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Winter sees some of the best - and tastiest - food and wine deals going down in the Cape. If you value your money and treasure your tastebuds, now is the time to get out and about to do some tasting and sipping, hon!
Constantia Glen has some great wine...
From GC Communications, something to add to your diary this winter!
Cosy winter value at Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg
Warm up this winter with a menu brimming with value and Chef Kerry Kilpinâs exciting seasonal tweaks at Bistro Sixteen82, Steenbergâs trendy cellar door restaurant in Constantia.
For an indulgent lunch of bistro-style...
It was a tough decision, and I wish I had 30 of these gorgeous Van Ryn 12 Year-Old Distillers' Reserve Potstill Brandy Luxury Hampers, worth R830, to give away.
Since there can only be 2 winners, we've decided that the 2 hampers go to....
Gavin Mkhwanazi @WineSandile
Anso Thom @ansothom
Well done and...
Introducing the new look Jasonâs Creek â tradition with a bit of edge
Jasonâs Creek, a classic Cape Blend, illustrates the story of Jasonâs Hill in its revamped label design. The top half of the label represents the heritage of the farm, and the bottom half represents the farm as...
Two of my favourite things - erm, make that three - are shiraz, charcuterie and, of course, Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate. Combine the three and you've got my idea of the perfect day out.
Save the date: Saturday 27 May, 12 - 5 pm. Got that? Good!
From On the Marque...
The weekend starts here and Elgin has it all sewn up! Families, food and wine lovers and general jollers are heading to the hills for the Elgin Cool Wine and Country Food Festival this Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April to catch some of those cool country vibes.
What's to...
Some press releases are crammed with so much yumminess, I have to close my laptop and walk around for a bit to calm down before sharing. This one, about Delheim Wine Estate's Cape Malay Lunches in May, is just such a document. Can we say 'Mmmm?' Oh yes, and...
Week got you all beat and feeling shabby? Well, here's a jolly, juicy solution: Drink wine at Constantia Glen Wine Estate every Friday evening between between 5 - 8 pm, starting TODAY!
Red wine rules at Constantia Glen when #FridayFIVE@5 kicks off the weekend.Â
Get into the #TGIF zone between 5...
Your day is about to get a lot better. Why? Because we have two/2/twee/mbini/ezimbili/tse pedi of these AWESOME hampers to give away. Look:
What's more, both lucky winners will have their gift hamper, valued at R830 each, delivered to their chosen address within the Republic of South Africa.
Soooo, what's inside?
Each...
Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate is known for top food, fine wines and grand views. Now on till the end of May is a marvellous menu of Mediterranean specialities. Catch it while it lasts!
Picture a sunny hilltop winery surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. This might be magnificent Tuscany...