A rather cold and rainy day presented itself on our first time visit to the Upper Blaauwklippen Vintners Hop, the yearly event held between Kleinood, De Trafford and Keermont wine cellars. Tickets are pre-purchased at R500, and shuttles are available for the commute between the cellars or one can drive at one’s own discretion and
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With all the hype around the first South African chef-owned restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star, Jan Hendrik’s venue was a must-try while recently visiting the French Rivera, and it did not disappoint! Situated near the port in Nice, in an up and coming area, the attention to detail in the restaurant is awe-inspiring.
A celebration of books and writers Booking early is essential to ensure that one gets some great accommodation and the appropriate tickets to attend the events at the festival. The classic accommodation that we found, having left it somewhat late, was Elephant Lodge, set on the mountain slopes with some of the most superb views
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Visiting different cities in Europe allowed us the opportunities to explore new wines and first off was the city of Barcelona, Spain, where our favourite tapas bar; Casa Guinart served wines by the glass. The Boqueria Market, situated on the La Ramblas, is a gastronomic temple that awakens your sense of colour and smell. It
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