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Category: Franschhoek

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 […]

Cape Of Good Hope Caroline Wins Best In Class At Old Mutual Trophy Show
October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

Cape Of Good Hope Caroline Wins Best In Class At Old Mutual Trophy Show

  With awards season in full swing the industry is abuzz with news on their wines. One of the latest […]

Franschhoek’s Mystery Weekends Are Guaranteed Food For The Soul
October 12, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Franschhoek

Franschhoek’s Mystery Weekends Are Guaranteed Food For The Soul

Suffering from lockdown blues and chomping at the bit to explore your ‘neighbourhood’? Franschhoek’s Mystery Weekends – an all-inclusive winelands […]

It’s 90+ for Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Atkins report
September 10, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

It’s 90+ for Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Atkins report

Consistency is key and Anthonij Rupert Wyne’s Cape of Good Hope range remains consistent in impressing leading UK Master of […]

Epicurean treats await at the Terra del Capo Antipasti bar
August 30, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

Epicurean treats await at the Terra del Capo Antipasti bar

Make your way to the Terra del Capo Antipasti bar at Anthonij Rupert Estate, situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Wine […]

Embracing Our Heritage With A South African Favourite
August 26, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

Embracing Our Heritage With A South African Favourite

With heritage month around the corner, Anthonij Rupert Wyne invites South Africans to take one of our country’s best-loved pastimes […]

Holden Manz Wine Estate |Proprietors Red Blend
July 26, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Holden Manz Wine Estate

Holden Manz Wine Estate |Proprietors Red Blend

Holden Manz Wine Estate is delighted to announce that its Proprietors’ Red Blend 2015 has been awarded Top 100 and […]

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 […]

Are you ready to bid for your bespoke Franschhoek culinary experience?
July 3, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Franschhoek

Are you ready to bid for your bespoke Franschhoek culinary experience?

An idea created by passionate individuals and chefs in an effort to support struggling restaurants as well as the Isabelo […]

Franschhoek Bastille Festival: Are you ready for something new?
June 21, 2020 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt Event

Franschhoek Bastille Festival: Are you ready for something new?

In case the grapevine news hasn’t reached you, here’s what you missed. Franschhoek’s Bastille Festival is still on the cards, […]

Paserene Wines | Wine Excellence
June 10, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Paserene Winery

Paserene Wines | Wine Excellence

What an up and down roller-coaster ride we’ve had these past few weeks! But we continue to live in Hope. […]

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines | A Touch Of Elegance
May 12, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines

Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines | A Touch Of Elegance

Nestled in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines is home to some of South Africa’s finest wines. […]

Sophisticated Summers at Terra del Capo Antipasti bar
November 3, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

Sophisticated Summers at Terra del Capo Antipasti bar

Enjoy the quintessential mini winelands escape when next visiting Anthonij Rupert Estate, situated in the heart of the scenic Franschhoek […]

Anthonij Rupert Wyne MCC’s excel in Amorim Cap Classique Challenge
October 21, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

Anthonij Rupert Wyne MCC’s excel in Amorim Cap Classique Challenge

According to Amorim Cork South Africa MD, Joaquim Sá, Cap Classique is in a better and sparklier state than ever. […]

Shine brightly at this year’s Protea Party
October 7, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Anthonij Rupert Estate

Shine brightly at this year’s Protea Party

Celebrating everything “Bright and Light” Shine brightly at this year’s Protea Party will be the theme of the sixth annual […]

The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
October 7, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Franschhoek

The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival

‘The Magic of Bubbles’ Kickstart the festive season on a fashionable high note at the annual Franschhoek Cap Classique & […]

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