Constantia on crutches

Constantia on crutches

CONSTANTIA ON CRUTCHES The Constantia wine route has many attributes – the oldest wine-producing farm in the country, stand-out cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux-blend wines, breathtaking vineyard and valley vistas, two three-plated restaurants (La Colombe and...
Beyond birthdays

Beyond birthdays

BEYOND BIRTHDAYS When I produced my older son only three days after my birthday, I realised then that I would need to draw a line in the sand. Every year I got the weekend before my birthday to celebrate, he commandeered the next one so that there was enough undivided...
Beyond expectations

Beyond expectations

BEYOND EXPECTATIONS When invited to experience Peter Tempelhoff and team’s new venture, Beyond Restaurant, one has high expectations. I should have known that they would be exceeded… An enviable setting Buitenverwachting wine estate, established in 1773, is a glorious...