Nestled in the beautiful and (aptly named) Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley, The Guardian Guest House and Cottage is the perfect self-catering spot when looking for some serious R&R.
Ruth Cooper 21 Apr 2021
The competition has provided a platform for South African owners of small and medium enterprises to become part of a community of like-minded entrepreneurs...
From Covid-19 to an economic downturn, so much of our energy was spent just getting through each day. For many of us in the wine industry, this became a lot harder when a ban on alcohol sales was implemented in late March 2020. Join us as we take a moment to reflect on what was and the lessons we can take into the new year...
Kristen Duff and Gosia Young 4 Jan 2021
The Cape Winemakers Guild has announced two new members joining its ranks and the three new CWG Protégés who have joined their Protégé Programme...
Improving the lives of disadvantaged children within Western Cape farming communities, the Pebbles Kitchen, a division of the Pebbles Project, quadrupled its daily meal provision since 1 April...
Hermanus is known as a whale-watcher's haven, but wine-lovers have ample reason to visit this sleepy hollow on the Walker Bay Wine Route, starting with Creation Wine Estate in the heavenly Hemel-en-Aarde Valley...
Leigh Andrews 18 Mar 2020
Diners Club has announced the five finalists for the 39th Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and 19th Young Winemaker of the Year awards...
On the eve of Women's Day 2019, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture held its annual Female Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony in Stellenbosch, honouring the many hard-working women in the sector...
I've experienced my fair share of wine pairings, but the pairing at family-run Creation Wines in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley delivers the best marriage of food and wine I have experienced yet...
Ruth Cooper 18 Apr 2019
South African Sommelier Association leads the way in Africa, says Association de la Sommellerie International...
The 2017 Wine & Food Tourism Study showed that wine tourism in the Western Cape has grown by 16% between 2016 and 2017 and tour operators indicate that 99% of Cape Town-based itineraries include a trip to the Winelands...
Heritage Day falls on a Sunday, which means you get the Monday off, so if you want to get full relaxation out of your downtime, then South Africa's smaller towns come highly recommended.
Avukile Mabombo 21 Sep 2017
The South African wine industry has made great strides to halt the spread of leafroll virus which poses a major threat to wine grape producers...
Cape Town's culinary culture is alive and booming! The vibrant Mother City recently won first place in Conde Nast Travelers Best Food Cities in the World 2016 and is spoiled for choice when it comes to great wines as it's surrounded by award-winning wine estates.
Brittany Hawkins 19 Apr 2017
Eugene Yiga spoke to Andi Norton, who coordinates the beneficiaries of The Cape Wine Auction, to find out about the upcoming event which takes place on 10 and 11 February at the Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate in Franschhoek.
Eugene Yiga 8 Feb 2017
The Hemel-en-Aarde winery Bouchard Finlayson has won a host of awards and accolades for its vintages recently...
South Africa's sought-after vintages, producers and sommeliers have been making news around the globe again this week. And get this - a group of forward-thinking scientists are now using neuromarketing techniques and technologies to explore the subconscious...
Anna-Bet Stemmet 25 Apr 2016
The seaside village of Hermanus will be celebrating the 24th Annual Hermanus Whale Festival from 2-4 October 2015, but there's much more to see...
Evan-Lee Courie 28 Sep 2015
Master of Wine and general manager of Castelnau Wine Agencies, Keith Isaac has been consulting with British Airways on its wine programme...
Bouchard Finlayson, the South African boutique winery owned by the Tollman family, has won five awards at the 2015 South African Wine Index (SAWi) awards...
Aside from local buyers trading up and down, holiday makers and retirees have been making their way back to the Hermanus Whale Coast, and not only to go whale watching...
Bouchard Finlayson has released four 2013 whites for summer drinking.
Platter's South African Wine Guide has chosen a remarkable 80 wines to be awarded the highest honour of five stars in the 34th edition of the guide, which is up from 62 in the last edition.
With the burgeoning of new South African wine estates, in recent years, the job to differentiate one label from the next has become increasingly difficult. So...
Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel 12 Mar 2012
The Decanter Award results, announced Tuesday, 18 May 2010, at the London International Wine fair saw South Africa gain nine trophies, 15 gold, 62 silver, and over 170 bronze medals.
Bouchard Finlayson's 2005 Tête de Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot noir has been selected out of over 6000 wines to receive the prestigious and esteemed John Platter ‘Wine of the Year 2008' award.
