PRESS AND MEDIA

THE SOMMELIERS SELECTION 2018 AWARD FOR VAL DE VIE ‘VALLEY OF LIFE 2014’

The Valley of Life 2014 Signature Red Blend, cultivated on Val de Vie Estate, has been awarded in The Sommeliers Selection 2018 in the category ‘Elegant & Classy Reds’.     The wine is medium to full bodied with notes of blackcurrant, cassis and red fruits, interlaced with nutmeg and cinnamon spice. A traditional Sunday lunch of roast chicken, pork crackling, oven baked potatoes and vegetables will be perfectly accompanied by this 2014 blend. This Signature Red Blend, launched during the 2018 Harvest Season, has been named after the estate’s rich history and entrenchment in the Valley’s culture of fine food [...]

CAMELOT SPA VAL DE VIE AWARDED AT THE LES NOUVELLES ESTHETIQUES SPA AWARDS

The 14th annual Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards hosted by Les Nouvelles Esthetiques South Africa in association with Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Paris, was held on Sunday the 29 July 2018, at The Capital on the Park Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg. Camelot Spa Val de Vie was announced as the winners in the Best Day Spa category at the 2018 Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Awards; the most prestigious spa awards in South Africa.     The 2018 Spa Awards consisted of six categories, namely Day Spa, Safari Spa, Resort/Hotel/Destination Spa, Boutique Hotel Spa, Unique Spa Concept and Aesthetic/Medi Spa categories.   “It is Camelot Spa Val [...]

THE NEW JAEGER-LECOULTRE POLARIS COLLECTION AND RYK NEETHLING WINE

INSPIRED BY HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY SPORTING ELEGANCE   Today’s man is someone who does it all. Always open to the new and untried, he finds surprising and innovative ways to make the most out of his life. For him, it’s about the journey, not the destination, and the experiences along the way. For his lifestyle, he needs an elegant yet sporty timepiece that can do it all, one that keeps up with his active pace: the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris.   Ryk Neethling, a friend of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Maison since 2016, is the perfect epitome of a man of action. As a [...]

Ryk Neethling announced as CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa

  We congratulate Val de Vie Marketing Director and Shareholder on his appointment as CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa. The Foundation issued a press release this morning: 15 August 2017 Olympic Champion, Ryk Neethling, announced as CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa A friend and fellow South African swimmer to Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene, Ryk Neethling, has been appointed CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa, a prestigious voluntary position in South Africa's charitable sector. “Ryk is a true champion – a man of integrity, talent and remarkable [...]

Celebrating Miriam Moses

Meet Miriam Moses. A ‘Mamma-Afrika’ at heart. A modern, understated woman with a zest for life! One looks at her and see the best of both worlds; a soft persona that hits the sweet spot and of course, a precious gem, hidden deep within the perfect storm. When you listen closely, her heart beats a drum; you can hear her song, for she sings joyfully all day long.   During 2006, Miriam went for a normal check-up with her GP doctor. “After thoroughly examining me, my doctor said that something looked suspicious and I was sent for a biopsy. A lump [...]

Pioneering partnership with luxury watch brand to mark a significant moment in Val de Vie’s history

There are few things in life as precious as time. Two brands that epitomise the celebration of each valuable minute and every special moment – Val de Vie Estate and Jaeger-LeCoultre – have just signed a noteworthy partnership agreement, brining into effect a synergistic collaboration between two globally renowned names. Not only are these brands both synonymous with luxury and a life well lived, but they similarly share strong links with the sport of kings. While Val de Vie Estate, which was recently named South Africa’s top residential estate by New World Wealth, has only just celebrated its 10th year of [...]

Celebrating Felicity Joseph

Meet Felicity Joseph, also better known as “The Pink Lady”.  She is a life size Tinkerbelle. A tough cookie wrapped in layers of strength. Engulfed in a spirit of adventure, she is beautifully untamed. A fierce female to be reckoned with. Her ‘brave’ just got a whole lot bigger, as she has no desire to shrink herself to the point of fitting in. She is bold in her purpose to stand out. Daring and unapologetic, she takes life in her stride. “It started out as a terrible pain under my arm.  I always used to think it might be an allergic [...]

Meet the Win A Home judges

Win a Home, South Africa’s favourite interior design reality TV show, has teamed up with the glamorous hosts of Afternoon Express. Win a Home is brought to you by Private Property in proud association with Nedbank. Every weekday between 4pm and 5pm, from Monday 16th May 2016, a part of Afternoon Express is dedicated to the reality and real estate drama and high-design, of Win a Home, Season 3. Three design contestants have 10 weeks to turn three, white-box apartments, into luxurious homes on a prestigious lifestyle estate in the Cape Winelands. The design contestants are mentored by three of the country’s biggest design and decor magazines, who are guiding them on their [...]

Veuve Clicquot Polo is a celebrity favourite

The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic takes place in New York every year and it's a enjoyed by many celebrities, from Gwyneth Paltrow and January Jones to Selma Blair and Lauren Conrad. You can also be part of this glamorous world at the 2016 Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo which takes place at Val de Vie Estate on Saturday 5 March 2016. Tickets for the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo are now available on Computicket's website. The event offers a luxurious day out for the stylish polo lover. As one of the oldest sports in the world, polo has become known over the years [...]

Laureus appoints Ryk Neethling as its latest Ambassador

(South Africa, 1 February 2016) Former South African swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, Ryk Neethling has been named the latest Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Ambassador joining an impressive list of sports icons who are a part the Laureus Family. The announcement was made at the inaugural Laureus Polo Cup hosted at Val de Vie Estate over the weekend. Born in Bloemfontein, Ryk attended Grey College, where he excelled in swimming, earning a place in the South African swimming team for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta; he has since been lauded as one of the most accomplished swimmers to come [...]

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