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Published on: 20 Apr 10

Franschhoek to Elgin

Jeanri-Tine van Zyl enjoys a meal in South Africa’s gourmet capital before heading over the mountains for a wine tasting at Oak Valley Estate.
 
Published on: 30 Mar 10

Shaken, not stirred in Tulbagh

Eccentric Tulbagh is situated just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Having been shaken by a large-scale earthquake in 1969, the town has an interesting story to tell.
 
Published on: 01 Mar 10

Get away from it all in Darling and the West Coast

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

Out and about in Cape Agulhas

The district of Cape Agulhas takes its name from Africa’s most southerly point. Most of the vineyards are situated around the village of Elim, originally a Moravian mission settlement founded in 1824.
 
Published on: 18 Jan 10

Constantia wine valley

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: 20 Nov 09

Stellenbosch the small town with the big heart

Stellenbosch is the most celebrated district in South African winelands. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl visits this favourite spot for those driven by a need to explore all things beautiful.
 
Published on: 18 Nov 09

Out and about in the Klein Karoo

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: 30 Oct 09

A visit to Robertson wine valley

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: 19 Oct 09

Out and about in Elgin

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: 30 Sep 09

Simonsig - top MCC producer 2009

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.
 
 

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