Evening conversations on the beach at Camps Bay
Two important announcements, one extremely sad and distressing to all who knew Duimpie Bayly. A father of the modern South African wine industry, he died on Wednesday 11th August. Our tribute to him is part of this week’s issue. On the same day, the results of the 2021 Old Mutual Trophy Spirits competition were announced and details of that are also part of this week’s MENU. Other than that, while we have a couple of stories from the end of the week which will be part of next week’s MENU, we continue our stories of the magnificent beaches which we enjoy here in the Western Cape. We hope you’ll enjoy them and join us in celebrating the life of a giant in South African wine
He was given the nickname Duimpie (Little Thumb in Afrikaans) because he was the smallest boy in his dormitory at St Andrews in Bloemfontein. The small boy grew into an immense personality. Read on…
In Great Spirits! The Results of The Old Mutual Trophy Spirits Show 2021
The results of the 3rd Old Mutual Trophy Spirits Show were announced on Wednesday 11 August. The website results page also hosts the media release and lists the Trophy and Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners, and the full list of results with scores. The Awards Photo Gallery hosts the trophy and winning bottle combinations; as well as all the gold medal bottle images. Read on…
Have a most enjoyable week and stay safe, masked and, above all, vaccinated! Don’t believe the conspiracy theorists’ fake news, listen to the doctors and nurses who are dealing with the horror.
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