Wine vs Beer: What the Winelands Can Learn from a Cold One
Wine vs Beer! Let’s be honest for a moment. We love wine. We live wine. We breathe the Winelands. We’ll happily spend an afternoon discussing soil types, vintages and why that Chenin tastes like quince and sunshine. But every now and then… on a properly hot South African Sunday… even the most devoted wine lover reaches for an ice-cold beer. And there’s no shame in...Read More
Diemersfontein Harvest Experience
Harvest time in the Winelands is electric — the vines are heavy with fruit, the cellar doors are buzzing, and there’s a shared sense that something special is unfolding. The Diemersfontein Harvest Experience invites you to be part of that moment, offering an intimate evening that takes you behind the scenes of the 2026 vintage. What to expect during the Diemersfontein...Read More
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