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Published on: 21 Sep 09

Tokara tasting room review

The wines of Tokara are enjoying a run of success, and the striking cellar situated opposite Delaire Graff Estate no doubt evokes impressed nods from those who have discovered the farm’s wines.
 
Published on: 17 Sep 09

Shiraz Challenge 2009

A photographic gallery from our latest award ceremony.
 
Published on: 03 Sep 09

Delaire tasting room review

After reopening in June this year following an extensive revamp, Delaire Graff Estate is making it into wine conversations for more than just the high turn-over in winemakers it’s had over the last few years.
 
Published on: 02 Sep 09

Exploring the sleepy giant called Paarl

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: 01 Sep 09

Durbanville winery Diemersdal

An elevated site on Durbanville farm Diemersdal provided grapes for its Shiraz 2007, winner of the 2009 WINE magazine Shiraz Challenge. By Maryke Visagie.
 
Published on: 27 Aug 09

Hillcrest wine farm

Studying prawns and winemaking have a lot in common. Just ask Graeme Read, scientist and cellarmaster at Hillcrest wine farm in Durbanville. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
 
Published on: 26 Aug 09

Cloof tasting room review

There is a dirt road off the R315 to get to Cloof Cellar. In mid-winter, this road is muddy and uneven, and can make for uncomfortable driving.
 
Published on: 26 Aug 09

Groote Post tasting room review

Set amongst lush pastures and farm activities the scenery is pleasingly pastoral.
 
Published on: 23 Jul 09

Exploring Hout Bay

The coastal village of Hout Bay usually conjures up images of surfers, leisurely strolls on the beach and fish ’n chips in the harbour. Well, not in the midst of winter as Maryke Visagie reports.
 
Published on: 23 Jul 09

The Breedekloof-district

An hour’s drive from Cape Town, the Breedekloof-district it offers scenic vistas, with stretches of vineyards blanketing the mountains.
 
 

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