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  • Boschendal’s Elgin Chardonnay 2015 gets further Accolades

    South Africa’s Best White Wine is garnering even further accolades this year. Boschendal’s superlative Elgin Chardonnay 2015 has received 95 points in the prestigious Tim Atkin Report. This comprehensive guide to South African wine ranks 1400 wines from across the country, with nine of Boschendal’s wines scoring 90 points or more. The ideal vintage to […] More

  • Barry Hilton Live at The Franschhoek Cellar

    Barry Hilton has a delightful knack of finding the ludicrous and the humorous in daily situations to make us laugh at life. He is enormously funny, and his global track record highlights a unique ability to cut through all boundaries and appeal to any nationality, race or age. On the 15th October, he will be […] More

  • The Franschhoek Cellar Wedding Journey

    The Franschhoek Cellar #WeddingJourney is a one-day event that will have you, your partner and your family feeling a lot more relaxed about planning your special day. On the 28th of October, start the day with a glass of bubbles and walk your own wedding journey route with Franschhoek Cellar, from your arrival in a […] More

  • Function Hire at Rhebokskloof

    The Rhebok Venue lends itself to any type of function with a maximum capacity of 350 guests. It includes tables, tiffany chairs, table cloths, napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware as well as the use of a spacious reception building. You can also enquire about the delicious braai and buffet menus that are available when hosting […] More

  • Join Simonsig for a Night of Food, Wine & Opera

    Join Cuvee Restaurant for a wonderful evening of food & music on the 22nd of September! Together with Africa’s premiere opera company, Cape Town Opera, Simonsig would like to invite you to an evening of fine wine, good food, and world-class entertainment. An annual highlight in our event calendar, the concert consists of arias and […] More

  • Celebrate International Pinotage Day at Simonsig

    Simonsig is celebrating International Pinotage Day on Saturday 14th of October.  Save the date and be a part of the festivities as we celebrate this truly South African varietal. Local favourites Jack & Black will set the scene while you enjoy a special Pinotage tasting and get 10% off any Pinotage wines purchased at our […] More

  • Visit the Spring Market at Val de Vie

    The popular Val de Vie Market returns on Sunday 1 October, in association with Aperol Spritz. On the Polo Pavilion terrace, guests can sit back in the sun and enjoy the region’s finest local produce in a spectacular country setting. A riveting polo match at 10:00 will keep guests entertained, followed by the blues-rock sounds […] More

  • September Set Menu Special for Couples at 96 Winery Road

    A very late winter special has arrived in Somerset West!  Valid until the 31st of September, 96 Winery Road is offering a fantastic lunch and dinner special from Mondays – Saturdays. It’s priced at R480 per couple, which makes it perfect for date night with your other half. P.S.: You will also receive a bottle […] More

  • The Kitchen at Maison

    Maison Estate is owned by Weylandts CEO, Chris Weylandt. “The art of Good Living,” the core value of Weylandts is evident in the ambiance of the restaurant. Surrounded by vineyards and gardens, The Kitchen at Maison is uncluttered, elegant and a vibrant space filled with earth tones. This “Good Living” philosophy is an appreciation of […] More

  • Tapas Style Tasting Menu Special at Maison

    If ever there was a time and place made for cosy dinners around the fireplace, it’s winter in the Cape vineyards. This season, our chef, Arno Janse van Rensburg at The Kitchen at Maison, has pulled out all the stops to create a menu that will appease even the most demanding food connoisseur. Does line […] More

  • Celebrate Braai Day at The Bakery at Jordan

    Bring the whole family to celebrate Heritage Day at Jordan Wine Estate. Get to enjoy wood-oven baked “braai-broodjies” with a selection of preserves, flavoured butter and Jordan olives to start, which is followed by several items from the braai (boerewors, chicken, free-range lamb, roasted beetroot, as well as a few salads). To end of a […] More

  • Win 3 cases of Backsberg’s Pinotage Dry Rosé 2017!

    Bring in the spring season in style with Backsberg’s #springsplash competition!  To enter, simply visit their Facebook Page and give it a like. Find the competition post and share it to all your friends and you could stand to win 3 cases of their maiden Pinotage Dry Rosé 2017. That’s a case for each month of […] More