Category: Winelands
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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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Cape restaurants win awards
June has been a good month for Cape restaurants winning awards: * Salsify at The Roundhouse in Camps Bay won Best Restaurant in South Africa in the Luxe Restaurant Awards. It was also voted as the Top Restaurant in Cape Town at which other chefs like to dine. * Post & Pepper in Stellenbosch…
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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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Celebrate at Cabernet Franc Carnival
Lovers of Cabernet Franc will be excited to attend the 5th Cabernet Franc Festival at Vrede en Lust outside Franschhoek on Saturday 27 May. More than 20 Cabernet Franc producers will offer their 30 wines for tasting at the event. Participating wineries include Anthology Wines, Rietvallei Wine Estate, Marklew Family Wines, Lynx Wine Estate,…
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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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Franschhoek celebrates books with Literary Festival
Franschhoek has established itself as the host town to the top Literary Festival in our country, and the celebration of books, writing, and publishing. The 16th Franschhoek Literary Festival takes place this weekend, from 19 – 21 May. Highlights of the Festival are: A program with a total of 85 one-hour workshops, held in 10…
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Spoil moms at these Cape restaurants on Mother’s Day
We wish all our mothers a magnificent Mother’s Day and a day of appreciation and spoiling. Our Labotessa Café & Terrace kitchen will be serving Breakfast and Lunch until 16h00 on 14 May. These are some of the restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus: 👱🏻 Utopia Cape Town is serving a five course set…
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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…
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Cape Town Restaurants with a fireplace
There is no reason to not go out on a winters day in Cape Town. Our Labotessa Hotel has a fireplace inside our Café & Terrace, making it warm and cosy. Here are some more Cape Town restaurants with a fireplace: 🔥 Kloof Street House, Kloof Street 🔥 Aubergine fine-dining restaurant, Barnet Street, Gardens…