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Make a beeline for the beloved Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade
December 13, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Make a beeline for the beloved Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade

Wine-inspired spectacle to wind through City of Oaks on 28 January Start your new year on a happy high by […]

Groot Phesantekraal | Destination Experience in the Durbanville Wine Valley
December 12, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Groot Phesantekraal

Groot Phesantekraal | Destination Experience in the Durbanville Wine Valley

There is nothing like wine tasting in Cape Town and is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience what […]

International Chenin Congress Ignites Multi-Level Collaboration Between France and South Africa
December 9, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

International Chenin Congress Ignites Multi-Level Collaboration Between France and South Africa

Stellenbosch is exchanging best practice in wine tourism marketing with Angers, in the Loire Valley, France. The sharing of market […]

With festive cheer aplenty; consider your summer holidays sorted with The Galileo Open Air Cinema
December 9, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

With festive cheer aplenty; consider your summer holidays sorted with The Galileo Open Air Cinema

It’s sure starting to feel a lot like Christmas in the mother city and The Galileo has gone to town […]

Champion Cabernet Sauvignon To Be Proud Standard-Bearer For Elethu Wines
December 7, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Champion Cabernet Sauvignon To Be Proud Standard-Bearer For Elethu Wines

Elethu Wines, a unique South African enterprise has unveiled its inaugural wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon, that received a pre-release double […]

Summer-style wines, festive gifting and on-site offerings aplenty: Waterford Estate is the place to be this summer.
December 7, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Waterford Estate

Summer-style wines, festive gifting and on-site offerings aplenty: Waterford Estate is the place to be this summer.

Perfectly timed with the start of December and South Africa’s favourite season, Waterford Estate is proud to share their selection […]

Morgenster Estate embraces summer by enticing all to enjoy the art of the ‘Aperitivo’
December 3, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Morgenster Estate embraces summer by enticing all to enjoy the art of the ‘Aperitivo’

With the Italian heritage behind the brand, and awe-inspiring views – thanks to the unrivalled setting at the slopes of […]

Platter’s Acclaim Crowns A Splendid Debut Year For Trade Winds Wine
December 3, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Platter’s Acclaim Crowns A Splendid Debut Year For Trade Winds Wine

The recently launched 2023 edition of Platter’s SA Wine Guide has honoured Trade Winds Wine with one of the highest […]

Eat @ Perdeberg’s Summer Inspired Menu – A Feast For The Senses
December 3, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Eat @ Perdeberg’s Summer Inspired Menu – A Feast For The Senses

Off the beaten track, but well worth the drive and less than 60 minutes from Cape Town you’ll find Perdeberg […]

Creation Wines | Healthy Heritage
December 1, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Creation Wines

Creation Wines | Healthy Heritage

Let the good things grow “Food is a compelling way of creating connections and expressing love. Even more so when […]

Sip Summer in a can with Perdeberg’s Wine-Based Seltzer
November 27, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Sip Summer in a can with Perdeberg’s Wine-Based Seltzer

Perdeberg Wines launched its wine-based seltzer using its popular Lighthearted wine range as the base product/ingredient several months ago and […]

Feast on veggie burgers with a Roodeberg twist this summer
November 24, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Roodeberg (KWV)

Feast on veggie burgers with a Roodeberg twist this summer

The consumption of plant-based food as a lifestyle choice is growing in leaps and bounds across the globe as we […]

Morgenster Estate pays tribute to its founder through the launch of The Giulio Range
November 24, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Morgenster Wine Estate

Morgenster Estate pays tribute to its founder through the launch of The Giulio Range

Following on from their recent brand relaunch, honouring the timeless traditions and unwavering quality the estate is so renowned for; […]

Celebrate summer with Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc
November 23, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Steenberg Vineyards

Celebrate summer with Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc

Steenberg is synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc, the refreshing summer wine crafted from idyllic cool climate vineyards in the Constantia Wine […]

Sense of Place is the go-to wine this festive season
November 22, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt News

Sense of Place is the go-to wine this festive season

Versatility and quality characterise Stellenbosch Hills’ flagship range The award-winning Sense of Place wines take the headache out of shopping […]

The Chardonnay Life | De Wetshof Estate
November 22, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt De Wetshof Wine Estate

The Chardonnay Life | De Wetshof Estate

Sweet memories of The Chardonnay Life event held at De Wetshof Wines. The estate greets you with beautiful crisp white […]

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