South Africans are always up for a celebration of sorts, but when you say Malbec, it might produce a few befuddled faces. Malbec? Yes – mesmerising, more-ish, made-to-love Malbec.
To start your experience, wine expert Samarie Smith will be treating you to a short but informative wine tasting on our coastal wines and the fundamental differences between sweet, salty, sour and bitter.
Mannings Heath in West Sussex has submitted plans to build a winery, tasting room and restaurant on its 500-acre site ahead of its first harvest this year, according to thedrinksbusiness.com.
Santa at Benguela
Christmas is a dreamy time for all. Add a bit of fantasy glitter for the kids and bring them to enjoy the jolly Santa Claus himself. We have decked the walls with festive decorations and Christmas trees for the little ones to slip into their own festive bubble. The experience includes a gift and personalised photo with Santa. And remember, your little elves can always go for a round of adventure pirate golf on the estate if you need to do some last minute wine-browsing.
Once you think Benguela Cove Wine Estate has reached its full potential with a plethora of offerings including food, wine, and art, it introduces yet another reason to visit the estate. Owner of Benguela Cove, Penny Streeter OBE, set out to merge food, wine, and art on a collective platform to celebrate its importance in the South African hospitality industry.
The 2019 vintage was collectively celebrated with more than 300 guests attending the annual SA National Young Wine Awards this past weekend. This grand affair was hosted by the Robertson Wine Valley, presenting these exquisite silver trophies with the flair and elegance they deserve at the stately Angora Stud Farm in Bonnievale.
