Charles Withington newest Cape Brandy trustee
AlthoughCharles Withington is regarded as something of a veteran in the South African wine industry, he is something of a “brandyman” too! Some 15 years ago he was retained by the then Barrydale and Ladismith Cellars as a marketing and strategic advisor, which...
NEW PREMIUM SOUTH AFRICAN BRANDY RECEIVES ROYAL WARRANT
South Africa, September 2019; THErelease of a new and unique ultra-premium South African brandy is set to shine the light anew on local, world-class craftsmanship. Destined for the glasses of every astute connoisseur, Bayede! XO Royal Cape Brandy is...
A rare Cape Brandy takes the Michelangelo Trophy
Die Mas van Kakamas walked away with the coveted Michelangelo Brandy Trophy on 29 September. This unique Cape Brandy is named for the Kalahari Truffle, which is so rare that it is said to occur only where lightning strikes the Kalahari sand. Die Mas is crafted on the...
Awards wrap: Cape Brandy in 2017
It is not easy impressing judges at international and local wine and spirit competitions. The number of entrants is normally in the hundreds, and a gruelling 2-3 day process typically confronts the judging panels to taste all the entrants and make final award...