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						 <title>Orange River Wine Cellars contributes to SANCA once again</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=66</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[







The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence&nbsp; (SANCA) is a non-governmental organisation whose major objectives are the prevention and treatment of Alcohol and Drug Dependence.
Established in 1956, SANCA ]]></description>
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						 <title>NEW RELEASE:  2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot </title>
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						 <description><![CDATA[CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT:
DEEP, RED, BLACKCURRANT AND RED FRUIT AROMAS, INTERWOVENWITH THE OAK FLAVOURS; WELL POISED, GOOD DEPTH, FINE FRUIT ON THE PALATE;VIGOROUS, SOFT TANNINS, GOOD BALANCE AND LENGTH. BLEND OF CABERNET SAUVIGNONAND MERLOT, WOOD ]]></description>
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						 <title>NORTHERN CAPE WINE INDUSTRY TEAMS UP WITH GOVERNMENT IN EMPOWERMENT PROJECT</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=68</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[  
The Blocuso Wine Development Initiative outside Keimoes in the Northern Cape should be an example of how true empowerment and land reform can work in the wine industry. According to Herman Cruywagen, Chief Executive Officer of Oranjerivier Wine C]]></description>
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						 <title>TOPS AT SPAR HONOURS ORANJERIVIER WINE MAKERS</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=69</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[  
In a unique wine competition to celebrate the relationship between the country&rsquo;s top wine retailer and a foremost winery, 39 wines from a total of 110 were recently entered into the finals of the Tops at Spar/Country Cellars and Oranjerivie]]></description>
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						 <title>OWK personeel presteer!</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=70</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[Tydens die Direksievergadering, die 8ste November het die&nbsp; jaarlikse prysuitdeling plaasgevind waar die kelders/personeel erken word vir hulle harde werk en uitmuntende diens. Mnr Koos Burger, Voorsitter van die Direksie handing hier die pryse a]]></description>
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						 <title>Chop Challenge 2009</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=71</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
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While Afrikaners may no longer call the political shots in SA, their loud and innate democratic urges have been transferred to matters more important: which is the best boerewors in SA (a Checkers promotion featuring a distinctly vegetarian]]></description>
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						 <title>ORANJERIVIER PREPARES FOR QUALITY AND VOLUME IN HARVEST 2010</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=72</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[Suitably dry conditions and healthy vineyards have lead to Oranjerivier Wine Cellars predicting a marked increase in volumes for this year&rsquo;s harvest over the relatively low-yield 2009 season. Some 145&nbsp;000 tons of grapes are expected to be ]]></description>
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						 <title>The outcome of our screw cap/cork survey</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=73</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Screw Cap or Cork - what's your opinion?
SURVEY REPORT 
The Results 

WHITE WINE:
o&nbsp; Screw Cap &ndash; 76%
o&nbsp; Cork - 24%
RED WINE:
o&nbsp; Screw Cap - 48%
o&nbsp; Cork &ndash; 52%
SEMI-SWEET/ROS&Eacute; WINE:
o&nbsp; Screw]]></description>
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						 <title>Augrabies Falls truly spectacular</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=74</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[Augrabies Falls turned into a true spectacle this week as the Gariep pumped down more than 2000 cubic meters per second by Wednesday. A peak flow of more than 3000 is expected by the 8th of February. 
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						 <title>VINPRO/WINETECH WINGERDBLOK-KOMPETISIE WENNERS</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=75</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[Mnr. Trevor Loxton van Ghoemas Landgoed naby Keimoes was die wenner van die jaarlikse VinPro/Winetech Oranjerivier wingerdblok kompetisie vir die 2009/2010 oesjaar.
&nbsp;Die beoordelingspaneel het bestaan uit wingerdkundiges al die pad van die Wes-]]></description>
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						 <title>A CALL TO ALL POTENTIAL MENTORS FROM THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR </title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=76</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[  
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform has decided to recapitalize all land reform projects in distress, acquired since 1994. The purpose of this project is to ensure that land is used productively, contribute to food security and pr]]></description>
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						 <title>Consulate General of China visits Orange River Wine Cellar</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=77</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[  
Orange River Wine Cellars were very privileged to welcome the CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINE in CAPE TOWN for a courtesy visit to the Northern Cape.&nbsp; Consul Hou Jin and Consul General HAO Guangfeng visited the Northern ]]></description>
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						 <title>Wine lovers from Red Dragon look to Orange River</title>
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Chinese wine drinkers' love of a  taste of sunshine in a glass has led to an increasing demand for wines from South Africa's Orange River Wine Cellars based in and around Upington next to the Orange River.





According to Raymond Tsoi]]></description>
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						 <title>Don’t talk Kakamas about this Sushi</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=79</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[HE&rsquo;S got a glint in his eye and a knife in his hand. Gerrie. Gerrie  de Beer. Sushi master. Not just any sushi master. Gerrie is sushi slicer  supremo of Kakamas.
This is correct. Kakamas. A town of the small, quiet variety in the  Northern Ca]]></description>
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						 <title>Nog toekennings vir OWK by 2010 International Wine Challenge</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=80</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[  
 wat in London gehou is, se resultate is sopas bekend gemaak en OWK het 3 toekennings ontvang ( slegs 3 wyne is ingeskryf )
Brons - Rooi Muskadel 2008
Brons - Wit Muskadel 2008
Commended - Cabernet/Merlot Reserve 2007
&nbsp;
BAIE GELUK AAN A]]></description>
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						 <title>FUN with children on YOUTH DAY in Stellenbosch</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=81</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[Orange River Wine Cellars supported the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Stellenbosh on the 16th June, Youth Day at a FUN DAY for underprivileged children who resides on the Quarantine Station in Stellenbosch.
The purpose of the ]]></description>
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						 <title>Wingerdkundiges gesels oor arbeidskwessies</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=82</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[OWK se wingerdkundigedienste het onlangs 6 werkswinkels aangebied by al die verskillende kelders vir praktiese oplossings en verbeteringe&nbsp; van arbeidskwessies op plaas vlak.
Besprekingspunte soos optimalisering van wins is na gekyk.&nbsp; Die p]]></description>
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						 <title>INTERNATIONAL HONOUR  FOR LABEL DESIGN</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=83</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[     The unique natural splendour of the Orange River wine region has contributed to a wine label from Orange River Wine Cellars in Upington being selected as one of only three South African labels featured in a new book showcasing the best-designed ]]></description>
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						 <title>NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2010</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=84</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[  
A change is as good as a holiday. In the wine industry, however, a change leads to a lot of hard work.
Oranjerivier Wine Cellars has been undergoing a profound change of late. While we are still making delicious wines from our sunbathed vineyard]]></description>
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						 <title>MW lessons from the Groot Gariep by Niel Pendock</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=85</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[The annual wine selection tasting for the Spar Country Cellars Winemakers Competition is now over and 106 empty bottles are on their way to the recycling bank.  Two exhausted MWs (Masters of Woof, a mother and daughter, shown relaxing poolside below)]]></description>
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						 <title>Jongwynskou 2010: Uitslae en trofee's</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=86</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[




HARTSWATER WYNKELDER








KLASWENNER


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						 <title>GROOTDRINK SHOWS THIRST FOR MEDALS IN SPAR-ORANGE RIVER WINE COMPETITION</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=87</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
South Africa&rsquo;s foremost retailer-driven wine competition, the Country Cellars Cellars Competition for the Winemakers and Viticulturists of Oranjerivier Wine Cellars, was this year dominated by the Grootdrink Winery in the Northern Cape. Groot]]></description>
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						 <title>ORANJERIVIER TREK NUWE BAADJIE AAN</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=91</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
&nbsp;Volgens Koos Visser, bemarkingsbestuurder van Oranjerivier-wynkelders, beoog di&eacute; handelsmerk om sy wynafset in die Suid-Afrikaanse mark te verhoog deur middel van moderne verpakking, &rsquo;n naamsverandering na Orange River Cellars en]]></description>
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						 <title>DECEMBER NEWSLETTER 2010</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=92</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
&nbsp;
&nbsp;It began &ndash; as all things pertaining to wine do! &ndash; in the vineyard, with the Orange River wine region experiencing an above-average harvest. While other regions in South Africa had to contend with a decrease of grape volume]]></description>
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						 <title>3 Stars for our Chenin de Barrique </title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=94</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[Read more about the competition at:
http://www.winemag.co.za
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						 <title>Calamity on the Orange</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=95</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[The  growers are typical farmers, able to keep a stiff upper lip amidst the  challenges of farming in the southern African interior. Perhaps it is  for this reason that reports about the damage to the vineyards along the  Orange river has not been hy]]></description>
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						 <title>VINPRO/WINETECH WINGERDBLOK-KOMPETISIE WENNERS 2010/2011 </title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=96</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
Saamgestel deur Henning Burger (Bestuurder &ndash; Wingerdkundige Dienste: OWK)
&nbsp;
&nbsp;Die beoordelingspaneel het bestaan uit wingerdkundiges van die Wes-Kaap, asook plaaslike beoordelaars. Die beoordelingspaneel het &lsquo;n algehele punt ]]></description>
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						 <title>ORANGE RIVER WINE REGION PICKS ITSELF UP AFTER DEVASTATING FLOODS</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=97</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
According to Herman Cruywagen, general manager of Orange River Wine Cellars based in Upington, the flooding caused extensive and enormous damage to the region&rsquo;s vineyards.
&ldquo;The images of the flooding seen on television and in the media]]></description>
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						 <title>JAPAN NATURAL DISASTER CREATES INCREASED DEMAND FOR GRAPE CONCENTRATE FROM NORTHERN CAPE</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=98</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
Orange River Cellars&rsquo; grape concentrate division, Orange River Concentrate Producer, is the largest supplier of concentrate in South Africa.&nbsp; Close to 40% of its annual production of around ten million litres of grape concentrate is expo]]></description>
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						 <title>Orange River to Make Debut at Nederburg Auction</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=99</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[A red muscadel from the Grootdrink winery, one of the five wineries incorporated under the Orange River Cellars&rsquo; brand has been selected for auction at this year&rsquo;s Nederburg affair, which is to be held on the week-end of 16 September. Ten]]></description>
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						 <title>ORT Skills Development Centre</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=100</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[Die opleiding inkorporeer &lsquo;n uitgebreide reeks modules wat oor &lsquo;n periode van ongeveer twaalf maande strek. Klaskameronderrig vind een week permaand in hierdie periode plaas, maar kan ook meer aaneenlopend aangebied word.
ORT Skills Deve]]></description>
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						 <title>ORANGE RIVER CELLARS SAILS ON THE BREEZE OF OPTIMISM IN TRYING CONDITIONS</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=101</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
Speaking at a Farmer&rsquo;s Day in Keimoes attended by Orange River Cellars&rsquo; producers, CEO Herman Cruywagen said Orange River&rsquo;s commitment to unlocking value for its grape producers serves as the primary motivation factor for driving ]]></description>
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						 <title>GROOTDRINK CELLAR COMES OUT TOPS</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=102</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
This unique competition is driven and supported by Tops-at-Spar, the country's largest traders in the retail sector, which also sells a large portion of Orange River cellars' wines under its own labels. The competition is therefore a joined effor]]></description>
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						 <title>Suiwer, Sensuele Shiraz</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=103</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
Shiraz. Almal se gunsteling. As &rsquo;n mens die bemarkingsmense moet glo en die hordes verskillende bottels tel wat vir elke denkbare kompetisie deesdae ingeskryf word. Shiraz is tans die grootste enkele druifsoort op almal se lippe en in &rsquo;]]></description>
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						 <title>ORANGE RIVER CELLARS SPONSORS PREMIER SA MEDIA AWARD CEREMONY</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=104</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
 Organised by the Magazine Publishers Association of South Africa (MPASA). The 42nd annual PICA Awards Ceremony will be held at the Sandton ConventionCentre on 17 November.
 Koos Visser, marketing manager for Orange River Cellars, says that it is ]]></description>
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						 <title>Top USA critic gives 'bravo' to Orange River Cellars</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=105</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[Star Tree Brut, retailing at $10,  mustered an Exceptional/Excellent rating by McIntyre. In the Washington  Post of 8 December he writes:  &ldquo;Seldom has a $10 bubbly caught my attention like this one. A whiff or  exotic spice on the nose drew me ]]></description>
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						 <title>PARSDAG 4 FEBRUARIE 2012 - SKRYF NOU IN</title>
						 <link>http://www.orangeriverwines.com/index.php?page=news&amp;func=viewarticle&amp;newsid=106</link>
						 <description><![CDATA[
Hierdie jaar vind dit plaas in die vorm van &#329; WONDERLIKE WYN WEDLOOP (gebaseer op die Amazing Race TV realiteitsprogram) en almal gaan net mal baie pret h&ecirc;!&nbsp; Spanne bestaan uit 4 lede en koste beloop R40.00 per persoon.&nbsp; Vinnig]]></description>
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