Louisvale wines, located in the Devon Valley area in the Stellenbosch wine district, has just released three new wines: Louisvale Merlot 2018, Louisvale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, and the Louisvale Sauvignon Blanc 2020. The Merlot perfectly complements pork dishes and cheese platters; the medium bodied Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with roast beef and lamb; and the…
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{wine} Good things take time; dining with a trio of Delheim Wines
In a world where instant gratification is seemingly the norm, we often overlook the need to wait for good things to happen. A trio of Delheim Wines bottles recently reminded me of the importance of waiting patiently, rather than focusing on the immediate want. Introduction It’s not often that I really sit down and think…
{wine} Sipping pretty with De Krans Wines’ Pinotage Rosé 2020
Rosé might be my favourite wine type. Delicate, romantic and softly floral, it makes me long for summer days and sunset laughs. I felt a strong affinity to De Krans Wines‘ Pinotage Rosé 2020, as it wrapped my heart in red fruits and candy. Introduction Like with Chardonnay, most people have strong polar feelings about…
{news} Taste culinary magic at Nederburg’s The Manor during Restaurant Week XXL
Ready for an XXL experience? The talented culinary team at Nederburg’s The Manor will be serving up a mouth-watering two- and three-course menu as part of Restaurant Week South Africa XXL, scheduled to run from 1 October to 1 November 2020. The three-course menu, including a glass of wine per course, is offered at R350 per person, while the two-course,…
{travel} A day in Franschhoek: from pairings to picnics
Taking precious time to rediscover everything our province has to offer after the confines of #lockdown, I headed to Franschhoek for the day to wine and dine my soul in serenity. Introduction Since the upliftment of the travel ban as part of the COVID-19 regulations, I’ve been feeling (and acting!) like a proper tourist in…
{news} Tryn reopens at Steenberg for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays
Rediscover the culinary bliss of dinners at Tryn when Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin extends her post-lockdown opening hours at Steenberg’s vibrant signature restaurant to Friday and Saturday evenings. Starting this week from Friday, 2 October, Tryn welcomes all returning dinner guests and first timers to venture out and escape the stresses of a busy week…
{wine} Single is sometimes better: Four Cousins’ Single Varietal Collection
One thing I enjoy more than a great wine, is a great wine at a great price. Four Cousins‘ new single varietal range of wines is perfect for the palate and the pocket! Introduction Always and forever a fan of Robertson wines and the valley’s vast vineyard of wine labels, I’m all too familiar with…
{news} A trio of choices from Vriesenhof to fill your glass on International Grenache Day
Your friends might think you’re flash when you mention you like Grenache, but they’d be surprised to know this humble red grape is actually one of the most widely planted varieties in the world. With International Grenache Day happening on Friday September 18 2020, Stellenbosch’s Vriesenhof Wine Estate is shining a light on what winemaker…
{wine} Muratie’s wines are a lifestyle: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz
Some of the best memories I’ve made has been over a shared bottle of Muratie wine, or under the ancient oaks on this historical estate as we clinked glasses in the sun. Introduction Over the years I’ve realised that Muratie is a lifestyle. It’s more than a collection of excellent wines, or a wine farm…
{wine} Van Loveren’s Retief Reserve 2018: an ode to winter and wine-making
Finally, a bottle of red wine I can hibernate with all through the fierce Cape winter. Van Loveren‘s Retief Reserve 2018 is so much more than just a wine. It’s a reminder of heritage and history, and of a thousand reasons why Van Loveren is South Africa’s leading family-owned winery. Introduction Van Loveren lies very…
{wine} Celebrating Pinot Noir day with Elgin Ridge Wines’ CRUNCH!
Not only do we celebrate International Pinot Noir Day today, but we also raise a glass to wine sales resuming. The Elgin Ridge Wines CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019 is the perfect toast to what we hope will be a successful remainder of the year. Introduction I draw immense pleasure from the simplest things in life….
{news} Holden Manz Wine Estate Proprietors’ Red Blend 2015 Awarded Double Platinum / Top 100 National Wine Challenge
Holden Manz Wine Estate is delighted to announce that its Proprietors’ Red Blend 2015 has been awarded Top 100 and Double Platinum in the 2020 National Wine Challenge. “2015 was an exceptional vintage and this is an exceptional blend made from grapes grown on the estate in Franschhoek,” says Gerard Holden, Co-Owner of Holden Manz…