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  • Julia Blaine: Another Winemaker joins Louisvale

    Louisvale Wines in Stellenbosch welcomes a new assistant winemaker to its cellar.  Julia Blaine, 29 years old, will be working with Simon Smith, the sole winemaker and the maven who has brought home the gold, silver and bronze awards over the past two decades for his outstanding Louisvale wines. Julia Blaine has a degree in viticulture […] More

  • Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey brings the Beauty of Blend to vibrant life with XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

    Tullamore D.E.W., the Original Triple Blend Irish Whiskey, launches Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish. Starting with their original triple distilled, triple blend, triple wood matured Irish whiskey, the Brand’s whiskey-makers have given it an additional finish in first fill XO Caribbean rum casks, developing a smoothly satisfying flavour with layers of sweetness and […] More

  • Women’s Day Yoga, Afternoon Tea & Bubbly Sessions at One&Only Cape Town

    Getaway with the girls this Women’s Month at The One&Only! If there is one place to celebrate in Cape Town it certainly is The One&Only. With picturesque views and heavenly décor. There is nothing that this hotel lacks to celebrate Women’s Month. The One&Only Cape Town has planned a fantastic weekend for this occasion. Discover […] More

  • Lazy long Weekends at Jordan Wine Estate

    Take advantage of the coming long weekend and discover all there is to do at Jordan. There is something for everyone! Here are our top 7 things to do at Jordan, this long weekend. Start your day with breakfast at The Bakery This is a must-do breakfast spot in Stellenbosch!  Join The Bakery on Monday […] More

  • Seafood Platter for 2 at The Station On Bree

    Introducing the first Station On Bree SEAFOOD PLATTER! Have you also been craving some seafood? The Station On Bree is certainly pulling through with perfect timing with their seafood platter that literally has everything. They are famous for their tapas-style dining and delicious cocktails but there might just be a new reason! Have you tried […] More

  • South African Wine Estate Quoin Rock Receives Two Prestigious Medals From The 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards

    Stellenbosch wine estate, Quoin Rock, flew the nation’s flag high at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) in London, achieving gold and platinum status for their Vine Dried 2019 vintage and 2014 Black Series MCC. The world’s largest and most influential international wine competition Widely regarded as the world’s largest and most influential international […] More

  • Breakfast in the Winelands with Anthonij Rupert is simply a dreamy affair

    Start your weekend on a dreamy note by enjoying breakfast at the spectacular Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley. The magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and fresh country air are just the right additional ingredients to ensure a perfect day out. Available every Saturday and Sunday at the […] More

  • Join Durbanville Wine Valley for a heart-warming Soup & Sip this Winter!

    Round up family and friends for a culinary high jink to the Durbanville Wine Valley, just 20 minutes from Cape Town CBD, for a Soup & Sip weekend from August 13. Wineries across the region have prepared special menus paired with local wines for the event, as they look forward to welcoming visitors back to […] More

  • Flowstone Gin: A beautiful Place of Origin!

    Africa is the birthplace of humankind, with hominids – the ancestor of the modern human – first emerging on the continent about seven million years ago. The Cradle of Human Kind, a world heritage site, is where some of the earliest and most important fossils have been found on the continent; including the ground-breaking fossils […] More

  • Deli Delights from Louisvale!

    Winelands shopping at its finest! Situated at the foot of the majestic Stellenbosch mountains in Devon Valley, sits the unusual architectural building which is home to Louisvale and Stone Road wines. This spectacular venue offers you the most wonderful 280-degree vistas of the three-million-year-old Cape Mountains. The deli was started in 2019 and today carries […] More

  • Stay hydrated with AquaSky this Winter!

    Aquasky, the atmospheric water company based in Paarl Cape Town specialises in producing and bottling the highest quality water straight from the sky. The company produces this water primarily for the hospitality industry, where it offers hotels and restaurants the opportunity to brand their own bottled water. Drinking still or sparkling water whilst enjoying a […] More

  • A delicious Winter Pairing with Symmetry Spice Tonic!

    A toast to our country and our common values: unity in diversity. With winter and lockdown in full effect, we would like to share a fun, rainbow-dusted recipe to pair with Symmetry Spice tonic essence: A Cape Malay Vegan Curry Potjie. The naturally produced concentrated African tonics capture the very essence of Cape botanical heritage. […] More