Wednesday, November 19, 2014

2014 Klink Awards


Sadly, we could not attend the Klink Awards ceremony, held last Thursday at Silvermist Estate in Constantia as we had previously committed to Ayama.
Across its 16 categories, Monika Elias proudly reveals the 2014 winners as:
-          Beyond Expectations: Harvest at Laborie
-          The Connoisseur: Waterford Estate
-          Country Comfort: Dunstone Guava Cottage
-          The Crowd Pleaser: Franschhoek Bastille Festival
-          Delicious Deli: Fairview Wine Farm
-          Family Day Out: Blaauwklippen family Market
-          Gourmet: The Restaurant at Waterkloof
-          Happy Times: Franschhoek Wine Valley
-          Heritage: Weltevrede Wine Estate
-          Best New Cellar Door: Silvermist Wine Estate
-          Spoil Me: Rosendal Winery and Wellness Retreat
-          Tracks and Trails: Van Loveren Fish Eagle hiking trail
-          Tread Gently: Villiera
-          Wild Card: Game Drives at Groote Post
-          Yin and Yang: Creation Wines
“From the newcomers like Silvermist, to pioneers of vineyard tracks and trails like Van Loveren, the winners are a mixed-bag of up-and-coming small gems to industry Grande Dames who strategically combine current consumer trends with originality to offer best-in-breed experiences”, explains Elias.
But one winner takes the 2014 cake. Crowned the “Supanova”, it is the nominee that out-did its peers to receive the highest number of votes. It is Harvest at Laborie.
Located on a historic French Huguenot wine farm in the Paarl Valley, the restaurant’s Executive Chef, Matthew Gordon, who serves South African cuisine with an international twist, says “Klink celebrates excellence from the perspective of the customer – the most important voice! It also drives awareness and engagement of nominees and consumers on social media – a critical medium for this industry.”
Kerryn Lancaster, Brand Manager of Laborie added, “We’re thrilled to win the Beyond Expectations category, however winning the overall award is beyond our expectations and is a true testament to the hard work and investment that we have put into the Laborie Wine Farm. This gives us even more affirmation to expand and grow”.

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