Category: wine
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Ho Ho Ho – To Market we go…
For many of us, when December arrives, it marks a time in our calendars when we somehow get ourselves into an activity frenzy. As we welcome the festive season and salute the year that’s just passed, an obligatory attend-all friend and family function ensues. Often ruffling our end-of-year feathers even further. It’s wonderful to savour…
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West Coast Wonders
It’s that time of year again, when we have the pleasure of winding the windows down, and venturing down the long, open roads of the West Coast. Witnessing the sight of the blooming beautiful buds of the Namaqualand daisies, as they salute spring. As inhabitants of the Cape, we count ourselves considerably lucky to be…
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The Grapes of the Cape…
It’s apparent, and has been acknowledged over the decades, that the Western Cape is one of the most prized destinations in the world for its grapes.
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Celebrating International Chenin Blanc Day
On Friday 16 June South Africa celebrates International Chenin Blanc Day. Chenin Blanc is a French cultivar originating from the Loire Valley, which was brought to our country and has grown into the largest white wine cultivar locally. South Africa and France are the two largest Chenin Blanc producers in the world. The Top 10…
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What to do in Franschhoek during the Literary Festival
Whilst attending the Franschhoek Literary Festival, we have some suggestions for you of highlights to see and do in the village: 🥂 Taste Sparkling Wine at the two MCC-only wine estates in the village: Le Lude and Colmant 🎨 Visit one of the many art galleries and experiences: Pigcasso, Everard Read Franschhoek, Palette Art Gallery,…
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Indoor activities in Cape Town
Cape Town is an attractive destination all year round, even in Winter. These are some of the things one can do indoors on rainy or cold days: 🍷 Taste wines at any of ten wine estates on the Constantia Wine Route 🎨 Visit the Zeitz MOCAA Museum in the Silo District of the V& A…
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Celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day
Today is International Sauvignon Blanc Day. The white cultivar is one of the most drunk in South Africa. It is a cool climate wine, Stellenbosch, Constantia, Noordhoek, Elgin, and Hermanus being particularly successful growing areas in our country. About 10% of our country’s vineyards are planted to Sauvignon Blanc. Award-winning local Sauvignon Blancs are Klein…