There’s nothing quite like a special getaway to Vergenoegd Löw in Stellenbosch. One of the country’s oldest working farms dating to 1696, it offers visitors a peaceful haven of rest and relaxation, infused with luxury, heritage and authenticity.Its winter warmth retreat is now open for booking. It includes two nights of bliss in the spacious Deluxe Lodge Rooms, situated...

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The 40th annual Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction is set to take place on Friday 4 and Saturday, 5 October 2024 at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West. As always, we will be counting down to this South African wine calendar highlight with several events and tasting opportunities.During the second half of August, the Guild will be...

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STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTES LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO PLANT 1000 TREES AFTER STORM DAMAGE WREAKS HAVOCBig Oak Tree at 170 Dorp street, StellenboschThe wineries of South Africa’s City of Oaks have embarked on a tree planting campaign in the wake of a devastating storm earlier this month. Under the leadership of Stellenbosch Wine Routes, a commitment has been made to...

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A WINE THAT LOVES TO LINGER – NEW VINTAGE RELEASE: 2019 LA MOTTE SYRAHAs the slow season starts, inviting us to slacken our pace a little, La Motte Wine Estate is delighted to introduce the recently released 2019 vintage of La Motte Syrah – a wine that, right on theme, loves to linger.Slow out of the blocks during...

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One of the perennial favourites at the annual Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival is Pongrácz. This award-winning, iconic South African bubbly that was first released in 1990, in memory of Desiderius Pongrácz, a Hungarian aristocrat who, after 10 years as a war prisoner in Siberia, first returned to Hungary and then fled the country during the Hungarian...

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The Bistro at Brooksdale Estate will be celebrating moms with Mother’s Day lunch in the Paarl Winelands on Sunday, 12 May 2024.Unlike most other restaurants offering set menus or buffets on Mother’s Day, the Bistro at Brookdale will present its popular a la carte menu to give diners the opportunity to choose their favourite dishes from the current...

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Franschhoek Wine Valley, renowned as South Africa's culinary capital, proudly announces its EAT SLEEP DRINK initiative in proud partnership with Dineplan. As the name suggests, this is the chance to revel in all three pillars that define the lifestyle offering of this magnificent stretch of the Cape Winelands. For epicureans indulging in the region's exquisite wines and culinary delights, the...

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Winemakers from South Africa’s premier cool-climate winemaking region of Durbanville will unveil the latest vintage of its collaborative Sauvignon Blanc within days – and it’s a keeper!As with its previous two iterations, the 2024 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc pooled the champion talents of the region’s renowned wine growers and winemakers. As such, it has become a South African super Sauvignon...

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Severe weather conditions wreaking havoc in the Cape Winelands since the weekend took their toll on the extensive gardens at Tokara Wine Farm necessitating the postponement of the annual Rare Plant Fair and Autumn Open Garden.The gale-force winds caused extensive damage to the private farm garden, especially the trees and walkways, leaving the terrain unsuitable for visitors before...

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A fire that broke out at the neighboring farm in the early hours of Sunday morning, has resulted in devasting destruction to some of Blaauwklippen Estate’s iconic buildings. The fire spread to the Manor House from the dam’s side, then to the Jonkershuis and eventually the Cathedral. All three buildings have burnt to the ground.Six firefighting teams, including Blaauwklippen’s...

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The new vintage of South Africa’s icon port from Allesverloren has been unveiled. Allesverloren Cape VintageDeemed the must-have for drinks connoisseurs, the wine’s latest iteration re-affirms Allesverloren’s status as a shining light for premier quality.With the launch of this 2020 vintage also comes a new name. The Allesverloren Fine Old Vintage now becomes Allesverloren Cape Vintage.“We’re very excited about...

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