Drink

DAY three of my trip to Stellenbosch last month was packed with food and wine from morning till evening. It was the marathon I've been training for my whole life, and it began bright and early (10am) with the new pizza and wine pairing at Blaauwklippen. The new-look Tasting House has streamlined…
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AS we prepare to celebrate Pinot Noir Day on Friday, August 18, we ask: what are the secrets of a fine wine that captivates enthusiasts around the globe? “I believe it begins with a commitment to sustainability and a deep understanding of the vineyard’s unique terroir,” says Creation Wines'…
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BEING located between Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch, not everyone knows Simonsberg-Paarl is a wine region in its own right. The area makes some of the country’s most distinctive red blends with a distinct style, using predominantly Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon. The Simonsberg Wine Assembly,…
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YES, I still have stories from my trip to Stellenbosch last month, and these three aren't even the last of them. It was a jam-packed itinerary with so many wonderful experiences. A new one for me was Canettevallei Lavender and Wine Farm. I met Ingrid de Waal, who handles the lavender side of…
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LA Petite Ferme  – the name translates simply as "the small farm" – in Franschhoek has over decades, grown and evolved into a memorable winelands destination that today includes a boutique hotel, an award-winning restaurant which serves country cuisine with a fresh contemporary touch, an  acclaimed…
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IN honour of Women's Month in South Africa, Backsberg Family Wines celebrates all women who break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and contribute to the advancement and successes of their industries, communities, families and homes. Prepare for spring, the upcoming warmer weather, and promise of…
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BROOKDALE Estate has introduced a new wine pairing to be enjoyed at its tasting room outside Paarl. Focusing on Brookdale’s range of lifestyle wines, the Mason Road Sip & Diptasting includes the four wines in the current Mason Road range, each paired and enjoyed with a different, freshly made…
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THE Cape winter is especially cold and wet this year, but at Nederburg’s The Manor restaurant in Paarl, the new winter menus radiate warmth and generosity of flavour. Recently appointed head chef Linda Trautmann has created a line-up of dishes that the whole family will love, with modern South…
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THAT is a bit of a sweeping statement but if you know, you know that winter in Cape Town is a season of extremes, from the rain to beautiful warm sunny days without the wind that comes with summer. On those days, being outdoors is nothing short of magnificent, and on a recent trip to Stellenbosch,…
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THE fertile soil and favourable climate of the Nuy Valley in the Breede River once again inspired winemakers. The results can now be tasted in the newest additions to Nuy Wine Cellar's popular Inspiration collection: the Nuy Inspiration Chenin Blanc 2023 and the Nuy Inspiration Sauvignon Blanc 2023.…
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