On August 18, the world celebrates Pinot Noir. Hemel en Aarde, with Elgin, is one of the Cape’s regions associated with the most sought-after cool climate wines. And it h — Read on http://www.visitwinelands.co.za/blog/2020/6-places-to-pinot-noir-in-hemel-en-aarde
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
Hashtags ruled Hermanus on Friday 7 August. From #HermanusIsOpen, #JerusalemaDanceChallenge to #LightSAred. Each supported with its own worthy cause and collaborative community effort. #HermanusIsOpen hoist the hospitality flag inviting Western Cape travellers to visit Hermanus where restaurants, art galleries, adventure activities and nature reserves are open for rediscovery. With the Southern Right Whales back for… Read More Welcome to Hermanus
While the borders are still closed and flights are only happening for business travellers, it is food and wine that helps to satisfy my sense of exploration. Latest discovery? Matcha. Matcha takes me to Japan and further East than I’ve ever been. My mode of travel is a slice of pistachio coloured macha cake from… Read More World Tour of Tastes: Japan
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
Syrah Shoot-Out as an introduction to the 7 Days of Shiraz
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Thursday is International Chardonnay Day! Every year the Thursday before Memorial Day. Now I’ll know when Memorial Day is for what its worth. My preparation has started. Riedel Chardonnay glasses polished, wine thermometer found, Hemel-en-Aarde Chardonnays chilled… what next? Wait I suppose! This afternoon a bottle of Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay 2016 arrived beautifully wrapped… Read More Chardonnay Mission
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
I visited Soweto many years ago taking Newton Johnson wines to the first Soweto Wine Show. I have heard about the many changes in Soweto and just knew that I had to get back there to see exactly how things have changed with the hosting of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup final. I made… Read More Vilakazi Street Soweto
If there ever was a picture that visualises my perfect weekend it’s this one taken at Creation Wines in Hemel-en-Aarde, Hermanus, this past weekend. The sculpture by Nanette Ranger shows my lazy dispensation for weekends. Lying on my side in Hemel-en-Aarde winelands… No Where Better! #NoWhereBetter
Frieda Lloyd Explores 