You may recall me mentioning a visit Excelsior Wine Estate during the Roberston Slow Food and Wine Festival. I subsequently paid the farm another visit, this time to spend the night at Excelsoir Manor Guesthouse.
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Excelsior Wine Estate Making Treasured Memories
My Top Nedbank Bucket List Items Tattoo Included
I am sure you all have a bucket list of sorts. Mine is rather long and includes things like travel, gadgets and stuff for our home. My list also contains a few crazy things like bungee jumping and getting a tattoo. When Nedbank asked me to share the top items on my Nedbank Bucket List, I had to think hard about where my priorities lie.
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Taj Cape Town City Staycation
Grant and I recently enjoyed a Romantic City Staycation at The Taj Cape Town. As you know, I love a country or seaside retreat, but I also really enjoy the excitement of a city getaway.
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South African Rosé Wines – My Top 10
Over the past few months have been sipping my way through some fantastic South African Rosé Wines. Tough job I know! I am now excited to share my Top 10 South African Rosé Wines with you.
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Tokara Olive Oil Tasting and Lunch At The Deli
Many of you will have done wine or beer tasting, olive oil tasting, on the other hand, is a bit more of an unusual experience. I joined a Travel Chat SA media group recently for a Tokara Olive Oil Tasting, followed by lunch at the Delicatessen.
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Bosjes Die Skuur Guesthouse Farm Style Luxury
On a recent trip to the Breedekloof area, I was fortunate to spend the night at the luxurious Bosjes Die Skuur Guesthouse.
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The Alba Restaurant Lunch Boat Cruise
When an invitation arrives for lunch aboard a floating restaurant, naturally you say yes! The Alba Restaurant, a first of its kind in Cape Town, is a "floating" fine dining experience.
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Bosjes Farm Unveils Range of Bespoke Bosjes Wines
Last month was rather busy with quite a few trips to the various wine regions in the Western Cape. One of the highlights was also a first for me! A, long anticipated, visit to Bosjes Farm, to sample a bespoke range of Bosjes Wines.
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Nespresso Master Origin Coffee South Africa
As you all may now know, Nespresso has launched a brand new range of permanent coffees to add to their repertoire, called the Nespresso Master Origin collection.
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Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
A few weeks ago while staying in Gordons Bay, we took a trip out to Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. It was our first visit to the estate, which we have passed on many occasions en route to Hermanus.
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Pan-fried Salmon with Creamy Caper Pasta
Today I am sharing the recipe I created for a recent food and wine pairing challenge with Bouchard Finlayson. The wine was a 2016 Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, which I paired with a delicious Pan-fried Salmon with Creamy Caper Pasta.
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Affordable Red Wines Under R100 – Wine Matters
I am aware of the fact that I have been come a bit of a wine snob, especially when it comes to red wine, but I still believe that you can find good quality wine at a reasonable price. Today, I am sharing a list of my Top Affordable Red Wines.
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Lanzerac Hotel and Spa 2018 – Rise of the Phoenix
Almost two years ago we visited the Lanzerac Hotel and Spa for a memorable overnight romantic getaway. Sadly, last year, a devastating fire destroyed integral parts of the hotel, which made significant restoration necessary. I was invited back, before the official opening, to experience the revival first-hand.
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The Restaurant at the Nek – Fine Dining Constantia Hotspot
**** UPDATE: Restaurant @ The Nek has closed its doors (!). The plan is to instead extend La Parada.****
The Constantia Valley is fast becoming one of the trendiest spots in Cape Town, with some of the best food and wine on offer. Not to forget the epic views. A recent addition to the fine dining scene is The Restaurant at the Nek.
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