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On competitions…and men
Us humans sure are a competitive lot. We’ve had to be; out-evolving the Neanderthals, getting rid of those pesky mammals who were a threat to Homo Sapiens – all competition. We just cannot help...
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The wines we drink: Vriesenhof Pinot Noir
When you get invited to a vertical Pinot Noir tasting hosted by Jan Boland Coetzee, you drop everything and go. No month-end deadlines, demanding bank managers or red tape ensconced civil servants...
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The wines we drink: Keermont Single Vineyard Series
Yesterday saw the release of the first Single Vineyard wines made by Keermont. Their white blend, the Keermont Terrasse, is a firm favourite but until yesterday we have never visited the farm,...
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The wines we drink: SA vs AUS
The history of wine at the Vineyard Hotel started in 1658 – when Jan van Riebeeck planted a large vineyard along the Liesbeeck River. The hotel pays tribute to this history by building relationships...
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The places we eat at: Karoux
This weekend we had the unexpected pleasure of discovering a culinary treasure in McGregor called Karoux. Small, sleepy towns off the beaten path are not usually renowned for their culinary marvels,...
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The wines we drink: L’Avenir Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
A cosy Friday winter evening at a wine farm in Stellenbosch was just what we needed after the miserable winter weather that hit Cape Town last week. The folks at L’Avenir invited us for a 4-course...
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The 2015 Swartland Revolution
Know how & when to buy your tickets – now you have no excuse…
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The places we eat, drink and stay at: Steenberg
The Red Wine Romp held at Catharina’s Restaurant at Steenberg was the perfect occasion to revisit one of our favourite hotels and wine farms. The concept was simple: Celebrate the great red wines of...
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The Alchemy Best Burger Competition – the Batonage entry
The KnowItALL Burger – a classic style burger but with local knowledge Note the hand crafted mustard and tomato sauce in the background. And of course, the Alchemy White. The story: This burger has its...
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The places we eat at: Bocca
Bocca is the latest restaurant opened by restauranteur & sommelier, Neil Grant. Sister to the successful Burrata at the Woodstock Biscuit Mill, Bocca is situated in the Cape Town CBD (corner of...
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