Innholdsfortegnelse for February/March 2021 i Franschhoek Life

It is not only the financial impact which is crippling but vines continue to grow 365 days a year and cellars only have so much space – indeed there is only a limited amount of warehouse space to store bottled wine. Nearly 400 million litres of wine are unsold as a result of these bans. This will take years to work through. Have a thought for the toll on the mental and financial health of owners, winemakers, vineyard staff, tasting room employees without work and those responsible for selling wine to restaurants and wine shops. At Holden Manz we have been running a programme of Zoom tastings with customers in our overseas markets in a bid to increase export demand. Nearer to home we have been offering a series of…

Smitten, the popular pop-up restaurant of Franschhoek Village Market fame, has found a permanent new home at The Yard, centrally located in the heart of Franschhoek town. Regional produce, seasonal ingredients and unpretentious food at affordable prices all form part of the daily dining experience at this unique bistro, deli, bakery and bar concept. To its creators, chef Chris Smit and his partner, Imraan Vagar, Smitten is intended as a love-letter to Franschhoek and its locals, who can expect to feel pampered and spoilt by its sumptuous interiors and delicious menu offerings that boast exceptional value for money. Smitten is open from 07h00 to 19h00, seven days a week. They offer hot and cold breakfasts, a diverse lunch offering and “Magic Hour” aperitifs and bite-size snacks from 16h00 in the…

ANNI’S GOURMET PANCAKES & BELGIAN WAFFLES Weekends mean Waffle Time at Annies! Try our new recipe, light, airy, melt in the mouth. Limited, peaceful, outside seating with mountain views from our tranquil veranda. @ Le Petit Paris Guesthouse, Cnr of Akademie & Berg Street, Franschhoek. All ingredients freshly and lovingly made. Open Friday to Sunday. Covid-safe protocols strictly adhered to. www.lepetitparis.co.za BOVINE Did you know that Bovine offers a variety of heat & eat meals, including vegetarian options? Meals delivered fresh to your door every Monday with a selection suitable for freezing. Free delivery up to & including Val de Vie. Other areas available on enquiry. Whatsapp 064 523 0950 to be added to our weekly broadcast list. www.bovinerestaurant.co.za FRENCH CONNECTION Highly acclaimed French Connection Bistro in the heart of…

“The freshness of an early-morning walk through the vineyards, the activity on the farm and in the cellar as well as the energy and excitement of harvest-time lift my spirits and I believe, also those of local wine-making communities. Of course, it doesn’t help to make more wine when you can’t sell it, but for those who work in the vineyards and cellars, there is a joy to the harvest that, for a moment, transcends the marketing and sales dilemma”, says La Motte CEO, Hein Koegelenberg. According to La Motte Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche, “The overall quality of the 2021 wine grape harvest is expected to be exceptional after a very good growing season with a cold and wet winter and relatively cool growing conditions. While the La Motte harvest will…

Whether you are a natural charmer or live in fear of Valentine’s Day, we have the answer. Blitz together four ingredients, pour it in a sexy glass and charm your special someone with a delicious drink that will have the lovers swoon and even add some smoothness to the efforts of those not so romantically-inclined. SWEETHEART’S SMOOTHIE WINE COCKTAIL RECIPE INGREDIENTS 340 g frozen raspberries1½ cup chocolate steri stumpie (or any other frothychocolate flavoured milk)1½ cup Leopard’s Leap Chardonnay Pinot Noir3 cups ice-cubes METHOD Blend together all the ingredients in a blender. Pour into a stemless wineglass. Garnish with fresh raspberries. Serve with a straw.…

One of Africa’s largest and most anticipated public arts festivals, the International Public Art Festival (IPAF), is proud to announce the launch of the “Beyond Walls” Project by Saype. Representing unity, mutual aid and common effort beyond geographical constraints, the Beyond Walls project features the longest human chain in the world. This is depicted through pairs of local hands painted on land, which intertwine from town to town. The project kicked off at the Sea Point Promenade in Cape Town as a precursor to the IPAF on the 25 January 2021. The IPAF Festival runs from 10-14 February. The monumental fresco is one of many memorable installations the street art festival will offer. Attracting top talent from around the world, the IPAF is a platform for creatives to use their…

MOCKTAIL HOUR Escape those sweltering summer evenings and head to the hotel for the Two for One Mocktail Hour Special on selected mocktails. Think … Frozen Mint Lemonade and Mango or Strawberry Daiquiri’s. Valid Mon-Fri 16h00 and 19h00. YOUR DAILY OFFICE The Cape Milner is making work days easier … Let the Glass Lounge be your new office space – enjoy free highspeed internet as well as the fantastic lunch special: your choice of either burger, wrap or salad, cool drink and two coffees for R160 per person. Valid Mon-Fri. DAY-CATION AT THE CAPE MILNER Looking to beat the Cape Town heat? Day-cation at The Cape Milner and book a room for the day and spend your time relaxing around the pool. From R450 for a Day Room, Inclusive of…

Through determination and commitment, Norma Ratcliffe became one of the Cape’s first female winemakers – and one of its most illustrious wine personalities, whose legacy is immortalised in the Warwick “First Lady” range. The first wine under the Warwick label was released in 1984, then named “La Femme Bleu” – “Blue Lady” as it is known today. Two years later, in 1986, the Warwick Trilogy – a three varietal Bordeaux-style blend – was released and has since been recognised as a truly iconic wine, with multiple vintages adorning some of the greatest wine lists in the world. Throughout the years, Warwick’s wines have won many awards, firmly establishing the brand as a South African icon. LAZY PICNIC LUNCHES Make your summer sensational with our signature lazy lunches! In addition to…