BOUCHARD FINLAYSON RELEASES HANNIBAL 2012 Bouchard Finlayson is about to release its Hannibal 2012, following a highly successful year for the unique red blend: the 2009 vintage won Gold at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London, while the 2011 vintage recently received five stars, the highest honour, in the ‘Red Blends’ category in […]
The Plaisir de Merle Grand Brut MCC 2010 has just won a gold medal at the prestigious Effervescents du Monde, the 11th International Competition of the Best Sparkling Wines in the World, cementing its status as a wine to be reckoned with. International experts tasted 594 sparkling wines from 28 countries over the course of three […]
HAVE A HAPPY SUMMER PICNIC AT DURBANVILLE HILLS WINES The scenic views of Table Mountain, Table Bay, the rolling hills and adjoining vineyards at Durbanville Hills Wines offer a welcome escape for a delectable picnic treat. Slip off your sandals and soak away the winter blues under the olive grove with the beautiful bespoke throws […]
Bask in Le Good Life at The House of J.C. Le Roux this festive season Make this festive season all about Le Good Life and head to The House of J.C. Le Roux, situated in Devon Valley in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, for a tasting of fine Méthode Cap Classique and sparkling wines. […]
VAN LOVEREN – the ideal summer destination Sun, surf and … wine, of course; a visit to the Cape without an encounter with the fruit of the vine is inconceivable. That’s why Van Loveren wine estate near Robertson has to be on your must-do list for the 2013 summer holidays. When the Cape’s infamous South […]
VERGELEGEN IN VIRTUAL CLEAN SWEEP IS SA’S WINNER OF GLOBAL AWARDS Vergelegen has emerged as the undisputed South African winner of the prestigious Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Best of Wine Tourism Awards, excelling in nearly all categories in the international contest. The results were announced yesterday (November 7) at a gala presentation in California’s Napa […]
HIDDEN VALLEY WINES TO LAUNCH SHIPWRECK SHIRAZ 2009 IF lighthouses could speak, the one at Cape Agulhas would have a million stories to tell. The structure has seen countless wrecks and rescues since it was built in 1848 but it would surely have been astonished to see a group of people apparently sinking an enormous […]
Stellenbosch reigns culinary king at 2013 Eat Out Top 10 Awards Stellenbosch reaffirmed its status as the ‘Gourmet Capital of South Africa’ by wiping the floor at the 2013 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards with no less than four winners amongst the enviable Top 10 eateries in the country. Showcasing its wealth of […]
DURBANVILLE HILLS’ MERLOT ROSÉ IS SUMMER IN A GLASS The fresh, lively taste of the 2013 Durbanville Hills Merlot Rosé is the perfect wine to enjoy this summer. Not only will its gorgeous pomegranate hue bring a festive feel to your get-together but its versatility will pair with a variety of dishes – from braised […]
SEASONAL SENSATIONS AWAIT AT HAUTE CABRIÈRE CELLAR RESTAURANT South Africa, Franschhoek; NESTLED in the mountains overlooking Franschhoek, the gourmet capital of South Africa, lies Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant, which continues to delight locals and tourists alike with Chef Ryan Shell’s seasonal cuisine paired with the estate’s impeccable wines and Cap Classiques. “We’ve introduced our Taste […]
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