Harvest 2026: Where the Winelands Come Alive
There’s something magical about harvest time in the Cape Winelands. The vineyards hum with energy, cellars buzz late into the evening, and the air feels thick with anticipation. It’s the season when grapes reach their peak, winemakers get their hands sticky, and visitors are invited to join in the celebration. Harvest 2026 brings with it a calendar full of grape stomps, long-table feasts...Read More
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve: Where Franschhoek Slows You Down (In the Best Way)
Perched high in the Franschhoek Mountains, Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve feels like one of those places that quietly steals your heart. Part of the UNESCO-declared Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve, it offers sweeping valley views, rich biodiversity and over 30 kilometres of beautifully maintained hiking trails that invite you to explore at your own pace. Just minutes from the village, yet...Read More
Vergenoegd Löw’s Indian Runner Ducks: The Hardest-Working (and Cutest) Team in the Winelands
If you’ve ever visited Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate, there’s one experience you’re almost guaranteed to remember — the unmistakable sight of hundreds of Indian Runner ducks waddling with purpose across the werf, on their way to work in the vineyards. Yes, work. Meet the Ducks with a Job Description Vergenoegd Löw’s Indian Runner ducks are far more than a charming photo...Read More
Reasons You Should Stay in the Cape Winelands
Many travellers treat the Cape Winelands as a day trip – a quick escape from the city, a few tastings, lunch on a wine farm, then back to Cape Town by sunset. And while that’s perfectly doable, it barely scratches the surface. We’re going to give you a few reasons why you should stay in the Cape Winelands. Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl are all less than an hour from Cape Town,...Read More
Fly to L’Avenir Wine Estate
Some wine farms you drive to. Others you arrive at in style. So, why not fly to L’Avenir Wine Estate? At L’Avenir Wine Estate, just outside Stellenbosch, the journey is part of the experience – and for a lucky few, that journey includes touching down by helicopter in the heart of the vineyards. Where People, Purpose and Place Meet At the heart of L’Avenir lies the...Read More
Top Summer Markets in the Winelands
Summer markets in the Winelands are basically a love letter to long days, good food and even better company. Think clinking glasses, barefoot kids on the grass, live music drifting through vineyards and the smell of something delicious on the fire. If that sounds like your kind of vibe, these are the lekkerste Winelands markets to add to your summer diary. Grab your picnic blanket, rally...Read More
Visit Boschendal: A Timeless Cape Winelands Favourite
Set between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, Boschendal is one of the Cape’s most iconic wine estates. Why visit Boschendal? With a history dating back to 1685, this grand farm seamlessly blends centuries of heritage with a fresh, modern energy, making it just as relevant today as it was over 300 years ago. A Sparkling Legacy Boschendal has built an impressive reputation for...Read More
Celebrate Dry January with the House of BNG
Celebrate Dry January with the House of BNG. Dry January has officially grown up. Gone are the days of awkward explanations, side-eyes at the bar, or feeling like the fun stops because you chose not to drink. The conversation has shifted — and thankfully so. Celebrating isn’t about alcohol anymore; it’s about the moment, the mood, and the people you’re sharing it with. And that’s exactly...Read More
The History of Viticulture in South Africa
The history of viticulture in South Africa begins with a practical idea that turned into something far more enduring. In the mid-1600s, Jan van Riebeeck planted the first vineyards at the Cape, not for romance or refinement, but to supply passing ships of the Dutch East India Company with fresh wine. The goal was simple: keep sailors healthy and make Cape Town a more appealing stop on the...Read More