Franschhoek Life November 2022

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World-Class Wines & Sushi with breath-taking views at GlenWood Vineyards – Franschhoek’s Classic Boutique Winery in the valley of Robertsvlei.

A daily burst of lavish nature, Country Grand Franschhoek is an idyllic escape from the fast-paced city life. We welcome you to indulge in our refined country cuisine and celebrated wines. The atmosphere is postcard perfect, with views that never fail to take your breath away.

A perfect marriage of rustic and grandeur, Country Grand offers an intimate escape in the heart of South Africa’s most celebrated wine area. With iconic style and playful luxury, this charming venue captures the quintessential charm and colloquial effervescence of the vineyards while offering a quaint and relaxing escape ‘a world away’ for you, your loved ones, and especially for weddings or events in the Franschhoek mountains.

Address: Dieu Donne Vineyards, Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek, South

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Make Roodeberg Classic

Rosé Your Summer Muse

Roodeberg, the cherished South African classic with a lifetime of stories in every bottle, has released the 2022 vintage of its vibrant Rosé perfect for summer sipping. With our taste buds craving crisp, fruity wines as summer unfolds, Roodeberg Classic Rosé 2022 fits the bill with bursts of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry. This enticing bouquet sets the scene for a mouthful of enchantment with a splash of Turkish delight. The interplay between aroma and taste underlines the importance of our olfactory senses when it comes to wine enjoyment. Similar to food and wine pairing, the fragrances around us also play their part in how we experience the wine.

Roodeberg Classic Rosé 2022 is a meticulously crafted blend of classic red grape varieties. The wine is fresh and appealing with good acidity and a long fruity finish making it a favourite summer stand-in for red wine over lunch.

Roodeberg Classic Rosé is best enjoyed well chilled with friends sharing tapas on the patio or al fresco sushi, salads and sundowners by the pool. This gorgeous salmon-pink wine loves grilled seafood, chicken or pork skewers and is pure joy with deliciously silky red velvet cake.

Roodeberg Classic Rosé 2022 is available at leading stores countrywide or the KWV Emporium at around R79 a bottle. For online sales visit www.kwvemporium.co.za

Welcome to Franschhoek Cellar

The on-site restaurant, Franschhoek Cellar Kitchen serves delicious café style lunches, locally sourced cheese platters and is open daily. Also on offer is a wide selection of specially curated wine tastings, locally sourced deli goods, and a supervised kid’s playground, which means fun for the whole family!

Guests can opt to stay over at one of two luxury cottages, Rose and Protea, the perfect central base from which to explore the Franschhoek Valley and Cape Winelands. Located close to the working cellar and overlooking the breathtaking mountain vistas, a convenient point to explore the fine Franschhoek restaurants, attractions, and shops. For relation and unwinding, there are an array of experiences are on offer from the doorstep.

Franschhoek Cellar also has a selection of unique event venues to suit every occasion, from weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, year-end corporate groups to intimate gatherings.

The Venue, is one of the largest spaces in the Valley and can accommodate 350 guests cocktail style and 220 seated. Soft lighting and earthy decor create a warm ambience – the neutral colour palette provides the perfect canvas for any decor.

The Platform Bar & Bistro boasts exquisite mountain and vineyard vistas. Fashioned around an old railway platform and re-modelled to mimic a train carriage, this welcoming space with air conditioning in summer and fireplaces in winter, is perfect for celebrations of any kind and can host up to 80 guests.

Franschhoek Cellar is a beautiful asset to the Franschhoek wine route, combining

charms of leisurely country life with the elegance of a worldclass venue to suit every need.

Visit franschhoekcellar.co.za | events@franschhoekcellar.co.za | 021 876 2086.

CONFECTIONS X COLLECTIONS

Be part of the revived timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea at the Nellie. Sample the sensational in a design-infused celebration of creativity, culture and cake. Savour each flavour with a side of exceptional fashion. Curated by Twyg. A salon-style fashion show alongside our Afternoon Tea. An unforgettable experience that’ll leave the most delicious aftertaste.

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THE GALILEO IS BACK

Nothing signals the arrival of summer quite like The Galileo Open Air Cinema, Cape Town’s first and finest outdoor movie experience. The recipe is beautifully simple; great movies, a festive atmosphere and a food market of local gourmet goodness served ‘al fresco’ under a canopy of stars. Proudly sponsored by Santam, The Galileo is the ideal setting for an evening with family, friends, work socials, date nights and birthday celebrations. This season all are encouraged to come for FREE during their birthday week (excluding special shows) and pensioners get special savings too! The newly launched VVIP ticket ensures the best seats in the house, luxurious décor, a bespoke picnic platter for two, a snack combo and a bottle of wine. To view the full movie schedule and book your seat under the stars visit www.thegalileo.co.za

GET SUMMER READY!

Soft, Bright, Beautiful Skin with Litchi & Titch’s New Exfoliators. By sloughing off dead or dull surface skin, exfoliating with Litchi & Titch can help you achieve a soft, even, glowing complexion this summer. The benefits include a more even skin tone, brightening and smoothing effects, and increased absorption. Finding the right formula for your skin type and concerns is crucial to avoid damaging your delicate moisture barrier.

Let plant-based skincare products from Litchi & Titch Litchi & Titch take care of all that your skin needs.

www.litchiandtitchnaturals.com

THAT’S A WRAP!

Make sure to add the much anticipated, elasticated wrap bracelets from The Makery Collection to your xmas wish list. Made from Japanese Miyuki and Delica beads with Swarovski crystals and assorted silver and gold charms, create a stacker that wraps around the average wrist five times. Available in a range of eye-catching colours you cancreate a bespoke look and mix and match with any outfit. R300 www.themakerycollection.com

‘THE MAGIC OF BUBBLES’

PRESENTED BY SANLAM PRIVATE WEALTH

Kickstart the festive season on a fashionable note at the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival on 3-4 December 2022.

Mingle with friends as you sample the wide range of local Cap Classique and select French champagnes. The Grand Marquee – the place to be seen – will be oozing style, elegance and sophistication.

For more information and regular updates visit www.franschhoekmcc.co.za

ADD SOME SPARKLE WITH LEOPARD’S LEAP

This vivacious Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir bursts with bubbly flavours of strawberry, raspberry and citrus. Elegant and well-rounded with the perfect balance between freshness and fruit. Playful on the palate with a memorable after-taste. leopardsleap.co.za/products/sparkling-chardonnay-pinot-noir

Pearl of an Anniversary …

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Grande Roche Hotel; a remarkable milestone for this celebrated address in the Paarl winelands. And with the town first named for the ‘pearls’ of granite which shimmer on the mountain slopes above, it’s by happy coincidence that the ‘pearl’ is also widely celebrated as the symbol for 30 years of marriage.

It’s certainly been an eventful three decades, and after the two turbulent years of the Covid-19 pandemic owners Hansie and Theresa Britz – Paarl residents who bought the property in 2019 – are thrilled to once again welcome guests and locals to a re-energised Grande Roche Hotel.

Perhaps the most exciting new development comes with the appointment of Kevin Grobler as Head Chef of the Restaurant at Grande Roche. The hotel has long enjoyed a reputation as a destination for gourmands, and Grobler’s arrival in the kitchen marks a pivotal moment in that journey.

The talented chef’s illustrious career includes leading the kitchens of Michelinstarred restaurant JAN in Nice, as well as the acclaimed Delaire Graff Restaurant in Stellenbosch. At Grande Roche the refreshed restaurant space offers a sense of heritage grandeur with contemporary touches, and a menu built on both seasonality, experience and innovation.

For overnight guests the hotel’s spacious suites offer an elegant address amid the vineyards of Paarl. While each suite offers its own unique charm, a celebration of both local flora and the farm’s rich history is a common thread throughout the property. Wooden beams and exposed thatch neatly encapsulate the rich winelands heritage of Grande Roche, while striking fynbos-inspired signature wallpapers provide a vibrant splash of colour.

To celebrate the hotel’s 30th anniversary Grande Roche is offering two fantastic accommodation packages which include sunset canapés, signature cocktail of the day, four-course gourmet dinner and more. Starting from R5 450, based on two persons sharing. Valid from 1 March 2023 – 30 June 2023.

For reservations contact granderoche.com/contact-us

Reservations: 27 (0) 21 794 6561 | Email: stay@thelastword.co.za

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C Resorts – the sister brand of Constance Hotels and Resorts – is a new lifestyle brand that inspires guests to escape everyday life, let go of their adult concerns and live it up with child-like abandon. This innovative concept is fully guaranteed at C Mauritius, offering original experiences in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere without compromising on comfort and quality.

Idyllically fringed by one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius, on the east coast of the island in Palmar, this exotic and innovative resort features 116 elegantly designed rooms. Comprising 52 Prestige Rooms and 64 Deluxe Rooms, the contemporary interiors reflect fresh and authentic Mauritian influences designed to entice with an invigorating, yet relaxed, vibe.

Carefree encounters are encouraged at the natural, All Inclusive premium playground of C Mauritius, where three pools, four restaurants, a cellar exclusively stocked

with organic wines, a magnificent spa and plenty of indoor and outdoor activities – from ‘padel’ tennis, beach volleyball, stand-up paddling, snorkelling, kayaking to kite surfing – provide the perfect platform to uplift playful spirits.

While C Mauritius displays a sophisticated design and facilities, its true essence is to create a vibrant atmosphere where guests can recapture their misspent youth. The days here demand a departure from routine and turn every day into an adventure.

At C Mauritius, there is something for everyone. What sets the hotel apart are their experiential ‘’Cignatures’’, created to awaken guests’ curious and exuberant nature. Combining the charms of an exceptional natural setting, these series of recreational experiences allow guests to enjoy their stay in an open space, under the tropical sun.

C MAURITIUS ‘CIGNATURES’ INCLUDE:

CRUSTACEA – set sail on Sirius – the hotel pirogue –to discover the lagoon and enjoy some sea tapas and delicacies straight from the ocean on the boat.

C TREK – guided excursions to Le Pouce Mountain, for adventure seekers and explorers.

SESSIONS BY THE C – chill out evenings on the beach, under the stars hosted by DJs.

CHOW & CARAFE – a delicatessen along the beach, where guests can indulge in a selection of local products for a convivial picnic, order a coffee or treat themselves to a freshly baked croissant ... The Dolce Vita spirit under the tropical sun!

From rum tastings with ‘Jack Sparrow’ to kite surf initiations, C Mauritius invites sun-, sea- and escape-seekers to let go and feel free. C Mauritius, the place to be! www.c-resorts.com

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