Cavalli Colt 2016 will gussy up Alida Ryder’s Slow Braised Lamb Shanks perfectly…

A fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon from Craig Barnard on the Cavalli Estate, the Cavalli Colt 2016 is a stunner of a wine...

May 8th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , , Cavalli Cabernset Sauvignon, Cavalli Wine Estate, Craig Barnard, |
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Delaire Graff Chef Michael Deg continues to shine

Michael Deg, Executive Chef at Delaire Graff Restaurant When announcements are made for national restaurant competitions, Top Tens, The Best in the Land, or whatever, I am always surprised not to see Michael Deg’s name on the list. Here is a young chef who is passionate and dedicated and talented, who for me rises above

March 8th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings, Restaurants|Tags: , #placestostay, Delaire Graff Restaurant, , , , Morné Vrey, |

Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2015, and a visit to the Delaire Graff Restaurant – 06.01.2017

Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2015 We recently visited Delaire Graff for a wine tasting of Morné Vrey’s wonderful wines, with Johann Laubser, the Estate’s General Manager.  We returned there for tasting and lunch at his invitation with our children on the day before Christmas. The view from the Delaire Graff Restaurant One of the wines

January 8th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , Chardonnay, Delaire Graff Vineyards, , , |
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