Stettyn Family Vineyards: 5 Reasons Why You Will Fall In Love
Taking the off beaten track, you will discover Stettyn Family Vineyards and 5 reasons why you will fall in love with this wine farm.
The Cutting – A Brand New 5-Year Old Potstilled Brandy from the Hex River Valley
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 […]
Relax with a Middelvlei Boerebraai on a Lazy Sunday Afternoon
“Tell me… you’re South African… without telling me, you’re South African?” “Ons gaan nou Braai” would totally be my answer! Having a braai is not a way of just cooking your meat on open flames. It is a culture; enjoyed by all South Africans from all walks of life. A braai is a South African Social Event which is enjoyed […]
De Krans Wine Cellar – A Little Taste of Portugal in the Heart of the Karoo!
Despite everything going on in South Africa, I do love my home country. It’s truly a diverse country, not only the people and culture, but also the landscapes, fauna and flora. This too includes our wines. Our wine regions are so unique and diverse in terroir; which can vary anything from cool maritime to extreme harsh weather conditions. Here in […]
The Ultimate Salad Book by Chantal Lascaris- A Recipe Book Review
People say: “The west was not won by eating a salad” or “You don’t win friends with a salad!” However I really would like to beg to differ. A salad can be so much more than just lettuce, cucumber and tomato. A salad can be delicious, satisfying and totally exciting. The best thing is you don’t have to do it […]
Introducing Guardian African Gin: A Double Gold Guardian Of Nature
Guardian African Gin, a new distinctly African interpretation of craft gin, has been honoured with Double Gold at the 2021 SA Craft Gin Awards which celebrate and promote the finest craft gins distilled in South Africa. This prestigious accolade followed hot on the heels of a Highly Commended award at The Gin Guide Awards, the world’s largest dedicated gin competition. […]
Stellenzicht Thunderstone With a Creamy Tomato and Chorizo Soup
As the winter sets in…. the North Westerly wind gusts through your bones bringing along a good solid down pouring of rain, and icy cold snow on the mountains. All you want to do is curl up on the couch…. with your favourite blanket and Netflix – supper is almost the last thing on your mind – too cold to […]
Steenberg: A Legendary Food and Wine Experience
I am going to be real honest here. Steenberg would never be my choice of wine establishment to just “hang”. It just looks so how can I say… rah-rah? I have this weird idea that when you visit Steenberg you need get all dolled up… like the nines, you know.. dressing up like you do for the Durban July or […]
An Autumn Affair – Fijn & Klein Wines Cinsault/Grenache Noir
Hey my wine loving friends, today I am totally stoked in sharing an absolutely fantastic wine made by a winemaker who is even more passionate about wine and food than me. Today I introduce you to Zenmari Opperman. Zenmari, is a very driven businesswoman, small business entrepreneur, foodie, wine enthusiast and the brain child/winemaker of Fijn & Klein Wines. A […]
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