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EDITOR’S PICKS #2: Wines to watch at the 2021 Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction

In the second and final instalment of Stellenbosch Visio editor Francé Beyers’s top Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction picks, she sets her sights on five more vinous gems to go under the hammer at this year’s elegant occasion. Think Single Vineyard Chardonnays, dashing Bordeaux-style red blends, a super-exclusive jeroboam, complex Cabernet Sauvignons and a South African icon hailing from 2009.

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May 11, 2021

EDITOR’S PICKS #1: Wines to watch at the 2021 Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction

For avid collectors and devotees of exceptional South African wine, this year’s Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction is much more than one of the country’s most prestigious events on the Cape Winelands calendar, it is a showcase of South Africa’s finest and rarest wines sourced from the country’s most coveted producers. Simply put, few things merge prestige and excellence as eloquently as the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction.

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April 28, 2021

Five things to do this autumn: part 1

Ready to try something new? See what MIRANDI NEL has in her basket of ideas for autumn, from planning an escape to connecting with marine life and awe-inspiring art to aquarium explorations and an interesting take on the koeksister. Here’s five super things to do this autumn.

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March 3, 2021

Our top picks for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day

Love is indeed a many splendoured thing, and in the Cape Winelands, lovers can expect a kaleidoscope of experiences and romantic offerings this Valentine’s Day. From luxurious wine estates and scenic picnics to delicious bubbles and fine fragrances, here are our top picks to celebrate love.

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February 11, 2021

Must see gardens in the Winelands

As we move through Spring, a number of gardens are opened to the public – some for a limited time only. We share a selection of must-see gardens that will reward the senses and bring much-needed serenity to your soul.

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October 28, 2020

Uit ons argiewe: Drie vroue aan die voorpunt
’n Reeks dramatiese orgaanoorplantings in Kaapstad het onlangs die kollig laat val op drie chirurge wat almal baanbrekers – en internasionale leiers – op hul gebied is. Maar dit het Elmi Muller, Susan Vosloo en Elmin Steyn soms koppe stamp...
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Experience many magical moments at Lanzerac
Steeped in a history dating back to 1692 and nestled in the foothills of the idyllic Jonkershoek Valley, Lanzerac is synonymous with old-world charm and rich Cape heritage. Expect warm and attentive service, fine wine and cuisine, and exquisitely styled...
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Discover Gåte’s much anticipated winter menu
Quoin Rock Wine Estate’s Gåte Restaurant promises the ultimate in exceptional food and drink this winter. Furthering his farm-to-plate philosophy, Gåte head chef Jack Coetzee only uses the finest locally sourced produce – key to an unforgettable culinary journey.
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The plush power of port
Port as a winemaking style truly captures the essence of the grapes. As the magical process of fermentation begins, the wine is fortified with neutral grape spirits. A fine vintage port entices and seduces the senses, writes Emile Joubert.
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