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Exciting new developments at Grand Provence Bistro! Experience a savoury twist to exploring wine in the Franschhoek Valley, with the new Umami Tasting to awaken the senses at The Bistro at Grande Provence.  Umami  (click...

Spier’s Warm Winter Vegetarian Tasting warms the parts other wine tastings don't reach. I was astonished to read this press release, and gladdened! From Scout PR came the news: 'When the mercury drops and the...

Avondale makes wondrous biodynamic wines, and my personal favourite is the Samsara Syrah. Lucky diners can now book for the inaugural FABERFriday Steak Nights on 3 August, at R225 pp. This includes your delectable...

Swanky Hermanus hospitality stalwart, The Marine Hotel lays on a four series-strong set of gala dinners with local Overberg wines the winter. The events consist of four grand dinners in partnership with three award-winning local...

Pork mince is incredibly versatile and I cook with it often - in meatloaf, a gazillion Asian recipes with or without noodles and, most often, tender little meatballs. This recipe from Spier is a...

Just outside Franschhoek lies a wine estate with so many food and wine delights, it's simply irresistible. Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate hosts a number of venues, amongst which the Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar...

Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery on beautiful Spier Wine Farm run a Winter Special until 30 August. This gives you the Chef's Platter at half price only, to be enjoyed with some award-winning Spier Estate wines. Winter...

Winter in the Cape and Winelands brings many blessings, among which are the many spectacular specials offered by restaurants and hotels. This could be a tourism attraction in its own right, actually - Visit...