How I savour any treat! Especially when it comes in liquid form and the setting is the Marine Hotel in Hermanus. Luxury all round. Not just any liquid but the Platter’s 5 star wines and a hotel listed 4th on the Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Proceedings were organised by Ula and Paul du… Read More Platter’s Wine Guide 5* Tasting by Wine Village
There might not be any free lunches but the Cape Whale Coast do have a few free options available for visitors that would compare well. The ParkRun on a Saturday morning. It starts at 8 and is only 5kms long. Choose between two equally scenic settings. The one at SA Forest Adventures in Hemel-en-Aarde, Hermanus,… Read More Free Things to Do on the Cape Whale Coast
There’s something special about listening to a winemaker talk about wine. Part scientist part artist you get facts mixed with imagination. Last night Hermanus wine enthusiasts had a chance to hear Wilhelm Pienaar talk about Méthode Cap Classique. As the winemaker at Hermanuspietersfontein he acquired a wealth of wine knowledge over the years – from… Read More Bubbly and Wilhelm’s Wine Wisdom
From 8 till 17 June it is Hermanus FynArts time again. A time when Hermanus comes alive with all things art. The new programme book has just been launched and the public can buy tickets as from 9 February for this Overberg celebration of the arts. A Strijdom van der Merwe’s sculpture is on the… Read More A Fine Arts Festival in Hermanus
It all started at Hermanus Wine Village with a taste of Roger Jorgensen’s absinthe called Field of Dreams. Yes, it was a daring start to the day. Risking hallucinations I was ready to take more chances on drinks. Next up was the Six Dogs Blue stocked by the Wine Village and doing well with its… Read More Friday the 13th
Hermanus is gearing up for the arrival of the Absa Cape Epic cyclists and crew on 19 March and local lycra supporters are wheeling around to finish organisational detail. One such supporter is Paul du Toit of Wine Village. Paul thrives on sport events and has a number of these to his credit including South Africa’s… Read More Epic Hermanus Locals #untamed
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
If you live by the saying “Chocolate makes everything better” Betty’s Bay should be on your ultimate South African chocolate bucket list. Gaspard Bossut has ensured that Betty’s Bay is known for more than penguins and botanical gardens. He moved to Betty’s Bay 20 years ago with his wife Violet. Here Gaspard embarked on a new journey as Chef-Patron… Read More GaBoLi – For the Love of Chocolate #capewhalecoast
Wine. It had to be wine on Day 6 of Tourism Month. Wine Not? Wine tourism is such a growing economy and such an interesting one. On the first Tuesday of every month Wine Village arranges a wine tasting at the Class Room Restaurant – round the corner from their shop in Hermanus. I arrived… Read More Beyerskloof Pinotage Tasting #TourismForAll Day 6
Everyone loves a wine festival. It is a great opportunity to try new vintages and meet the producers. Here are a few tips for a better experience… Book a ride. Be responsible. Don’t drink and drive. Book early! Stemware matters. Good glassware is essential in order to enjoy the full aroma of the wine and… Read More Five Tips for a Better Wine Festival Experience
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