The following Franschhoek establishments have won some well-deserved awards over the past month of May. Be sure to visit these top establishments next time you are in the Franschhoek Valley.
2010 AA Travel Guides Accommodation Awards
Gable Manor - Winner: Bed & Breakfast Guest House Style - Small
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel & Guest House - Highly Commended: Bed & Breakfast Guest House Style - Small
La Fontaine Guest House - Finalist: Bed & Breakfast Guest House Style - Large
World Top 50 Restaurant Awards
The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Francais placed 31st in the S.Pelligrino World Top 50 restaurants. This is the sixth consecutive year that they have been included in the World Top 50. Margot Janse was also the only woman featuring in the top 50 chefs line-up.
Wineries: 2010 67th WSWA Conference - Las Vegas
Double Gold: Solms-Astor Cape Jazz Shiraz
Bronze: Vrede en Lust Boet Erasmus & Vrede en Lust Mochalate Malbec
Wineries: 2010 Old Mutual Trophy Show
Trophy for Best Pinot Noir: Chamonix Reserve Pinot Noir 2008
Trophy for Best Malbec: Vrede en Lust Mocholate Malbec 2009
Trophy for Best Museum Class Chardonnay (Wooded): Chamonix Reserve Chardonnay 2005
Visit the Franschhoek Wine Valley website at www.franschhoek.org.za for more information and also check out the special 2010 winter experiences on offer.
Comments