‘Fragile Earth’ Glass Exhibition showcases @ The Gallery

Award-winning artist, Jeannette Unite showcases a unique collection of transmogrified glass artwork aptly called ‘Fragile Earth’ in ‘The Project Room’ at ‘The Gallery’ at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek which runs from Sunday 10, October 2010 – Wednesday 1, December 2010.
 

Jeannette began experimenting with glassmaking in 1999 and since then her works in glass have become an important addition to her deep and insightful exploration of the legacy of industrial and especially mining, as well as activities on the South African landscape. Glass, with its fragility and strength and ability to reflect and refract colour in exquisite and unique ways, clearly makes for fascinating viewing.

A collection of soils, terra and terroir is incorporated into this exclusive art concept. Inspiration and visual exploration are derived from her journey to the Rift Valley, Kenya, Simon van der Stel’s copper mine in Namaqualand, among others. In the glass, she uses volcanic molten temperature to catalyse colour. www.artunite.com  

Also on exhibition in ‘The Gallery’ at Grande Provence, from Sunday 31, October 2010 until Wednesday 1, December 2010,  is the Painters Who Print – Art on Paper’ exhibition includes the following artists - Kim Berman and Karin Daymond, focussing on landscapes, Johann Louw and Robert Hodgins studies the human form and frailties in the work, Penny Siopis and Judith Mason examine social issues, Deborah Bell and Colbert Mashile wonders into the world of archetypes and occasionally mythical, with Pat Mautloa and Andre Naude analysing the female form. Renowned sculptors Lourens Joubert, Karin Lijnes and Wilma Cruise will also be exhibiting.

For further information on The Gallery at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, contact gallery@grandeprovence.co.za. For a preview, please call The Gallery on +27 (0)21 876 8630 to make an appointment. The Gallery is open from Monday to Sunday, from 10h00 till 18h00.

DEMAND IN ANGELS TEARS GROWS ACROSS ASIA AND NEW LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS INTRODUCED

01 April 2010 – The award winning Angels Tears Collection of wines is showcasing at the prestigious Food & Hotel Show in Asia, April 20 to 23, 2010, to expand business and strengthen relationships with Beverly Liquor Trading, its new Asian distributor.

Comments Market & Sales Development Manager, Fergill Fortuin: “The four wines, White, Pink, Sauvignon Blanc and Red, within the Angels Tears Collection certainly complement the laid back Cape Town lifestyle. The wines have an incredible following and an ever increasing fan base worldwide, which has seen an escalating interest in Asia, especially Singapore. We hope to now facilitate the growing demand for the Angels Tears Collection in Hong Kong, China and Japan. It’s the perfect time to do a full marketing and distribution campaign with the World Cup 2010 festivities coming up.”

New distributors in South Africa include: Somerset Wines International (Pty) Ltd, which covers Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West and Soweto – Somerset Beverages C.C. for the Western Cape and Free State and finally Borges Distributors C.C for the KwaZulu-Natal area.

Some of the numerous high profile awards gained include: the Angels Tears Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - Silver Medal at the Michelangelo International Wine Awards and the Best Value 2010 Award by Wine Magazine for its quaffable Red, to name just a few.

The collection is created by legendary, award winning Winemaker, Jaco Marais using classic cultivars of the highest quality, grown on 22 hectares of pristine vines in the famous Franschhoek Valley, Cape Town.

To learn more about this incredible lifestyle collection of wines visit: www.angelstears.co.za

Harvest fun at Grande Provence

24 March 2010-Harvest Day in the Cape Winelands grew even more popular this year at the 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek where the Estate not only provided a fun filled family day out but also educated guests about the delicate art of wine making and made understanding wine more accessible to would be enthusiasts. This year was the first year that guests were invited into the private cellar to learn more, and in further detail about the barrelling process and to give guests a sneak preview of the Estate's private collection of Grande Provence wines.

Award winning Winemaker Jaco Marais took guests through all the wine making processes from the actual grape picking to fermentation and bottling. Guests were then invited to the extensive gardens to relax and enjoy a chilled glass of wine before stomping the grapes, the old fashion way. Live music was provided by Rikus Burger and the reward for the guest’s efforts for stomping the barrel loads of grapes was a lavish braai feast prepared by newly appointed international Executive Chef, Darren Roberts, under the shade of the magnificent old oak trees. After lunch guests had fun and games with the traditional French game of Boules.

Grande Provence “Big 5”

The Grande Provence “Big 5” Luncheon for Multiple Sclerosis - just got even better! The annual ‘Big 5’ luncheon held in aid of The Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Africa (MSSA), now in its third successful year, will take place at the 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek on Sunday the 24th of May.

Tickets can be purchased from the Estate, starting at R750 per person. The non-profit organization MSSA benefited by R36,440 in 2007 (the first year of the initiative), and again in 2008 by a staggering R60,250. These great results have been possible as the entire ticket price of ‘The Big 5’ luncheon (with no deductions) are passed on directly to the charity on each occasion.

The “Big 5” 2009 event features five leading South African Chefs led by Executive Chef Jacques De Jager from The Restaurant at Grande Provence, Bertus Basson from Overture, David Higgs, Chef and partner of Rust en Vrede, Peter Tempelhoff, Group Executive Chef of The Collection and Chris Erasmus, Executive Chef of Ginja and Myoga. This team of South Africa’s most celebrated chefs will present a fabulous five-course gourmet meal, complemented by award-winning Grande Provence wines.

Talented performers including James Stewart, Zanne Stapelberg, James Grace, Marimba Vibrations and singer/songwriter Beshara have kindly donated their time and talent to entertain guests on the day. Other generous sponsors supporting the day to date are ‘To- Nett’s Decor’ who have sponsored tables, chairs and linen, Franschhoek Flowers for the table decorations and Natasha Sunkel photography.

During the “Big 5” luncheon, five spectacular items will be auctioned by Master of Ceremonies Ryan O’ Connor, of 94.5 KFM fame, who is also the Patron of M.S in South Africa. For reservations please call Mandy Smith at Grande Provence Wine Estate on 021 876 8600 or e-mail reservations@grandeprovence.co.za

For more Franschhoek news, visit The Month Online.

Grande Provence “Big 5”

The Grande Provence “Big 5” Luncheon for Multiple Sclerosis - just got even better! The annual ‘Big 5’ luncheon held in aid of The Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Africa (MSSA), now in its third successful year, will take place at the 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek on Sunday the 24th of May.

Tickets can be purchased from the Estate, starting at R750 per person. The non-profit organization MSSA benefited by R36,440 in 2007 (the first year of the initiative), and again in 2008 by a staggering R60,250. These great results have been possible as the entire ticket price of ‘The Big 5’ luncheon (with no deductions) are passed on directly to the charity on each occasion.

The “Big 5” 2009 event features five leading South African Chefs led by Executive Chef Jacques De Jager from The Restaurant at Grande Provence, Bertus Basson from Overture, David Higgs, Chef and partner of Rust en Vrede, Peter Tempelhoff, Group Executive Chef of The Collection and Chris Erasmus, Executive Chef of Ginja and Myoga. This team of South Africa’s most celebrated chefs will present a fabulous five-course gourmet meal, complemented by award-winning Grande Provence wines.

Talented performers including James Stewart, Zanne Stapelberg, James Grace, Marimba Vibrations and singer/songwriter Beshara have kindly donated their time and talent to entertain guests on the day. Other generous sponsors supporting the day to date are ‘To- Nett’s Decor’ who have sponsored tables, chairs and linen, Franschhoek Flowers for the table decorations and Natasha Sunkel photography.

During the “Big 5” luncheon, five spectacular items will be auctioned by Master of Ceremonies Ryan O’ Connor, of 94.5 KFM fame, who is also the Patron of M.S in South Africa. For reservations please call Mandy Smith at Grande Provence Wine Estate on 021 876 8600 or e-mail reservations@grandeprovence.co.za

For more Franschhoek news, visit The Month Online.