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AVONDALE marked the culmination of another successful year in the vineyards with the release of the 2013 Cyclus; the farm’s remarkable white blend. Avondale is a pioneer of sustainable viticulture in the Cape winelands, with proprietor Johnathan Grieve bringing together elements of organic…
Grande Provence has just released the second vintage of its flagship TGP White 2014 – a formidable blend of Chenin blanc and Viognier crafted from some of the oldest and most exceptional parcels of Franschhoek vines. Ultra-elegant and sophisticated, dressed in a new embossed cotton paper label,…
On the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, Webersburg Wine Estate launches new menus at the SugarBosch Bistro, offering guests a new breakfast and lunch menu accompanied by breath-taking views of the magnificent dam. With an intimate boutique winery on the premises, guests can pair…
Fruity, easy on the palate and great value for money. That is the essence of Angels Tears, the easy drinking range of wines from the Grande Provence cellar in Franschhoek. The first Angels Tears wines of the 2016 vintage – a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, a voluptuous Muscat/Chenin Blanc and a dry Rosé –…
When the temperature drops slow-cooked meals and a good bottle of red wine is a fine way to spend chilly evening’s in-door. And the 2014 Durbanville Hills Shiraz will certainly not disappoint with its luscious black cherries laced with hints of mulberry, pepper, prunes and smooth vanilla. …
Get up close and personal with the winemaking team in the cellar at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate and try your hand at blending your very own signature wine. Situated in the heart of the picture perfect Franschhoek Valley, Grande Provence offers small groups of adventurous wine explorers an…
“Latest 2016 vintage estate’s best rosé yet”   Gabriëlskloof Estate, a family wine jewel nestled atop a hill on the outskirts of Bot River, has just released the 2016 vintage of its delightfully dry Rosebud – a delicately restrained rosé reminiscent of the Provençal style of Southern…
With over 10 000 guests attending the Autumn Edition of Restaurant Week across South Africa, the Durbanville Hills Restaurant was awarded as the Best Winelands Restaurant, for a second year in a row. A delighted restaurant general manager Dirk Steyn said that the Durbanville Hills Restaurant has…
A zesty cool climate Sauvignon Blanc crafted at Grande Provence by winemaker Karl Lambour has wowed international judges, bringing home a gold medal from the 23rd Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.   The award winning Grande Provence Sauvignon Blanc 2015 stood out amongst over 8 750 wines from 51…
Popular tasting experience gets cosy with hearty new tastes   Chilly days call for serious comfort therefore Swiss owned Stellenbosch Estate, Eikendal, has tweaked its popular Pizza & Wine Pairing experience with new wintry taste sensations that will beat the winter blues one sizzling bite…