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Escape to Dunstone: Where Romance, Art, and Tranquility Await

Picture this: you’re sipping a glass of Shiraz on a sunny patio, the Hawequa Mountains stretched out in the distance like they’ve been casually brushed onto the horizon. The city noise? Gone! No hooting taxis or blaring music, annoying dogs barking, neighbours arguing. Silence except for the birds "gossiping" in [...]

Spice Route Destination: The Ultimate Summer Adventure for Family Fun

Spice Route, situated on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, with lush lawns, stately old oak trees, and glorious sweeping views, is the ultimate family destination for summer enjoyment. Loved by visitors from around the world, Spice Route promises a rich tapestry of delights for the whole family, a journey of [...]

February 28, 2020

Wixworth Gin – Keeping it Classic

You have to admit that interest in Gin has BOOMED over the last few years. Now days we have a number of so many independent distillers all flourishing, focusing on the artisanal methods and local botanical infusions. And why not? There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summers day than GnT to cool you down. The other great thing […]

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February 12, 2020

EVENT NEWS: MURATIE HARVEST FESTIVAL

The Melck family will once again be hosting their annual Harvest Festival at Muratie Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on Saturday 29th February 2020. The Festival, which takes place under the ancient oaks that guard this historic wine estate, is a celebratory family event featuring good food, fine wine, great company, live music and lots of fun stomping newly harvested grapes. […]

Boozy Calendar 0 3 min read

February 10, 2020

RECIPE: Spanish Burger with a Hint of Paella

I haven’t shared a recipe for a while and today I am super excited, and boy am I’m super-excited. As in my previous article, van Loveren sent me this gorgeous coppery pink bottle of wine called Perle de Jean. In the box I also received a jar of mayo and smoked paprika, and recipe on how to make your own […]

Cooking with Chicken 1 7 min read

January 29, 2020

Keep Yourself Cool This Summer With Rooibos

As a little girl I have fond memories of my Ouma drinking a cuppa tea when it was a boiling hot day. I used to say to her: “Ouma are you crazy, it is so hot why you drinking tea? Her answer was: “my dear tea keeps you cool!” With scorching summer temperatures, throughout the large parts of South Africa, […]

Non Alcoholic Drinks 0 4 min read

January 22, 2020

WINE REVIEW: Perlé de Jean A Romantic Sunshine in a bottle!

It is hot (you know the kind of hot, … that if you stick your head out the door… your face melts off HOT?) and the sun is beating, (more like slaughtering) and you just feel mislik. (Ok… so…maybe a little over dramatic? But… one, I am a winter baby, and two, I stay where the devil stokes his fire) […]

Cooking with Seafood 1 6 min read

January 12, 2020

UK Trip Part III: Waddesdon Manor

Our next adventure, sets off, in a Louis XIV style French Renaissance Chateau called Waddesdon Manor. This manor was owned by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. It was built in 1874, in a little suburb; called Buckinghamshire, Milton Keyens. Milton Keyens is situated only 72 kilometers away from London! Also known as the home of the code breakers , Bletchly Park […]

International Travel 1 10 min read

January 2, 2020

WINE REVIEW: Journey's End Weather Station Sauvignon Blanc

Can I have a show of hands of everyone who loves a good story? Now… who loves… a good wine story? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️One of the things that will convert instantly in purchasing a bottle of wine… is not all the bells and whistles you will find on a bottle. A wine bottle covered in award stickers doesn’t convert me in purchasing […]

Featured Wines 0 9 min read

December 31, 2019

Boozy News: SA’s Best Old-Fashioned Cocktail Bars with Recipes

Woodford Reserve, the world’s top-selling super-premium bourbon, has been in search of South Africa’s best Old-Fashioned cocktail bar with the 5th annual Woodford Bourbon Trail campaign. These are the top three SA Old-Fashioned cocktail bars and the deliciously unique renditions of the father of all cocktails. Over twenty bars have participated and the top three SA Old-Fashioned Cocktail Bars went […]

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December 30, 2019

Meet the Winemaker: From Vine to Wine! Simon says: "it’s all controlled chaos…"

Louisvale Wines winemaker, Simon Smith says, “My passion for winemaking is both my career and my lifestyle. I still look forward to each and every day, as my normal day in the office is made up of controlled chaos and after 23 years of being the wine maker at Louisvale, each day brings new challenges.” Born in Paarl, Simon Smith, […]

WINE NEWS: Introducing Krone’s Range Of 2018 Cap Classiques

Krone’s range of four 2018 Cap Classiques offers something for everyone, enchanting any palate whether your preferred bubbly is taut and lean, refreshing and fruit forward, plush and expansive, crisp and dry or rich and voluminous with a touch of sweetness. KRONE BOREALIS VINTAGE CUVÉE BRUT 2018 Following on from Krone’s tradition of hand-picking their grapes under the stars in […]

Escape to Dunstone: Where Romance, Art, and Tranquility Await

Spice Route Destination: The Ultimate Summer Adventure for Family Fun

Bougie Pap and Sous: Pap and Smoor with an Italian Passport

National Shiraz Day: Celebrating with the Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2022

Wine Master Junel van der Merwe: Whispering from the Vineyard to the World

Fairview Shiraz: A South African Favorite for National Shiraz Day

A First in 13 Years for the Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report 2025

Discover 5 Unmissable & Exclusive Perdeberg Wine Events This August

Why Mauritius Is the Perfect Holiday Destination for South Africans

Unveiling the Best Diverse Styles at the 2025 Shiraz SA Challenge

De Krans Cape Tawny Gets a Glow-Up: Same Soul, Sleek New Look

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Bougie Pap and Sous: Pap and Smoor with an Italian Passport

National Shiraz Day: Celebrating with the Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2022

Why Mauritius Is the Perfect Holiday Destination for South Africans

The Drunken Gooey Chocolate Chickpea Brownies You Will Actually Love (Gluten-Free)

Africa’s First Vermentino Cap Classique Lands in the Cape!

Escape to Dunstone: Where Romance, Art, and Tranquility Await

RECIPES: Celebrate Family Day the #SALockdown Way

WINE NEWS: Platter’s by Diners Club – The 2020 Edition

Maximize Your Cooking Skills With These 15 Must Have Herbs!

Exploring Sauvignon Blanc: A World of Crisp & Refreshing Flavors

Wixworth Gin – Keeping it Classic

EVENT NEWS: MURATIE HARVEST FESTIVAL

RECIPE: Spanish Burger with a Hint of Paella

Keep Yourself Cool This Summer With Rooibos

WINE REVIEW: Perlé de Jean A Romantic Sunshine in a bottle!

UK Trip Part III: Waddesdon Manor

WINE REVIEW: Journey's End Weather Station Sauvignon Blanc

Boozy News: SA’s Best Old-Fashioned Cocktail Bars with Recipes

Meet the Winemaker: From Vine to Wine! Simon says: "it’s all controlled chaos…"

WINE NEWS: Introducing Krone’s Range Of 2018 Cap Classiques

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