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Franschhoek MCC and Champagne Festival

Love bubbly? Then this is for you! The first weekend in December is when Franschhoek celebrates local MCC's and champagnes from abroad with The Magic of Bubbles Festival each year. Tickets sell out fast, so don't delay in getting yours online from www.webticket.co.za Touted as the social calendar event of...

Festive Feel-Good Franschhoek Bubbly Tours

Time to put the Franschhoek MCC Route top of your bucketlist, winelovers! A whole day spent driving around the countryside, drinking bubbly? What a breeze. MCC - Méthode Cap Classique - is what we call champagne in South Africa, and it's as good as anything the French put out.  Seriously....

Delheim Riverside Picnics

While the weather is making up its mind which mode to be in for the day, you might as well take out your notebook and jot down some top destinations for Cape Winelands picnics this summer. Delheim Wine Estate at the foothills of Simonsberg should top that list. The season for...

Have a Celebration Table at Hartenberg This Summer

Having a celebration? Let Hartenberg Wine Estate host it for you, at one of their just-launched Celebration Tables.  This unique new concept is a tailor-made package to suit your personal party needs, and includes special menu options, wine from the estate and table decorations. Suitable for groups between 10...

Full Moon Hike at Delvera Wine Estate

Fancy a hike in the full moon? Well, then you're in luck - Delvera Wine Estate announced the start of its Full Moon Hiking Season recently, kicking off this Saturday the 15th of October. Footwear specialist Falke South Africa is teaming up with outdoor adventure experts Dirtopia as the presenting...

Young Fun in Stellenbosch: Tailormade for Teens

Teens' idea of heaven? No-limits wifi. Mom's idea of heaven? No-limits time with her kids, shopping and spa treats. Oh yes, and some cultural adventure too. Great food? Is that even a question? And guess what - Stellenbosch has it all! Stellenbosch PR's recently invited us to draw up our own...

Braai4Heritage at Franschhoek Uncorked Festival

Franschhoek flies the flag for local food and wine, so it fits that the 2016 Uncorked Festival falls on Heritage Day.  This coming Saturday and Sunday 24 - 25 September, celebrate heritage in your own way over a glass or two or three of top Franschhoek wine, paired with...

Heritage Day Family Lunch at La Motte

La Motte celebrates Heritage Day with heritage cuisine offering in Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant Food traditions differ among nations and in South Africa with its rainbow culture, the food culture is all but simple. One of the common customs however, is our love for cooking over an open fire...

Get Next to Nature with Waterkloof Estate Guided Tours

Waterkloof Wine Estate is justifiably famous for its eco-aware ethos, wines and cuisine. Visitors to the estate are now offered a fantastic opportunity to get next to Nature with the Circle of Life Guided Tours. “Circle of Life” is a core principle of Waterkloof’s farming and winemaking philosophy, evident everywhere...

Bot River Goes Big: Spring Festival 2-4 September

Go ahead, mark the date: 2-4 September is the annual Bot River Spring Festival and you don't want to miss it. All that fresh air, food and wine, yours to enjoy! 'Bot Rivier?', I hear you ask, 'Now where is that exactly?' Well, for starters, it's 'where real people make real...