A fellow, wine enthusiast (twitter: @throughthewine) tagged me in a photo on twitter which sparked a good debate that I have since decided to research . She introduced us to “Canned wine” which was a first for me. While I consider myself to be an early adopter, I stated I was open to trying it…
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Winter #wine you’ll love
Everyone recognizes that winter brings news trends in design, entertainment and fashion. However, have you given much consideration to how the season impacts beverage options? It definitely influences menus and pairings, so here is an overview of what’s new and upcoming in winter wine. Wine and hearty meals Colder weather invites clients to explore different…
Alto wines: A centenary of winemaking
Upon searching my parent’s wine collection, I came across an extensive collection of vintage wines. Excited, I decided to archive it all. I had no idea that my parents were holding such great pieces of history. One of those is a 1997 Alto Rouge that I am battling to find information on. With the centenary…
THE WINE & FOOD TOURISM AWARDS @winefoodconf
The annual Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference, currently in its fourth year and known as the Wine & Food Tourism Conference from 2019, introduces the Wine & Food Tourism Awards. “The aim of this new awards platform is to recognise those individuals and teams who have made exceptional contributions to the development and promotion of the…
Trends in wine and food tourism
A good read into a 2019 forecast! Thanks to Bizcommunity The swinging doors to kitchen culture was first held open by celebrity chefs like Julia Child and Jamie Oliver. For the tourism industry it was the travel documentary style of Rick Stein and Anthony Bourdain that beamed travel to exotic locations, and Cornwall, into our…
Our Stay at Mamagalie Lodge
The Goal: To find a place, not too far from Johannesburg, where you can have a peace of mind but also signal to stay in the real world. I also had a couple of other requirements like: self-catering, secluded, has cool activities etc. Thank you Google After doing a long long Google search and almost…
WIN! 2 tickets to #AnnualCheeseMarket2018
It’s competition time!! The Joburg Cheese Market features local cheese stalls exhibiting and showcasing cheese in South Africa.The event includes wine , whiskey & beer pairings, mouth watering cheese dishes, arts & crafts and more!! I am giving away 2 tickets to the #AnnualCheeseMarket2018 hosted by @Jhbcheesemarket. The winner will be chosen on Friday…
11 Light and Delicious Wine Cocktails
A wine cocktail is a mixed drink, similar to a true cocktail. It is made predominantly with wine, into which distilled alcohol or other drink mixer is combined. The distinction between a wine cocktail and a cocktail with wine is the relative amounts of the various alcohols. Whether it’s for a dinner party or a…
#WineBattle: What’s the best white wine?
The battle is on. We’re entering the warmer months in the southern hemisphere so I like to change it up a notch. Trading in your coat for a bikini and your boots for sandals was the first step so now we’re going to trade our reds for our whites. Gone are the days of mulled…
Chenin Blanc for the win! #WineSnob
Chenin Blanc has had a reputation for being ‘that other white wine’. It’s not as known and loved as Sauvignon Blanc, and it doesn’t have the swagger of Chardonnay. But I have seen the change and I like it! Thanks to the growth of this special white grape right here in South Africa, Chenin Blanc…
Its Lady Vera 