Huisgenoot Namaqua-Fees 2010

Namaqua Wines, along with Huisgenoot, sponsored the Huisgenoot Namaqua-Fees that took place from 28 to 30 October 2010 in Vredendal.

Some big names, with the likes of Nádine, Kurt Darren, Albert de Wet, Wynand Strydom, Chereé, Andries Vermeulen, Fredi Nest, Romanz, Jennifer Jones, Heinz Winckler and Ray Dylan, made their appearance on the main stage to mesmerise the crowd with star-struck awe.

This gave Namaqua Wines great exposure and the perfect opportunity to truly share where they come from, with guests from all over South Africa visiting their home turf.

The well organised entertainment, homely atmosphere and friendly faces all played a huge part in creating a memorable weekend. We are proud to say, "We were there."

Creating awareness one step at a time

Karline Reichert, who works at the Namaqua branch in Kimberley, gathered together a few of her friends to partake in the Breast Cancer Walk on 26 October 2010. They wore pink Namaqua t-shirts to show their support for the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.

Where we come from to where we're going

The Namaqua Wines' Ugandan agents recently visited us here in South Africa. It was great showing our agents around the Vredendal Cellars as well as other hot spots in the Western Cape - we REALLY did share where we come from with them! The agents proved to be very motivated about the brand and sharing it with our fellow Africans!

We hope you enjoyed your stay with us, please come visit us again!

Recycling ideas

After you've shared your Namaqua among your friends, what do you do with the box?

Here is Angie, making good use of one of our used boxes.

Please Note:
Recycling is important, as it allows us to help sustain our environment. The innovative uses of used products are endless, and at Namaqua, we encourage you to think outside the box.

Casual Day 2010

Namaqua dressed up in something quirky in support of Casual Day on 3 September 2010, to raise funds for people with disabilities. Although the Namaqua Cellars are serious about producing serious amounts of wine for all to share, they're also serious about the matters that affect the community.

Share the experience

Namaqua Wines received an exciting message from Cape Town locals, Susie and Charles Reynolds, who were sailing in the UK during summer. They found 3 litre boxes of Namaqua in Hamble, England - and were very chuffed to share a glass with one another on the open waters. Thank you for sharing where you come from, Susie and Charles!

From the box to the bottle

Namaqua Wines, famous for their No.1 selling boxed wine, have ventured out to an exciting range of bottled wines. This is our first bottled range for local and African markets, so now the whole continent can share where we come from.

The Namaqua bottled range is available in for red cultivars, namely Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinotage.

Namaqua takes it to the stage

Namaqua Wines is involved with the Huisgenoot Namaqua-fees that will take place from 28 to 30 October 2010 on the Vredendal Sports Field. Visit the Huisgenoot Namaqua-fees web page and if you are interested, purchase your tickets via Computicket.

Namaqua is one of SA's favourites

Namaqua is one of TGi South Africa's Icon Brands. Namaqua Wines are rated number two in the Wine Category Section. But, as the first wine is a sparkling, we can say that Namaqua still comes out on top for being the No. 1 boxed wine brand on the list.

Namaqua vang gees in Klerksdorp vir die FIFA Wêreldbeker 2010!

Namaqua partakes in the Comrades 2010

The Namaqua athletics club participated in the 85th official Comrades Marathon that took place on 30th of May 2010.

Approximately 23 000 athletes gathered to jog all the way from Pietermaritzburg to Durban over a distance of 89,25 km. Our team did exceptionally well, with a few medals in the bag and all. Here are their times:

Alwyn Maas received a silver medal with a time of 7:26:51
Adrian Eksteen received a bronze medal with a time of 9:22:31
Henry Scholtz received a bronze medal with a time of 10:02:26
Carin Lochner received a bronze medal with a time of 10:33:26
Adele Maass received a bronze medal with a time of 10:52:09
Hilton van Aarde finished with a time of 11:43:41

Special thanks goes to Charl O'Niell from Namaqua SA, Matzikama Municipality as well as our other Namaqua athletics club members for their contributions.

Athletes prove they have the X-factor

Namaqua athletes, Alwyn Maas and Maretha van Zyl, participated in the 2010 Pronutro African Xtrail Run, which took place from the 7th to the 9th of May 2010.

The Pronutro African Xtrail Run offered runners a different route every day, although each race would finish in Kleinmond. These three days of adrenalin driven fun in the great outdoors promised to be revitalising for the mind, body and soul.

Day 1: The race started in Betty's Bay and took runners on a 25 km trail through the picturesque Harold Porter Botanic Gardens towards Kogelberg. Even though this was Maretha's first trail run, the Namaqua Team still finished in 2nd place.

Day 2: The race started in the Kleinmond Caravan Park and took runners on a 42 km trail through the Kogelberg Nature Reserve and back - this route was more technical as there were river crossings, as well as minor rock climbing, en route. Luckily, the Namaqua Team were on top form and finished in 3rd place.

Day 3: The race was cancelled due to weather conditions, but the Namaqua Team still managed to finish 2nd place overall in their category.

Well done, you've made us proud.

Namaqua supports Bafana Bafana

The Namaqua Durban Depot has been showing off their true colours
in support of Bafana Bafana for the Fifa World Cup 2010.

Kos en Wyn

Namaqua het in die Mei 2010 uitgawe van die Ontbytsake Nuusbrief verskyn. Lees gerus wat hulle te sê gehad het hieronder:

Namaqua goes on Safari

The Namaqua athletics club participated in the 2010 Safari Half-Marathon - a marathon that should not be taken on half-heartedly.

The 32-member team laced up their joggers and gathered in Wellington on the 1st of May 2010 for the big day. Four team members received silver, while the rest of the team also completed the Safari Half-Marathon with impressive finishing times. The Namaqua team gained a lot of vital experience that will benefit them in the upcoming Pronutro African Xtrail Run, as well as the Comrades Marathon.

Namaqua Wines was well represented, with their logo displayed proudly and prominently during the 2010 Safari Half-Marathon event. There was even a stand, serving South Africa's favourite boeries and Namaqua Wines!

Namaqua Mobile

Our merchant in Kampala, Uganda, uses this nifty little bike to do deliveries.

Tune in and have a listen

Namaqua Wines has launched a new radio campaign, where we welcome our foreign visitors by sharing some local words with them...



...we also want our locals to feel at home during this tourist season, so we decided to share a few words with them as well.

Hey, look at our new print ads!

Dinge het vlot verloop

Die Stellenbosch Jool, en veral die gemeenskapsorganisasies wat voordeel daaruit trek, lê na aan Namaqua se hart.

Dit was dan ook die rede waarom Namaqua saam met Huis Marais en Minerva aan die 2010 JOOL op Stellenbosch deelgeneem het. Hierdie geleentheid vind jaarliks plaas om geld in te samel vir Universiteit Stellenbosch se gemeenskapsdienste. Die verbintenis met Huis Marais en Minerva het vir groot pret gesorg en ons twee gelukbringers, Rosie en Josie, was ook daar om te help met die insameling van die broodnodige fondse.

Ons deel graag 'n reeks foto's van die dag:

Namaqua se vloot het stiptelik gearriveer.

Mense drom saam vir die verrigtinge.

Almal deel in die jolyt!

Ons loop saam...

...en help 'n bietjie uit!

Dinge het inderdaad vlot verloop!

Namaqua kondig wenner aan

Namaqua Wyne en Makro het onlangs 'n promosie aangebied waar verbruikers die geleentheid gehad het om 'n Toyota Yaris T3 te wen. Klik op die prentjie om die hele artikel te lees.

Namaqua bevorder mededeelsaamheid

Ons het die ander dag 'n baie aangename boodskap van een van ons aanhangers ontvang:

Hi Namaqua!

Ek wil net dankie sê vir Namaqua se Natural Sweet Rosé medium body dooswyn! Die lekkerste in 'n lang tyd! Ek bly in Gauteng, so wyndrink is nie groot nie, maar ek gaan dit probeer verander. Toe ek geswot het, het ons baie wyn gedrink, maar vandaar af was die die Gauteng-manier om brandewyn te drink! Maar hierdie wyn gee nie eers 'n babbelas nie, en ek kuier nogsteeds lekker! So 10/10 vir julle! En dankie vir al die ander goeie produkte oor die jare. Voorspoedige nuwe jaar!

Hennie Roets
Ellisras

Baie dankie Hennie, ons waardeer dit. Hou aan met deel!