Wine Village Hermanus
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| Industry | Tourism |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Purveyor of fine wine |
| Location | Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Introduction | Many wine lovers get their first taste of the regions wines at the Wine Village, conveniently situated at the gateway to both Hermanus and the picturesque Hemel en Aarde Valley. Representing 600 producers of fine South African wine, with more than 1,600 labels of quality wine, the Wine Village offers something for everyone, from the discerning wine collector who wants to explore investment options, to the every day wine lover looking for value for money. The Wine Village offers an extensive selection of wines in a relaxed atmosphere and patrons are encouraged to browse at their leisure. Owners Paul and Cathy du Toit have designed their shop as a wine library with easy to find cultivar and blend categories. We are committed to quality service and products and will assist you in selecting the perfect wine, whether for your own enjoyment or as the perfect gift. Open 7 days a week. |
| Interests | Wine, South Africa, Customer service, Hermanus, Wine and food pairing, Coffee, Chocolate, Cheese |
| Favorite Movies | Out of Africa, Captain and Commander, Pirates of the Caribean, Mao's last dancer, Ben Hur, Julie & Julia, Lawrence of Arabia, My Fair Lady, Sound Of Music, Forrest Gump, Avatar, The Green Mile, Blue Velvet, Bridge on the river Kwai, Fugitive Pieces, I am Sam, Rainman, Mystic River, Dead man walking |
| Favorite Music | Classical, Jazz, Opera, Good male and female vocal |
| Favorite Books | John Platter Wine Guide, Guide to Wine Grapes - Jancis Robinson, Wine Tourism Handbook, Wines and Brandies of the Cape of Good Hope, Wines and Vineyards of South Africa, Rainbow Cuisine - Lannice Snyman, Kos vir die kenner - Louis Leipoldt, What to drink with what you eat, How to be a domestic goddess - Nigella Lawson, Withering Heights, A passage to India, Pillars of the Earth, The Oxford Companion to Food, On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen, The Well kept Kitchen, At Elizabeth David's Table, From Fork to Fork, Curry Easy, Purple Citrus and Sweet Perfume: Cuisine of the Eastern Mediterranean, Warm Bread and Honey Cake, Forgotten Skills of Cooking, Cooking basics, An Edible History of Humanity, How to Drink, Italian Food, The cooking of Venice, Taste |