Wine harvest festivals in the Cape Winelands 2013 30 January 2013 In celebration of the upcoming 2013 wine harvest season I've put together a list of... read more
Four ways to use leftover wine 29 November 2012 Admittedly it’s not often that there’s leftover wine lying around my house, but on the... read more
A wonderful weekend of wine-tasting and horse-riding 29 November 2012 Exploring the Cape Winelands on horseback turns wine tasting into a memorable adventure.... read more
Restaurant review: Overture at Hidden Valley Wines 19 November 2012 A review of Overture restaurant at Hidden Valley Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Winelands. ... read more
Summer picnic spot: Boschendal’s Le Pique Nique 2 November 2012 Gourmet picnics are big news in the summer in Cape Town, espsecially in the winelands.... read more
My top five braai wines 10 October 2012 In South Africa we’re not only fortunate enough to have a national holiday dedicated to... read more
8 things to do in the Robertson wine valley 2 October 2012 Just under two hours' drive from Cape Town will take you to the Robertson Wine... read more
Five of the best South African wines under R80 26 September 2012 As editor of the Best Value Wine Guide, I pick five of my favourite springtime... read more
10 wine festivals not to miss this summer 17 September 2012 Toast the start of summer this year with a glass (or even a bottle) of... read more
Baked Camembert with pear and almonds recipe 15 September 2012 This baked Camembert with pear and almonds dish was inspired by a picnic lunch we... read more