WIN with Come Wine With Us And Durbanville Hills!

I was fortunate to be invited to the FIRST “Come Braai and Wine With Us” in association with Durbanville Hills, Chef Tjaart and WEBER. I had no idea what hubby and I were in for. Let’s just say that the evening was anything BUT your usual food and wine event.

Held at the beautifully located Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Cape Town on 7 and 8 March 2018, we had the opportunity to cook our own meals in teams and enjoy a “Big Buffet Braai” towards the end of the evening, while sipping on delicious Durbanville Hills wines and taking in the glorious sunset views over the ocean and Table Mountain.

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Discovering De Grendel – A Day Spent With Charles Hopkins

I’ve been fortunate to experience quite a few trips to the Cape winelands to explore beautiful wine estates, sip on award-winning wines and savour sublime dishes that often look like art on a plate. Cellar tours are especially great as you learn more about wine production and you often get to meet the people behind the scenes, not only the cellar masters, but also those that work very hard in the vineyards and cellar so that we can enjoy the fruits of their labour.

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Surviving 2018 With Survivor Wines

A short while ago, I was asked by Survivor Wines to submit a quote on how I was going to survive 2018. After some thought, it made me realize just how important it is to be surrounded and supported by your loved ones – it really is vital to one’s overall health and well-being. It also made me realize that to be able to support and care for others, I had to make ME a priority. This may seem selfish to some, but this has become more important than ever when you consider our hectic lifestyles.

So sit back and read what some of SA’s bloggers and wine enthusiasts have to say about #Surviving2018. You might find some inspiration there to help you survive (and thrive!) 2018.

Pause, reflect and pour a glass of Survivor Wine – SA bloggers and vocal wine enthusiasts reveal their tips for #Surviving2018.

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