Overberg’s Madeira
Authentic Portuguese food in Bot River.… Read More Overberg’s Madeira
Category: Drinks
February for visiting wineries
On the first day of February our President gave to us… the freedom to visit our beaches, the allowance to frequent wineries and enjoy a drink at restaurants and wine bars. With these easing of lockdown regulations there will be many firsts for 2021 as I trot off tomorrow to my favourite swimming spot at… Read More February for visiting wineries
Creation’s Cocoon Comfort
Never before has breakfast, lunch and dinner been more important than during the national lockdown imposed by Covid-19 regulations. It is with great enthusiasm that I pick my meals and match fine Overberg wines to complement the experience. Dining alone got monotonous and the idea of breaking bread with friends has become wishful thinking. Just… Read More Creation’s Cocoon Comfort
Chardonnay Day
Its 21 May. Its International Chardonnay Day. A day to celebrate. Especially during deprivation enforced lockdown but even more so when cool climate Hemel-en-Aarde is your playground. Currently a bit low on fermented grape juice, I have 2 bottles of golden great Chardonnay on ice. Ataraxia and Creation. Both had its content stored in French… Read More Chardonnay Day
Italian Wine Indulgence
Friday evenings are about winding down. Last night was a WINE down of note when Master of Wine and neighbour Paul Benade presented an Italian Wine Evening to a group of well travelled peopled with practiced palates. This was not only a fun sensory outing but an education in the complicated framework that guards Italian… Read More Italian Wine Indulgence
Glamtrailing through Hemel-en-Aarde
No better way to start the week than a Hermanus hike with Tim Lundy, accredited mountain guide and qualified first aider. Tim has recently mapped a few trails from Fernkloof Nature to the vineyards of Hemel-en-Aarde wineries under his new business GlamTrails. We started at the Visitor Centre in Fernkloof and walked to the waterfall,… Read More Glamtrailing through Hemel-en-Aarde
Lieberstein Wine Memories
Interesting how a glass of wine can take you back. Take you from Hermanus to Stellenbosch. From 2019 to 1959. A whopping 60 years later and still there is one local wine brand that is remembered for its unequalled worldwide sales. Lieberstein. At a 2019 Hermanus FynArts Wine+ tasting Master of Wine Cathy van Zyl’s… Read More Lieberstein Wine Memories
The Fine Art of Judging Art
We do not judge great art, it judges us said Caroline Gordon. A rather thankless job, this job of comparing and valuing art. A necessary job and one that Elizabeth Gunter takes on through the nature of her job as Professor at the Visual Arts faculty of the University of Stellenbosch. Elizabeth opened the 6th… Read More The Fine Art of Judging Art
7 Days of Shiraz
Syrah Shoot-Out as an introduction to the 7 Days of Shiraz
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Bs Stro at La Vierge launches Winter Program
The Bs Stro at La Vierge introduced their new Winter Program which includes two food and wine pairing options for less than R100. Choose between an Original Sin and a Jezebelle Platter in the tasting lounge – no bookings required. At only R95 Bruce and his team will rustle up 4 tasters to match 4… Read More Bs Stro at La Vierge launches Winter Program
Frieda Lloyd Explores 