Tag Archives: Cape Winelands

Dance like a Seychellois at the Franschoek Bastille Festival

Franschhoek, one of South Africa’s leading food and wine destinations, will once again be hosting the annual Bastille Festival this coming weekend, the 13th and 14th of July. This Festival is a highlight in the year’s social calendar, and 2014 marks … Continue reading

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The Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival: ‘The ‘Magic of Bubbles’

Franschhoek is a small, Huguenot-influenced town in the Cape Winelands. In case you don’t know already, it is renowned for its festivals, most of which carry a strong emphasis on food and wine – the two things Franschhoek does best! … Continue reading

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Simonsig awarded 4 Gold Medals at IWSC in the U.K.

Simonsig had the Midas touch at the 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) with no less than four Gold medals from this prestigious competition in the United Kingdom. Simonsig wines won 1 gold medal for their bubbly, 3 gold … Continue reading

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The Michelangelo International Wine Awards

The Grande Provence Restaurant[/caption]The winners of the 2013 Michelangelo International Wine Awards were announced on Friday 6 September, and a number of Dining-OUT’s listed wine estates have come up trumps. The competition, which was established in 1997, is unique in … Continue reading

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Introducing Liefde – The Oude Werf’s Newly Branded Bistro

Oude Werf is renowned as the oldest inn in South Africa, and its provenance combined with its location in the heart of the historic town of Stellenbosch, make it a firm favourite among locals and visitors alike. Its age, despite … Continue reading

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Complimentary Wine-Tasting at the Vineyard Hotel | September

Continuing with the Vineyard Hotel’s winter wine tasting promotion, September has an exciting line-up of Monday evening wineries willing to wind down your Monday in just the right way. The tastings are free of charge, and happen every Monday evening … Continue reading

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Dining-OUT Restaurants Represent at the Franschhoek Bastille Festival

Every year the Franschhoek Valley residents celebrate their French Huguenot heritage by throwing what is essentially a big party. This year the culinary capital of South Africa is hosting the Franschhoek Bastille Festival on the 13 and 14 of July. … Continue reading

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Helderberg Food and Wine Event to Trump All Others

The 5th annual Taste of the Helderberg food and wine event promises a smorgasbord of exquisite food and South African wines from this prime wine making area which lies between Somerset West, Stellenbosch and Sir Lowry’s Pass Village. Local chefs … Continue reading

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