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  • Fun Year-End Functions at The Lord Charles Hotel

    The lords and ladies are letting their hair down. Indulge in your inner Downton Abbey at the Lord Charles Hotel – because who has never wanted to be a lord or lady? With all the luxury of Titanic in all its golden-era splendour, surround yourself with sophisticated accommodations and expertly prepared breakfast and dinner buffets, […] More

  • Take a guided Cellar Tour at Benguela Cove

    Get to know your lover better. Wine, that is. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is known for producing cool climate wines.  The estate is planted with Caberney Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvédre, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion. Enjoy one of their three eateries – The Moody Lagoon, Blackbeards Diner […] More

  • September Spring Specials at 96 Winery Road

    96 Winery Road is in full bloom in Somerset West. Yay for winter wines, right? Winter wines and hearty stews at 96 Winery Road Restaurant, where we go to warm ourselves from the inside out with venison loin and duck and cherry pie. But now they’re breaking out of the cold and into the sunshine […] More

  • What makes the Anthonij Rupert’s Optima 2015 so special?

    Wine oh wonderful wine. With the hot weather just around the corner, wine tastings, vineyard tours and wine rack stock ups are going to be the order of the day. And to start of your new wine list, we suggest the Anthonij Rupert’s Optima 2015. The 2015 vintage is internationally regarded as one of South […] More

  • Exciting School Holiday Programme at Dunstone

    It is always a mission doing an itinerary for the kiddies when they are on school holidays, and since September has officially been activated, that means school holidays are coming up! So what to do? No worries, Dunstone has got you covered with their Kids’ Spring Holiday Programme at The Stone Kitchen! The Stone Kitchen […] More

  • Celebrate Grandparents Day at Jordan Wine Estate

    Because grandparents are that special. The Bakery at Jordan doesn’t need much more than the smell of brewing coffee and baking pastries to encourage you to stop by. They also have delicious picnic baskets with decadent food such as salami Napoli, camembert and brie and other local cheeses, chutneys and spreads with freshly baked bread […] More

  • Benguela Cove Wine Estate wins 5 Trophies at Annual SA National Young Wine Show

    Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate in beautiful Hermanus offers the peace of its surrounding ocean and mountains with quality wine, food and events hosting. Enjoy one of their three eateries – The Moody Lagoon, Blackbeards Diner or the Tea Terrace – or choose privacy with an exclusive 12-seater area for intimate gatherings. With 65 hectares […] More

  • Turkish Delights with Chef Tayfun Aras at Vondeling Wine Estate

    Pun very much intended. Legendary Cape Town Chef Tayfun Aras is teaming up with Vondeling wine estate to bring a Turkish twist to South Africa’s favourite meal – braai! Aras, who sold his Turkish restaurant, Anatoli, last year after 15 years has just released his first cookbook and will share his culinary heritage with guests […] More

  • R99 Pizzas & Live Music at Bellevue Wine Estate

    The dark days are over. Bellevue Wine Estate’s restaurant makes for the best lazy afternoon lunch with its giant veranda and never-ending lawns. Pair your favourite Bellevue wine with their tasty gourmet pizzas – the perfect meal for warming winters or lighter days. That’s why it’s everyone’s favourite carb – with toppings like bacon, caramlized […] More

  • The 6th Annual Protea Party is on at Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate this October

    Celebrate everything Bright and Light. This annual celebration honours the Anthonij Rupert Protea wine range. It’s the highlight of the year and this time will prove to be no exception with superb cuisine to match the wine. The Protea range consists of 8 wines inspired by the flower species unique to the Cape Floral Kingdom, […] More

  • Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2016 is an Absa Top 10 Pinotage Winner

    Vondeling 2016 Bowwood Pinotage has claimed a place as one of the best in South Africa with its first-ever win in the Absa Top 10 Pinotage awards announced – only the third pinotage made by the wine farm. Last year, the second vintage, 2015, was awarded the JF Hillebrand Trophy for Best Pinotage overall in […] More

  • Picnics from The Bakery at Jordan launching in September

    Soak up the spring sun. The Bakery at Jordan introduces the picnic pod. It can accommodate  up to 3 picnic baskets serving up to 6 people. Booking this ensures exclusive use of the venue all day. Choose from one of four private picnic pods with breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Kloof Valley. One picnic basket […] More