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Gecko Rock – A place to free your mind | Touws River
2 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Gecko Rock

Gecko Rock – A place to free your mind | Touws River

Life during this current pandemic creates a new norm with tasks requiring control and mental effort. Sometimes we are faced […]

Team Zimbabwe triumphs at SWR Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy
December 11, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Region

Team Zimbabwe triumphs at SWR Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy

SA’s first wine route headlines international sommeliers derby The Stellenbosch Wine Route Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy and The Best Sommelier of […]

Stellenbosch Wine Routes backs ZIM & SA sommelier champions
December 6, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Wine Routes backs ZIM & SA sommelier champions

SA’s first wine route headlines at inaugural Ubuntu Sommelier Trophy Stellenbosch Wine Routes has re-affirmed the essential role of sommeliers […]

Classics & Moments – new Fitch & Leedes sodas & mocktails
December 6, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Fitch & Leedes

Classics & Moments – new Fitch & Leedes sodas & mocktails

Get a taste of old Hollywood glamour this summer with Classics and Moments, a brand new selection of timeless 300ml […]

It’s time to live it up at Stellenbosch’s sublime Street Soirées
November 27, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Stellenbosch

It’s time to live it up at Stellenbosch’s sublime Street Soirées

Book now for the renowned decadent celebration of fine wine and food December to March Stellenbosch Street Soirées are back! […]

2020 Diners Club Winemaker And Young Winemaker Of The Year Awards Announced
November 25, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Diners Club Year Awards

2020 Diners Club Winemaker And Young Winemaker Of The Year Awards Announced

The winners of the 2020 Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards were announced at a black-tie […]

Blaauwklippen Farm Shop & Deli Launch
October 20, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Blaauwklippen Farm Shop & Deli

Blaauwklippen Farm Shop & Deli Launch

Blaauwklippen’s new Farm Shop & Deli is all about local, offering a country-style destination in the heart of Stellenbosch that’s […]

Franschhoek Uncorked Festival Celebrates Summer In Style
October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Franschhoek

Franschhoek Uncorked Festival Celebrates Summer In Style

6 – 8 November 2020 Suffering from lockdown blues? Now that we’re on Level 1 and allowed larger gatherings be […]

Sentimental celebration as the SA BAR Awards announce 2020’s local bar industry stars
September 22, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt SA Bar Awards

Sentimental celebration as the SA BAR Awards announce 2020’s local bar industry stars

21 September, 2020, Johannesburg – The fifth annual SA Bartending Accolades & Recognition (BAR) Awards honoured the fallen and surviving […]

Star-studded line-up all set for Stellenbosch on Stage
August 19, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Stellenbosch

Star-studded line-up all set for Stellenbosch on Stage

Book these live virtual Stellenbosch concerts and get a free R100 voucher   Clear your calendar for the latest live […]

Franschhoek’s Virtual Bastille Festival A Resounding Success
July 19, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Franschhoek Bastille Festival

Franschhoek’s Virtual Bastille Festival A Resounding Success

Not even COVID-19 could keep one of South Africa’s longest running festivals from taking place this year. The Franschhoek Bastille […]

Celebrating Franschhoek Bastille Festival In Style
July 3, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Franschhoek

Celebrating Franschhoek Bastille Festival In Style

We hope that you’ve enjoyed your virtual journey through Franschhoek thus far. With each day’s reveal we’ve let you in […]

Wine Cellar chronicles: Rising SA winemaking star in Spain serves the magic of Rioja
July 3, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Region

Wine Cellar chronicles: Rising SA winemaking star in Spain serves the magic of Rioja

For all those wine enthusiasts dreaming of international travel, visits to remote vineyards and of sipping on exquisite wines from […]

BeerExperience at Newlands Brewery
April 30, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Beer

BeerExperience at Newlands Brewery

Washington Irving would say “Those who drink beer, will think beer”. Newlands Brewery is the oldest operating brewery in South […]

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