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Why Not Give Mommy A Lovely Day Out In Franschhoek This Mother’s Day
08 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Instead of feverishly running off to Woolies to get a bunch of flowers, or making a slap-dash Facebook post about the ‘World’s Best Mom’, why not set your sights on a day trip to our favourite spot in the Franschhoek Winelands?
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We’ve Got Just The Thing If You’re In Need Of A Companion For These Cooler Evenings
20 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
This weekend is going to be miserable. Although, it could improve significantly if you have a seductive red nearby.
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The Local Wine With A Few Lekker Perks
07 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s not often that you come across a wine that is affordable, easy to drink, and sustainably rooted.
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Wine Does So Much More Than Help You Unwind At The End Of The Day
20 Feb 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
It turns out, wine is so much more than a day decompressor or food complimenter.
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Brunch In The Franschhoek Winelands Has Never Looked This Perfect
16 Jan 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
This bubbles-filled brunch in one of the most gorgeous parts of our country, the Franschhoek Winelands, is probably the mother of all brunches.
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Franschhoek Gem Scores Multiple Five-Star Ratings From Prestigious Wine Guide
07 Dec 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The internationally recognised Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2023 made the exciting announcement recently.
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Moët Is Genuinely In Danger Of Running Out Of Champagne
16 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Moët Hennessy has been internally referring to the bubbly boom as “the roaring 20s” and can barely keep up with demand.
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Get Your Christmas Shopping Done Early With These Fantastic Wine And Bubbly Deals
10 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Unless you are a thrill-seeker or someone who can carry out a Christmas shopping mission with efficiency and ease, now is the perfect time to get presents sorted.
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Japan Has A Temple Dedicated To Growing Grapes And Making Wine: “It’s Good Karma”
17 Oct 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
On a hillside in Katsunuma in the city of Koshu, Yamanashi prefecture, a Buddhist monk spends his days contemplating the grape and praising wine.
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A Beginner’s Guide To Buying Wine Glasses
05 Oct 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
There comes a time in one’s life when it is necessary to invest in higher-quality wine glasses. Understanding some of the basics will set you on your way.
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A Load Shedding Proof Heritage Day Recipe That’s Guaranteed To Impress
22 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Heritage Day is this Saturday, September 24, and as always the country is encouraged to celebrate our culture in fine style.
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International Expert Raves About These Cape Wines
07 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
UK-based Master of Wine Tim Atkin has released his annual South Africa Report, stating that the 2021 vintage could well rank as one of the Cape’s best-ever.
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Let’s Talk About Chilling Your Red Wine
23 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s important to know the style and characteristics of your wine, how long to chill the bottle, and the ultimate time to sip it after cool-down.
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Celebrate National Shiraz Day The Right Way
03 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The time to celebrate the mighty grape and all it gives us is now, with August hosting National Shiraz Day.
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An Idiot’s Guide To Buying Value Wine Instead Of Cheap Wine
21 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s a real difference between cheap wine and value wine, both in taste and how you end up feeling the next day.
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World’s Greatest Places List Includes Cape’s Favourite Wine Region
13 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
TIME’s list of the World’s Greatest Places for 2022 includes everything from the wild west to icy education, with “a wine lover’s dream” somewhere in between.
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Franschhoek Retreat Featured In 2022 ‘Best In Travel’ List
28 Jun 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Robb Report’s annual ‘Best of the Best Awards’ focuses on luxury products like cars, aviation, boating, real estate and watches, with a little travel thrown in from time to time.
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Enjoy Ridley Scott’s Provençal Wine Estate Adorned With Hollywood Props
21 Jun 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Ridley Scott’s ‘Cave’ tasting room evokes his cinematographic universe while also being a space for him to produce his own wine.
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A Short History Of Why Grapes Are So Interchangeable With Wine, As Opposed To Any Old Fruit
09 Jun 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Why do winemakers single out the vine even as they are surrounded by an abundance of alternative fruit options?
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Winter Dining Doesn’t Get Better Than This Truffle-Inspired Menu
24 May 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
For the cold months of June and July, you can cosy up for one of the four hosted dining experiences that will showcase the extraordinary Black Perigord truffles.
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Great News As Drinking Red Wine Is Linked To Less Belly Fat
05 May 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The study participants’ consumption of various alcohols – white wine, red wine, beer, and spirits – was monitored and analysed.
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Sorted: The Perfect Leftover Wine Winter Recipe
20 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sorry, what is leftover wine? Believe it or not, some people actually stop short of finishing every bottle they open.
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Canadian Review Raves About Three Cape Wines
06 Apr 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s always a proud moment when a foreign publication boasts on our behalf about three of the most lekker Cape wines.
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Remember These Five Tips For Your Next Wine Tasting
23 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Wine tasting is usually a relatively chilled affair, and so it should be, but that doesn’t mean etiquette can be thrown out the window.
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A Sunday In The Winelands Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This
10 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Forget about any Sunday blues, head to the Cape Winelands, and finish your weekend off right.
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This Superb Cap Classique Has Been Eight Years In The Making
24 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
It was Valentine’s Day in 2014, in the beautiful Altima vineyards valley, when the harvest for this special and sumptuous bubbly began.
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Simple Tips From Sommeliers To Get The Most Out Of Your Wine
08 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Whether you’re a wine expert or an amateur imbiber, knowing the details about what you’re sipping on can help you enjoy it just that much more.
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Five Wine Trends To Keep An Eye On This Year
26 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
If there is one thing that we can safely predict about the year 2022, it is that a whole lot of wine is going to be consumed.
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Breakfast (And Lunch) Is Best Served In Franschhoek
13 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Surrounded by the postcard-perfect Groot Drakenstein Mountains, Franschhoek is the perfect spot for your first meal of the day.
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Awards Pour In For Franschhoek Winelands Gem
13 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Not many local winemakers can boast of having a wine portfolio packed with five-star ratings and a Wine of the Year award.
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