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Big wines with big heart During harvest (and every other season in the cellar) Boschendal focuses on creating wines that are savoured by their committed winos, while also catering to newly-introduced wine lovers with complex wines that are easily enjoyed. This is evident, not only through the quality of wine produced (think “1685 Chardonnay”), but also […] More
Now’s the time to beat the rush and book your seat at the fabulous Delheim Jazz and Cheese Fondues. Held every year for over a decade, the lingering lunchtime event’s cosy delights offer the perfect remedy to cold and rainy winter blues. Escape the cold with a warm-hearted feast at famous Stellenbosch estate The Jazz […] More
BENGUELA COVE IN AN “OYSTER” SHELL Benguela Cove Wine Estate, outside Hermanus is a red hot destination for wine lovers and foodies. Don’t miss out on our new Wine & Oyster Pairing launching this weekend, 30 March 2018 priced @ R175 pp. This includes four oysters prepared in four different ways to match the intrinsic […] More
Mathew Mole fan? Don’t miss the chance to catch one of South Africa’s most renowned young musicians perform the songs that gained him international acclaim at the Franschhoek Cellar. After last year’s hugely popular Matthew Mole show, the musician has been welcomed back to perform for a lucky few. An intimate show in a relaxed […] More
A new cider has been produced by De Grendel Wine Estate just in time to celebrate the beginning of autumn. The premium cider is made in limited quantities with freshly pressed apples from Elgin, one of South Africa’s foremost apple growing regions. With four generations rooted in apples, it is a natural progression for the wine […] More
The Autumn edition of the Restaurant Week South Africa 2018 is in full swing. For the first time in its history more than 100 restaurants have already signed up! It looks like Restaurant Week is going to continue its successful streak and follow its successors in the US, Europe and Asia. This year’s first edition […] More
A classic G&T is deliciously simple. Reinventing this drink can be incredibly fun. Gin is made from a neutral based spirit, which is given its characteristic flavour by adding botanicals during the distillation process. While juniper – genièvre in French, from which gin receives its name – is always the most prominent flavour, you’ll find […] More
If you’d surveyed South Africans around ten years ago about their drink of choice, I’d hazard a bet that gin would be way down on the agenda. But in the last five years, thank the heavens because it doesn’t give me a hangover, it’s risen to the top. And what do we do when we […] More
Who said our cheese is just for adults? Are you planning a trip to the Cape Winelands with the entire family this month. While the adults enjoy their wines, the kids are normally the ones left out as there is little to do but eat and listen to the grown-ups talk. That is about to […] More
A new trader has arrived the the Bay Harbour Market! Most of us have childhood memories of that one uncle that had a fig tree tucked away at the back of the yard. The days of figs in abundance have passed and today, the spotting of figs generally becomes big news. Now Cape Town’s favourite […] More
Think you have what it takes to blend your own wine? The Marianne Tasting Room has added a tutored blending experience to the mix! The Marianne Wine Blending is a fun, introductory and tutored experience. Unravel the unique components and characters of three estate varietals and their influence within a blend, namely that of our […] More
Eat@Simonsvlei is a relaxed family restaurant offering unpretentious country fare in tranquil surrounds. Situated just outside of Paarl, Eat@Simonsvlei provides the perfect setting complete with mountain views, rolling lawns shaded by big oak trees. The venue can also be booked for conferences and functions with many options available for catering as well. The venue seats up to […] More