Light At The End Of The Tunnel: 5 Reasons to Fall In Love With Worcester
There is so much more to Worcester than meets the eye! When I first moved here back in 2017, I fell absolutely head over heels with this little picturesque town in the heart of the Boland. A town completely surrounded by mountains and luscious vineyards it still takes my breath [...]
Experience winter in all its glory in the Ceres Valley with Soup & Cider Saturdays at the Loxtonia Cidery during the entire month of July. With the first snowfall on the upper reaches of the Matroosberg already reported, snow seekers can expect a spectacular Ceres winter wonderland this year. Be sure to pop in at Loxtonia apple farm, the home […]
Brookdale Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2020 is the perfect choice to celebrate #DrinkChenin Day on Friday 17 June, having just made history scoring gold in the 2022 Decanter Awards, the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. Brookdale’s old-vine Chenin Blanc was one of four South African Chenin Blancs to qualify for gold by scoring 95 in the prestigious international […]
The Barista Black is like just like James Bond! More like a Sean Connery – James Bond. How so? Well… If the Authorised Biography of James Bond is to be believed, the world’s most celebrated secret agent is 100 years young. His creator may have passed on, and many of the actors who have portrayed him have died, but the […]
The Cutting — A brand-new Copper Potstilled Brandy just recently unveiled by De Doorns Cellar. This has been a 5-year project along with KWV assisting De Doorns Cellar in creating a Potstilled Brandy that perfectly showcases the stunning Hex River Valley. I felt completely honoured to have been part of this launch! De Doorns Chairman Luan Jordaan says: “It is […]
Spirit of free creativity shines in latest offering from Franschhoek winery! The boutique Franschhoek winery Paserene’s first release of Dark – a full-bodied and broody 2018 Syrah in its Elements range – is a fine ambassador of the winemaker’s pursuit for appealing and authentic expression. Showing notes of spicy treacle, cherries, and antique leather, this Paserene’s Syrah was crafted from […]
The fun returns to Stellenbosch Hills this month with a delicious opportunity to savour two ageless companions. The popular Stellenbosch Hills Wine & Cheese Pairing is a chance to gather up friends and family for a light-hearted and tasty excursion to the heart of South African wine country. Over the years, its Wine & Cheese Pairing has become a popular […]
Premier South African winery Haskell Vineyards celebrates its 20th anniversary as a benchmark producer of luxury wines. For this auspicious occasion, the Stellenbosch estate unveils a glittering showcase of its wares – a series of special winemaker dinners to get underway at the end of this month. “We are very excited about marking this 20-year milestone,” says Haskell Vineyards winemaker […]
The Journey’s End Vineyards Precision Series represents the pinnacle of winemaking at the cellar, situatedabove Sir Lowry’s Pass Village in the Helderberg basin. Purchased by the Gabb family in 1996, this picturesque farm, nestled among the slopes of the famous Schapenberg Hills overlooking False Bay, has a unique microclimate and exceptional terroir. The highly acclaimed Precision Series wines are barrel-selected […]
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