Red Wines

For any and all wine lovers the, Cape Wine Route is something that simply cannot be overlooked. From the awe-inspiring mountains towering over the quaint little town of Franschoek to the breath-taking Tulbach Valley, the wine route will leave the visitor with everlasting memories.
You will be able to savour and taste all those fine memories in every sip of wine on your return from the wine route.
Darling
Visit Darling where wild flowers grow and red wines flow! Darling was founded by Charles Henry Darling in the year 1853, and is situated 27, 593 kms from Cape Town. This little town is popular for a variety of notable things, not least of all the floral and fruity wines that are grown in the area.
All blends of wine are unique and vary in taste; the taste result is due to the varietals used. Red wine varietals usually consist of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinotage.
Did you know that when Pinotage is included in a red blend, it is called a Cape Blend?
When visiting Darling don’t forget to go on a game drive through the Buffelsfontein Nature Reserve, or have a bite and enjoy a show at the Evita se Perron theatre cum restaurant. The Darling wine route was only considered an authentic wine route in 2004.



BWI for the eco-friendly wine connoisseur
BWI is the acronym for Biodiversity and Wine Initiative; so when you see this logo on wines it means that the farm where the wine was grown has set a portion of their land aside for the conservation of the Cape Ecosystem. Some wine producers have donated as much as 10% of their land to this cause.
Go green in Darling when partaking in the enjoyment of the Rocking the Daisies Music and Lifestyle Festival every October.


If you would like to find out more about red wines, then contact us today for more information.

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Wine


Remember there is no hard and fast rule to the kind of wine you should be drinking. Forget about fashions and fads and simply go for the one that you like best, and remember that when you do find the one that is perfect for your palate, buy a whole case or even a couple of cases, because there is nothing sadder than getting to the last bottle and you find you are unable to find the wine that you have fallen in love with.
Wine is there for your enjoyment. There is no point in having wines in your wine collection that you will never drink and that you simply do not enjoy. This is what wine experts recommend when you buy wine, or if you are building up a wine collection.
Choosing the correct wine is quite easy; simply taste as much wine as possible and decide which ones fit your lifestyle and individual tastes. And once you find a wine that is perfectly suited to your tastes, say for example a Merlot or a Chardonnay, do a little research on the internet and find out more about the wineries where the wines come from and which ones have a good reputation regarding these wines. Or ask your bottle store for further information.
If you do plan on keeping a wine for a long time, say for a couple of years, then ask the winemaker how long it is recommended that the wine should be stored.
There is a plethora of choices and a good starting point would be to keep a variety of wines in your collection, of which some should include Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Pinotage, and Chenin Blanc, ranging in price. Sparkling wine, port and a noble late harvest will complete your collection as well.
Remember that selecting fine wine should be paired to complement certain foods, too. When pairing wine, look to contrasting or complementing elements; this is especially pertinent to the new style of cooking which we enjoy in today’s world.
For more on fine wine and building up your wine collection, contact us to find out more about types of wine and wineries. 

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Wines

The South African wine industry has grown in leaps and bounds and has evolved enormously and is respected in the international wine market. South African wines are well-loved where excellence can be bought at a good price.


In terms white blends, large volumes of crisp, fresh wines are being produced. Understanding the different types of wines, varietals and wine blends will improve an appreciation for your favorite wine and also favourite vineyard.
Blended wines do not meet the same high standards as those of the varietals. This does not mean that white wine blends are substandard. The blending of wines is considered of an ancient noble tradition. As a matter of facts, the French have been blending grapes into Bordeaux for hundreds of years, and another fine example is Italy’s famous red Chianti, which is a blend of sangiovese and canaiolo grapes.
Blends often make use of two or three of the varietals which consist of sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Vert. Wineries try to be flexible when making wine. Experts agree that white blends can often be more balanced than varietals, which often results in a better flavour and better taste.
Wine consumption is a personal experience and will differ from one individual to the next.
For more information on wines, varietals, and blends, contact us to find a wine that you will fall in love with today!

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Brandy

Brandy


Brandy is a spirit that is produced by distilling wine and generally contains around 35% to 60% alcohol volume and is typically taken as an after dinner drink.


So after you have had a nice dinner sit back and relax with some brandy.


Some brandies are aged in wooden casks and others are simply coloured with a caramel colouring which will imitate the effect of an aging. Some brandy use a combination of colouring and aging.


You can serve brandy either neat or on the rocks. Brandy is also added to other beverages that can make several yummy and popular cocktails. Brandy can also be used to cook with and can aid in making some scrumptious desserts or for soups.


There are three main types of brandy which are grape brandy, which is produced b the distillation of fermented grapes. Fruit brandy is distilled from other fruits other then grapes. Pomace brandy is produced by the fermentation and distillation of the rape skins, seeds and stems that remain after the grapes have been pressed.


Brandy is a great drink for you to take pleasure in.



 

Champers

Champers


Champagne is a sparkling wine that is produced by inducing a secondary fermentation which is done in the bottle to affect carbonation. Champagne is produced within the champagne region of France and this s where it gets its name from.


The primary grapes that are use in the production of champagne are the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.


Champagne is associated more with the crème de la crème of society and people and gained popularity with its association with French kings. However you do not need to be a king or a status of royalty nowadays to enjoy a nice glass of champagne.


The types of champagne that you can indulge in are the prestige cuvée, the Blanc de blancs and the Rose champagne


You enjoy a bottle of the finer bubbly at dinner parties and for special occasions. For that moment you can pretend you are part of the hoity toity and sip your glass of champagne.

So Many Wines



So Many Wines


There are two main types of wines that can be classified into red and white wines.


Red wines comes from black grapes; these grapes are fermented as a whole with the skin and pips intact. These wines can be light or sweet, refreshing or mellow. Some of the main red wine types are:


 Barbera- the taste of this wine is similar to black cherry and plum and has a silky texture. This wine goes well with many dishes especially those  that are prepared with a tomato sauce.
 Cabernet Sauvignon-has a full bodied flavour and goes well with red meat.
 Merlot-has a rough and tannic flavour but is said to be easy to drink and goes well with any type of food.
 Pinot Noir- is delicate and fresh with a fruit aroma. This wine goes well with chicken, lamb and salmon.
 Shiraz- has a fruity taste with black pepper/roast meat overtones and goes well with beef, steak, stew and wild game.


White wines can be made from either the white or black grape. White wine and its flavour can range from very dry to more sweet and golden. There are five main types of white and these are:


 Chardonnay-has a wide bodied and velvety citrus flavour and goes well with fish and chicken dishes.
 Sauvignon Blanc-has a fruity and herbal flavour and is considered to be versatile with food but is often served with poultry, seafood and salads.
 Riesling-has a fresh taste and compliment chicken, fish and pork.
 Muscat-is a sweet wine with a musky aroma and is best drunk alone without any food.
 Gewurztraminer-has a fruity flavour with the aroma of allspice, litchi, peach and rose and is best with Asian food, pork and sausages.


So now that you know a little more about the types of wine you will be able to pick a wine that matches your food as well as one that you will fully enjoy.

A few extreme adventure options

A FEW EXTREME ADVENTURE OPTIONS

 Extreme sports are definitely not for the feint-hearted. So adrenaline junkies – here
are but two choices which are available – skydiving or a shark cage dive in
which you will come face to face with the infamous Great White. This extreme adventure trip begins 2 km
along the coast from the
village of Gansbaai.

After a continental
breakfast (no greasy foods), a safety briefing is held and you board the
shark-chaser which takes you 5 miles out to
Dyer Island. After dropping anchor, the Great Whites are
attracted with a formulated ‘Chum’ mixture. Once they arrive, you will have the
opportunity to photograph these awe-inspiring animals feeding at the surface,
right alongside the boat. This is when you enter the cage for an extreme adventure.

Another extreme
sport
in which you could indulge is tandem skydiving in
Cape Town. What a unique way to see the magnificent beauty down
below. You will climb 9000 feet before plummeting towards a drop zone like no
other on earth!

After a brief ground instruction and safety
check, you put on your gear and board the aircraft. On the way up you had
better take in the view because it will be an entirely different experience on the
way down!  In this extreme sport
your tandem jump master will count you down and you jump into oblivion.  On first impact, you will literally have your
breath blown away!  You will then free
fall for 30 seconds before the
jumpmaster opens the parachute and you float gently to the ground.

 

 

 

 

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Online Win



Online Win


Want to enter competitions but don’t have the time to fill out lengthy competition forms or send sms after sms to enter competitions that end up costing you a fortune? Then you should look online and win online.


There are so many competitions on the internet that you can enter for you t stand a chance to win online.


There are competitions that are held every day that you can enter and hopefully win a prize. You can enter online as many times as you want which will hopefully boost your chances of winning online.


There are all types of competitions that you can enter from trying to win electronics, vehicles, cash prizes and vouchers.


All you will need to do in general is to sign up to a website like www.justplay.co.za and then just start entering and maybe you will be lucky enough to win online.

Garden Route Surf Spots

 

Garden Route Surf Spots

In the Garden Route just about all that makes South Africa
one of a kind comes together beautifully, the stunning scenery, old school
villages, weather and the beaches; an absolutely marvellous nook in the
country. However we aren’t here to talk about scenery, villages or weather are
we, well I know I’m not, I’m here to touch the subject of surfing in the Garden
Route.

Buffels Bay is located only a short drive from the beautiful
Knysna and what t lacks in surfing prestige it more than makes up for in
surfing atmosphere with a cosy village view nestled behind. When I say it lacks
prestige I mean to explain it by saying its not noted for its waves due to the
amount of people that surf it, but that only means it will be un-crowded. And
guess what it’s a point break, who doesn’t enjoy a good consistent point break.

Other brilliant breaks both point and shore  break’s lay along the coast of the Garden
Route all more than capable of earning every surfer the wave of their life’s.
Quick hint, check out Mossel Bay area both north and south of it, well worth
the trip for these hidden gems.

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Notable Surf Spots in South Africa

Notable Surf Spots in South Africa

SA has an untold amount of surf spots around along it’s
borders each more than capable of wasting an entire day, week or even year at.

Elands bay is a 3 hour drive up the West Coast from Cape
Town and is completely worth it. A different kind of atmosphere takes over as
the hours mount up during the drive with the vegetation changing drastically,
it become frontier territory, a brilliant build up to the wave. It’s good to
know that Elands waves work best in summer but that doesn’t mean it’s going to
be a warm exercise, in fact the opposite, wetsuits and hoodies are needed
almost all year round. The South-Easter gives the waves all the oomph it needs
with a westerly swell producing a cranking left point break.

Dungeons, if anyone knows what that means they know we are
near Hout Bay except out to see over a shallow reef, what are we doing there
you ask, something stupid is the response. Dungeons is known as one of the
world’s “big wave” venues where jet ski’s pull surfers into cranking 30-foot
sets. The newest craze for locals is to body surf this monster, we say good
luck you’re on your own!

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