LDP Wine of the Week- Stellenzicht Golden Triangle Shiraz

The wine’s rich, intense colour shows hues of ruby and garnet, and faint tinges of purple around the edges. Plummy liquorice with touches of star-anise, freshly-roasted nuts and white pepper are displayed on the nose. Juicy on the palate with loads of ripe, red and black berry-fruit flavours. Soft, rich and elegant throughout with an exceptionally classy finish. Very enjoyable while young but further cellaring will enhance complexity. Cellaring of eight to twelve years is recommended.

Read more… Stellenzicht

Wine of the week- Rietvallei Shiraz 2010.

Rietvallei Special Select Shiraz is a full-bodied, complex wine with excellent fruit and wood integration. Lots of work in the vineyard and minimal interference in the cellar allows this wine to express its terroir to the fullest.

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Quote for the midweek…

‘I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying.’
– Jeff Bezos

Quote of the day…

‘The only safe ship in a storm is leadership.’

– Faye Wattleton

LDP wine of the week- Rietvallei Special Select Sauvignon Blanc 2012.

The Rietvallei Special Select Sauvignon Blanc is a full-bodied, complex wine with excellent varietal expression. Lots of work in the vineyard and minimal interference in the cellar allows this wine to express its terroir to the fullest. Elegant, lively and finely balanced, this Sauvignon Blanc is tightly wound around a core of crisp, flinty and mineral notes.

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Quote of the day…

‘The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.’

– Harvey S. Firestone

LDP Expands Global Resources through Strategic Membership in PrimeGlobal

LDP is pleased to announce that its accounting association of choice has launched a new name and image that reflect its status as the third largest association of accounting firms in the world. Formerly known as IGAF Polaris, the new PrimeGlobal provides LDP with significant expertise and resources to meet growing client needs, both internationally and domestically.

“The new PrimeGlobal name, logo, and website set us apart in the same way that the expertise, relationships, and global connectivity of firms like LDP set us apart from many other associations in our market space,” says Kevin Mead, CEO of PrimeGlobal. “Underlying the new look and feel are all the core values our association stands for: international reach, strong personal connections, technical depth and experience, and elite quality and service. The PrimeGlobal name and image clearly express how we are viewed as an association both by our membership and by the clients that they serve.”

The new association website,  primeglobal.net , is proud to feature LDP’s thought leadership and expertise. With easy-to-navigate access to PrimeGlobal firms through expanded directory search, comprehensive services/industries lists, and more, the site is an excellent complement to the resources available to clients via the LDP website and demonstrates that LDP can provide clients with the access they need to highly expert and technically skilled accounting and consulting firms around the world.

PrimeGlobal is the third largest association of independent accounting firms in the world, comprised of over 350 highly successful independent public accounting firms with a combined annual revenue of more than US$2.0 billion. PrimeGlobal’s independent member firms house a combined total of 2,200 partners, 17,000 employees, and 800 offices in 90 countries around the globe. Formed from a merger in 2011, PrimeGlobal provides its members with tools and resources to help them furnish superior accounting, auditing, tax and management services to clients around the globe. Through PrimeGlobal, independent member firms offer the strength and capabilities of a large, worldwide organization with technical depth and geographic reach impossible for a local firm alone.

LDP wine of the week: Jacobsdal Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

This week’s LDP wine of the week is the impressive Jacobsdal Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

This deep dark ruby wine is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon variety wine. Lots of fruit with under tones of cigar box and wood spices on the nose. Palate: Rich and full-bodied; velvety, plumy fruit supported by wood spices. A classic wine with good tannin structure and acidity – excellent ageing potential.

Read more- capelegends.co.za

This week’s LDP wine of the week is the lovely Lomond Syrah 2007.

This interesting wine originate from the Cape Agulhas wine area. It has notes of white pepper and hints of wood spice and berry follow through on the palate. A beautifully integrated and elegant wine with subtle, soft tannins.

Food Pairing: Excellent enjoyed on its own or served with venison (especially if combined with bacon), red meat dishes and wild mushroom risotto.

Read more – capelegends.co.za

Business Golf Etiquette

The business of business golf etiquette is a delicate one. Whether you’re playing with a coworker who is a good friend or an intimidating boss, you want to enjoy the experience while still maintaining a relaxed and professional relationship.

Invitation
Whether you extend the invitation or are the invited, make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your tee time so you can get settled by checking in with the pro shop and maybe purchasing some practice balls  for yourself and your partner.

Getting to the Course
If you are doing the inviting, make sure your partner knows how to get to the course and understands any fee structures if you are requiring him to pay. If you have not been to the course before, call the pro shop and ask what clothing options are acceptable and get a rundown of amenities such as locker rooms.

Courtesy First
Be sure to extend every courtesy to your partner. Insist on buying the first round of drinks and snacks from the beverage cart. Always compliment your partner on a good shot and offer a brief consolation or none at all after a poor shot from your partner.

Benefit of the Doubt
Never question your partner’s integrity on the course. If he is blatantly cheating, let him have his way. If he is particularly slow, do not hurry him. If he offers unsolicited advice, accept it graciously.

The Bet
If your partner wants to place a wager on your round, accept it and do not get into an intense discussion about the rules of the contest. To put yourself at ease, consider it money that is being spent as an investment in strengthening a business relationship.

19th hole
If you and your partner decide to enjoy a beverage after the round, be sure to buy the first round, and be careful to not drink too much or to discuss your workplace or coworkers too much.

Source: articlesbase.com