Wine Wednesday: Tranquille, Pierre Jourdan

My first Wine Wednesday post is dedicated to Tranquille,  a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir.  I have had the pleasure of visiting the Pierre Jourdan, Haute Cabriere vineyard in Franschoek on one of my recent trips to Cape Town.  They are well known for their MCC and Chardonnay-Pinot Noir range. Tranquille has…

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Racine – Franschoek

Racine is the second restaurant by our famous South African chef Reuben Riffels (his first restaurant Reuben’s is on the main road in Franschoek. Racine is situated in the gorgeous Chamonix wine estate. The wait staff are efficient and helpful. We were planning on just having cake and coffee but the menu looked so interesting…

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A weekend in Cape Town

  Where we stayed: Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard This was our second stay at this hotel and we weren’t disappointed. We get a discounted rate as part of Discovery Vitality and is the best value for money option for us. It’s in a good location close to most attractions, the rooms are nice and…

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Cape Town: Sea, mountains and wine

There is so much to do and see in Cape Town, you really will not have a dull moment. Table Mountain is the main attraction,a short cable car ride takes you to the top where magificent views of the Cape can be seen. A drive up to Signal Hill also offers great views! We went…

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