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Iona Wines – Elegantly Elgin
May 5, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Iona Wines – Elegantly Elgin

Elgin is a lush plateau completely surrounded by steep mountains forming a natural amphitheater. With vineyards up to 500m above […]

Paul Wallace Wines – Elegantly Elgin
May 5, 2019 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Paul Wallace Wines – Elegantly Elgin

The wine route offers scenic drives through Elgin’s picturesque Overberg valley. Expect a warm embrace from this hospitality and friendly […]

Jordan Winter Charity Drive
May 5, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Jordan Wine Estate

Jordan Winter Charity Drive

Last year’s Winter Charity Drive, in its 11th year since inception, received incredible support from the Stellenbosch and Western Cape Community.  […]

Rojaal Est 2016 – Elegantly Elgin
May 5, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Valley

Rojaal Est 2016 – Elegantly Elgin

If you find yourself in the Elgin valley, then make sure you head to this country-style eatery in Elgin, Western […]

The Hickory Shack – Elegantly Elgin
May 5, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Valley

The Hickory Shack – Elegantly Elgin

Love Texas BBQ-style food? Then head over to The Hickory Shack in Elgin. Expect an expansive wooden deck as you […]

Oak Valley Wine Estate – Elegantly Elgin
May 4, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Oak Valley Wine Estate – Elegantly Elgin

Ringed by mountains, its green rolling hills are a tapestry of orchards, vineyards and olive groves. The Elgin Valley has […]

Unveiling of the 2013 vintages of Glenelly’s Flagship Lady May and Estate Reserve Signature Red Blend
May 4, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon

Unveiling of the 2013 vintages of Glenelly’s Flagship Lady May and Estate Reserve Signature Red Blend

Glenelly, the Stellenbosch wine estate with a French touch, located on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg, have released the […]

Journey’s End Vineyards Rebrands its range of wines
May 4, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Journey’s End Vineyards

Journey’s End Vineyards Rebrands its range of wines

Introducing the ‘Tales Series’, ‘V Series’ and ‘Precision Series’ Journey’s End Vineyards (situated on the mountain slopes above Sir Lowry’s […]

Valdo Rosé Brut Floral Edition – Perfect for Mother’s Day
May 4, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cultivar

Valdo Rosé Brut Floral Edition – Perfect for Mother’s Day

An Exquisitely Packaged Delicious Dry Rosé   “If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet […]

Gibson’s Burgerlicious Monday Special is back
May 4, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cape Town, CBD

Gibson’s Burgerlicious Monday Special is back

BUY TWO BURGERS, GET ANOTHER ONE FOR FREE – ONLY ON A MONDAY Enjoy EXTRA YUM at Gibson’s at the […]

Spoil your Mom on Mother’s Day with Bollinger Rosé Champagne
May 4, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Bollinger

Spoil your Mom on Mother’s Day with Bollinger Rosé Champagne

“A mother’s love is like an everlasting bed of roses, that continues to blossom. A mother’s love bears strength, comfort, […]

Saturday Fish Fry and Chardonnay at Paserene
May 1, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Saturday Fish Fry and Chardonnay at Paserene

During the month of May the annual release of the Paserene Chardonnay will be celebrated with a swinging seafood-inspired Saturday […]

Lothian Vineyards – Elegantly Elgin
May 1, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Lothian Vineyards – Elegantly Elgin

The annual Elgin Festival is a haven for lovers of great cool-climate wines and country-style food with flair that took […]

Spoil your mom this Mother’s Day with a bottle of Arbikie Kirsty’s Gin
May 1, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cultivar

Spoil your mom this Mother’s Day with a bottle of Arbikie Kirsty’s Gin

Once dubbed ‘Mother’s Ruin’, gin is now the go-to gift for Mother’s Day. You won’t be ruining Mother’s Day by […]

New vintage of Vriesenhof Unwooded Chardonnay 2018 released
May 1, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

New vintage of Vriesenhof Unwooded Chardonnay 2018 released

Pour a glass of Vriesenhof Unwooded Chardonnay 2018 and enjoy a wine of true Stellenbosch origin. The 2018 vintage, released […]

Rockview Ridge Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting – Shannon Vineyards
May 1, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cultivar

Rockview Ridge Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting – Shannon Vineyards

Elgin Valley is renowned for Pinot Noir due to its cooler climate and is one of the most captivating and […]

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