Wine & Wineries

Franschhoek Summer Wines 2013

Summer Wines 2013

Leopard’s Leap Family vineyards need little introduction, forming part of the Rupert family collection, this magnificent wine farm set in the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley continues to wow us with their fabulous events. One to definitely pencil in, is the annual Franschhoek Summer Wines festival, taking place on the 16th of March 2013. Over 30 of the Valley’s finest wineries will be showcasing their top summer wines at this exclusive event. Participating wineries include, amongst others, La Bri, Morena, Colmant, Môreson, Anthonij Rupert’s Cape of Good Hope and Terra del Capo, Franschhoek Cellars, Bellingham, Noble Hill, Leopard’s Leap, La Motte, Solms-Delta and Haut Espoir. Wine lovers will have the opportunity to                  

Wine & Wineries

Franschhoek Summer Wines

Franschhoek Wine Festival 31 March 2012

    Celebrate the last few days of summer in style and head off to Leopard’s Leap Vineyards on 31 March, set in the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley, for the inaugural Franschhoek Summer Wines. Known as one of SA’s leading wine destinations, most of the valley’s top wineries will be showcasing their top summer wines at this exclusive event. Participating wineries include La Bri, Morena, Colmant, Môreson, Anthonji Rupert’s Cape of Good Hope and Terra del Capo, Franschhoek Cellars, Bellingham, Noble Hill, Leopard’s Leap, La Motte, Solms-Delta and Haut Espoir. Wine lovers will have the opportunity to browse at their leisure or engage with the winemakers, who would have just                  

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The Waterfront Wine Affair

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Cape Town's been very quiet this week - we've been nursing our once-flourishing social calendars and wishing for sunburn. But what we have fast forgotten is that winter brings wine, fireplaces and excuses for shared body-heat...  Until Friday, The V&A spends the week swaying with the inebriated influence of dozens of boutique and reserve wines. With curling leaves and early evenings comes the annual V&A Wine Affair. The backdrop of a Table Mountain-marked cityscape makes The Waterfront's look out a perfect rooftop for some indulgent-out-of-doorsness.    This well-loved tasting/sipping soiree is a palate party.  Think sushi, oysters, imported cheeses and charcuterie... the menu boasts the