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- Morgenster Estate Reserve 2014 wins top Bordeaux trophy in the 2018 Six Nations Wine Challenge…
- Make a Wish at Gin O’Clock at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa…
- A “TRIPLE GOLD” AT VERITAS FOR NEIL ELLIS CABERNETS – THREE YEARS IN A ROW
- Southern Cross Gin – generous in aroma, mouthfeel & softness in flavour…
- Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil again best in South Africa in the Flos Olei International Guide…
- Durbanville Wine Valley dominates at 2018 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10..
- Da Luca launches a Rosé Sparkler in South Africa, in time for Summer…
- Durbanville Hills celebrates Pinotage in style….
- Four Cousins, nine wines & 18 years of striking success, says Myrna Robins…
- Vilafonté, a soil type? Yes, and also great wines by an awesome threesome…
- Judges’ verdict? Douglas Green worth its weight in solid (double) gold
- Paul Murray writes about De Grendel, the jewel of Durbanville Hills & Tygerberg…
- Rascallion plays long and short with its RPM wines….
- Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel adds more medals to its collection, Cape Fusion up ahead…..
- SLIP INTO SUMMER: EASTERN CAPE WINE SHOW HERE SOON!
- Comedy in the Vines this summer at Spier…..
- Waverley Hills Organic Wine Estate takes two globally prominent awards…
- Asara #5 The Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015 with Dianne Bibby’s Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Peppers…
- Simonsig bubbly rises to the top at this year’s Amorim MCC Challenge…
- The Commissary leads the charge…
- Ginsmith, fine craft gins from Groot Winterhoek…
- What’s a Big Dog? An excellent MCC by John & Karen Loubser….
- Secco sachets to infuse your own Gin, let the fun times begin…
- Bid on rare vintage wines at Steenberg’s online Vinoteque Auction
- Flames at The Four Seasons Hotel in Westcliff, great view, sublime food & lovely staff…
- Hemelhuijs, Cape Town’s favourite breakfast spot now serving in Johannesburg at So Yum…
- Delheim iconic Pinotage Rosé & Sauvignon Blanc released as Vegan friendly wines….
- Aperol Spritz – must be the real thing for the first time…
- Exciting news from Peter Falke Wines – read up about new vintages…..
- Terroir Restaurant – I would go back for a cup of the Sauce Americaine – extends its winter offering…
- Ace your Braai Day pairings with Durbanville Hills wines…..
- Asara #4 The Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage 2017, good match with Dianne Bibby’s Tunisian Chickpea Soup…
- Soak up Summer with De Krans Free-Run Chenin Blanc 2018…
- Lozärn Wines from Bonnievale, making their mark. Alida Ryder provides the food matches…
- Heritage Day Celebration at Simonsig, live music, great Cuvée food & sublime wines…..
- Plaisir de Merle & Niel Bester go together like horse & carriage…
- Tetley’s Flavoured Green Teas in Lemon, Mint and Apple, a big hit…..
- Silver Creek Craft Distillery launches Margarita Moonshine, just in time for summer parties…
- Oldenburg Vineyards, Nic van Aarde steps up to the plate as new Winemaker….
- De Grendel Dazzles in Red at The Sommelier’s Selection 2018…
- Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82 ….
- KWV commemorates 100 years with The Centenary, Limited Edition MCC…
- Riebeek Cellars celebrates its 75 year with three new vintages of their stonking good wines….
- Lautus Savvy White hits the spot without the guilt
- Asara #1 – Asara The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2017, with Dianne Bibby’s Ricotta & Tomato Flatbread…
- Jacques Viljoen an exceptional addition as Cellarmaster to the Boschendal Winemaking Team
- Reward yourself with a Roodeberg winter red wine reunion
- Assaggi – a place of happy memories for me, current happiness for John Fraser…
- Jazz & Cheese Fondue at Delheim – every Sunday from 24 June to 26 August
- Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82, Thursday, 28 June 2018…
- Gin & Negroni Cocktails happily flow at Asara’s Sansibar…
- Carrol Boyes Fine Red Blend 2014, a fine accompaniment to meats with caramelly bits…
- Groote Posts The Old Man’s Blends, perfect for Dad on Father’s Day…
- Wine Concepts – Annual Chardonnay Pinot Noir Celebration 08.06.18…
- Negronis at The Sansibar Gin Bar this week….
- Asara Wine Estate appoints Johan Joubert as Cellarmaster…
- Groot Constantia – ‘well worth a visit’, the Michelin Guide would say…
- Asara Luxury Hotel offers a Springbok Shank & Shiraz dish in the Sansibar Bistro…
- Boschendal offers an exciting Mushroom Foraging Weekend & a Father’s Day Long Sunday Lunch – book now
- Terroir drops Winter Meal Prices….
- Muskadel SA Awards 2018 results – Bon Courage you beauty
- International Chardonnay Day, Asara produces a delicious one…
- Simonsig 50 – written by Emile Joubert
- Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase offers wine treasure trove
- 5 minutes with Mareli Erasmus, Head Pastry Chef at Delaire Graff Restaurant….
- Vondeling Monsonia 2015, a seriously delicious red wine and an endangered flower species…
- Impressive Line-Up at Wine Menu’s Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Festival 2018
- Haute Cabrière Restaurant keeps the fire burning this winter…
- Holden Manz – producers of fine Cabernet Franc…
- Durbanville shines in two wines from Groot Phesantekraal…
- Garden Route Wines – 2 gems from Outeniqua…
- Neil Ellis Sauvignon Blancs for International Sauvignon Blanc Day 4th May
- De Grendel Restaurant offers a new 3 course Lunch Menu
- Wine Menu – Explore the wonderful, complex and delicious world of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir at Gauteng’s only wine event dedicated to these two noble varieties
- Lucullan adventures at Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel…
- Aquiver for a glass of Rascallion Word Collection Aquiver 2016? You should be!
- Delaire Graff Restaurant Kiwi & Lime Pre-Dessert….
- Spier #101 – three delicious whites for Summer….
- The Stellenbosch Wine Festival Presented by Pick n Pay 2018, Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th February 2018
- Rascallion Pandiculation 2015 – a wine by Ross Sleet part of The Word Collection…
- Stark-Condé & MAN Vintners Wine announcements, interesting times ahead…
- Carrol Boyes, doyenne of South African Design, now produces premium wines…
- Spier offers an embarrassment of riches in its restaurant options….
- Boschendal’s Cap Classique Grande Cuvée Brut named a Top Ten MCC over a ten year period…
- Q&A with Noxolo Hlongwane Nedbank Private Wealth’s Head of Philanthropy on sponsorship of The Cape Wine Auction
- Durbanville Hills Trail Run on Sunday 4th February, have some fun in the vineyards – no hills…
- Franschhoek Summer Wines at Leopard’s Leap | 3 February 2018
- KWV, South Africa’s iconic wine & spirits company turns 100 years old….
- mise en place, everything in its place, finds a place at Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel…..
- Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil again a Flos Olei star….
- Org de Rac Cellarmaster Frank Meaker, launches two new top-Tier Organic Wines under the Die Waghuis label…,
- Glen Carlou Unwooded Chardonnay 2017 with Anina Meyer’s Spicy Sweet Potato & Couscous Veggie Bowl
- Merry Merry Merry….
- Advent Calendar #24 Bon Courage Inkará Merlot 2015, a fine Robertson Red
- Advent Calendar #23, The Asara Bell Tower 2012, a fine Stellenbosch red blend
- Glenelly Wine Estate – the perfect destination in Stellenbosch…
- Advent Calendar #21 red wine is the sublime Grangehurst 350 Pinotage 2009….
- Advent Calendar #20 Nederburg Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2013…
- Advent Calendar #19 Spier Creative Block 3 2014, an excellent Rhone style blend…
- The Fruit Cube – the way to office health and happy people…
- Advent Calendar #18 wine – Fairview Grenache 2015 Old Piekenierskloof Bush Vines…
- Advent Calendar #17, a treasure of Silverthorns….
- Advent Calendar #16 Red Wine, De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2016…
- Advent Calendar #15 wine Boplaas Cape Ruby Port…
- ADVENT CALENDAR #14, LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS MERLOT 2016….
- Advent Calendar #13 wine – The Aristea Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2015…
- ‘Pure Gin’ at Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel on 16.12.2017
- Advent Calendar #12, Grangehurst Pinotage 2008, sublime Helderberg blend…
- Conservation Champions Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, caring for the environment….
- Advent Calendar #11 – Bon Courage The Pepper Tree Shiraz 2013…
- Advent Calendar #10, Yonder Hill Danilo Rosé 2017, a blend of 2 red varieties….
- Advent Calendar #9 is the Fleur du Cap Essence du Cap Pinot Noir 2016
- Advent Calendar #8 – Earthbound Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, an organic certified wine from Darling…
- Oldenburg Vineyards Viognier 2016, a fine partner to Nadia Graves’s Perfect Roast Chicken – 08.12.2017
- Wine4friends, December offering of stunning wines…
- Advent Calendar #7 – Allesverloren Tinta Barocca 2015, Danie Malan creating dry reds from Portuguese grape varieties…
- Advent Calendar #6 – Bon Courage The Mulberry Bush Merlot 2016
- Advent Calendar #5 – Grangehurst Cape Rosé Blend 2015, a rosé with a college education…
- Advent Calendar #4 – Linton Park Café Cabernet 2017
- Advent Calendar #3 – Eikendal Charisma 2016 with its touch of la dolce vita…
- Advent Calendar #2 – Fairview Old Paarl Bush Vines Cinsault 2015, an intense expression of this grape…
- Vespri, Morgenster’s Vermentino addition to their The Italian Collection….
- Snow Mountain Artisanal Wines, made in beautiful Wellington…
- Advent Calendar #1 – Spier Secret…
- The Southern Moonshine revolution, get set & get tasting…..
- Closet – the remarkable wardrobe of Nataniël….
- Sugarbird, new kid on the block, a fine Cape gin, named for a fine Cape Bird….
- Dalewood Fromage Huguenot & Boland triumph at the 2017 World Cheese Awards…
- New to Stellenbosch Hills…yadda yadda…bacon!
- Lightly Sparkling – Robertson Winery’s New Vintage Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir Rosé, perfect for invigorating summer refreshment….
- Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignons – gems in the Stellenbosch Wine Crown…
- Southern Cross Gin, a craft gin made with waters from the southernmost tip of Africa…
- Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate to host Live Summer Sunday Concerts…..
- Churchill and Smuts – the friendship by Richard Steyn. A truly great read, here reviewed by Peter Soal…
- Bottega, Prosecco producers of note, offer a cute gift pack
- Boschendal 10 year old Potstill Brandy, great with Dalewood Huguenot…
- Fizz up your festivities with Polkadraai’s new fun bubbly
- Steenberg Lady R grande cuvée 2012 takes 5 stars in Platter’s
- Haute Cabrière Restaurant fires up the stoves for exciting summer dishes…
- wine4friends – let me help you find some new wine tastes…
- Make a statement with SA’s latest rainbow-delish liqueurs
- Nuy Winery – keeps Veritas crown as best fortified wine producer…..
- Allesverloren Chenin Blanc 2017 – a first white from the predominantly red wine producing Swartland Estate…
- De Wetshof Continues its Domination of Veritas Category for un-wooded Chardonnays…
- Spier Comedy in the Vines – wanna laugh? Make your reservations….
- Cooked in South Africa is an initiative of Wish Upon a Star, a non-profit fund-raising charity. All proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to children living with disability….
- Reyneke Biodynamic Syrah 2015 – a biodynamically produced wine from the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation
- Welmoed Wines from Stellenbosch Vineyards have a new look and complete the range makeover for Stellenbosch Vineyards….
- Nuy knighted at 21st Michelangelo Awards. Home of some of the finest Sweet Wines and home to Celine…
- Waverley Hills, an organic winery in the Tulbagh Wine Appellation, introduces two new fabulous wines…
- Delheim’s legendary Spatz Sperling passes away
- DeWaal Wines celebrate International Pinotage Day on 14th October. The de Waals have left huge footprints in the history of Pinotage…
- Lanzerac Artisanal Wines, tributes to legends by Wynand Lategan, using interesting varieties…
- Reuben Riffel – the boy from Groendal owning his own space in Franschhoek & doing what he loves…
- Spier Spring tasting 2017, exciting offerings of food from the farm with Spier’s wide range of wines…
- The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival ‘The Magic of Bubbles’ 2 & 3 December 2017
- Art Franschhoek | 27 October to 27 November 2017. A meander through this wine town to view South African Fine Arts by local artists.
- Bellevue Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – summer in a glass, from the Morkel Family on the Bottelary Road…
- Steenberg’s Catharina’s offers a feast of contemporary classics for vegetarians…
- Delaire Graff’s Indochine Chef Virgil Kahn offers one of his popular dishes, Asparagus & Broccoli….
- Spier Farm launches The Spier Farm Kitchen overlooking Spier’s historic Werf, offering anything from picnics to gourmet treats – and wine
- Fairview Broken Bottle 2015, no pale shadow of the Douro. Delicious blend of Tinta Roriz & Souzão. Grapes from Paarl and Swartland.
- Patina – Ryan Richens back in the Southern Suburbs with a fine Steak Restaurant, a legend in the making
- Withington Nguni Malbec 2015 – a Heritage Wine named for Heritage Cattle
- Du Toitskloof Winery emerges victorious in a Pork War to remember in the Du Toitskloof Muratie Annual Cook Off….
- Boerekos met ‘n Twist – heritage food tweaked by Annelien Pienaar, well known cook & food writer
- Yonder Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2017 & a herd of Ankole Cattle, and of course Abé Beukes, legendary winemaker
- Boschendal MCC bubblies shine gold at the 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition
- A Bite of Latin America by Susie Chatz-Anderson. Take a trip to South America in your own kitchen….
- Diemersdal launches first wine under new Wine of Origin Cape Town Label
- Biostilla Organic Gin – gin is in, and so is this excellent organic example. Made from ecologially sound soft wheat and botanicals….
- Broad Valley Pinot Noir 2014, and a superb Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Overberg
- Simonsig Summer Fun. Premier Wine Estate offers not only the finest wine, also some interesting events
- Delheim Grand Reserve 2014, the latest vintage of its flagship, which crowns this Stellenbosch stalwart’s red wine portfolio
- Springfield Estate, a jewel in the crown of the beautiful Robertson Wine Appellation
- Vriesenhof Wines by Jan ‘Boland’ Coetzee, a legend in his life time
- La Bri Estate’s Vineyard & Cellar Renaissance – a little Franschhoek gem
- Alto Rouge 2015, a Stellenbosch icon, awarded by The Sommeliers Selection Awards
- Allesverloren Tinta Rosé 2017 – a fine expression of the Swartland from one of the oldest wine estates in that Appellation
- RMB Winex 2017 – 18 years of sustaining the Art of Wine. Sandton Convention Centre 25 to 27 October.
- Mulderbosch Vineyards in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation – a destination on its own.
- Breedekloof Wine Valley: where legends live on
- Arco Laarman strikes out on the road less travelled
- Spier people – Joyce Malefane, Assistant Restaurant Manager
- The Merwida Family Vintners Chenin Blanc 2016, an honour to her Oupa by Lieza van der Merwe
- Old Biscuit Mill – Noble Vice, a food and wine feast this Sunday
- Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel – well worth the visit as the Guide Michelin would say..
- The Gin Box – don’t ask, just get it
- The Beachhouse Beach Clean Up
- Boschendal Potstill Brandy – exquisite, ambrosial, smooth, round
- Cheese Baker – Baked Lanquedoc with fresh thyme & honey and Snow Mountain Pinot Noir 2016 – 30.07.2017
- Franschhoek Uncorked Festival – 16 & 17 September 2017
- Simonsig Wine Estate Icons of Yesteryear up for tasting on Vintage Day
- Eikendal Vineyards 2017 Winter Pizza & Wine Pairing Experience
- Eikendal Vineyards help you melt the cold away with a Swiss Cheese Fondue
- Spier Farm people – meet Ben Ngubesilo, banqueting manager
- Wine Menu owner Corlien Morris unlocks the Unusuals
- Cape Brewing Company Brrrrew Event at the Spice Route Destination on 28 July
- Boschendal’s Roving Dinner, a Nose-to-Tail Affair on Saturday 5 August 2017
- Ultra Mussels Wine Celebration – a Luke Krone Event
- Nederburg Proe Paarl Winter Festival unlock your story
- Steenberg Charity Trail Run – Lace up your winter trainers on Saturday 12 August 2017
- Glenelly – French flair in a Cape Vineyard
- Single-variety Shiraz pioneer takes the lead in Shiraz-based blends
- Wine Concepts Seductive Sauvignons – 18th August
- Delaire Graff’s Indochine with Virgil Kahn & his Black Pepper Springbok loin
- Cheese Baker Cheese on toast with a twist
- De Grendel Restaurant is a TripAdvisor Favourite with the 2017 Certificate of Excellence
- Jean Roi Cap Provincial Rosé 2016, a premium Franschhoek blend
- Dainty Bess, an enchanting 100% Pinot Noir MCC
- Mont Blois – Robertson Royalty
- Spice Route Wines launches its iconic Amos Block Perpetual Reserve
- Pepper Tree Cottage, Penhill Farm, Nuy, happy stay
- Dewar’s The Monarch 15 year old Scotch Whisky
- Vineyard Views Country House – excellence in Riebeek Kasteel
- Spice Route Saffron Rosé 2016 & Nina Timm’s Deboned Roast Chicken with dates & goat’s cheese – 13.06.2017
- DeWaal Cab is King! And so is Dad! Celebrate Father’s Day with a special offer
- Spier – taste the farm with good food at Eight
- Southern Cross, a launch of a new gin on World Gin Day
- We’re back!
- The Game Reserve, wines from Rooiberg Robertson…
- Shiraz Stars for 2017 announced
- Youthful Energy at Villiera Wines
- Morgenster – the liquid gold that is Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Inverroche does World Gin Day on Saturday, 10 June
- Spier offers a fab Father’s Day Lunch
- Things to do at this Wacky Wine Weekend, Robertson
- The Food Barn – an invitation you don’t refuse…
- Morgenster – elegant, sublime, fabulous wines
- ASARA – one stop Stellenbosch Wine Estate
- Simonsig Merindol Takes Rare Gold at Syrah du Monde
- Allée Bleue latest releases by Van Zyl du Toit….
- Azolile Khoncoshe – beneficiary of Nederburg Auctioneers Initiative
- “Simple” yet “bold” are the words for Louisa Greeff’s Winter Menu at The Durbanville Hills Restaurant
- Lanzerac releases maiden Chenin Blanc & first Syrah in more than 10 years
- Sunday Feast at Haute Cabrière from 1 May to 30 September 2017
- Cape to Rio Rowing Expedition Done & Dusted
- Benguela Cove Wines launches New English Vineyard
- Steenberg – Winter wonderland of contemporary classics at Catharina’s
- Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – a gem from Robertson
- Barley & Biltong on Spice Route – Winter Brrrew Fun
- Terroir, still the hottest meal ticket, offers a Chalkboard Winter Menu
- Cheese Baker Brie & Raspberry Bake & Snow Mountain Malbec 2016
- The Bottelary Hills Pop Up Lunch returns to Hartenberg Wine Estate 28 May 2017
- Sharpen your Culinary Skills with New Interactive Cooking Classes at Durbanville Hills – 27 June & 29 July
- Baleia Wines Erhard Pinot Noir 2014 – family tradition in the making
- Break in Payday with Spice Route’s First Brrrrew Event
- The Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships 2017
- Where to taste the finest Chardonnays & Pinot Noirs
- Steenberg winter escape in The Constantia Winelands
- Spier Hotel offers Mother’s Day High Tea
- AGA Cookers & Fireplaces showcase at Hyde Park Corner
- Windfall Wines – a gem in the Robertson Crown
- Steenberg launches Vintner’s Breakfast at Bistro Sixteen82
- Corlea celebrates 10 years at Bosman Vineyards
- Celebrate Roast Leg of Lamb Day on 7 May
- Archie McLean offers pocket friendly winter lunches at Steenberg’s Catharina’s Restaurant
- Judi Dyer – Managing Director of Oldenburg Vineyards
- Nuy Winery – Mother’s Day festivities
- Spice Route Wines shine at The 2017 National Wine Challenge
- Asara scores at Top 100 Wines…
- The Gamekeeper’s Chicken Pot
- Fairview takes top honours at the 2017 National Wine Challenge
- Wine Menu’s Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Festival May 8th
- Spice Route Wines – I talk to Charl du Plessis, Winemaker…
- Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82 offers cosy winter value..
- Hoghouse BBQ & Beats at Spier
- Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, SAA Wine of the Year
- Plaisir de Merle Winemaker’s Dinners, May August & October
- Slay your winter blues at ‘Taste the Helderberg’ epicurean fest
- Books for Cooks – Jump on The Bant Wagon
- Spier’s Free time on the Farm
- Steenberg meets Kaapzicht for a sizzling food & wine evening
- Spice Route Sauvignon Blanc – with my deconstructed Sushi
- Books for Cooks – Delicious Low Carb
- Books for Cooks for Easter – two ‘locals’
- Kleine Zalze, our current wines this week…
- Books for Cooks – The South African Milk Tart Collection
- Books for Drivers…
- Books for Cooks for Easter, Smeul & Toor met Hoender
- Glenelly Wine Estate – we welcome a website partner
- Get acquainted with Rooibos as never before at this year’s inaugural “Rooibos Experience”
- Bellingham rated as one of the best by users of the world’s largest wine app
- Spier, all about its people – Alfrieda Hanse, Farm Supervisor
- Spier, it’s all about the people, Wilton Sikhosana
- Can we Toque? Excellent Review of Alfie’s Pizzeria in Pretoria by John Fraser
- Annual Mushroom forage at Boschendal with Justin Williams on May 6th
- Glen Carlou Unwooded Chardonnay 2016 & Dianne Bibby’s Chilled Cucumber Soup with grape & watermelon salsa – 21.03.2017
- Books for Cooks – Soettand
- Vergenoegd Wine Estate offers End of Harvest Long Table Lunches on On Friday 31st March, Saturday 1st April and Sunday 2nd April
- Woolworths Mature Gouda steals the Limelight
- Current wines for the drinking & a great local whisky
- Riebeek Cellars Wild Olive Acoustic Stage – 6 & 7 May 2017
- DGB Wines to be honoured as Best South African Producer at world’s largest wine fair, ProWein
- Current bubbles in the fridge, Weltevrede, Paul René & Bottega,
- The Table Bay Hotel presents An Evening with Nederburg – Platter’s Winery of the Year 2017 on 6th April
- Boschendal’s Full Moon Picnic – last of the Summer on Monday 13 March 2017
- Delaire Graff Chef Michael Deg continues to shine
- Steenberg Spa – idyllic place of rejuvenation in the vineyards
- Desiderius Pongrácz 2009, a wine to honour Pongrácz
- The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show Welcomes you to WINEderland!
- Current wines from Villiera & a pair from Robertson
- Two great ‘sweeties’ on Die Vine Intervention
- De Wetshof – Mosbolletjie time
- De Grendel – some happy feasting
- The Table Bay, Camissa offers excitement on the new menu
- De Grendel celebrates a first award of 2017 with the De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2015
- Nothing but an AGA Ludlow Fireplace to warm you this winter
- Nuy Winery gives back to the community
- Neethlingshof Music Wednesdays, April to September
- Nederburg’s story is in the detail
- 27th Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival, Summer Place in Hyde Park May 16 & 17
- Experience the Cuisine of Collaboration at Luke Dale Roberts X Saxon
- Nederburg offers young wine, delicious food & fun during Ommiberg 2017
- Eikendal amuses with Weintaufe Harvest Carnival
- Send your wine samples for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017
- Robertson Wine Valley Hands on Harvest – 10th to 12 March 2017, Taste the Lifestyle
- Harvest brings bonhomie & beards back to Bot River
- So many great reasons to visit the 2017 South African Cheese Festival!
- Let Gabriëlskloof sweep you away to the Mediterranean
- Boschendal offers a Full Moon Picnic on Friday 10 February 2017
- Current Wines, Eikendal & Wildehurst…great drinking
- Current Wines – excellent organics from Waverley Hills
- No Ordinary Carrot Cake
- Haute Cabrière Restaurant – well worth a visit as they say in the Michelin Guide
- KWV Classic Collection Shiraz Rosé 2016 & Mynhardt Joubert’s Pan fried trout with pickled ginger mash
- Legendary pioneering South African wineries, Dalla Cia, Raats Family Wines and Kaapzicht partner with Port2Port
- Muratie Harvest Festival,Saturday 18th February 2017 from 11h30
- 12forward launches Cape Town…
- Danie Morkel joins De Wetshof as Winemaker
- Current wines, Dagbreek & Dragonridge – 22.01.2017
- Outdoor Valentine’s Day movie at Spier: The Best of Me
- Books for Cooks – Annatjie Melck’s Koljander, Koljander so deur die Bosch
- Old School Romance at Lanzerac this Valentine’s Day
- Current Wines, La Petite Ferme & Dragon Ridge – 17.01.2017
- Cape Wine Auction 2017 – 10 & 11 February 2017
- Sam Linsell’s Roast Chicken with Stout, Rosemary & Honey
- Current Wines, Nativo & Alto – 15.01.2017
- Uitkyk offers Valentine’s Classic Outdoor Movie Night
- De Grendel Wines launches De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2015
- 4th Street – Fastest growing wine brand in the world
- Stellenbosch Street Soirees back in full swing
- Stellenbosch Vineyards receives Top Honours from Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2017
- Chicken with bacon & baby tomatoes, with Willow Creek Olive Oils
- Boschendal Full Moon Picnic – 12.01.2017
- Gabriëlskloof The Blend 2015 – another Peter Allan Finlayson gem..
- Kleine Zalze – Terroir, one of my best dishes of 2016
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – A pair from Quivertree
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Sophia Lindop
- De Krans takes it up a notch with two new innovative releases
- De Grendel – well worth a visit..
- Ommiberg Celebrating a Decade of Young Wines
- Nederburg The Winemasters Riesling 2015, the highest scoring S A Wine At International Competition
- Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky – Leopard & Lime Cocktail
- The Cape Winemakers Guild welcomes two new members
- KWV’s Double Festive Delight with Berry Glazed Gammon with Candied Apples & Fresh Berries By Mynhardt Joubert, TV personality & well-known chef
- 2016 Veritas Young Wine Writer announced
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Errieda du Toit’s Tuistafel
- Spier – destination for a day
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Dine van Zyl’s Potjiekos & Pot-Pourri
- Nuy Winery Cellar Master crowned as Worcester/Breedekloof Winemaker of the Year 2016
- Blend Your Own At James Sedgwick, Africa’s Only Commercial Whisky Distillery
- Stellenbosch Street Soirées back in full swing…
- A Flagstone kind of week…….
- Books for Christmas – The Sellout by Paul Beatty
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Your Family’s The Baking Book
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Food & Home Entertaining : A year of Seasonal Dishes
- KWV’s Izele van Blerk talks The Mentors Wines
- Boschendal hosts Jesse Clegg live on New Year’s Eve
- Nederburg Wine Estate hosts the CPO on New Year’s Eve
- Durbanville Hills offers a unique Table Mountain Wine Safari Experience
- Eenzaamheid Wines
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Koekedoor 2
- Nederburg wins IWSC 2016 Trophy for South African Wine Producer Of The Year
- De Wetshof Celebration of Chardonnay
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – More Braai the Beloved Country
- Luke scoops 5th consecutive 2016 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Awards Top Restaurant 2016
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Tasty WasteNOTS
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – The Cookie Jar, Lisa Clarke
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Giving Back Childhood
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook
- Steenberg offers Summer Food & Wine Flights under the oaks at Catharina’s
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – The Classic South African Cookbook
- Ease into summer with an Eikendal Experience
- Douglas Green for International Sherry Week
- Bottelary Hills gets festive with a fish-inspired ‘Pop Up’ Lunch
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Johnny Hamman’s Een Maal
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Cass Abrahams, National Living Treasure
- KWV Classic Collection Chenin Blanc 2016 with Mynhardt Joubert’s Coriander & Lime Marinated Chicken Breast Salad
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Jamie Purviance’s Weber Braai Books
- Belfield Wines – of the finest in Elgin
- Wine Concepts Champagne Festival | Friday 25th November 2016
- KZN vineyard harvests fruits of Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme
- Yay for our Brand New Website
- FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 revealed
- Boschendal Wines – International & Local Acclaim
- Den Anker’s Beer – specially brewed
- A golden night at Veritas: acclaim for Spier’s winemaking heritage
- Morgenster Italian Collection Nabucco & Tosca 2013 soar to 93 in Tim Atkin’s 2016 Report
- Nederburg wins International Wine & Spirit Competition Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
- Boschendal fills its Awards cupboard
- Nativo, the Boss and his brother…
- Durbanville Wine Valley’s Season of Sauvignon
- Historical “home-coming” of 195 year old Grand Constance bottle
- Celebrate Spring at Spier’s Tasting Room with an array of canapés made from locally sourced ingredients
- Anura’s Brute of an MCC Pops into Top Spot at Cap Classique Awards
- Veritas: A taste of the best
- Two belters from Backsberg
- Cap Classique Industry Toasts John & Erica Platter with Frans Malan Legacy Trophy
- Blindiana Barista – SA’s First Blind Museum/Coffee Shop Opens in Worcester
- Boschendal, the traditions go on
- Boschendal celebrates Summer with a vibrant new Chardonnay Pinot Noir
- KWV appoints Wim Truter as Chief Winemaker
- Klein Constantia thrilled with Tim Atkin’s South African Report
- Steenberg aces Tim Atkin Report with six 91+ distinctions
- Kleinood releases 2016 De Boerin, their EVOO
- Simonsig’s Debbie Thompson invites you to dine
- De Grendel rakes in awards at IWSC
- Perdeberg packs in the awards at IWSC
- Fleur du Cap soars at ABSA Top 10 Pinotage Awards
- The Most Expensive Burger in Town
- Johan Malan offers variety at CWG Auction with Vintage Cap Classique & a Mediterranean White Blend
- Reciprocal Wines now selling Louis Latour barrels
- Boschendal Sommelier Selection awarded Top Ten at Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Challenge
- Boschendal Pasta Making Weekend – 3 & 4 September 2016
- Spier’s 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2015 tops Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge
- Nativo Wine & Food pairing – a truly interesting look at an approach by Alan Hughes, Florida Chef…
- Boplaas SA Champion Port 2016
- Swartland Winery introduces unusual varieties to its portfolio
- Indispensable treasury of vinous info
- La Motte celebrates Heritage Day with heritage cuisine offering in Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant
- Bot River hosts blooming nice Spring Weekend
- Boschendal Food Growing Workshop 10th September 2016
- Perdeberg Winery hits 100% medal success rate at the Paarl Wine Challenge 2016
- Get ‘piggy with it’ at the Bottelary Hills Wine Route ‘Pop Up’ Lunch
- Seductive Sauvignons Festival – 2nd September
- Top Ten Wellington Wines honoured at Quest for the Best 2016
- The Table Bay announces new Winter High Tea – a journey of discovery
- Spier Creative Block 3 2013
- KWV Award Wrap up for 2016
- Taste the Simonsig Wine Icons of Yesteryear at Vintage Wine Day on Saturday 13 August 2016
- KWV Wins ‘World’s Best Producer’ Trophy & ‘World’s Best Brandy’ at ISC
- Haute Cabrière Education Centre
- KWV 10-year-old Potstill Brandy – 6.6.2016
- Morgenster White Truffle Enhanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Oldenburg Vineyards – sublime wine destination in Banghoek
- Willow Creek Oils in a Porcini Frittata
- Spoil mom with a Mother’s Day banquet fit for royalty
- Young Guns Reloaded
- The Table Bay’s Easter Egg Man – Bobby Kumar
- The Table Bay – Easter at the best address in Cape Town
- Celebrate food & togetherness at The Table Bay this Easter
- Zonnebloem’s new Viticulturist, Isabel Habets on Harvest 2016, research & generations of experience
- The Table Bay switches off its lights for Earth Hour
- Meet the winemakers of The Franschhoek Cellar
- Global Rolls-Royce New Model Launch at Delaire Graff Estate
- The Vergenoegd Harvest Lunch
- Mulderbosch Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2015 – 16.02.2016
- Vergenoegd – join us for a Harvest Lunch on Thursday 3 March
- Vergenoegd Harvest Lunches – not to be missed
- A chat with Pieter de Bod about KWV 20 year Old Potstill Brandy
- Kitty Petousis – Cape Town Legend passes on..
- The Table Bay’s summer inspired High Tea Menu & sensory Valentine’s Day Dinner add fun to Summer
- Morgenster revisited
- Gina Bachauer, The Alhambra Theatre A flashback
- The Table Bay offers Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial on ice in January
- Belfield Aristata 2011 – 28.12.2015
- A Christmas Wish
- De Wetshof Estate launches new livery
- The Table Bay goes Festive
- Belfield Farm in cool cool Elgin – 30.11.2015
- The Imibala Trust – changing lives
- The Vineyard Hotel’s December Sip & Sample
- Delaire Graff – the jewels in the crown
- The Table Bay People
- Imibala – exciting times
- The Vineyard Hotel – a fabulous wine & food offering
- Morgenster White Truffle Enhanced Extra Virgin Oil – 29.09.2015
- Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2015 – 23.09.2015
- Douglas Green Sunkissed Sprizzo – 21.09.2015
- Cajun-Creole beef with garlic mayonnaise – Jean Nel
- Indochine redux
- Corder Family Vineyards Cool Climate Chardonnay 2014 – 26.08.2105
- Nativo Red 2009 & a dish of Sarah Graham’s Duck – 08.08.2015
- Boschendal, then and now
- Kitchen Sessions with Peter Tempelhoff are back by popular demand…
- KWV Brandy is World Champion – 10.07.2015
- The Vineyard Hotel’s Ndaba Dube a Cape Finalist in National Wine Tasting Competition
- Bellingham The Bernard Series – 18.06.2015
- Willow Creek Chicken
- Lanzerac Cheese Lunches
- Hemelhuijs, ready for winter
- The Table Bay Hotel – you don’t have to be resident to….
- Matt Preston, MasterChefOz, comes to town
- Schoone Oordt, a place to go back to
- Ryan’s Kitchen – a Lucullan treat
- Imibala Restaurant & Deli..
- Taste of Cape Town 2015 – come & taste what’s new on the food scene
- Cook with Nikki Booth in Orvieto
- Boschendal flies high with SWISS Airline
- Boerewors balls with tomato & basil sauce – Thuli Gogela
- Glenelly plays its part at The Cape Wine Auction – 27.02.2015
- Volare – Monday to Sunday 11 to 11: 22.02.2015
- Bell’s, a three generation family tradition..
- Dilmah does it for me..
- Monis Pale Dry Traditional Flor Wine – 29.12.14
- A special Christmas Wish
- KWV Héritage XO Cognac – the perfect Christmas Gift
- A Year at Silwood
- Gordon Newton Johnson joins Cape Winemakers Guild
- ‘White Christmas’ Ale Cake
- Rietvallei’s Kobus Burger honours his father Johnny with two stunners – 12.11.14
- Kleine Zalze – well worth the visit
- Durban Curry, So Much of Flavour – Erica Platter, Clinton Friedman & Devi Sankaree Govender
- The Vineyard Hotel’s sustainability efforts recognized at the 2014 Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards
- The Old Men and the Duo of Beauties from Robertson by Lafras Huguenet
- South China Dim Sum Bar
- UBM 2014 on etv Thursdays at 20h30
- Spice Route Terra de Bron – new flavours from a passionate team
- Hemelhuijs – a place to return to
- Paarl Wine Challenge 2014 – the results
- Kleine Zalze appoints Alistair Rimmer as Cellarmaster
- Du Toitskloof’s Italian Stallion – a Nebbiolo amusement
- Heerenbone & Brown Shimejis
- Waterblommetjie Bredie – Dine van Zyl
- Oep ve Koep – legend in it’s lifetime
- Willow Creek Gourmet Squeeze – always something new out of Africa
- Oldenburg Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – 20.06.14
- Peter Falke wine & design combine
- Lustau – the best Sherry in the world
- Christian Eedes – Cork vs Screwcap 2014
- The Willow Creek Flavoured Olive Oils
- Du Toitskloof Kraai Kokkedoor
- De Wetshof in the Limelight
- Winters Drift – well worth the detour
- Allesverloren – South Africa’s Douro?
- Happy Easter, happy feasting…
- Rietvallei Estéanna White 2012 – 13.04.14
- Graham Beck The Game Reserve Merlot 2012 – 05.04.14
- Willow Creek – Olive Oil of Origin
- Main Ingredient
- Chefs’ Warehouse
- RIP Mark Lindhorst
- The Cellars Hohenort Hotel – breathtaking beauty in Constantia
- Shannon Vineyards Macushla Pinot Noir Noble Late Harvest 2012 – 16.01.14
- Nativo – organic at last
- Impala, cherries, berries & a great glass of Pinot Noir
- Morgenster – benchmark Olives
- Nativo – crows eating the putty….
- Old-fashioned Ideal Milk Ice Cream
- Hazelnut Galette with Apple & Fruit Mincemeat
- Avontuur Estate, horses & wine
- We cooked in the Karoo 7
- We cooked in the Karoo 6
- We cooked in the Karoo 5
- Chopped South Africa in production
- Tim James – Wine Writer of the Year
- Stir Up Sunday – a family tradition
- Laborie wins Klink Award & launches Summer Menu
- Dear Me, it’s 7Springs….
- Culinaria, Leopard’s Leap food wines
- Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Tête de Cuvée Pinot Noir
- The way we used to eat….
- Silwood’s High Tea
- Malva Pudding – the original
- Groote Post, haven of Cape Hospitality
- Sutherland – stars in Prince Albert
- We cooked in the Karoo 4
- Silwood Cookery School 1st year’s Spring Lunch
- Majeka House & Makaron magic
- Perdeberg – The Dry Land Collection
- We cooked in the Karoo 3
- Errieda du Toit, Huiskok, preserver of our food heritage
- We cooked in the Karoo 2
- La Motte, Lucullus & Bacchus dine
- Guanciale – a cheeky piece of pork
- We cooked in the Karoo
- Carote Agrodolce
- Asara sends me a birthday cake
- The pie elephant
- Oldenburg Rhodium 2010, from a special place.
- Diemersdal Onthoukosaand
- Baked Apples with Medjool dates & pecan nuts
- The Chinese Girl comes home
- What a way to start the weekend!
- Malva Pudding – an Easter tradition
- Simnel Cake – an Easter tradition
- Boschendal Renascent
- De Bos Handpicked Vineyards Fairtrade Wines launched
- Chicken Salad & Curry Mayonnaise
- Chicken of the woods – Laetiporus sulphureus
- Michael chats to Christiaan Campbell
- Giorgio Nava honoured in New York
- An Owl, a Pussy Cat & Six Flowers
- Kaboom! and a Splattered Toad with Nancy Gilchrist
- The Perfect Gin & Tonic and other stories….
- Andrea Mullineux inducted into CWG
- Delaire Graff Estate – a diamond in the Stellenbosch Crown
- Christmas on an African Farm
- Granny’s Ginger Jar
- Andy Bates – my Street Food hero
- The Perfect Roast Chicken
- Stir up Sunday
- Ilva Beretta, Blogger & photographer
- Nedbank Green Wine Awards 2012
- De Wetshof Chardonnay Celebration
- The Great Boerekos Book 1
- Steenberg’s Bistro 1682 – country restaurant in the city
- One&Only Reach for the Young Stars
- Alida Ryder Simple & Delicious – recipes from the heart
- Reach for the Young Stars – Showcook
- Drizzle & Dip – Sam Linsell
- Scrumptious – Jane-Anne Hobbs
- Reza’s Indian Spice
- Bruce Palling – International Eat Out Awards Judge 2012
- Muratie Laurens Campher 2011
- The Great Gatsby
- Café Dijon – Burgundy in Cape Town
- Lunch with a Lady – Liz McGrath at The Cellars Hohenort
- Clemengolds, Summer in Winter
- Hemelhuijs – Heaven on Earth
- Greece comes to Prince Albert
- Michael & Sue cook for you…..
- Beyerskloof Wines & Delicious Eggs
- Simnel Cake – my grandmother’s recipe
- A weekend of cooking in Prince Albert
- Heirlooms – tomatoes at their finest….
- WATERMELON & GOAT’S CHEESE SALAD
- Lamb Shoulders Williston
- Beach Bag Books for New Year
- A visit to Prince Albert
- A sublime lunch at Glen Carlou
- Cape Pickled Fish…
- Memories of Ginger….
- Lamb Knuckle & Red Bean Casserole
- Kos vir die Kenner
- My Expresso dishes this week
- My first pot of Yoghurt
- Perfect Paté @ Alto
- Accolade for Wellington Distillery
- Eat In Awards – you’re invited
- Van Loveren wins the race again
- Jasper Raats & his Kiwi Wines
- Avontuur announces new Winemaker
- Watch me on Expresso, SATV3
- Cook with Sonia – Kitchen Goddess
- Cape Winemaker’s Guild news
- Crush 4 just launched
- Dalewood’s Huguenot strikes Gold
- Bread & Wine for Christmas
- Diners Club Winemakers 2010
- NedBank Green Wine Awards
- Nederburg, 2011 Winery of the Year
- Stir Up Sunday – Xmas Pudding time
- Uwe Koetter ring up for grabs!
- Best Value Wine Awards 2011
- Crush! free digital online magazine
- 2010 Cape Winemakers Guild auction wines hailed the best ever
- SA Food Icon dies
- Gulliver Graduates
- 2010 Amorim Wine Magazine MCC Challenge
- Organic farming on Appelsdrift
- Portugal 3 – Solar dos Presuntos
- Portugal 2 – Solar dos Presuntos
- Portugal 1 – Solar dos Presuntos
- Autumn is the time for baking
- Farewell to the heat of Summer
- Welcome to our new website!
