Reset and rejuvenate with Franschhoek’s Mystery Weekends

In these turbulent times we find ourselves in why not treat yourself to an all-inclusive winelands getaway, where your weekend has been meticulously planned for you from check in to check out. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a dream, but this can be your reality. Franschhoek’s popular Mystery Weekends hold the promise of surprise,…

Franschhoek Uncorked Festival Celebrates Summer In Style

Suffering from lockdown blues? Now that we’re on Level 1 and allowed larger gatherings be sure to save the date for this year’s Franschhoek Uncorked Festival, which takes place over the weekend of 6 to 8 November. What better excuse to explore one of South Africa’s premier wine destinations, whilst uncovering a fine selection of…

L’Ormarins Brut Rosé NV Sparkles At Amorim Cap Classique Challenge

Anthonij Rupert Estate is delighted with the recent announcement of further acclaim for their L’Ormarins Cap Classique wines, receiving Gold at the 2020 Amorim Cap Classique Challenge. The results were announced on 30 September. The sought after accolade was awarded to the L’Ormarins Brut Rosé NV, which was also acknowledged as the Best Rosé in…

De Grendel hosts range of virtual wine tastings

Over the coming weeks, Morgan Steyn, De Grendel’s assistant winemaker, and Charles Hopkins, Cellar Master will be presenting live virtual wine tastings via Zoom. Each tasting will focus on a specific wine and grape variety in which they will share their knowledge and passion with you. Even though you may not be able to literally…

Are you ready for Middelvlei’s Braaibroodjie Challenge?

Although travelling seems impossible at this stage we invite you to transport your imagination to Middelvlei Wines, which is situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. A small yet dynamic farm, which has been owned and run by the Momberg family since 1919. As you enter the gates leading to the farm you are…

BEV Harvest Festival Cancelled

Due to ongoing concerns around the Coronavirus pandemic, and in light of the government’s announcement on the prohibition of gatherings of 100 people or more, Black Elephant Vintners has made the difficult decision to cancel their planned Harvest Music and Wine Celebration which was to have taken place at the farm on Saturday, March 28….

The Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival cancelled for 2020

Due to ongoing concerns around the Coronavirus pandemic, we have come to the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival that was due to have taken place on  May 5 and 6 at Summer Place. We look forward to announcing the dates for 2021 soon. In the meantime we wish…