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
Never under-estimate small villages when it comes to tourism innovation. Grabouw might be small and it might be rural but something is happening in this little village and its exciting. Trail’s End, situated on the edge of Grabouw, is Africa’s first cycle hotel. It caters for mountain bikers and adventure seekers looking for action and convenience.… Read More Elgin boasts Africa’s first cycle hotel
“A seed hidden in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible”. This Welsh saying caught my eye while scribbling on a notepad at Old Mac Daddy‘s. I liked it. It also rings true of the unseen valleys and wineries that unfold if you turn off the N2 between Houw Hoek and Grabouw. Only an hour from Cape Town.… Read More Elgin Country Escape – Wine & Adventure
Privileged to spend an autumn Monday afternoon in Cape Town I needed to try a new eatery – something WOW. The friendly guys at Soho Seafood re-directed me to Chef’s Warehouse & Canteen that is on Heritage Square in Bree Stree and not behind the Cape Quarter like I thought. Exactly where Caveau used to… Read More Small Space Big Taste
Only five years ago, in a luscious valley called Elgin, Michael Everson returned from his drama studies to join dad, Wally, in cider making. Michael has not had a chance to look back. The busy Everson family dedicates their efforts towards changing the non-cider drinking culture in South Africa through upping production yearly. This year’s production of… Read More Elgin InCider trading
What do wine route coordinators discuss when they are not talking about wine? Every 3 months representatives from the different South African wine routes get together and discuss wine tourism matters. The latest meeting was held at Winters Drift, Elgin Valley, followed by lunch at Oak Valley’s Pool Room. On the agenda: – Wine tourism… Read More Wine Route Forums
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