It was totally a STUNNING Spring Day in Cape Town, a sight I always welcome when I travel to what I quite fondly call “this side of the mountain”. With a deep sigh and an aching nostalgic heart, I realized how much I miss Cape Town, especially when you are greeted by good old Table Mountain, the bustling cityscapes, and […]
Muratie is excited to, once again, host their Retro Rouge Wine Festival on Saturday, 27 July 2024! This popular celebration of best-loved winter flavours will take place in Muratie’s Canvas Venue, the estate’s exquisite transparent marquee with 360˚ panoramic views over the Stellenbosch Winelands and Table Mountain in the distance. Wine stations will be offering an impressive array of tastings […]
Rolling hills and cool, lush boltholes; slow village mornings and afternoons-become-evenings of fine food and wine; soaring mountain spires and endless rejuvenation. These are but some of the delights beckoning from the Cape’s magnificent Wellington. Under the revival of the Wellington Wine Route, a fresh breeze blows, and it all begins with a brand new Go Wellington identity and Go […]
It’s harvest time and for the next month, you can celebrate the journey from vine to wine with a personalised experience at Durbanville Hills. Join on a Wednesday or Thursday evening or spend your weekend in the company of fine wine as the cellar will open its doors for a sneak peek behind the harvest scene and what it takes to […]
The sunny season is back and along with it, the Stellenbosch Street Soirées, an ever-popular series of food, wine and live music beneath the wine capital’s famous oak trees. Stellenbosch Street Soirées are undeniably the social events of the year! This year’s pop-up series on Drostdy Street takes place on specific days from November to March with the first Soirée […]
Honouring Heritage Month and frequent requests, Rijk Melck, passionate custodian of Muratie and entertaining storyteller, is starting a dedicated “Stories With Rijk” event at Muratie. He will be hosting a wine tasting and sharing the estate’s rich, centuries-old heritage at a series of History Talks and Tastings. The first event is taking place on Monday 25 September where you are […]
There’s no arguing that winter has brought with it an extra chill factor this year. Not only perfect for sitting closely near a crackling fireplace, but also a charming red wine. And with school holidays in full swing you’re wanting to look for things to do that offer at least one of these. Look no further than Perdeberg Cellar, for […]
Saturday 1st July 2023 10h00 until 17h00 you can experience a Celebration of Cape “Port” and Fortified-Style Wines at Muratie Estate. The Muratie Flavours of Winter Festival invites you to make the most of the Cape winter and head out to Stellenbosch for a mellow fireside celebration of Cape “Port” and Fortified style wines. The Muratie Farm Kitchen will be serving a […]
Authentic, creative and unique. Small words, but with so much meaning when you step into Paserene’s migratory swallow nest inspired tasting lounge. A hint of what is to come, but the guarantee that it will be absolutely unforgettable. Tucked away in the heart of the mesmerizing Franschhoek Wine Valley and surrounded by Mother Nature’s beauty, is where you’ll find Paserene. […]
The Durbanville Wine Valley’s popular wine and dine event returns in August with an exciting new line-up and splendid collaboration between local wineries and the region’s leading restaurants. Happening on August 24, Dine Durbanville has been themed as a celebration of excellence and is to be staged as a degustation experience. The tasting menu will be presented at the stunning […]