by Idiom | Mar 25, 2022 | News
UNVEILING A NEW LOOK FOR IDIOM’S -ICO(N) BLENDS Celebrating their heritage and highlighting their varietal building blocks, Idiom Wines is proud to introduce a new iteration in the life and look of its acclaimed blends. From the 2016 vintage, the wines that make...
by Idiom | Mar 11, 2022 | News
INVITATION TO CELEBRATE THE HARVEST AT IDIOM Vino, Cibo, Musica, Festa, Famiglia Don’t miss out… It’s the TAVOLA LUNGA (LONG TABLE) It is difficult to believe that the 2022 harvest is almost done! Although the late-ripening grapes are still in the vineyard, first...
by Idiom | Nov 5, 2021 | News
“Wines of Italy – An authentic Italian Experience” Vino in Piazza is an annual “Made in Italy” event, presented by the Embassy of Italy, the Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg, the Italian Trade Agency, and the Italian Chamber of...
by Idiom | Oct 25, 2021 | News
Idiom joined a league of 8 restaurants whose chefs prepared a course each at the 2021 Clash of the Chefs event in aid of charity, Isabelo, in Franschhoek. The Idiom Restaurant, owned by the Bottega family, is headed up by Chef Clinton Jacobs who presented and created...
by Idiom | Sep 10, 2021 | News
(Another) Seven Days of Shiraz and Venison at Idiom Wines! In collaboration with Shiraz SA. Special menu extended to 5th September 2021 SA’s new National Shiraz Day in August mirrors International Shiraz Day on 16 February. “Winter is not only the season...
by Idiom | Jul 28, 2021 | News
JULY NEWSLETTER ITALIAN ‘CAMPIONI’ ISSUE! What’s news this month… IDIOM RESTAURANT REOPENED SATURDAY JULY 24 CELEBRATE FOOTBALL’S COMING ROME Take advantage of our Italian Victory Specials on our IDIOM locally produced Italian wines &...
by Idiom | Jul 2, 2021 | News
PLANNED REOPENING 23 JULY Winter is here! Wind, rain and cold weather have taken over the Helderberg which means it is time for red wine at home around a fire and for our culinary and hospitality team to take their well earned annual break. As you all know, President...
by Idiom | Jun 30, 2021 | News
Celebrating 5 years of culinary experiences at the Idiom restaurant and tasting centre. On Wednesday 16th and Saturday 19th June 2021, Idiom celebrated the 5th Anniversary of the opening of its Wine Tasting Centre and Restaurant. The event was held over two days to...
by Idiom | Jun 14, 2021 | News
Sip your way through the Cape Winelands. Cape Town is bordered by not one, but six, venerable viticultural regions – all less than an hour’s drive from the city centre – where hundreds of wineries beckon, with the promise of wide-open spaces, stunning outlooks and...
by Idiom | Jun 11, 2021 | News
IDIOM RESTAURANT & TASTING CENTRE IS TURNING 5! Join us for an anniversary lunch to celebrate. Five years ago, in June 2016, the Idiom Restaurant & Tasting Centre opened its doors to the public, thereby creating a hearth and home to showcase the Bottega...
by Idiom | Apr 2, 2021 | News
We are so proud to be able to share this exciting win for our Idiom Viognier! “The inaugural Viognier Challenge was held at Vrede and Lust on Tuesday, March 16th 2021. There were 24 entries of single-variety wines, with no limitation made on whether they were...
by Silvana Bottega | Mar 5, 2021 | News
JOIN US FOR OUR ITALIAN HARVEST LUNCH AT IDIOM THIS MARCH SATURDAY 13 MARCH from 12PM LIMITED SEATS DUE TO RESTRICTIONS While we regret to announce that our annual big Italian Festival @ Idiom will not take place for a second year due to the current pandemic related...
by Silvana Bottega | Feb 3, 2021 | News
FEBRUARY IS A MONTH WITH 2 R’s So let’s celebrate Ramaphosa’s Reopening and get Rewarded for Restocking with IDIOM. A Responsible Restart to 2021 While 2020 was meant to be a leap year to start off the new decade, for many of us it felt like a lost...
by Silvana Bottega | Jan 19, 2021 | News
“Cape Town Helicopters has partnered with Idiom for a few years and the Idiom Wine Estate adventure is one of the most popular yet superbly exclusive to the point of private days out imaginable.” “When wine and words come together you get Idiom....
by Silvana Bottega | Jan 19, 2021 | News
Idiom Wines boasts some amazing sculptures by Anton Smit. The Life and Times of a South African Sculptor Widely revered for his overwhelming heads and monumental African sculptures, evoking themes of suffering, reconciliation, glory and sublimation, his works grace...
by Silvana Bottega | Nov 17, 2020 | News
The World Luxury Restaurant Awards announces, Best Panoramic View in Africa for Idiom Restaurant A reason to smile and be proud of our beautiful country. 2020 has been a rollercoaster year for everyone. We’re particularly proud of our team at Idiom for how they...
by Silvana Bottega | Nov 17, 2020 | News
View our latest newsletter for news and notifications of upcoming events at Idiom and around the country happening in the next two weeks. We tell you about some spectacular awards for our restaurant and update you on some more accolades for our blended wines. We also...
by Silvana Bottega | Oct 19, 2020 | News
Idiom Wines is a Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Winner! Each year, Trip Advisor combs through reviews, ratings, and saves from Travellers everywhere, and use that info to award the very best. Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best and Travelers’ Choice winners are...
by Silvana Bottega | Oct 7, 2020 | News
We are so proud to announce that our Idiom SMV (Rhone-style blend) 2015 won a gold medal at this year’s Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards. A medium to full bodied blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Aromas of juniper berry, lavender and...
by Silvana Bottega | Oct 2, 2020 | News
The team at Idiom Wines in the Helderberg Basin prepared a treat for guests on Heritage Weekend with a special lineup of heritage-inspired food menus, themed wine tastings, and activities which took place from Thursday 24th Sept to Sunday 27th September. “We’ll...
by Silvana Bottega | Feb 5, 2019 | News
A taste of Italy returns to the winelands of Somerset West the first weekend of march 2019 with a full weekend of Italian themed activities for all age groups planned at Idiom wine estate’s spectacular visitor centre overlooking the Helderberg mountains and...
by Silvana Bottega | Oct 31, 2018 | News
A weekend of bubbles Italian style will take place at Idiom on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November. Three Prosecco experiences can be enjoyed each day. A separate ticket is required for each session or a day pass valid for all three sessions can be purchased....
by Silvana Bottega | Sep 5, 2018 | News
Idiom is delighted to announce an exclusive wine partnership of the 2018 FNB JHB Art Fair. After having worked for nearly a decade with ArtLogic on various events, a passion for the arts has been a core focus for Idiom Wines and this has expanded into an exclusive...
by Silvana Bottega | Sep 5, 2018 | News
One of Stellenbosch’s most exclusive wine producers, Idiom, is excited to announce their partnership as wine supplier for the ‘Le Diner en Blanc’ event being held in Johannesburg.Le Diner en Blanc is the world’s largest pop-up dinner event experience, where hundreds...
by Silvana Bottega | Sep 5, 2018 | News
Idiom was excited to partake in an innovative media launch for Le Diner en Blanc Johannesburg that was celebrated the alignment of the event with one of the nation’s leading radio stations Kaya FM. The team from Kaya FM held a Livecast Dinner hosted by Chef...