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RMB WineX 2012

The Rand Merchant Bank WineX is undoubtedly one of the greatest wine exhibitions in the country - boasting a fabulous selection of South Africa's top cellars all under one roof at the CTICC kicking off on the 29th and 30th of November 2012. Whether you consider yourself a connoisseur or an uneducated wine git, there is something for all taste buds at WineX - an impressive exhibit of over 500 wines from 100 top Cape Producers and an exciting array of newbie’s including boutique producers and garagistes have been added to this years line-up. Look forward to meeting and mingling with award-winning winemakers, taste their most recent vintages and trophy wines, while updating on the latest wine gadgets and gizmo’s. RMB WineX also

Craft Beer – The Hop n’ Vine festival July 2012

Beer, biltong and rugga go hand in hand – “Hell Yeah” I hear you say… well not this round. HERE-HERE to the rise of the beer-revolution, aimed at educating beer drinking plebs on how to be more conscious on their choice when grabbing their next “cold-one”. Drinking hand-made craft beer is becoming a sought after experience – similar to drinking a twice distilled cognac and appreciating the knowledge behind the process. This Friday 20th & Saturday 21st of July is the Hop n’ Vine Festival showcasing craft beer, craft wine and pairing it with a fine-food feast in Cape Town. There is no finer place to sip hand-crafted, warming ales and wines than at Simon’s - on the oldest