News and Press Releases
News and Press Releases
Grande Provence Awards
A summary of accolades achieved by Grande Provence.
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Multiple Sclerosis Big 5 Luncheon Hailed as Huge Success
For the fourth consecutive year, Sunday 2 May saw the "Big 5 Charity Luncheon" held at the 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, create valuable awareness about Multiple Sclerosis, which affects thousands of South Africans each year, as well as raising a phenomenal R107 753 to support the needs of The Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Africa (MSSA), Western Cape. May is also the official international month for Multiple Sclerosis awareness.
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The Restaurant, Grande Provence Estate ranked in Top 10 in South Africa yet again
At the prestigious 2009 Prudential Eat Out Restaurant Awards held in Cape Town on 22 November, The Restaurant at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, was once again selected as one of the Top 10 restaurants in South Africa.
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The Shop at Grande Provence opens its doors
16 November 2009 - Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, has opened The Shop to add yet another unique element for guests to experience, aside from The Restaurant, The Tasting Room, The Jonkershuis, The Gallery and its award-winning Owner’s Cottage.
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Global Wine Tourism Experts Vote Grande Provence the Best - In Architectural Category
16 November 2009 – Hot on the heels of the prestigious ‘House & Leisure/Visa Best of SA Awards’ where the 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, won the title of Best Hotel in South Africa, the Estate has now been voted by global wine tourism experts as the Best in the Architectural Category at the Great Wine Capitals Global Network gala awards ceremony that took place this month in Bordeaux.
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Jacques de Jager creates new delicacies for the Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
Jacques de Jager, the renowned Executive Chef of Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, will present a selection of his award-winning cuisine at the “Magic of Bubbles” Cap Classique and Champagne Festival.
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Grande Provence best Hotel 2009
House and Leisure/ Visa Best of SA Awards 2009
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award World Fellowship
Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate once again hosted His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex and Alex van Heeren, trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association (IAA).
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The Honeymoon Suite at Grande Provence
The Honeymoon Suite at Grande Provence reviewed by Sonya Schoeman, Editor of BA Inflight magazine Horizons
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The Owner’s Cottage announced as one of the world’s top 10
January 2009 - The 5-star private hideaway at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, The Owner’s Cottage, has been named in the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine, as one of the ‘10 most fabulous Villas in the World.’
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Exhibition: Feast - new exhibition by Louis Jansen van Vuuren
An exhibition featuring new work created by Louis Jansen van Vuuren in celebration of his sixtieth birthday opens at The Gallery at Grande Provence Estate in Franschhoek on Sunday, 1st February at 11h00.
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The Owner’s Cottage at Grande Provence named a 2009 Grand Award winner
January 2009 - The Owner’s Cottage at the 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek has been named a ‘2009 Grand Award Winner’ in Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report Special Edition.
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The Owner’s Cottage at Grande Provence – star of top U.S. travel editorial
December 2008 - The December edition of the prestigious Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report furnished its readers with a highly complimentary review of the accommodations at The Owner’s Cottage, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek.
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Exhibition: Hannes van Zyl and Ralph Johnson
An exhibition of paintings by Hannes van Zyl and ceramics by Ralph Johnson.
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A Gold medal for the Chardonnay 2006
Another outstanding award for Grande Provence, thanks to Jaco and his Cellar team.
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Grande Provence recognised as the best restaurant
At the first ‘Annual Good Hope FM Best of Cape Town Awards’, 'The Restaurant' at the 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate was voted The Best Restaurant in Cape Town in the hospitality category, in recognition of excellence & contribution to Cape Town.
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The Tastes of Grande Provence
Grande Provence launches The Tastes of Grande Provence Wine and Food Pairing Experience.
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NEWS FROM THE GRANDE PROVENCE VINOTEQUE
A limited quantity of Count Agusta Chardonnay 2002 is released from the Grande Provence Vinoteque.
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Grande Provence wines crowned South Africa’s best
Best Chardonnay and best Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2008 South African Terrior Wine Awards.
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A group exhibition of well-known Gauteng artists
An exhibition by a group of well-known artists from Gauteng will open at The Gallery, Grande Provence on 1 June - 9 July 2008.
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Grande Provence Hosts Big 5 M.S Luncheon
25 April 2008 - The annual ‘Big 5’ luncheon in aid of The Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Africa (MSSA) will once again take place at the 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek on Sunday, 8 June 2008.
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The Gallery launches Group Exhibition
An exhibition of new works by artists Nic Bladen, Mary Visser and Marieke Prinsloo will open at The Gallery, Grande Provence on 16 March 2008 and run until 16 April 2008.
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Grande Provence receives World Top 15 status
Grande Provence Estate in Franschhoek, internationally renowned for its award winning Grande Provence and Angels Tears Wines, superb 5 star boutique accommodation and French South African cuisine has been voted as one of the 15 most Fabulous Villas in the World by Harpers Bazaar UK edition.
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Leap into a New Beginning at Grande Provence
Grande Provence Wine Estate, Franschhoek will celebrate the 2008 leap year with traditional flair by encouraging ladies to propose to the man of their dreams on Friday, 29 February 2008 whilst enjoying a unique ‘leap year’ menu specially created by Executive Chef, Jacques De Jager.
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Harvest Time at Grande Provence
The 5-star Grande Provence Wine Estate, Franschhoek will host their annual Harvest Festival on Saturday 01 March 2008 from 08h00. Tickets cost R230.00 per person inclusive of a light breakfast, all the harvest festivities, a bottle of wine per person and a sumptuous spit braai lunch on the manicured lawn under the oak trees with live entertainment.
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DRAWN THREADS: NEW EXHIBITION TO OPEN AT THE GALLERY, GRANDE PROVENCE
January 2008 - An exhibition by Jacqueline Crewe-Brown is scheduled to open at The Gallery at Grande Provence Estate, Franschhoek at 11h00 on Sunday 27 January and run until 5 March 2008. The exhibition will be opened by Karen McKerron with whom Crewe-Brown had a major solo exhibition in 2000.
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THE RESTAURANT AT GRANDE PROVENCE VOTED IN TOP 10
'The Restaurant' at the prestigious Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, part of Huka Retreats, was voted in the ‘Top 10’ restaurants in South Africa at the annual Eat Out Awards 2007, held yesterday in Cape Town.
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“101 Best Suites of the year
The Owner's Cottage at Grande Provence has been selected as one of the 101 Best Suites of the Year, 2007, by Elite Traveler Magazine. Offering 4 luxurious Suites plus a prestigious Honeymoon Suite, The Owners Cottage was chosen from an impressive selection of some of the words most sought after destinations.
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World Travel Awards 2007
Grande Provence was nominated for the World Travel Awards 2007 in the category of ‘South Africa’s leading Wine Estates’. Home of the award-winning Grande Provence and the Angels Tears wines; the Estate has become a firm favourite with both locals and internationals when visiting the Winelands.
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Executive Chef – Jacques de Jager
Grande Provence, Franschhoek’s 5-star heritage wine estate, known for its superb award-winning wines, boutique accommodation and culinary excellence, announces the appointment of Jacques de Jager, as it’s Executive Chef.
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FESTIVE PLANS UNWRAPPED AT GRANDE PROVENCE
Home of the award-winning Grande Provence and Angels Tears wines, Grande Provence Estate in Franschhoek, invites guests to celebrate in style this festive season with designer signature menus created by Executive Chef, Peter Tempelhoff - holder of the title ‘2007 Sunday Times Chef of the Year’.
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GRANDE PROVENCE LAUNCH FLAGSHIP RED
Grande Provence Wine Estate, Franschhoek, today launched their exciting flagship red blend, aptly named ‘The Grande Provence'.
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Grande Provence Summer announcements
Home of the award-winning Grande Provence and Angels Tears wines, Grande Provence Estate, Franschhoek, announces a new menu for the summer season designed by 2007 Sunday Times Chef of the Year and the Estate’s Executive Chef, Peter Tempelhoff.
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GRANDE PROVENCE JOINS THE HUKA RETREATS
The Huka Retreats have been born from a desire to create the most exceptional hospitality experience for the world’s most discerning travelers. Truly worlds apart; intimate, sensual, elegant and yet unique in every possible way.
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THE GALLERY AT Grande Provence PRESENTS – Curious Creatures and Other Animals
A multi-faceted exhibition will open at The Gallery, Grande Provence on 28 October. Titled “Curious Creatures and Other Animals” the core of the show emanates from the Aardklop Kunsfees in Potchefstroom where it was shown as “Tracking Creative Creatures”.
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Angels Tears launch Perfect Moments
The award -winning Angels Tears wine collection has launched its first ever ‘Perfect Angels Tears Moment’ competition in conjunction with Heat magazine, which runs from the 1st August – 30th September 2007 to facilitate the collections ever increasing popularity as a romantic, easy drinking wine.
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Grande Provence awarded further international medals
At the Austrian International Wine Challenge, held in Vienna, the Grande Provence 2005 Chardonnay was awarded a gold medal and both the Grande Provence Cabernet Sauvignon and the new Grande Provence Sauvignon Blanc 2007 received an impressive silver.
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GRANDE PROVENCE ESTATE OPENS FIRST EVER SCULPTURE GARDEN
The 5-star Grande Provence Estate in Franschhoek, home of numerous award winning wines, is establishing itself as a commercial centre for South African sculpture and will open the first ever ‘Sculpture Garden’ on a wine estate in the country, on Sunday 2 September 2007.
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Huka Lodge, best hotel for second year in a row.
Last year New Zealand’s iconic Huka Lodge was named best hotel in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific by Travel + Leisure magazine. This year, in the same survey –World’s Best Awards, Huka Lodge has once again taken the top ranking, for the second year in a row.
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The Gallery @ Grande Provence Presents ‘Figures In A Landscape’ by Guy du Toit and Johann du Plessis
An exhibition, titled ‘Figures in a Landscape’, by acclaimed South African artists, Guy du Toit and Johann du Plessis, will open at The Gallery, Grande Provence Estate, Franschhoek, on Sunday 6 May 2007. The collection of these works demonstrates each of the artists’ unique and different perspective, in different media, on the dynamic and contradictions of the human condition.
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