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  • Richard Duckitt appointed as the head winemaker at Bellingham

    Richard Duckitt has been appointed as head winemaker at Bellingham with immediate effect. Richard grew up on a farm in the Darling district, and applies his inherent passion and knowledge of terroir and agriculture to his daily winemaking practice. Elsenburg-trained, he began his journey as a winemaker in the Western Cape and went on to […] More

  • Opening Specials at Nom Nom Eatery

    Nom Nom, a new eatery located in the town of Somerset West opened its doors to the public recently. The restaurant, open 6 days week, offers customers a calm and relaxed space to enjoy every moment. Nom Nom has something for everyone from brunch, lunch, dinner and a variety of freshly baked goods. To celebrate […] More

  • Boschendals MCC named a Top 10 MCC over a 10 year period

    Boschendal has started the 2018 awards season with a sparkle. The estate’s Cap Classique Grande Cuvée Brut has been named one of the Top Ten Cap Classiques by South African Wine & Cellar Classifications for the ten year period of 2008 to 2018.   The competition investigates wines’ track records across 30 local and international […] More

  • Take a trip on the wild side with a Delheim Mushroom Forage Pop Up

    The Cape’s wild mushrooms are about to pop-up again so make sure you’re first in line for Delheim’s exclusive Mushroom Forage Pop Up series this year! Learn first-hand how to forage and cook wild edible mushrooms at this fungi-fab experience that’s exclusively available to new and existing members of Delheim’s getup-and-go Wine Club. Membership is […] More

  • Parlotones live at The Franschhoek Cellar

    The Parlotones set The Franschhoek Cellar alight in 2017 with their sold-out show. This will be no different on the 25th of February 2018!  The Parlotones are Kahn Morbee, Neil Pauw and brothers Glen and Paul Hodgson. They formed over 10 years ago and achieved massive success in their home country of South Africa, as […] More

  • Opening Spa Specials at Val de Vie

    Since the opening of Camelot Spa at Val de Vie in December 2017, an influx of local and international guests has had the opportunity to experience this brand-new addition to the top residential estate in South Africa.  The highly qualified team at Camelot Spa at Val de Vie have been inundated with bookings over the […] More

  • Long and lazy Sundays at Boschendal’s Werf Restaurant

    Come spend a long and lazy Sunday afternoon with us at The Werf Restaurant on Sunday, the 28th of January from 12h00 – 17h00! Our monthly Long Sunday Lunch sets a relaxed atmosphere where family and friends come together to unwind, catch up, share a bountiful farm meal, sip on good wine and listen to […] More

  • Simonsig Valentines Day

    Cuvée, Simonsig Estate’s signature restaurant, will have you captivated with its quirky mix of nostalgia and Cape Dutch modernism. Enjoy genuine hospitality and uncomplicated dishes with a sustainable conscience from Simosnig’s locally inspired, seasonal menu, either inside or on the terrace, with a perfect view of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain. For Valentine’s Day they have […] More

  • Wine & Dine Fridays at Cuvée at Simonsig

    Take your tastebuds on a sensory journey at the gourmet Wine & Dine Fridays at Simonsig. Select from a mouth-watering range of pairings such as tempura prawns served with pineapple salsa and Simonsig Sauvignon Blanc 2017, or line fish served with lemon crushed potatoes, crispy capers, beurre noisette sauce and Simonsig Roussanne 2014. Don’t forget […] More

  • Milkshake, Pancakes & Waffle Specials at Wiesenhof

    A full range of back to school specials have hit Wiesenhof. Already known for offering fantastic specials every single day of the week, Wiesenhof have just introduced a new promotion to keep the little ones happy too. Their milkshakes are definitely loaded with lots of flavour and fun, which are paired either with a delicious […] More

  • The Backsberg Picnic Concerts Series is back in 2018!

    Backsberg Picnic Concert Series set to once again rock the Paarl Valley in Feb/March 2018 Backsberg Wine Estate has released the lineup for their much anticipated 2018 Picnic Concert Series taking place every Sunday from 18 February to 18 March. The bands this year are Spoegwolf (18 February), Valiant Swart Trio (25 February), Manouche (4 […] More

  • Sundowners, oysters and live music every Friday at Benguela Cove

    Celebrate the weekend in true Bot River style! The beautiful Benguela Cove located close to Kleinmond is giving everyone another reason to look forward to the weekend with the most beautiful sundowner spot in the area complimented with fresh oysters and the smooth tunes of local musicians in the background. That’s definitely the perfect cure to […] More