by Anlé Britz I have a monthly ritual of undertaking a special pilgrimage, a delightful journey to the enchanting world of wineries. I am sharing this unique experience with you through a tapestry of words, traversing picturesque landscapes, and appreciating the individual nuances of each estate. Today, our compass points toward the foot of the …
by Anlé Britz I found myself returning to Franschhoek. Atlas Swift stood out as my taste for Chardonnay is developing and what better way to seek out a bespoke Chardonnay wine tasting. This grape variety delivers such a diverse range of wines, not only does the terroir play a big role in the wine aromas …
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by Anlé Britz Autumn in the Franschhoek vineyards is the most beautiful time. The colours come out to play just before slipping off for a peaceful break after a busy harvesting season. The yellows, oranges, reds, browns and sprinkles of purple warm the heart with the knowledge that time is moving and that letting go …
by Anlé Britz I had the distinct privilege to visit Charles, the Cellar Master of De Grendel wines since 2005 at his office. He calls the humble space where the art of science balance his passion – home. What a pleasure to be taken through the winemaking process by the master himself. I chose my own …
By Anlé Britz Let me start by creating a picture of what to expect on your next wine adventure. Sitting at the foot of the Ou Kaapse Weg and hugged by the Silvermine Nature Reserve, Steenberg (formerly known as ‘Swaaneweide’ – The Feeding Place of Swans) has a story written in the books shaping the …
by Anlé Britz It came to me as quite a surprise that the Cape Town Wine District houses Constantia, Durbanville, Hout Bay and Philadelphia – but you learn something new every day. I bring this to your attention as knowledge is power and in our mission to show off some of the most amazing wineries in Cape Town – …
By Penny Grimbeek & Craig Barrowman This year the 7th annual International Public Art Festival had its hub in the Company’s Garden. Baz-Art expanded the idea of public art from murals, to include art installations and performance art. The theme of this year’s festival was “What If?” It featured eight exciting art installations / performance …
We hosted a art and lunch workshop at the Bijou press for some local Salt River kids. Nadia and her team are working very hard to actively and creatively keep the local Salt River kids off the streets. Exposing them to the possibilities of a better future. Feedback form Nadia Agherdine “Firstly, on behalf of …
By Talita Swarts I was invited to a morning tea in the winelands two weeks ago and unknowingly ended up attending a breast cancer awareness event. Out of the 10 women that were invited to attended, 5 women have survived breast cancer, what an eye-opening morning! Driving home it occurred to me that we live …
By Richard Kilpert Steven Sack at Nel Gallery October 2022 I was privileged to be at both the alpha and omega of Steven Sack’s first proper solo show in Cape Town. I have followed this man since my days as a lecturer at Wits University, and the gentleman was the head of culture for that …