On 12 November 2009 we experienced one of those magical moments in publishing: the launch of a new title.
More than 16o distinguished guests from the wine industry, the media and the publishing world assembled at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront to be a part of this glittering event. Guests enjoyed an extensive selection of SA's terroir wines, alongside mouth-watering canapés and decadent Lindt chocolate.
MC Jaap Scholten had the crowd in stitches with his witty comments, while publisher Elmari Swart awed guests with a summary of the many hours spent editing, proofing and designing. (Research: 19 months, writing: 7 months, editing: 3 weeks, proofreading: 4.5 weeks, design and layout: 2 months, pre-press and print ready: 2 months.) Little wonder that the production team needed a glass (or 2) of great local wines!!
The highlight of the event was a lucky draw with prizes including terroir wines, a Riedel decanter, meal vouchers and the big prize: a weekend-stay in Tulbagh with meals, accommodation and wine tasting all included. In order to keep the auditors happy, we asked little Mia Johns (aged 4) to do the draw.
Our winners were: Grant Duncan-Smith; Elizabeth Bryan; Thulani Mbana; Marlene Rose; Nteboheng Tenene; Annemarie Lombard; Mark Barrett; Gideon Strydom; Mr A. Lombard; Shania Ellis-Lee; Alain Darrot; W. Lombard; Karin Johns; E. Walsh; JD de Villiers; Lynn Ford; David Curle; Jaco Louw; Anthony Davison; Sharon Ball; Salvatore Puglia; Debbie Simons; Leana Louw and Wendy Bonthuys.
Congratulations again to all the winners, we trust that you will enjoy your prizes during the lovely summer holiday, and discover new Wine Pockets and terroir wines along the way.
Cheviot Publishing would like to thank the following people who made this event a huge success: Our media team for arranging the launch; Exclusive Books V&A management, and Shirley Jacobs in particular, for the venue and the stunning book arrangements; Jenny and the team of Catering Thyme for the delicious canapés; Lindt for the chocolate; HipHop and Lancome for dressing Elmari for the evening and our long list of wine producers and lucky draw sponsors.
Wineries: Altydgedacht; Arumdale; Bartinney; Bellevue; Blaauwklippen; Bouchard Finlayson; Cape Legends; Constantia Uitsig; Creation; De Trafford Wines; Diemersdal; Dornier; Dustone Wines; Elgin Vintners; Gabrielskloof; Haskell Vineyards; Iona; Jordan; Kanu; La Petite Ferme; Meerendal; Meerlust; Morgenhof; Mulderbosch; Nabygelegen; Onderkloof Wines; Overgaauw; Raka; Shannon Vineyards; Strandveld; Sumaridge; Veenwouden; Villiera; Waterford Estate; Zevewacht.
Prize sponsors: Aquarium VA waterfront; Butterfly world; Cango Wildlife Ranch; Hillcrest Berries Orchards; Orchard farmstall; Oude Wellington restaurant; Port Wine House; Readers restaurant and Tulbagh Tourist office; Red stone Hills Reserve, Riedel/Aroma Liquors Constantia.
Wine writer Andrew Jefford said “Wine forms part of our memory..”. Our wish is that the new edition of the Essential Guide will be your trusted travelling partner on your journey of collecting beautiful wine memories.
More than 16o distinguished guests from the wine industry, the media and the publishing world assembled at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront to be a part of this glittering event. Guests enjoyed an extensive selection of SA's terroir wines, alongside mouth-watering canapés and decadent Lindt chocolate.
MC Jaap Scholten had the crowd in stitches with his witty comments, while publisher Elmari Swart awed guests with a summary of the many hours spent editing, proofing and designing. (Research: 19 months, writing: 7 months, editing: 3 weeks, proofreading: 4.5 weeks, design and layout: 2 months, pre-press and print ready: 2 months.) Little wonder that the production team needed a glass (or 2) of great local wines!!
The highlight of the event was a lucky draw with prizes including terroir wines, a Riedel decanter, meal vouchers and the big prize: a weekend-stay in Tulbagh with meals, accommodation and wine tasting all included. In order to keep the auditors happy, we asked little Mia Johns (aged 4) to do the draw.
Our winners were: Grant Duncan-Smith; Elizabeth Bryan; Thulani Mbana; Marlene Rose; Nteboheng Tenene; Annemarie Lombard; Mark Barrett; Gideon Strydom; Mr A. Lombard; Shania Ellis-Lee; Alain Darrot; W. Lombard; Karin Johns; E. Walsh; JD de Villiers; Lynn Ford; David Curle; Jaco Louw; Anthony Davison; Sharon Ball; Salvatore Puglia; Debbie Simons; Leana Louw and Wendy Bonthuys.
Congratulations again to all the winners, we trust that you will enjoy your prizes during the lovely summer holiday, and discover new Wine Pockets and terroir wines along the way.
Cheviot Publishing would like to thank the following people who made this event a huge success: Our media team for arranging the launch; Exclusive Books V&A management, and Shirley Jacobs in particular, for the venue and the stunning book arrangements; Jenny and the team of Catering Thyme for the delicious canapés; Lindt for the chocolate; HipHop and Lancome for dressing Elmari for the evening and our long list of wine producers and lucky draw sponsors.
Wineries: Altydgedacht; Arumdale; Bartinney; Bellevue; Blaauwklippen; Bouchard Finlayson; Cape Legends; Constantia Uitsig; Creation; De Trafford Wines; Diemersdal; Dornier; Dustone Wines; Elgin Vintners; Gabrielskloof; Haskell Vineyards; Iona; Jordan; Kanu; La Petite Ferme; Meerendal; Meerlust; Morgenhof; Mulderbosch; Nabygelegen; Onderkloof Wines; Overgaauw; Raka; Shannon Vineyards; Strandveld; Sumaridge; Veenwouden; Villiera; Waterford Estate; Zevewacht.
Prize sponsors: Aquarium VA waterfront; Butterfly world; Cango Wildlife Ranch; Hillcrest Berries Orchards; Orchard farmstall; Oude Wellington restaurant; Port Wine House; Readers restaurant and Tulbagh Tourist office; Red stone Hills Reserve, Riedel/Aroma Liquors Constantia.
Wine writer Andrew Jefford said “Wine forms part of our memory..”. Our wish is that the new edition of the Essential Guide will be your trusted travelling partner on your journey of collecting beautiful wine memories.
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