The Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, a milestone that also marks the birth of South African wine tourism. Beyond offering the highest density of exceptional premium wines in South Africa, the Stellenbosch Wine Routes paved the way for the creation of the country’s wine tourism, an industry that contributes R7.2bn to…
Category: Drinks
{eat} Surpassing every expectation: gourmet sushi at GlenWood Vineyards
There’s something so wholesome and intrinsically uplifting about having your expectations surpassed. From the moment I drove through the little stone gate of GlenWood Vineyards, every view, every glass, every bite was better than I could ever have imagined. Introduction I would like to think that, after dedicating every spare minute of my free time…
{wine} Fish on Friday: Diemersdal’s Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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 delighted with the cross-country trek of a bottle of Diemersdal Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2021, the first to launch in South Africa….
{wine} Last of the summer wine: Bouchard Finlayson’s most beloved sippers
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 like an unexplored vineyard of dreams in front of me. Only recently starting to venture into the cooler climate Elgin wines,…
{news} Easter and more, at Nederburg’s The Manor this April
There’s something on offer for everyone at Nederburg in Paarl, this April! Make the most of gorgeous autumn days by visiting its beautiful eatery, The Manor, situated in the iconic manor house that dates to 1800. The restaurant spills out onto the manor house terrace and sprawling gardens, set against the backdrop of vineyards and the towering Drakenstein…
{eat} Silver linings and celebrations at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82
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 With the 2021 harvest cloaked in bittersweet tradition this year after the relentless alcohol bans our wine industry faced in 2020,…
{news} Don’t Miss Muratie’s Summer Wine Down on 27th March 2021
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, under the ancient oaks that guard this historic wine estate, for an intimate family event featuring good food, fine wine, great…
{bubbles} How to make my eyes sparkle: L’Ormarins Cap Classique
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 magical about a beautifully poured glass of Cap Classique – the way the bubbles continuously loop to the surface, only to…
{wine} Bold new branding for Boland Cellar: Reserve Range and One Formation
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 taught us anything (and it surely taught us a lot!), it’s that nothing stands still. Even if everything around us is…
{wine} A partnership for the planet: Hardy’s Nottage Hill flat wine bottles
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, and our planet! Introduction Towards the end of last year I received a suspiciously flat, rectangular box. I didn’t remember ordering…
{wine} An exceptional year: Welgegund Heritage Wines’ 2019 vintages
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 the trio’s glorious company. Introduction Welgegund have pulled out all the stops with their creative and distinctive new wine packaging, which…
{sparkling} A West Coast Cap Classique: Groote Post introduces Brut
The opening of a bottle of Cap Classique is always a moment filled with anticipation. The much awaited addition of the Groote Post Vineyards‘ Brut to their impressive line-up was surely a cause for celebration in The Little House. Introduction A bottle of bubbles deserves a loud celebration as the cork explodes into the sky….