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Escape to Dunstone: Where Romance, Art, and Tranquility Await

Picture this: you’re sipping a glass of Shiraz on a sunny patio, the Hawequa Mountains stretched out in the distance like they’ve been casually brushed onto the horizon. The city noise? Gone! No hooting taxis or blaring music, annoying dogs barking, neighbours arguing. Silence except for the birds "gossiping" in [...]

Spice Route Destination: The Ultimate Summer Adventure for Family Fun

Spice Route, situated on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, with lush lawns, stately old oak trees, and glorious sweeping views, is the ultimate family destination for summer enjoyment. Loved by visitors from around the world, Spice Route promises a rich tapestry of delights for the whole family, a journey of [...]

December 17, 2025

A Little Wine Surprise from Paisley Bear Wine Club

There’s something deeply comforting about a delivery that arrives with zero admin, zero decision fatigue, and maximum joy… especially when it involves wine! So when a box from Paisley Bear Wine Club landed at my door, let’s just say my kitchen mood instantly improved. BUT before we go any further, full transparency (because we’re grown-ups here):These wines were gifted to […]

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December 10, 2025

Earth’s Essence: South Africa’s Natural Wine, Beer & Cider Revolution

Earth’s Essence has officially launched South Africa’s first natural range of wine, beer, and cider and if you love clean, conscious drinking without the headaches, sulphites, or chemical preservatives, this is a game-changer worth knowing about. What makes Earth’s Essence so exciting is how it blends science, innovation, and our rich South African heritage into a completely new kind of […]

Your New Sunday Ritual? Sundaze at Durbanville Hills

Long, lazy afternoons. Cool beats. Cape Town’s most iconic views. Summer at Durbanville Hills is officially back, and with it, the popular cellar’s much-loved Sundaze Summer Series. Running from 9 November 2025 to 29 March 2026, the award-winning winery just 20 minutes from Cape Town invites you to ease into the season with a line-up of relaxed open-air Sundays from […]

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November 24, 2025

Erinvale Estate’s Bloom: A New South African Dining Experience

Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is proud to announce the launch of Bloom, its new 30-seat signature restaurant where the rich flavours of South Africa converge with refined design. Positioned as a natural extension of the estate’s esteemed dining venues, Oak Terrace Bistro and Magnolia Social Dining Lounge, Bloom draws inspiration from the indigenous gardens and verdant grounds surrounding this […]

Backsberg and Heidi Steck: A Curated Summer Shopping Experience

This Dezemba season, craftsmanship takes centre stage as Backsberg Family Wines partners with acclaimed designer Heidi Steck for a truly unique event — the launch of Heidi Steck’s Summer 2025 Catalogue, hosted within the newly reimagined Backsberg Tasting Facility in the Franschhoek Valley. On 29–30 November 2025, guests are invited to join Heidi Steck and friends for a beautifully curated […]

3 Reasons to Experience Morgenster Estate’s New Summer Menu

A little slice of Italy in the Heart of the Helderberg! If you’re dreaming of Italy without leaving South Africa, Morgenster Estate is the place to be. Their new summer menu at The Restaurant at Morgenster brings authentic Italian flavours to the Helderberg, highlighting fresh, local produce and the estate’s award-winning extra virgin olive oils. 1 – Authentic Italian Flavours […]

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November 14, 2025

Chablis Lovers, Meet Calcrete: The Robertson Chardonnay You Need to Try

When people think of South Africa, they picture safari drives spotting a pride of roaring lions, the blink and you miss it sprint of a cheetah, or a herd of elephants wandering through the bushveld like gentle giants. Some may even picture swimming with the penguins at Boulders Beach. For us locals, it’s braaivleis and biltong, rugby weekends, and the […]

Bougie Pap and Sous: Pap and Smoor with an Italian Passport

Ah, pap and wors — South Africa’s ultimate power couple. Beyoncé and Jay-Z could never. Creamy, comforting, and the foundation of every proper braai (not to mention half our childhood memories). But let’s be honest… lately pap has been under attack. I’ve seen things on the internet I can’t unsee. Fanta pap? Pap so overloaded it looks like a Woolies […]

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August 21, 2025

National Shiraz Day: Celebrating with the Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2022

Today is National Shiraz Day… and I’ve Got Something Special So, it’s National Shiraz Day, and I thought… why not celebrate with something a little special? Sometime ago, I was gifted a bottle of the Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2022, and honestly, it felt like the perfect companion for these lingering, chilly days as winter waves goodbye. There’s something comforting about […]

Featured Wines 0 5 min read

August 20, 2025

Wine Master Junel van der Merwe: Whispering from the Vineyard to the World

Listening to Wine, Land, and People Junel van der Merwe, one of South Africa’s few Cape Wine Masters, has built her role around attentive listening to the wine, to the land, and to the people who experience it. As global ambassador for Alvi’s Drift and its flagship Albertus Viljoen range, she bridges the gap between the vineyard and the world, […]

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Escape to Dunstone: Where Romance, Art, and Tranquility Await

Spice Route Destination: The Ultimate Summer Adventure for Family Fun

A Little Wine Surprise from Paisley Bear Wine Club

Earth’s Essence: South Africa’s Natural Wine, Beer & Cider Revolution

Your New Sunday Ritual? Sundaze at Durbanville Hills

Erinvale Estate’s Bloom: A New South African Dining Experience

Backsberg and Heidi Steck: A Curated Summer Shopping Experience

3 Reasons to Experience Morgenster Estate’s New Summer Menu

Chablis Lovers, Meet Calcrete: The Robertson Chardonnay You Need to Try

Bougie Pap and Sous: Pap and Smoor with an Italian Passport

National Shiraz Day: Celebrating with the Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2022

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