I have tasted several excellent Bordeaux style blends this year. One in particular that made quite an impression is the Anthonij Rupert Optima 2015.
[Read more…]Andreas Country House Wellington
Thus far 2019 has been all about discovering hidden gems. One, in particular, is Andreas Country House in Wellington. Grant and I spent a night there last month and fell in love with this stunning property.
[Read more…]Saronsberg Cellar and Vineyard Cottages
There are so many wine regions in the Cape that I have yet to explore properly — one of these being the historic Tulbagh Valley. The red wines from Saronsberg Cellar, in Tulbagh, have always been among my favourites, making it hard to believe that I had yet to visit the estate. All that changed with a recent trip to Saronsberg Cellar and a stay in their Vineyard Cottages.
[Read more…]The Den Apartments Stellenbosch
Something both Grant and I love about living in the Cape is that there are so many exciting and different destinations, such as Stellenbosch, just over an hours drive from the city. We often opt for self-catering accommodation when we travel, making it easier to come and go as we please. The Den Apartments, in Stellenbosch, is an ideal base for exploring this historical Winelands town.
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