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Wine, food and lifestyle blog covering the best of Paarl and the Cape Winelands.
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1 hour 5 min agoFebruary 3, 2012
11:54
Franschhoek……The Perfect Romantic Getaway For Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner what better way to spoil your loved one than with a visit to the picturesque and romantic Franschhoek Wine Valley. Be it a weekend away, an overnight stay or a special lunch, Franschhoek is the perfect place to be! Known as one of South Africa’s leading wine destinations and [...]
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11:33
Le Bonheur Livens Up Fridays With Foreign Films
Nestling in the verdant northern Simonsberg, Le Bonheur wine estate is fast becoming a sought-after destination for lovers of cinema nouveau and good wine. Every last Friday of the month is dubbed Foreign Film Friday at Le Bonheur. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, a 1972 surrealist French film, directed by Luis Buñuel and written [...]
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11:20
Valentine’s Dinner And Dance At Slaley
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09:08
Valentine’s Day At Le Bac 14 February 2012
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09:00
Local Is Lekker At Tapas And Vine
Unwind and enjoy Weskus flavours every Friday from 10 February to 27 April, when The Eatery at Durbanville Hills hosts its Tapas and Vine evenings. With a local twist on traditional bar-food, you can enjoy a selection of tapas bowls with your favourite Durbanville Hills’ wines while you sit back, relax and enjoy live music. [...]
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08:49
Beach Party And Tripe At Allesverloren
Dress up in your most comfortable beach-inspired outfit for a beach party of note at Allesverloren’s function and conference venue on February 25, from 19:00 to late. DJ Dirkie Gildenhuys will be entertaining guests while a cash bar offering acclaimed Allesverloren wines and island-style cocktails will be available. Entrance is R50 per person and an [...]
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February 1, 2012
08:53
An Extraordinary Outing: Avondale’s Eco Tours
Avondale, a family-owned wine estate located in the Paarl winelands, is offering visitors to its farm an extraordinary outing with a difference: an Eco Tour of the Avondale farm. An Avondale Eco Tour take visitors on a journey through the beautiful, 300-year old farm and shares the insight and inspiration behind Avondale’s organic and biodynamic [...]
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08:38
Enjoy The Sunset With Virtual Jazz Reality
Bring your picnic and relax to the sound of jazz masters, Virtual Jazz Reality, at 17:30 on Sunday, 5 February 2012 at the Helderberg Nature Reserve in Somerset West. The Concerts are presented by the Friends of the Helderberg Nature Reserve and Fleur du Cap. Formed in 1993, Virtual Jazz Reality (VJR) comprises some of [...]
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January 31, 2012
09:25
Cape Winemakers Guild Protégés Make Their Own Wines
All aspirant winemakers participating in the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme have been given the rare opportunity of making their own wines in their own dedicated Quintessence French oak barrels donated by the Cape Cooperage Group. This Paarl based company has extended its support of the Guild’s Protégé Programme by donating a barrel to every [...]
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09:15
Black Oystercatcher Wines Entice Tourists With A Z-CARD®
Black Oystercatcher Wines, part of the Elim wine ward found on the Agulhas Plain of South Africa, recently selected a PocketMedia® Solution’s Z-CARD®to target middle to upper-class consumers and attract food and wine enthusiasts looking for an action-packed weekend away. Black Oystercatcher is a family-run boutique wine farm. The boutique wines offer crisp yet elegant [...]
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09:00
Valentine’s Celebrations At Laborie
St Valentine declared February the month of love and as such romantics across the country will be looking for new and exciting ways to spoil their loved ones. Laborie Wine Farm regarded as one of the precious jewels in the Winelands, situated in the heart of Paarl, and surrounded by the majestic Drakenstein Mountains, offers [...]
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08:45
Celebrate St Paddies Day With Durbanville Hills
Not Irish? Don’t let that stop you from sharing in a day filled with all things green, leprechauns and four-leaf clovers. Find something green to wear and join Durbanville Hills Wines on Saturday, 17 March, in celebrating St Patrick’s Day. Originally a religious holiday established in the 17th century to recognise Saint Patrick, the patron [...]
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08:37
Love Is In The Air At Holden Manz In Franschhoek
With love in the air and Valentine’s Day around the corner, the luxurious, five star guest house at Holden Manz, the magnificent boutique wine estate nestled between two rivers with majestic mountain views, is offering a special accommodation package for couples for the whole month of February. Stay for three days at the beautiful Cape [...]
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08:23
New Horizons For Kumkani
The company of wine people TM is pleased to announce a restructure of its Kumkanibrand as a black owned business with a strong commercial focus to grow sales in both the local and international markets. Allison S Adams-Witbooi, a former winemaker at Stellenbosch Wine Services, has agreed to form a 50/50 partnership with the Company [...]
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08:06
Mathys Roets at Festa Restaurant 9 February 2012
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January 30, 2012
11:08
Harvest At Laborie Lazy Days Market 25 February 2012
The months of February and March have great significance in the wine industry, in that it symbolises the celebration of the harvest. In celebration of this annual milestone Laborie Wine Farm, situated in the heart of the Paarl Winelands, will be offering visitors to their Lazy Days Market on Saturday, 25 February, the opportunity to [...]
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10:55
De Krans Wines Selected For 2012 KKNK
De Krans Wines, situated in Calitzdorp along the popular Route 62, has been selected as the official wine supplier for this year’s 18th ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK), which takes place from 31 March to 7 April 2012 in Oudtshoorn. De Krans’ exclusive range of wines will be available at all the official festival [...]
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10:28
Savour The Taste Sensations At Plaisir De Merle
In keeping with its long-standing tradition of “classic elegance”, Plaisir de Merle has taken novel approach when it comes to tasting exclusive wines in an exclusive venue. The Tasting Centre has a relaxed lounge atmosphere, where visitors can sample wines at their leisure, ensconced in comfy couches and fine surroundings. This approach is designed to [...]
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10:11
Feel Good Concert At Durbanville Hills Wines
The hugely entertaining and dazzling Andriette Norman will be performing live at Durbanville Hills Wines on Friday, 9 March, in aid of the Môresterretjie Crèche, a day-care centre established for the children of neighbouring farms. Known for her feel-good music, Andriette was one of the top three idols of 2007 and has sparked considerable interest [...]
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10:00
Raats Joins Forces With World-Class Athlete
Raats Family Wines have appointed XTERRA triathlete Dan Hugo as brand ambassador to promote their range of premium wines. Hugo recently finished second in the XTERRA world championships in Hawaii and will compete in the South African leg of the global series in February 2012. Hugo spends six months a year in South Africa and [...]
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