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Published on: 01 Jan 09
Out and about in Darling
Darling is situated an hour's drive from Cape Town up the West Coast. The town was founded on the farm Langfontein in 1853 and is named after Charles Henry Darling who was Lieutenant Governor of the Cape under British occupation.
Published on: 02 Dec 08
Out and about in Constantia
The birthplace of winemaking in South Africa, it was here that govenor Simon van der Stel developed a property called Constantia after the Cape had been colonised by the Dutch in the 17th century.
Published on: 22 Oct 08
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay
Walker Bay is a changing, growing place of beauty, fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and a little tension… Mike Froud visits the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and then some.
Published on: 11 Sep 08
Franschhoek wineries and their wines
The Franschhoek Valley is increasingly as attractive for its wines and cellars as it has long been for its restaurants and beautiful scenery. reports on the who’s who in a playground of the wealthy that is the gourmet capital of the SA winelands.
Published on: 11 Sep 08
Out and about in Bottelary, Stellenbosch
Bottelary is one of seven wards that the intensively farmed district of Stellenbosch is divided into and it is located to the north-west of the town. The name 'Bottelary' probably stems from the Dutch word bottelarj which was used for a storeroom or cellar housing bottles.
Published on: 20 Jun 08
Just Cruising, Robertson
Record numbers of visitors are expected to descend on Robertson for the fifth annual Wacky Wine Weekend, which takes place from 6 to 8 June. Joanne Gibson takes a look at what makes the “valley of wine and roses” so popular.
Published on: 20 Jun 08
Route 62, Calitzdorp
Every wine enthusiast should journey down the R62 at least once – to experience the excellent Port of Calitzdorp and then some. By Cathy Hofmeyr.
Published on: 20 Jun 08
Work up a thirst
An afternoon of eating and drinking is all the more enjoyable if it follows a morning of activity. Travelphotojournalist Fiona McIntosh recommends her favourite winelands adventure activities.
Published on: 15 May 08
The other wine areas: Koekenaap, the Langkloof and Outeniqua
Elim and Agulhas are more recongnisable as fledging wine areas, but how many people know of Koekenaap, the Langkloof or Outeniqua? Fiona McDonald reports on the vinous promise these areas display.Latest on wine
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Vodka is Russia's gift to the world. Over centuries they have perfected the art and are happy to share it. Now South Africans can also enjoy Russian Standard Vodka, just recently launched in our
Waterkloof’s new red trio under Circumstance label
Waterkloof Wine Estate consider the 2009 harvest one to remember. Out of this harvest they created the Circumstance trio: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Read more here...
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