I’m Coming Home!
That’s right, I’m coming home. Well, only for a while… but 3 weeks is enough to quench my thirst for South African wine. Or is it? While in South Africa I’ll be staying part of the time at the White House, a peaceful refuge on the West Coast only one hour’s drive north of Cape [...]
Plan Your Winter Getaway Today!
If you’re looking for that ideal winter getaway, then look no further. The White House is making it all possible by offering substantially reduced rates from 1st June to 31st August 2011. After a day trip in the Swartland wine route, snuggle up in front of the fireplace or watch the whales from your chair [...]
Rockin’ the Daisies 2009
South Africa’s fastest growing eco-friendly music and lifestyle festival is upon us! Besides the best of SA music, this year’s festival includes comedians, art, food and green initiatives.
Tickets must be bought before the festival and are available at Levi stores, Hemporium in Wynberg, Rafiki’s restaurant in Cape Town or online at www.rockingthedaisies.com.
Starts: 9th October 2009
Ends: [...]
Good Food and Wine Show Hits Durban
The 2009 Good Food & Wine Show, launched in Cape Town on July 28th, is on its way to Durban. The winter show will be hosted at the Durban Exhibition Centre and features the latest international trends in food and wine.
Place: Durban Exhibition Centre
Dates: 23rd – 26th July 2009
Cost: TBA
Website: www.gourmetsa.co.za.
For more information contact Jeanine [...]
And the Winner is…
After much scrutinization the winner of the My Wine Cellar Ladies Label Best competition has finally been decided. Congratulations to Andrew Pullen of Cape Town, South Africa, who has become My Wine Cellar’s first competition winner!
His prize consists of 6btls Creation Bordeaux Blend (retail value = 750 ZAR) and 6btls Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc (retail [...]
They Drink Wine in Joburg?
It’s true, Joburgers drink wine too J In fact, being the largest single South African market, they drink quite a lot of it. Chris de Klerk of the Distell wine producer/wholesaler has said that approximately 70% of their high-price wine sales occur in Johannesburg.
This makes me realise that a wine enthusiast resident in Joburg might [...]
Cape Vineyards Battered by Storm
For those of you living in the fairest Cape, and I mean Cape Town of course, you would have certainly experienced one of the Cape’s wildest storms in 30 years. The devastating storm struck on Tuesday 11th November and raged on until it finally subsided on Thursday.
Gale force winds bruised and battered the Mother City, [...]
