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THE temporary closure until further notice of the Robertson Wine Valley Association on July 1, 2020 coincides with a new initiative to integrate tourism involving all five Langeberg towns. "While the pandemic has hit wine tourism very hard, it also enables us to complete an initiative that was…
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ROODEBERG RESERVE, a newcomer to this legendary South African brand that has stood the test of time for more than 70 years, is the perfect winter wine companion. Previously only available in selected international markets, this refined red blend can now be enjoyed by local wine lovers too.…
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REPLENISH your winter wine stocks with a smooth-as-velvet Steenberg Merlot, perfect for enjoying by the fire or paired with home-style comfort food. Don’t be caught off guard, purchase your Merlot online now for delivery as soon as the lockdown restrictions allow it. Rich and juicy, teeming with…
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ROBERTSON WINERY’S range of non-alcoholic sparkling wines includes a sweet sparkling white, a sweet sparkling pink and the new dry sparkling white. All three are widely available nationally and retail between R50 and R55 per bottle. GRAPEFRUIT & ROSEMARY SPARKLE INGREDIENTS Crushed…
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TWO World Wars, the Boer wars, the Great Depression, the Spanish Flu, the Bubonic Plague, the British invasion of Cape Town, The Great Storm of 1865, the earthquake of 1809, the Rinderpest, several droughts, fires and pestilence, are just a few of the historic challenges that Groot Constantia, South…
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THE surge of basic bakes to ambitious culinary endeavours being whipped up in family kitchens across the country during #LockdownLife, may mean you’re running out of recipe inspiration (no more ripe bananas?), but don’t despair – get ready to reach for the remote and join South Africa’s favourite…
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DESPITE an unrelenting harvest in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, all indications point to a 2020 vintage of exceptional quality at Constantia Glen. “The most incredible aspect of the 2020 harvest is how everything and everyone came together in the end resulting in a stunning quality harvest…
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THERE'S a new kind of coffee drink that's been appearing all over social feeds lately. Called Dalgona coffee, the beverage involves milk topped with a foam made with coffee, sugar and water. So how do you make the perfect Dalgona coffee? While some pour the liquid over the milk, Capsicum Culinary…
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INTERNATIONAL Chardonnay Day 2020 puts all eyes on a heartland of quality South African Chardonnay again this year when the noble cultivar is celebrated on May 21. The Robertson Wine Valley is not only the famous home of some of the finest Chardonnays, but one of the variety’s proudest ambassadors -…
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AFTER harvest time, when the cooler weather begins to waft in, it’s time to switch from crisp summer quaffers to a more textured autumn wine. Tokara’s new Chardonnay vintage, just released by this family-owned Stellenbosch wine estate, has all the appeal of a vibrant wine with its fresh citrus…
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