Wellington Wine Tourism Route has finally put the WOW (Wine of Origin Wellington) in their wines, after being declared as separate wine district from Paarl in March this year. Wellington will have a proper independence celebration on 21 September with a gala event at Kleinevalleij, Wellington. A big announcement that will affect Wellington Wine Tourism […]
MAJEKA HOUSE has recently appointed an accomplished and experienced sommelier, Josephine Gutentoft, to oversee the front-of-house and wine service in its flagship restaurant, Makaron. Known for its award-winning interiors and chef Tanja Kruger’s sophisticated smart-dining menu, Makaron is set for even greater success with the arrival of the vivacious, service-orientated Josephine who heads up the […]
Two hours of driving in terrible traffic and pouring rain could not stop us from visiting the Tokara Restaurant last Friday night. We’ve never experienced Chef Richard Carstens culinary masterpieces and the invitation to the “Culinary Greats” evening at Tokara Restaurant came as a welcome surprise. The occasion: Homage to great British chefs – the […]
Warm up this winter with a robust seafood soup, filled with the bounty of the sea (all WWF SASSI-approved) and topped with a rouille for that extra spark of flavour. Justine Drake’s recipe offers some simple tips to enrich the flavour. Virtually foolproof to create, it makes a great heart-warming starter or main course. She […]
AT the top of the HelshoogtePass, you’ll find Tokara Restaurant, boasting endless views and achingly modern and sleek architecture. Home to chef extraordinaire, Richard Carstens, this winter sees him continuing to wow new diners with his culinary vision and prowess. But the real talking point this winter will be Richard’s homage to Culinary Greats. From […]
WINTER TIME AND THE LIVIN’ (AND ENTERTAINING) STILL EASY, SAYS TWO OCEANS Who says easy living is just for summer? Try this quick and elegantly simple recipe devised for Two Oceans by well-known foodie Justine Drake. She reckons the chilli sauce will raise the temperature just enough to counter the cooler weather and suggests pairing […]
Winemakers often refer back to a specific vintage. Ever wondered why and is it really that important to make a fuss about a quick heat wave, slope, too much rain or that cool sea breeze? Why is it all so important? The viticulturist and winemaker must be aware of what happens in the vineyard […]
Brand new marshmallow and meringue tastings, pairing sweet delights with some of J.C. Le Roux’s finest Cap Classique and sparkling wines, is sheer heaven for bubbly lovers in search of Le Good Life at The House of J.C. Le Roux outside Stellenbosch. Experience a mouthful of lively bubbles with a toasty and nutty character and […]
Despite the weekend’s winter chill the annual SA Cheese Festival was an enormous success. A remarkable assortment of artisanal cheeses by various boutique producers and well known industry leaders. Agri-Expo succeeded in “bringing cheese to the people” with a sell out event on both the Saturday and Sunday. Sandringham handled the crowds of up to 10 […]
Marius Malan grew up on their family farm, Staart van Paardeberg, on the foothills of the Paardeberg Mountains. Grape growing and producing wine run in the family and it was always Marius’s dream to become a winemaker. After graduation at Elsenburg in 2005, Marius worked as assistant winemaker and viticulturist at Uva Mira, thereafter joined […]
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