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SA brags with Sauvignon Blanc at Concours Mondial du Sauvignon

SA brags with Sauvignon Blanc at Concours Mondial du Sauvignon

by Renate Engelbrecht | Mar 31, 2022 | FEATURED POST 2, WINE

South Africa has once again been acknowledged for its excellence when it comes to wine making, landing under the top five countries by number of medals at the largest and most significant international competition dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc, Concours Mondial du...
Abelana Game Reserve – A safari for the senses

Abelana Game Reserve – A safari for the senses

by Renate Engelbrecht | Sep 9, 2020 | FEATURED POST 1, LOCAL TRAVELS

The sound of the long-awaited post-winter drizzle, softly tapping on dusty, dry leaves and a newly laid thatch roof has never been so sweet. Being in the bush after five months of lockdown and simultaneously experiencing a brand-new lodge and its offerings amidst the...

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A lovely lunch at @marble_jhb as we celebrate 25 y A lovely lunch at @marble_jhb as we celebrate 25 years of @tokarawine ! Thank you so much for having me, team Tokara. So much inspiration, passion and hard work in a glass. Cheers to you! Cheers to the new Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon Simonsberg! Cheers to another 25 years (and more) of generational winemaking. Blessed to have tasted some of SA's finest terroirs today. #winetime #wineoftheday #winelover
Nostalgic moments at Salsify at The Roundhouse. Re Nostalgic moments at Salsify at The Roundhouse. Read all about the experience on my blog: www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za #capetown #campsbay #salsifyattheroundhouse #finedining #southafrica
Snippets of a dinner at Salsify at The Roundhouse Snippets of a dinner at Salsify at The Roundhouse in Cape Town. Keen an eye out for the review! #salsify #restaurant #capetown #capetownrestaurants
Your reminder to spend some time in nature today. Your reminder to spend some time in nature today. #nature #wellbeing #mentalhealth
Some of the many favourites I spotted at the recen Some of the many favourites I spotted at the recent @kamersmakers at @steyn_city So many cool local brands out there! From earrings made from paper to super cool jerseys, I was in absolute awe of the creatives we have out there. #southafrica #supportlocal
Tasted a variety of wines this afternoon and I was Tasted a variety of wines this afternoon and I was once again reminded of the reason I've come to love wine so much. It's in the sentiment it holds. The terroir it comes from and how you can - if you are truly in the moment - taste the clay soil, the granite, the salty mist. It's how a wine can take you back hundreds of years, to where your heritage started. A large chunk of my heritage lies in Franschhoek soil and I suppose - in a way - I always find that hint of nostalgia as I swirl a glass of wine, curiously bring my nose closer and then expectantly take a sip. As a writer, I also love how every wine has a different story to tell. Apart from South Africa's wine farms that all have incredible stories to tell, even the wine in itself has a wonderful and intense journey from vineyard to bottle and it's always so inspiring to see how, even amidst the most difficult years - like with the old vineyards and non-irrigated vines - the fruit still produce wonderfully unique wines. Thank you, DGB for hosting us today and for including me in your masterclass. It was an inspiring afternoon among fellow wine lovers. #wine #winelover #southafrica
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