NUUS • NEWS
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9 September 2015
Voor is Andries Rabie (Willow Creek), Danie Goosen (Wildekrans), Braam Gericke (Wildekrans), Marnelle du Preez (Mont Rouge), Hestie Roodt (Lettaskraal), Anne-Marie de Cauwer (Kransfontein), Jan Hendrik Basson (Porterville Olives), Nick Wilkinson (Rio Largo), Peter Coetzee (Marbrin), Johann van der Watt (ABSA). Agter: Francois Cilliers (Willow Creek), Gert van Dyk (Tokara), Stanley van Tonder (Mont Rouge), Christopher Moses (Mulderbosch), Kallie Frey (De Rustica), Klaas Stoffberg (Babylonstoren), Charl Coetzee (Babylonstoren), Clive Heymans (Marbrin). Fotograaf: Andrew Gorman
Olywe skitter by toekenning Suid-Afrika se beste ekstrasuiwer olyfolies vir 2015 is Donderdagaand onthul by die SA Olive-toekennings. SA Olive-voorsitter Nick Wilkinson het die toppresteerders bekendgemaak tydens ‘n gala-ete wat ook die dekade-lange bestaan van hierdie gesaghebbende kompetisie herdenk het. ‘n Totaal van 19 premium ekstrasuiwer olyfolies het goue medaljes in drie kategorieë ontvang – drie vir Delikate, tien vir Medium en ses vir Intense styl olies. Die drietal goue medalje-wenners in die Delikate-kategorie is: De Rustica Delicate Press, Rio Largo Delicato en Tokara Mission Delicate EVOO. Die top louere in die Medium-kategorie het gegaan aan Babylonstoren EVOO, De Boerin EVOO, De Rustica Mountain Press, De Rustica Frantoio Press, Kransfontein Frantoio-olyfolie, Lettaskraal EVOO, Marbrin Olive Growers Mild, Mont Rouge Olives, Porterville Olives Andante Mezzo en Wildekrans EVOO Field Blend Selection. Die Intense-kategorie het ses goue medaljewenners opgelewer in Kransfontein Coratinaolyfolie, Mulderbosch EVOO, Pick ‘n Pay Finest SA EVOO, Porterville Olives Andante Intenso, Tokara Premium EVOO en Willow Creek Directors Reserve. De Rustica het die meeste goue medaljes vero-
wer (drie), gevolg deur Kransfontein, Porterville en Tokara (twee elk). Babylonstoren, De Boerin, Lettaskraal, Marbrin, Mont Rouge, Mulderbosch, Pick ‘n Pay, Rio Largo, Wildekrans en Willow Creek het elk een goue medalje losgeslaan. Die kompetisie het vanjaar 91 inskrywings gelok wat meegeding het vir goud-, silwer-, en bronsmedaljes. Buiten die 19 goue medaljes, is 60 silwer- en 10 bronsmedaljes toegeken. ‘n Span professionele proeërs het die medaljeaanspraakmakers omsigtig individueel geëvalueer in terme van kwaliteit, kompleksiteit en balans van aroma en smaak tydens ‘n vierdaagse blinde-proe. Die hoogsaangeskrewe proepaneel het bestaan uit die Internasionale Olyfolieraad (IOC)-geakkrediteerde paneelleier Mauro Amelio van die Italiaanse nasionale vereniging vir olyfolieproeërs (ONAOO), asook plaaslike olyfoliekenners Gerrie Duvenage, Kelly White, Leonard Arangies, Louise Rabie, Reni Hildenbrand, Robert Claasens, Benedetta Lami en Anne-Marie Ferreira. Die jaarlikse Absa Olyfpresteerder van die Jaartrofee is toegeken aan Vittoria Jooste en Leonard Arangies uit erkenning vir hul belangrike bydrae tot die ontwikkeling van die bedryf. Die SA Olive-toekennings word gul geborg deur Absa, Oliomio MORI-TEM en Pieralisi.
Darling showcases its wild flowers with annual show The 98th Darling Wildflower Show wil take place from 18 to 20 September. Darling is known as the flower of the West Coast, and the abundance of flora and natural flowers is undoubtedly its biggest asset The Darling Wildflower Society has held a show virtually every year since that first show in 1917. The ideals expressed by the founders still hold true today. They wanted to display Darling’s God-given wealth for the world to see. At the same time they promoted the conservation of flowers amongst the farmers of the district, who have since maintained the botanical diversity of the region over several generations. The West Coast flower region, an integral part of the Cape Fynbos Kingdom, boasts more than 1200 species of flowering plants. About 80 of these are endemic to the West Coast and known nowhere else. The rich flora of the West Coast occurs on mainly three different soil types, culminating in three distinctive vegetation types, namely, Strandveld, Renosterveld and Sandveld. The Darling Wildflower Show takes place annually over the third weekend in September at the Darling Club. Since the early shows, the wildflower show has grown from a hall with floral arrangements to include natural displays. which reflect the geographical diversity of the veld surrounding Darling. All flowers and plants on show grow wild in the Darling district and are picked under strict supervision of the Darling Wildflower Society. The displays include the botanical and common names of all flowers exhibited as well as interest-
ing information on conservation. Most of the rain occurs between April and September (150 – 300mm). The show therefore represents a concentration of plants which flower in spring, although many of the plants also flower throughout the year. The Darling district represents a diverse flora of about 1200 species. Approximately 80 (6,5%) are endemic, whilst the rest also occur in other areas. • The Mamre Wildflower Festival also takes place on 18 to 20 September. The venue is at The Park and Mamre Werf. Follow the Main Road until you get to the circle where a large parking area is situated with the Mamre Church signage. The Tori Oso (translated Kletshuisie) restaurant will be open for the duration of this period. Good foods will be on sale from the restaurant where you can enjoy a sit-down meal and indulge in the peace of quiet of the Mamre Werf. Homebaked bread and homemade jams, souvenirs, handmade articles and much more will be on sale on the Werf. The Moravian Church is the 2nd oldest Mission Station on the West Coast and in South Africa. So, break away and experience the peacefulness and beauty of nature – you will be accompanied by tour guides who will share the love story of every building, even the birds will talk to you. Amongst all these natural beauties, you will also experience the flower exhibition as well as the remains of the mill’s tools and equipment. There will be lots of entertainment at The Park (Church Street): fun fare, quad bikes and lots of food stalls. Contact: 083 692 0356.