In case the grapevine news hasn’t reached you, here’s what you missed. Franschhoek’s Bastille Festival is still on the cards, but instead of the traditional format, the festival will be coming to you. A first-of-its-kind for Franschhoek, the organisers have called on the support of its members to showcase the valley through the lens of [...]
It is the perfect spot to keep warm this winter. Colder days and fireside dining takes centre stage as the inspiration for Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar’s seasonal menu. A carefully curated menu of quintessential Italian dishes, which features a handful of signature favourites as well as some new plates too tempting not to try. [...]
Imagine an all-inclusive Winelands getaway, where your weekend has been meticulously planned for you from check in to check out. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a dream, but this can be your reality. Franschhoek’s popular Mystery Weekends holds the promise of surprise, relaxation and pure indulgence. Your all-encompassing weekend includes all that Franschhoek is [...]
Allée Bleue is not only a thriving wine farm, creating authentic, award-winning wines of individual character, it is also renowned for its wide variety of fruit and fresh herbs grown and sold in your favourite supermarket. They also produce outstanding mission olives and cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil and on Wednesday, 1 May 2019, the [...]
It is the perfect summer lunch spot, with beautifully appointed outside seating, views for days and a new lunch menu to delight the fussiest of foodies. Throw in an assortment of chilled Haute Cabrière wines ready to savour alongside the carefully curated menu, where else in the world would you rather be? Picturesque Franschhoek is [...]
Hidden away in the beautiful and picturesque Franschhoek pass, you'll find the luxury boutique hotel and wine estate, La Petite Ferme. This spring, they launched their newly refurbished Vineyard Suites. And they’re simply, beautiful. We recently had the opportunity to visit this esteemed estate for an overnight stay in the Léman Suite, based on the [...]
