Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Relax. Take off your shoes. Savour a glass.

We are proud to announce that Barefoot Wine has been launched in South Africa.


Barefoot Wines were founded on the premise of making and selling an easy-going, palatable wine that will enlighten first-time wine consumers, while charming even the most demanding aficionados.


Barefoot Wines associate with various non-profit organisations to help promote their desire to make the world a better place and improve the quality of living for generations to come. Over the years, Barefoot Wines has been a part of thousands of non-profit events, becoming a familiar face and key-player in supporting ground-breaking initiatives. Have a look at the following video clip to see the positive footprints Barefoot Wines leave in our environment:



We are proud to announce that Barefoot Wines are setting foot on local shores, with the following selection:

Pinot Grigio
As refreshing as ocean breeze, Barefoot Pinot Grigio is light bodied, elegant and flavourful. Tart green apple flavours harmonise with notes of luscious white peach, floral blossom and citrus. Perfect for sea food (such as salmon or shrimp), chicken, pasta and light salads.

Moscato
Barefoot Moscato is delightfully sweet, just like it says on the bottle. You will fall in love with it from the first whiff of its lush, fruity aroma. Full of flavours of juicy peach and ripe apricots, this wine has citrusy hints of lemon and orange that wraps things up with a bright crisp finish. An easy sipping wine that is a bit sweeter than our Riesling. Enjoy this wine with mild cheeses, fresh fruit or spicy Asian dishes. It’s also terrific with desserts, or you can slap them all together and indulge in another glass of our Moscato instead.

Zinfandel
Barefoot Zinfandel can be enjoyed on ice, while you fire up the grill – the fun begins with the first whiff of this sweet, fruity wine. It has flavours like Georgia peach and pineapple, sun ripened strawberries and succulent pear, and is as light and lively as they come! Our white Zinfandel makes everything else taste better, whether it’s chicken or seafood, fruit or cheeses.

Merlot
Barefoot Merlot is perfect for any occasion. It is a decadent fruit filled combination of red cherry, boysen berry and plum with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate notes and mild tannins to round the flavours. We suggest pairing this red wine with red meat and hearty tomato based dishes, or a wide variety of desserts.

Barefoot Wines is proudly brought to you by Gallo Wines, which is the world's largest family owned winery. Not only are they the biggest wine brand in the world, they're also the number one selling!

Keep an eye open for the Barefoot Wine range in a Spar, Pick 'n Pay, and Aroma stores near you!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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."


Monday, November 1, 2010

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.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

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!

Friday, October 22, 2010

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.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

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.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

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!