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May 24, 2024

Zola Nene’s Mushroom & Butter Bean Curry: A Perfect Pairing with Fat Bastard Chardonnay!

FAT bastard Chardonnay, the beloved South African classic, has teamed up with the culinary virtuoso Zola Nene to celebrate Chardonnay Day on May 23rd, 2024. In fact, FAT bastard is so dedicated to celebrating the cultivar, they’ve renamed the whole month #FbChardonMay! They are presenting a delectable pairing featuring Zola’s Butter Bean & Mushroom Curry, a creamy mild curry delicately spiced with garam masala […]

Cooking with Vegetables 0 2 min read

November 6, 2023

Sip and Savour Roodeberg Reserve with a Smoky Kettle-Braaied Pork Neck with Mustard Sauce

Summer is a time for sharing cherished moments with loved ones around the braai – a true South African tradition synonymous with Roodeberg. This legendary wine has been bringing friends and families together for over seven decades with a lifetime of stories in every bottle. While Roodeberg has grown in stature with a collection of accomplished blends since its first […]

Cooking with Pork 0 2 min read

June 15, 2023

Flavours Of Winter Festival At Muratie Estate

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 […]

Boozy Events 0 1 min read

April 29, 2023

The Spiciest Release of the Year: Spice Route Chakalaka 2019

The Spice Route Chakalaka 2019 is Spice Route’s signature Rhône-style red blend, synonymous with the extraordinary success of this pioneering winery that initiated the renaissance of the Swartland wine region. A blend of six classic Rhône varieties selected for their ability to harmoniously express the unique terroir of the Swartland, Chakalaka is a distinguished aromatic, rich and robust velvety wine […]

Featured Wines 0 8 min read

October 25, 2022

Muratie Mr. May Grenache Noir Pairs Perfectly with Annatjie Melck’s Marrow on Toast

16th of September is International Grenach Noir Day and we celebrate this complex, versatile and intriguing grape with its luscious juicy ripe red fruit flavours, silky tannins, savoury spice and seductive mouthfeel. Grenache also happens to be one of the most adaptable food-pairing wine wines in the world. Originating in Northern Spain, Grenache spread to the south of France, specifically […]

Cooking with Beef 0 2 min read

September 2, 2022

Durbanville Hills Pinotage, Milk & Chocolate

Though we are in September, and officially the first day of Spring, it seems like Winter and Spring are having a massive blow out. Every time you just think Winter has left the room, BOOM!!! She opens the door and says” And OH!!!….another thing!” It is pointless to try and meddle in on this rumpus. So the best way to […]

Food and Wine Experiences 1 4 min read

August 11, 2022

Taste The Swartland In Wine & Food Spectacular At The Barn Restaurant

In the Swartland, by Swartlanders – that’s the essence of Taste the Swartland wine-and-food series like few others! This is the opportunity that awaits everyone from serious epicureans to vino babes keen to get an insight into one of South Africa’s most fascinating regions. Taste the Swartland wine-and-food series features six wineries, from Swartland blockbusters to niche rockstars, alongside delectable […]

Boozy Events 0 3 min read

May 28, 2022

Cheese & Wine: Savour the quintessential pairing at Stellenbosch Hills

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 […]

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May 7, 2022

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 […]

Food and Wine Experiences 0 6 min read

April 5, 2022

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 […]

Wine Cellars 0 11 min read

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