Overberg’s Madeira
Authentic Portuguese food in Bot River.… Read More Overberg’s Madeira
Tag: Beaumont
Hello Merlot #DrinkMerlot
There seems to be a day for everything. Why not one for Merlot? Today is supposedly International Merlot Day and a good excuse to contemplate this dark coloured grape varietal and drink a couple of glasses of Merlot. Merlot is to Cabernet Sauvignon what Lady Di was to Prince Charles. An addition of softness, a… Read More Hello Merlot #DrinkMerlot
Bot River Spring Weekend
In the heart of the Overberg a quiet village comes alive a few times a year thanks to the wine fraternity’s creative spirit. On the first weekend of Spring, Bot River wineries open their gates and their cellars for an extra special celebration. You can follow the map and taste new releases, talk to the… Read More Bot River Spring Weekend
Alluring Abalone
Abalone is a sought after delicacy that is linked to poaching, black-market trading and drugs. The negative association does not make it less desirable. Perlemoen, as South Africans know this sea snail, is becoming more popular as its supply diminishes. It favours the cold water between Hangklip and Agulhas and thrives in the dynamic ecosystems of kelp… Read More Alluring Abalone
Frieda Lloyd Explores 