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JUST 20 minutes from Cape Town, peacefully tucked away within the Tygerberg Hills on the outskirts of Durbanville, a rural gem awaits you, where the rich heritage dating back to 1698 is woven into the very fabric of the estate. This is Groot Phesantekraal. Once a farm with rolling wheat lands,…
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DE Kleine Wijn Köop (the small wine co-op), is cause for excitement for wine nerds. This very cool addition to the South African wine industry boasts an array of idiosyncratic wines made from niche varieties, characterised by a line-up of unconventional and imaginative labels. De Kleine Wijn Köop is…
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FAT bastard Chenin Blanc is the latest member of the popular range of rich and round, food-friendly, large-living, award-winning FAT bastard wines. This gorgeous Chenin Blanc was blended from a selection of the best wine from the year’s ripe harvest. From the beginning, the aim was to produce a…
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DISCOVER an assortment of exciting wine tasting options at the new look Overhex tasting room near Worcester, all spruced up for the summer season. The stylish new interior offers a welcoming backdrop for a laid back wine experience. In addition to wine tastings and a choice of novel wine and food…
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JOURNEY’S END, the picturesque boutique winery and vineyard on the mountain slopes above Sir Lowry’s Pass Village near Somerset West in the Helderberg basin, has released its rebranded V Series range of wines to high acclaim. On release, the Journey’s End V Chardonnay 2018 was honoured with a Top…
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Off the beaten track is synonymous with McGregor, and so is the newly developed wine tasting experience offered by McGregor Winery. McGregor and the vineyards surrounding it are at the foothills of the Riviersonderend Mountains. The village itself is an image of where time has stood still over…
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CHRISTMAS is around the corner and what better way to infuse a little tradition and magic into the festive season than attending the delightful country market at Groote Post on Sunday, December 15 from 10am till 3pm? Visitors can expect all things christmas at the Darling farm's December market -…
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THE story of a showpiece vineyard has been captured in a new premium Méthode Cap Classique now included in the flagship Sense of Place range launched earlier this year. The 2018 Anna Christina MCC is made in limited quantity, of 100% Chardonnay from a top-performing Stellenbosch vineyard. Anna…
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PAARL WINE ROUTE is celebrating a spectacularly successful year with a showcase of the best wine in the region during Proe Paarlon Saturday December 7, at the Grande Roche hotel. Paarl wineries have received more than 300 awards during the past year, ranging from silver to double gold medals at…
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If you’re struggling to get into the Christmas spirit this year, Hope Distillery has just the ticket. The artisanal gin mavens have distilled three limited release gins, specially inspired by Christmas past. These Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh gins are perfect for a variety of holiday occasions, each…
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