Across its 16 categories, Monika Elias proudly reveals the
2014 winners as:
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Beyond
Expectations: Harvest at Laborie
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The
Connoisseur: Waterford Estate
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Country
Comfort: Dunstone Guava Cottage
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The Crowd
Pleaser: Franschhoek Bastille Festival
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Delicious Deli:
Fairview Wine Farm
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Family Day Out:
Blaauwklippen family Market
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Gourmet: The
Restaurant at Waterkloof
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Happy Times:
Franschhoek Wine Valley
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Heritage:
Weltevrede Wine Estate
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Best New Cellar
Door: Silvermist Wine Estate
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Spoil Me:
Rosendal Winery and Wellness Retreat
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Tracks and
Trails: Van Loveren Fish Eagle hiking trail
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Tread Gently:
Villiera
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Wild Card: Game
Drives at Groote Post
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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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