The first vintage of Vondeling wines was in 2005. There are now approximately 100 hectares of vineyard, mostly planted to Mediterranean varietals. Most are planted in granitic soils and on cooler south west facing slopes. The older vineyards, which include Sauvignon Blanc planted in 1983 and Chenin Blanc in 1986, have come into perfect balance…
Beat the heat this summer with this easy and delicious prawn and papaya salad and wash it down with a glass of dry rosé by Vondeling Wines. Rosé – Prawn & Papaya Salad serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1kg green prawns, peeled, deveined 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 long fresh red chilli, finely chopped 2cm-piece fresh ginger,…
Carved into the Franschhoek mountain range, Haute Cabrière is known for its beautiful location. Walking into the Cellar Restaurant is like entering a cave with a wonderful vaulted ceiling, featuring a series of sparkling handcrafted chandeliers and very modern artworks that add colour and liveliness. Many of the artworks are created by Haute Cabrière founder…
Mention the words “Béarnaise Sauce” and most food-lovers will collapse into fantasies of a creamy, buttery emulsion, tinged with French tarragon and cut through with just a hint of vinegar, melting slowly across the rump of a juicy, perfectly turned steak… Yet these very words can also strike fear into the heart of an aspirant…
Sticky chicken wings are one of South Africa’s best loved snacks. When having friends or family over, you can’t go wrong with presenting a platter full of wings alongside a mouth-watering blue cheese dip! The only way to get the chicken wings really glossy and sticky is to re-glaze them a few times while cooking….
Over the last two weeks, we’ve had the joy of partnering with Hirsch’s Homestore to trial a few of their products. They challenged us to showcase what their LG Microwave, Bosch Juicer and Russel Hobbs Slow Cooker were all about. Oozy, boozy choc-banana koek in the LG NeoChef microwave. The 25l LG NeoChef Microwave is a…
Sipping on plain water is definitely refreshing, but not nearly as delectable as sipping on coconut water. Switch your signature drink for a refreshing summer sipper with Monkey Shoulder’s Monkey Colada. Coco Loco is a Colombian coconut cocktail originally made popular on the Caribbean coast. Monkey Shoulder Scotch whisky turns the tradition upside down by…
When it comes to Tullamore D.E.W’s distillery, the story is more thrilling than most whiskey manufacturing myths and tales. Up until the mid-1950’s, Irish whiskey was distilled in Tullamore – a market town in the Irish Midlands. Known the world over for its smooth and gentle complexity, Tullamore D.E.W., the original triple distilled, triple blend…
Oh what a time to be alive! How lucky we are that it’s socially acceptable to have a summery gin beverage before five o’clock! Those unfortunate souls that live on planets without such privileges have miserable luck… The Buck stops here. When the sun is scorching hot, chances are you’ll want nothing more than a…
If you’re looking for a chirpy summer cocktail, look no further! It doesn’t get more cheerful than Monkey Shoulder’s unique and delicious Blackbird cocktail. A sophisticated summer cocktail doesn’t mean you have to sweat over a complicated recipe; sometimes the simplest drinks are the best. It’s no secret that not all cocktails are created equally,…
Reyka Vodka invites you to mix yourself a fix-me-up, a reminder that there’s always a bright side to every situation. As Iceland is a multifaceted country that’s both beautiful and rugged, Icelanders know a thing or two about the highs and lows of everyday life. Of course, in life, there is always a Brightside, as…
Summertime and the living is inspired, especially when an afternoon includes scrumptious salads paired with delectable wines! In the warmer season, we usually crave fresh, light ingredients that have an excellent taste and that are good for the waist. It’s also the opportune time to gather friends and family together for memorable moments in the…
