Thursday 21st May is International Chardonnay Day, a special day to reflect on the wonderfully diverse and most planted white grape in the world! Hailing from Burgundy, France, Chardonnay can grow just about anywhere and is one of the most versatile food-friendly wines out there. Enter the FAT bastard Chardonnay, one of South Africa’s favourite…
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{news} Vriesenhof: As if you needed a reason to say yay for Chardonnay
May 21 marks International Chardonnay Day, so fill your glass and take a sip to understand why this classic grape variety is one of the world’s most widely planted grapes. RSP: UW Chardonnay 2019 – R90 LOCKDOWN PRICE R65 RSP: Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016 – R200 LOCKDOWN PRICE R150 Prices & Delivery Valid for RSA Only Two main…
{product} Stir! it up: Convenient natural goodness in a box!
The balance between quick convenience and healthy food choices seems like a fine line that we have to tightrope-walk every day. Luckily, Stir! it up has put convenience in a range of little boxes, and also stuffed it full of delicious nutrition! Introduction Working full time and running The Little Hedonist on the side as…
{wine} Add these Flagstone Wines to your post-lockdown shopping list: Longitude and Free Run
To some extent, most of us are sitting around and somewhat (im)patiently waiting for the restrictions on the sale of alcohol to be relaxed and lifted. Whilst we do, I’d like to introduce you to two offerings from Flagstone Wines that should be right at the top of your re-stock list. Introduction We’ve all been…
{experience} Gin & Tonic Festival 2020: a showcase of Cape Town’s craft gin culture
It’s strange to think that less than three months ago, I was sipping in the sun at the annual Gin & Tonic Festival. Little did I know that I’d rely (rather heavily!) on my purchases that day to get me through the GIN-ormous lockdown! Introduction My passionate love affair with gin started when I lived…
{news} Van Loveren’s Almost Zero range is guaranteed to get you through lockdown
Almost Zero by Van Loveren Family Vineyards has taken South Africa by storm. This de-alcoholised wine range is made up of the popular Wonderful White, Ravishing Rosé and Radiant Red. What makes this trio stand out from the rest is that while alcohol is currently off limits during lockdown, as a non-alcoholic drink this range…
{experience} Reminiscing about the Muratie Harvest Festival 2020
We’re all trying to navigate our way through the national #lockdown without a glass of wine in hand and winter steadily on its way. Some days, I simply can’t help to lose myself in the daydream of Muratie Wine Estate‘s Harvest Festival earlier this year. Introduction I’ve found it difficult to write about wine these…
{news} How to prepare the perfect steak at home
Ever wanted to master the art of the perfect steak? Well, now’s the time. One of South Africa’s premier grill rooms, The Hussar Grill, is sharing its expertise with home cooks so that you can fire up the grill at home. When it comes to choosing your meat, remember that The Hussar Grill serves only…
{news} Sweet Victory For De Krans In 2020 Prescient Report
The Prescient Report of the Top 10 Sweet Wines & Fortifieds as convened by Winemag.co.za has been released, with De Krans Wines securing no less than three of these spots. The deserving recipients were the De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2016 and 2017 respectively as well as the De Krans Muscat De Frontignan 2019. The wines submitted…
{eat} Kunjani Wines: because that’s where good food and wine meet
A celebration of love recently beckoned us into the open arms of the Stellenbosch winelands for a weekend of festivities. Included in those merriments, was a visit (or two!) to the home of Kunjani Wines. Introduction Pia is having a super birthday sale, extended to Sunday, 3 May! Click here for unbelievable offers! When two…
{wine} Flagstone Wines’ Word of Mouth Viognier 2018 – have you heard?
Once again, as with all their other wines, Flagstone Wines added their magic touch in the cellar and released an alluringly delicious interpretation of Viognier, a delicate varietal with a history to match. Have you heard? It’s called Word of Mouth Viognier 2018. Introduction Sometimes I feel as if every bottle of wine and every…
{news} Welgegund Heritage Wines reflect on a good year
Welgegund Heritage Wines, nestled at the foot of the magnificent Hawequa mountains in Wellington, are reflecting on a good year which saw their wines honoured with impressive ratings in both Tim Atkin’s 2019 South Africa Special Report as well as Platter’s 2020 Wine Guide. Welgegund, meaning “well-bestowed”, is undoubtedly graced with abundant blessings. A hidden…