Wine Connoisseur

The best places for chocoholics to visit in Stellenbosch

Posted by Annemien in Family Fun in Stellenbosch, Foodie, and Wine Connoisseur.

Richly dark, plain and smooth, studded with nuts, oozing from a fondant, steaming from a mug or poured over delicious, creamy gelato and in Stellenbosch...paired with wine. We adore chocolate in all its forms, and we completely get why the Aztecs, who were the first to discover it, believed it was a delicacy reserved for the gods. Fortunately, we mere mortals can now partake in the delectable taste sensation. But where can you go to experience the "Charlie in the Chocolate Factory" feeling? We are chock and block full of ideas.

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Take a drive...the four passes circular route.

Posted by Michelle on Sun January 10, 2021 in Family Fun in Stellenbosch, Wine Connoisseur, and Nature Lover.

A perfect combination. Experience the majestic beauty of the mountain passes of Helshoogte, Franschhoek, Viljoen’s and Sir Lowry’s coupled with the winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

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Wine is sunlight, held together with water.

Posted on Sun December 17, 2017 in Wine Connoisseur.

Summer is here! There is no better way to celebrate summer than with a glass of Methode Cap Classique. In this month's newsletter we feature our favourite wine farms for a MCC tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschoek.

Visiting Villieria and Le Lude is perfect for one of those fun filled summer days. With a variety of places to choose from, these two stand out due to their wider selection and quality.

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