Considering how much we love Franschhoek, we haven’t spent nearly enough time there. And, after our most recent weekend there, I feel like we’ve still barely scratched the surface of this gorgeous…
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Great wine, good friends and the beauty of the Cape wine lands. If there’s a better way to spend a weekend, I haven’t found it. With wines from over 60 different wine farms,…
Six friends. Five hours. And a lunch to remember. The food I wanted our lunch to be a festive feast, but also not be tied up in the kitchen all afternoon. After…
This is an introduction post, to a little journey I’ve started on – a discovery of hops, barley and malt – and, is written, specifically for those who wouldn’t consider themselves to…
Part Bond villain lair, part Bali retreat, Lothian Vineyards was definitely one of the most surprising stops in our weekend in Elgin. Down a private road off the N2, you wonder if…
When Cilmor Wines announced their competition to be a wine ambassador, I jumped at the chance. It’s no secret I love wine, and am always keen to taste something different. I think…
I have spent much of the last year dedicated to furthering my knowledge and appreciation of white wines – and, I have a feeling that the next year might be dedicated to…
We were recently invited to spend a weekend in the country, focusing on Robertson and McGregor. As my knowledge of anything further north than Paarl is non-existent, it seemed like the perfect excuse…
Soon after arriving in Robertson, we headed towards McGregor for a sip, and taste, of the town. Described as the “village that time forgot“, it’s the perfect little country escape, and a…
Events. You generally imagine glasses of MCC, pretty people in heels and phones in hand to capture every moment. And, while this is mostly the case – and admittedly fun, for the first…