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Discover the ultimate new wine and dine destination at Vrymansfontein – a stunning design-led property situated on a 330-year-old almond farm at the foot of Paarl Mountain.
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Summer has officially arrived in the Cape, which calls for light and refreshing meals and alfresco dining. My simple yet delicious recipe for bacon wrapped asparagus spears is a great appetizer or a side dish. Pair it with a few glasses of the Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc, and you have the perfect summertime dish!
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Grant and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in Somerset West for a night, and the experience was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm welcome and impeccable service provided by the staff.
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One of our favourites and a true classic, Nederburg Baronne, is celebrating 50 years! Below is a wonderful recipe for Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, created by Chef Nti to commemorate this momentous occasion. Plus, I am giving away 12 bottles of Nederburg Baronne on my Instagram page!
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Stellenzicht, in Stellenbosch, is fast becoming one of my favourite wine estates! Grant and I recently visited the Stellenzicht Wine Pod for a wonderfully cosy lunch. If you have yet to visit, it is definitely a must!
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Grant and I recently spent two wonderful nights at the luxurious Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl. The intimate boutique hotel is located at the base of the famous Paarl Rock, surrounded by vineyards and beautiful gardens.
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Pizza evenings are one of my favourite ways to relax and have fun with friends and family! Delicious homemade pizza, excellent local wine and fantastic company - it doesn’t get much better than that!
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When entertaining, my advice is to keep it relatively simple, but at the same time, it should still impress! One of my favourite ways of achieving this is by creating tasty bites that deliver on flavour and aesthetics - pair delicious canapés with excellent local wine, and you have a marriage made in heaven.
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After a rather busy start to the year, Grant and I stole away for a romantic stay at the Taj Cape Town. A much-needed opportunity to recharge!
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WWF, along with Wine.co.za and Winelands Explore, recently teamed up to raise awareness of the Conservation Champion Wine Farms. These environmental industry leaders are doing fantastic work to conserve, protect and support our beautiful Cape Winelands.
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La Petite Ferme, Franschhoek’s Luxury Cape Winelands boutique hotel and wine estate, has just unveiled its newly refurbished Manor House Suites. I was fortunate to be invited to enjoy a 24 Hour stay at this stunning Vineyard Retreat to experience their new accommodation.
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Recently, Grant and I visited Haute Cabrière in Franschhoek to try their new Terrace Summer Menu.
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I love grownup, boozy desserts, so when brainstorming a dessert to make using The Royal Rhino African Liqueur, my first thought was a boozy Royal Rhino Panna Cotta. Is your mouth watering yet?
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Perdeberg recently asked me to create a pairing for their latest release, 2021 Grenache Noir. While the consensus, more often than not, is to pair red wine with meat or pasta dishes, a less robust style of red, such as the Perdeberg Grenache Noir, works equally well with fish and/or seafood.
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I have a few go-to drinks for Summer Sipping, ranging from refreshing G&Ts to perfectly chilled rosé wine. In the Cape, summer is the season for alfresco dining, parties, and long lazy lunches - keep reading to discover a few of my Top Wines for Summer.
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Tucked away in a secluded valley in Stellenbosch, you will find Middelvlei Wines. A strong sense of tradition and a true passion for wine is the heartbeat that drives this family-run farm.
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Grant and I recently spent the night at the newly launched Brookdale Manor House, in the Paarl Winelands. All I can say is what a treat!
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Gourmet burgers are a definite crowd favourite and the perfect, relaxed dinner party meal. So when Saxenburg Wine Estate asked me to create a pairing for their Family Series 2nd Generation Syrah 2020, from their Wine Club collection, I could not think of a better partner than my Deluxe Gourmet Burger.
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If you love staying in the city, then a night or two at the newly revamped The Capital 15 On Orange is a must. The hotel recently reopened its doors, and Grant and I were fortunate to spend a night there!
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The past few months have been filled with quite a few fun travel adventures. One in particular that comes to mind is our stay at the Slanghoek Mountain Resort Luxury Eco Cottages. Sitting in a hot tub in the beautiful Slanghoek Valley, staring up at the stars, is a definite highlight for 2021! Yes, it was freezing cold, but the experience completely outweighed the discomfort!
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In my opinion, enjoying delicious food and wine brings people together - creating special moments and memories! Pairing food and wine may feel daunting at first, but it can be so much fun and help turn an ordinary meal into a gourmet experience. Below you can find out how to pair food and wine to impress your friends and family.
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