Opening of Babylonstoren's garden shop, gelato room and coffee roastery - Jeanine
There are three new additions to taste and see at Babylonstoren, Simondium: A Garden Shop, Gelato Room and Coffee Roastery. These new additions were introduced at a media launch on the farm on Thursday 20 July 2023.
Simonsig Vintage Day 2023 - Jeanine
One of the highlights of the winter wine calendar is undoubtedly the Simonsig Vintage Day at Simonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch. Originally started some ten years ago by brothers Johan and Francois Malan, when the auditors requested that they "lighten up on the library stock," this annual showcase of Simonsig's older vintages has certainly built up a loyal following over the years.
Cabernet through the ages tasting at Waterford - Jeanine
The Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective's annual 'Cabernet Through the Ages' wine tasting event took place on the evening of Thursday 3 August 2023, during the Wine Town Stellenbosch week, at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch. Guests had the opportunity to meet the winemakers and sample over 60 Cabernet Sauvignon wines on display.
Cape Wine Masters graduation 2023 at Durbanville Hills - Judy
Two newly graduated Cape Wine Masters (CWM) were presented with their diplomas at the annual awards luncheon on 11 August 2023, hosted by Heineken Beverages at the Tangram Restaurant at Durbanville Hills in Cape Town. The diplomas were awarded by the Cape Wine Academy (CWA) and the Institute of Cape Wine Masters (ICWM), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Launch of the Kleine Zalze Project Z Range's new releases - Jeanine
On Tuesday 8 August 2023, Kleine Zalze Wines hosted media, sommeliers and other wine enthusiasts for the launch of the latest release of their Project Z range. The experimental Project Z wine range comprises five very different wines, all of which bear the unique traits of being sourced from distinctive vineyards as well as fermented and matured in clay amphora vessels.
For the love of bread: A visit to the La Motte Bakery - Trudie
Imagine the smell of freshly baked bread on a Wednesday morning. Now add a freshly brewed cup of coffee and squirrels running around a beautiful garden setting. That is the magic of La Motte's Artisanal Bakery and Garden Café. If you've been driving to Franschhoek without stopping at La Motte to grab one of their famous breads or tempting patisseries, you have been missing out!
