1 December – 30 April

Down the road from me is a delightful takeaway foodie place called Slaai. You won’t be surprised that it is owned by The Salad Co. Over in the beautiful Breedekloof, the enterprising Louw brothers Attie and Zak have launched a take-way of a different kind, comprising fresh produce of the region. They call it Opstal Vars.

September is about roots and this year Stellenbosch Hills gets you back to yours with an all-new tasting to celebrate the diversity of South African heritage.

A range of limited-edition wines that promise rare insight into some of South Africa’s finest terroir in Stellenbosch has been unveiled. Named Sense of Place, the portfolio showcases the diversity of expressions that vineyards at their peak are capable of.

September is about roots and this year Stellenbosch Hills gets you back to yours with an all-new tasting to celebrate the diversity of South African heritage.

South Africa’s happiest wine has just hit double digits. That’s right: Polkadraai – the deliciously cheery Stellenbosch wine that invites you to break out and live on the Polka side of life – is a whole 10 years old. And to mark this delightful occasion, it welcomes a newbie. Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for Polkadraai Rosé!

These days wine is matched with everything from cheese to chocolate, but a first in South Africa is the Stellenbosch Hills ‘Biltong & Droëwors Adventure’. We started this pairing in 2005 and it is still ever so popular.

Stellenbosch Hills marks an auspicious year having just released its latest vintage Muscat de Hambourg. It was 30 years ago that the celebrated winery first produced the wine, South Africa’s only contemporary version bottled as a single cultivar.

While summer may not be here just yet, we all know it’s coming.

You don’t have to enjoy wine only in traditional settings, you can try it with almost anything.