On a recent visit to Johannesburg I tried out a few spots and enjoyed every one of them. Staying close to Sandton City makes everything so much easier. The choice of where to eat, drink and meet friends are just about endless. My first dinner was at the Greek restaurant, Pappas on the Square. Nelson… Read More Johannesburg Eat Outs
Domaine Des Dieux won the prize as South Africa’s Best Cap Classique last week in the annual Amorim Cap Classique Challenge. Owner Sharon Parnell, daughter Megan and Wine Ambassador, Shane Mullis, are 3 of the personalities most visible in this business who received the same acknowledgement in 2014. The Domaine des Dieux Claudia Brut MCC 2012,… Read More Domaine des Dieux – Hemel-en-Aarde Sparkle
How to get through post birthday Monday? With bubbly off course. Hemel-en-Aarde Domaine Des Dieux Claudia 2011 no less.
Everyone is in agreement that we should be celebrating every day with champagne! But its like birthdays. It is still better if there is a day dedicated to sparkling bubbles. On the Cape Whale Coast we have a number of bubblies that we can toast with. Hermanus has the following MCCs on the market: Hermanuspietersfontein Maria Elisabet… Read More International Champagne Day #ChampagneDay
Hemel-en-Aarde is mainly known for Pinot Noir. The Cape winter demands something bigger, something bolder. Step in Rhone blends. A combination of the Rhone varietals: Syrah/Shiraz for colour and darker fruit flavours, Grenache for aging ability, Mourvedre for structure, Viognier for aroma and Cinsault for softness. Voila! You have red perfection ready for slow sipping. The dramatics… Read More Hemel-en-Aarde Rhone Blends #TourismForAll
What’s not to love about all the great wines produced in Hermanus and the surrounding vineyards? Amongst the many varietals available is my favourite – the fickle yet highly prized Pinot Noir. Access to the quality Pinot Noirs is one of the reasons why I love living in Hermanus. Hamilton Russell Vineyards planted vines almost forty years ago and initiated… Read More Why I♥Hermanus #6
If a meal without wine is like a day without sunshine then a holiday without Rosé is like a year without a celebration. Rosé adds colour, atmosphere and cheerfulness to any get-together – an absolute requirement for the festive season. The fresh, light salmon tinge and juicy mouthfeel of Hermanuspietersfontein’s Bloos makes it acceptable to drink at… Read More Five Hermanus Wine Route Rosé wines to try this holiday
The 2014 Amorim Méthode Cap Classique Challenge ended with an extra sparkle when Hemel-en-Aarde producer Domaine des Dieux took honours as the Best Brut Blend and the best South Africa Cap Classique. Domaine des Dieux‘s 2009 Claudia is responsible for these distinguished awards. Claudia is a blend of Pinot noir and Chardonnay grapes from Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and named after owner, Sharon Parnell’s,… Read More Domaine des Dieux sparkles
Simply Asia recently opened a branch in Hermanus and the distinctive red branding is easy to spot on the main road across from The Marine Hotel. It is easier than ever to pick-up a spicy take-out on the way through to Stanford or to simply stay in and enjoy the thai flavours in the comfort of your home.… Read More Hermanus goes East
Hermanus Wine Route is only 18 kilometers long but the tasting options are endless. The route is well known for its quality Pinot noirs and Chardonnays and it was Chardonnay that I was after on 23 May – International Chardonnay day. There are a number of Chardonnays to choose from and they will please any fickle… Read More Chardonnay takes me away
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