September 2010

• Debbie Peter

WINE magazine and the White Mountain Music Festival are giving away two sets of double tickets valued at R900 per set, to KwaZulu-Natal's only acoustic music festival taking place over the Heritage Day long weekend from 23-26 September.

Held at White Mountain Lodge near Giant's Castle in the Central Drakensberg, this festival offers acoustic performances by some of the country's top artists, including the likes of Ard Matthews, Vusi Mahlasela, John Ellis, Nibs van der Spuy, Phuzekhemisi, the Jack Mantis Band, Margaret's Daughter, Barry Thomson, Machineri, Meri Kenaz, Shomon and Joshua Grierson, to name a few.

Other attractions range from abseiling, fishing, boating, hiking, paintball and a climbing tower, to arts and crafts, a variety of food stalls and a beer market featuring several local breweries. Festival-goers can also make full use of the lodge's facilities, including a restaurant, pub, games room, children's playground, swimming pool and satellite TV.

White Mountain is renowned for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and idyllic setting. Situated 200km from Durban and 430km from Johannesburg on tarred roads, it makes for the ideal weekend getaway and also provides easy access to a number of other nearby tourist attractions, including the Midlands Meander.

Competition Winners - 6 September 2010

• Darryl Yeoman

Win one of two sets of double tickets, each valued at R300, to the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase in Cape Town on 12 August when members of the Guild present the 2010 collection of their finest selection of wines as a run-up to this year's Nedbank CWG Auction to be held in October.

Wine lovers can enjoy these rare and exclusive wines, presented by some of South Africa's leading winemakers during an informal tasting. You will also have the opportunity to bid on rare releases during a Silent Auction in aid of the Nedbank CWG Development Trust. For more information on the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, visit www.capewinemakersguild.com, email info@capewinemakersguild.com or call 021 852 0408.

Cape Town Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase

Thursday, 12 August 2010
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
18:00 - 21:00

Competition Winners-10 August 2010:

• Zelme Ferreira
• Caro Victor

The renowned restaurant at Buitenverwachting has been completely refurbished, and to celebrate, they are offering one lucky couple a chance to win dinner for two with selected wine pairing from the new Nuptials Menu, valued at R1050

Elegantly timeless, Buitenverwachting Restaurant is perfectly positioned and has long been considered one of Cape Towns finest.

The completely refurbished restaurant blends the classic with the latest in modern trends. Edgar Osojnik’s fine dining cuisine has a sophisticated contemporary feel with a not to the classicism of Edgar’s Austrian roots. Menus are frequently changed to offer seasonal freshness using only the finest locally and internationally sourced produce.

For more information, visit www.buitenverwachting.co.za.

Competition Winner - 27 July 2010:

• Thembi Palane

This winter, Catharina’s the Restaurant at Steenberg is dishing up its legendary Winter Warmer special offers. Other interesting fireside fine dining options include Free Range Fridays and Meat-Free Mondays, complemented by Steenberg’s flagship wines. For more information, go to www.steenberghotel.com.

Stand a chance to win one of two dinners for two people, each valued at R750, at Steenberg’s Catharina’s Restaurant.

Competition Winner - 27 July 2010:

• Jeanne-Mare Slabbert

It takes years for KWV to create an award-winning collection of brandy for every occasion. KWV 10 Year Old - a vintage brandy with a deep amber colour, complex full bodied palate and rich, lingering taste, is a timeless classic, matured in oak barrels for 10 years before being released onto the market.

Two lucky WINE magazine readers stand a chance to each win a case of KWV 10 Year Old brandy valued at R2 000 each.

Competition Winners - 27 July 2010:

• David Wilcock
• Mike  Peinke

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa

Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is surrounded by rugged cliffs, ancient forests and sheltered beaches. Known for its exquisite location, outstanding amenities and personalised service, it has sweeping views of Pezula Championship Golf Course, the Indian Ocean and Knysna Lagoon and is a haven of privacy and luxury.

Guests have access to secluded Noetzie Beach and River and activities including horse riding, canoeing and hiking, tennis, archery, pétanque and a golf practice range. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy the now famous food and wine offering from the hotel restaurant, Zachary's.

One lucky WINE magazine reader can win two nights' accommodation for two people sharing, including breakfast, at Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa valued at R 25 000.

Competition Winner - 27 July 2010:

• Nicolette Rogers

In celebration of the 2010 Stellenbosch Wine Festival, Simonsig is offering one lucky couple dinner at signature restaurant, Cuvée, which whisks the winter blues goodbye with an exclusive three course menu of comforting sensations created around the estate’s Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon – named after the world’s first productive labyrinth vineyard unique to Simonsig. The prize also includes a bottle of Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon.

Competition Winner - 25 June 2010:

• Chantelle Swanepoel
  

One for the ladies!

To celebrate the release of the Sex and the City movie sequal, Arniston Bay are offering WINE magazine readers a chance to win one of two hampers to the value of R500!

The hampers include a pedicure set, Sex & the City 1 DVD and a case Arniston Bay bubbly.

Competition Winners - 25 June 2010:

• Lumka Mfecane
• Jeannette Laidlaw