Drink

IN case you missed it, I spent a wonderful weekend at Boschendal, full of eating, drinking and playing. I've told you about The Werf restaurant, the amazing farm shop, the Deli, drive-in movies and luxurious accommodation in there Werf Cottages. There's a super deal on at the moment for Bertha's…
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DELICIOUSLY fresh and zesty, Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks are sparking cocktail inspiration and innovation, as premium mixers with the perfect acidity balance. Chef Paul Thinus Prinsloo, sous-chef at Gåte Restaurant and S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2019 Africa and Middle East Regional winner,…
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BEST known for its quality fynbos gin, Sugarbird has negotiated access to aged barrels of potstill brandy from one of the world’s finest, award-winning distilleries – right here in South Africa. Chenin Blanc and Colombard grapes, grown in the Breedekloof region, provide the distillate that is…
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THE first weekend of May has traditionally been a time for celebration of olives and olive oil in the Riebeek Valley. Sadly, the festival has been postponed for the second time this year, but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy the fruit; and even if you can't go to the source, Swartland Wine…
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KEEPING in line with consumers’ need for value without compromising on taste or quality, two well-known premium brands have launched their wine in convenient bag-in-box packaging. The award-winning Fleur du Cap and Zonnebloem are now offering their premium wine in 2-litre slim boxes that not only…
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WHETHER you're going to Boschendal for the day or for the weekend - longer if you're lucky - the food is an experience in itself. In the Deli and The Werf restaurant, almost all the produce is grown or reared on the farm, or sourced from close by. The orchards and garden are beautifully lush and…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S first Cap Classique – the iconic Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel – celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The milestone also marks the birth of the country’s Cap Classique category, which has become the ambassador for South African wine excellence at home and abroad.  Kaapse Vonkel was…
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STYLISH Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam is presenting a mouth-watering gourmet weekend on May 28 and 29, 2021, to showcase the culinary stars of the historical town and further afield. The charming country hotel is situated in the heart of Swellendam, which connects the Overberg to the…
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THIS Mother's Day, treat your mom to a weekend of absolute relaxation and rejuvenation in the luxurious and safe environment of the five-star Steenberg Hotel & Spa in the heart of the idyllic Constantia Wine Valley. As Mother’s Day draws closer (Sunday, May 9), the time to spoil and give back…
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CALLING all Sauvignon Blanc lovers - Sauvignon Blanc South Africa, as the ambassador for SA’s most popular wine variety, is celebrating International #SauvBlancDay 2021 with the rest of the world – and you are invited. Whether you are a keen runner, or a crafty foodie, nature lover, or bargain…
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