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With Durbanville at the opposite side from where I’m swinging my feet in the False Bay waters, I’m always grateful when a bottle from this wine valley lands on my doorstep. I was particularly…

The seasonality of Bouchard Finlayson‘s range of white wines will undoubtedly carry the carefree remnants of summer through into autumn, and well into the warm fireplace evenings of winter. Introduction The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley lies…

The South African coffee industry has experienced a resurgence in recent years as its coffee culture continues to grow and the demand for quality coffee rises. Cape Town is seen as one of the…

A recent visit to Steenberg‘s Bistro Sixteen82 reminded me of the inevitability of the changing seasons and how we should embrace a daily practice of gratitude, whilst always seeking for the silver lining. Introduction…

You won’t want to miss Muratie’s exciting new event coming up on the 27th of March – it’s their Summer Wine Down, an alfresco ‘celebration of all things wine’. So, join the Melck family,…

The best type of food and wine pairing, is the one you enjoy the most. So please excuse me whilst I indulge in my favourite L’Ormarins bubbly and chocolate brownies… Introduction There’s something so…

Taking full advantage of the turn of the year, Boland Cellar has given their Top Two most awarded Reserve Range & One Formation wines a beautiful new look to match. Introduction If 2020 has…

When two international wine companies come together to commit to sustainability in the wine industry, I’m right there to cheers a glass of Hardy’s Wines to their efforts, because these wines fit my pocket,…

The Little House loves some spice, and we’re always looking for new ways to crank up the heat and flavour in the kitchen. Thank goodness for Vasco Da Gama – this time not for…

Welgegund Heritage Wines celebrated their incredible awards and accolades with a whole new, spectacular set of outfits for their 2019 vintages. All I had to do, was set the table, dish up and enjoy…