It is a universal occurance – Happy children, Happy parents! The question is how do we keep kids happy? Hermanus offers the following suggestions visiting families. Keep in mind that if all else fails there is always the beautiful beaches where kids can be kids. On Saturday mornings do yourself a favour and visit the… Read More Hermanus – Ten Things to do with Kids
When you need something extra to keep you customers spending more time at your establishment, you create an event. Wineries don’t generally need to entice visitors but maybe there’s method in attracting people in off-peak hours such as 8am on a Saturday. Coastline Event Management Conferencing and Sport stepped up to meet the challenge and… Read More Vine to Valley
It’s the quiet season on the Cape Whale Coast and everyone is looking for a good deal. Fortunately there are many. Breakfast options are reduced rates include: Wednesday breakfast at Milkwood, Onrus, at -50% Ou Meul in Stanford offers breakfast at R45 which includes the coffee Benguela Cove has a Cyclists Breakfast. If you show… Read More Cape Whale Coast Breakfast Specials #winterthrills
The Bot River lagoon is the closest Overberg version of Blue Lagoon. It brings back memories of the romantic survival movie staring the young Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. Benguela Cove has a pontoon that leaves twice daily for a hour and fifteen minute cruise on the Bot River. This is weather dependent so when… Read More Down By The Bot River
This weekend sees the opening of Benguela Cove’s Pirate Golf. A first for the Overberg. An adventure with cascading waterfalls and many pirates. I captured a laid back off duty Johnny Depp with a great vineyard backdrop. The stuff that (adventure) dreams are made off.
What looks like a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean is the latest addition to Benguela Cove. This Overberg wine estate is merging leisure and coastal living seamlessly to provide a destination where you can play, wine, dine and stay. On 23 March Benguela Cove will launch their Pirate Golf course to offer family entertainment… Read More Pirate Golf at Benguela Cove
The first Benguela Cove vines were planted 13 years ago on this 200 hectare lifestyle estate in the Overberg. The vineyards have a good view of the Atlantic Ocean and the bot River lagoon. Last night I had the opportunity to taste the latest releases from my favourite, the Méthode Cap Classique, to the Syrah.… Read More Benguela Cove, Vineyards with Ocean Views
The first weekend of 2018 was celebrated with great friends and equally great drinks. Friday night was get-together-night and I shared a meal with no fewer than 3 South Africa winemakers. Needless to say there were many liquid options. I remember the following wines that I drank with braaied chicken and summer salad: Ataraxia Sauvignon… Read More Weekend Wines
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
Tourists should – minding good reason – be taken as close as possible to where they want to be. Today, the visitor wants to be part of the experience. We do not just want to sit by and watch. Most visitors to wineries would like to be right in the vineyards amongst the vines. Overberg winery… Read More Benguela Cove Vineyard Safari
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