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A Cheesecake & Wine Duo
WINE & DINE What’s New in Food and Wine
Love a good cheesecake? Do yourself a favour and swing into EIKENDAL VINEYARDS for their signature cheesecake and wine pairing. You can expect a crisp Sauvignon Blanc with a lemon cheesecake, a plumb berry cheesecake with the estate’s rosé and the unwooded Chardonnay alongside the decadent salted caramel cheesecake. This fun pairing takes place Tuesdays to Sundays between 11am and 4:30pm, at R120pp. To book, call 021 855 1422 or send an email to info@eikendal.co.za.
Africa’s First and Only Wine Museum
The beautiful Babylonstoren has just opened THE STORY OF WINE, a celebration of all things vino. Designer Etienne Hanekom is the man behind the magic that starts as soon as you enter. Visitors walk through a giant sculpture of twisted vines and roots that serves as the entryway. From an antique collection of corkscrews to a breakdown of the different soils, the space is entertaining and educational. The audio guide can be used to learn more about the various installations and exhibits throughout the museum. Guests can also enjoy virtual reality headsets, multi-sensory experiences, a screening room made in the shape of a wine barrel and a music video made from wine glass music. We’re on our way!
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Congrats, PG!
Experienced winemaker and head of the renowned STELLENBOSCH HILLS, PG Slabbert, celebrates his 25th harvest at the winery this year. During this time, he has not only been instrumental in the transformation of the estate, but also shared its journey through some tumultuous times. Since the mid-1990s historic peaks and troughs include SA’s return to the international arena, seasons of extreme drought, loadshedding, rollercoaster markets of foreign trade, and most recently, the pandemic. Nonetheless, Stellenbosch Hills weathered the storms, and evolved into a leading producer of premium wine. “I’ve not had one day of regret about joining this industry,” he says. “Cheers to many more years!” says PG. Now that’s a serious achievement, PG.
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