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DAY three in Stellenbosch culminated in the Gentleman's Tea at Lanzerac. I generally take issue with unnecessary and arbitrary gendering. Festive season gifts for him and gifts for her make me mad. Braai accessories for men and bubble bath for women - please. Certain clothing, yes, is necessarily…
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THE marathon of drinking wine and eating on day three in Stellenbosch continued with a visit to L'Avenir. We were to have the carpaccio pairing but our good friend Ryan Bredenkamp - one of the jolliest, most fun people I've had the pleasure of wine tasting with over the years - decided…
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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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A PERIPHERAL event of Solo Studios in Riebeek Kasteel from August 18 to 20, seats for The Night Of The Long Tablesare being snapped up; in the 24 hours since I last looked at the website, when only one was fully booked, two more are now too. Aardvark Eats, Kokos Huis, and the Friday at the Royal…
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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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PIZZA can be a nutritionally balance meal that combines all the major food groups. You've got the protein in cheese (or meat if you're adding) - which also brings dairy and fat to the table, carbs of course, and all the vegetables you can think of. Here are two delicious recipe ideas from the South…
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JONATHAN ROXMOUTH is an incredible pianist - and I mean that in the true sense of the word: "difficult to believe; extraordinary". In fact, when I saw him previously I pondered whether he was even playing for real, so hard it was to conceive that anyone's fingers could move like that, so impeccably.…
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SOLO Studios – Intimate Art Encounters returns to the Riebeek Valley this month with what promises to be another highlight on the cultural calendar. Calling the event "Intimate Art Encounters" means exactly what it says. Seventeen artists’ studios will be open to the public over the weekend of 18–20…
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