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Newsletter – 03 November 2016 Tel: (044) 213-3775 E-mail: tourism@calitzdorp.org.za Website: www.calitzdorp.org.za

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalitzdorpTourism/

Gebeurtenisse in en om Calitzdorp: Ons wil graag ‘n beroep doen op alle Calitzdorpers om ons asb op hoogte te hou van gebeurtenisse in en om die dorp, sodat ons dit met almal kan deel. Onthou asb dat alle nuus en advertensies ons moet bereik voor Woensdae 12:00. Byvoorbaat dankie Arendchia.

PRESS RELEASE: 1 NOVEMBER 2016

Boplaas 12 Year Old Pot still Brandy – the only Platter 5 Star brandy

The stellar Boplaas 12 Year Old Pot still Brandy is the only brandy to receive 5 stars in the upcoming edition

of the longstanding guide to South African wine.

With well over 5000 wines reviewed, the annual Platter’s South Africa wine guide offers users a glimpse of the ever evolving

South African wine landscape and for wine producers a 5 Stars rating is its most sought-after accolade. Only 94 wines managed to

receive 5 Stars and one brandy, namely the Boplaas 12 Year Old Pot still Brandy. The 12Year Old Pot still Brandy also won a

gold medal at Veritas earlier this year. This is the second time Boplaas receive 5 Stars for a brandy; the first was for the Boplaas

20 Year Old Potstill Brandy.

Having first exported brandy to London in 1880, Boplaas was one of the first private cellars to craft and bottle Pot still brandy in

the Cape after amendments to the law in 1991. For Boplaas patriarch Oupa Danie Nel it was a source of great pride to craft the

best possible brandy from his Calitzdorp Colombard, a tradition continued by cellar master Carel Nel.

The Boplaas 12 Year Pot still Brandy is glistening amber gold and brimming with a complex bouquet of peach blossom, dried

apricot, tangerine, honey, roast almond, and sweet wood spice. Characterised by a mouth coating beeswax-like palate with lengthy

finish and warming spirit lilt, . This fine Boplaas brandy - as all those bottled by Boplaas - was hand-crafted in small batches and

aged in Limousin barrique. Due to Calitzdorp’s arid climes almost a third of the spirit is “lost to the angels” resulting in a

concentrated and exceptionally smooth spirit.

For more information visit www.boplaas.co.za, or contact us directly on +27 (0)44 213 3326info@boplaas.co.za or send a tweet to

@Boplaas1880. Better yet, drop in for a tasting at our cellar door in Calitzdorp.

The Boplaas cellar door in Calitzdorp is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to17:00, Saturdays from 09:00 to 15:00 and

Sundays from 10:00 – 14:00.

Boplaas Family Vineyards - Calitzdorp. Tending vines & crafting wines since 1880

Contact details: Rozanne Nel

Tel: 044 – 213 3326 / 082 7759 307

E-mail: marketing@boplaas.co.za / admin@boplaas.co.za

Saaymanstreet, P.O. Box 156,

Calitzdorp, 6660

Tel: +27(0)44 2133326

Fax: +27(0)44 2133750

E-mail: boplaas@mweb.co.za,

Web: www.boplaas.co.za

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Apricot Jamoree at the Calitzdorp Station 26th November 2016

Its time for all things apricot in Calitzdorp. Check out the jam making marathon (for charity) details as well as other activities on the following link. Apricot picking at De Krans from 23rd November - 7th December 2016.

Come and join us!

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APRICOT HARVEST IN CALITZDORP (Join us in Calitzdorp for the annual apricot harvest season at De Krans.)

Picking at De Krans : 23 November – 7 December 2015

Bulida Apricots @ R6.00 kg

Phone to book a table at the new De Krans Deli and Bistro, and last but not least

Come and taste the De Krans wines

For bookings and further enquiries contact Helet or Bessie at the farm on 044 213 3314 or send us an email by clicking here.

Apricot Jamboree 26 November 2015 at the Calitzdorp Station

The apricot jamboree is a one day affair at the Calitzdorp Station (next to De Krans) on 26 November 2016 from 0700 - Late.

Whats happening at the station? - The Money from Jam "pop-up jam factory"

The Calitzdorp Community Chest is holding a jam making marathon from 0700 on Saturday. All proceeds from the sale

of the jam will go to the community chest for use on projects in the town.

Our target is 1000 bottles of jam. We will be preparing the apricots on Friday evening at the station. So come and join us.

On Saturday we start making jam from 0700. Book a burner and come and make a batch of jam (should take around 1

hour). We should be bust until around 1900. Even if you do not want to cook jam there is always something you can help

with. Burners can be booked by contacting the tourism office on 0442133775, or emailing us on info@calitzdorp.co.za.

Indicate your time preference and how many you are in your group. Also inportant are your contact details so we can

confirm with you.

The first batch of jam will be for sale from around 10:00. The cost for the jam will be R50 for a 375ml bottle, perfect as a

christmas gift, and you are helping the community.

The Christmas Market

Christmas market from 1000-1400 (Breakfast served from 0800). Stuff to buy for christmas, as well as food and drinks.

Apricot Jamboree Potjie Kos Competition

Start cooking at 11:00 and judging at 15:45

No Entrance fee, but you provide ingredients to cook to feed at least 10 portions (20 1/2 portions).

Judging "masterchef style" all plates presented anonymously and all together, with a short description. Judging will be

based on creativity, taste and presentation.

Only a winners prize awarded along with the floating trophy

All profit from ticket sales go to the community chest

To enter contact Andrew Rogers 0820737709 or info@cchouse.co.za . Only 15 potjies will be allowed to enter

Price for two 1/2 portions of availble potjies - R50

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Events Calendar 2016 Calitzdorp and surroundings

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DATE

CONTACT

Apricot picking at De Krans

Calitzdorp

23 November – 07 December 2016 Tel: 044-2133 314 Email: dekrans@mweb.co.za

Klein Karoo Landrover Festival

Calitzdorp

25 -27 November 2016 Hans van Vreden hans@sthelenafarm.co.za

Apricot Harvest Festival

Calitzdorp

26 November 2016 Zelma Kriek – 082 576 5855 strooikooi@gmail.com

Please note that Oude Postkantoor will be closed on the weekend of

5 & 6 November.

Nice share - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa*

http://www.basketofbenefits.co.za/article.aspx?sfw

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Wilde Olive Straatmark

Baie dankie aan almal wat die mark getrou ondersteun het die afgelope jaar.

Ons stalletjiehouers waardeer dit opreg. Ons sal by die Appelkoosfees by die Stasie wees die 26ste. Hoop om almal

daar te sien. Vygieshof beplan ook Stalletjies vir begin Desember.

Ongelukkig sal die straatmark gesluit wees tot Januarie 2017.

Alle belangstellendes vir stalletjies kan ons kontak by 0781747200 / 072 556 8109.

Groete

Toni en Ann

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Gallery Route 62 has had a little face lift and I am looking forward to showing you

the lovely Judy Bumstead cushions, the handmade glassware, Colourful wire baskets from Kwazulu natal, ceramics and of course the beautiful art work by many of our local artists. Delicious cakes and Muffins still to be enjoyed on the shaded veranda plus my home made iced coffee, lemonade and iced tea. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4 pm. Penny 082 8714611

UITNODIGING

Almal word hartlik uitgenooi na

KERSSANGDIENS deur

INNES BENADE

4 DES 2016 9:30

Ng Kerk Calitzdorp

Pegasus Slaghuis & Roomys Millerstraat 1 Tel: 082 0466 050 (Kortstraat agter die Queens Hotel)

Vir al u vleis en wors behoeftes asook heerlike roomys; enkel of grootmaat. Kom proe gerus ons heerlike tuisgemaakte wors asook ons pasteie – plaas gerus ‘n bestelling vir grootmaat.

Heel of halwe lam beskikbaar. Jy sê wat jy wil hê, ons lewer die diens.

Ons is oop: Maandag – Vrydag 07:00 – 19:00 Saterdae; 07:00 – 14:00 Na-ure: Lui klokkie vir diens of skakel vir bestellings.

Kom kyk ook na ons stoeloortreksels en kandelare vir jou volgende funksie.

Sien jou by Pegasus - Jou vleis gemoedsrus!