We've all considered leaving the fast lane for the slower pace of small town living. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl visits Darling and the West Coast - just outside Cape Town but a million miles away.
Published on: 01 Mar 10
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Located only minutes from the centre of
town, Constantia is the oldest and one
of the most beautiful winemaking areas
in South Africa. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
Published on: 18 Jan 10
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Plettenberg Bay is known as a property hotspot for St. Tropez-tanned immigrés. Recently, however, a few intrepid souls have begun planting vines – even on
polo fields. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl takes a trip up the Garden Route to investigate.
Published on: 23 Dec 09
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The Klein Karoo Wine Route in the Southern Cape is the easternmost wineproducing region in the country, stretching along Route 62 from Montagu in the west to the Langkloof in the east.
Published on: 18 Nov 09
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Undeniably beautiful, the Robertson wine valley is famous for more than just
its wine offerings – especially after the opening of a new deluxe hotel.
Jeanri-Tine van Zyl visits.
Published on: 30 Oct 09
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Traditionally an apple-growing region,
this cooler viticultural area is starting
to produce wines with exceptional fruit
expression, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot
Noir doing particularly well.
Published on: 19 Oct 09
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A pioneer in Méthode Cap Classique, Simonsig still leads the pack when it comes to locally produced bubbly. This year its Kaapse Vonkel claims first – and second – position in the Amorim Cork Cap Classique Challenge. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl reports.
Published on: 30 Sep 09
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In September, sometimes sleepy Paarl
comes to life with the Boland town hosting the
Nederburg Auction and the Cultivaria festival.
Jeanri-Tine van Zyl takes a walk down
Main Road and stays in a Duke’s retreat.
Published on: 02 Sep 09
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An hour’s drive from Cape Town, the Breedekloof-district it offers scenic vistas, with stretches of vineyards blanketing the mountains.
Published on: 23 Jul 09
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For those inclined to indulge their senses, Franschhoek warrants visiting again and again. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
Published on: 06 Jul 09
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In Voor Paardeberg, vistas of total tranquility awaits you.
Published on: 02 Jul 09
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On a repeat visit to Franschhoek we found ample reasons to return again.
Published on: 22 Jun 09
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A district in the Breede River Valley region, Robertson is 160km and two hours’ drive inland from Cape Town. With plantings covering 13 802 ha, it’s renowned for its fertile, lime-rich soils along the Breede River, producing notable
Chardonnay among other wines.
Published on: 28 May 09
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A relatively new ward in the Paarl district, Simonsberg-Paarl is to be found on the north-eastern foothills of the Simonsberg
Mountains between Paarl and Stellenbosch, and is home to an array of wellknown wine farms.
Published on: 01 May 09
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A ward in the Stellenbosch district, Jonkershoek Valley boasts a small number of producers – but some pretty big names.
Published on: 14 Apr 09
