Tweet During the first weekend after my arrival in South Africa (see related post regarding this visit here) we decided to compare two vastly different Pinot Noirs over the course of the evening. The choices for the night included relatively unknown Chamonix Pinot Noir from Franschhoek Valley, South Africa against the very well known, established and [...]
Tweet The last 3 weeks of 2010 I spent in the most beautiful country in the world: South Africa. It was a time to catch up with family and friends, see wild life, enjoy the wonderful weather, play golf, eat well and drink/taste as many new local wine as possible. These factors all contributed to [...]
Tweet It seems that there is something beautifully intoxicating hidden in the African soil that waits to be unleashed each time a visitor arrives. My most recent trip yet again confirmed this fact. During this visit I ventured north, to the city of Pretoria. Pretoria, the executive Capital of South Africa, located in the Gauteng [...]
Tweet Cape Town, situated on the southern tip of Africa, has mesmerized millions over the centuries. Cape Town is the jewel of Africa and today a hot spot destination for locals and internationals alike. This city captures the true essence of a great cosmopolitan area that has been permeated with the ambiance of Africa and [...]
Tweet I remember the first time I heard about the city called “London”. I was watching the movie Mary Poppins at my grand-mother’s house in a rural town in the heart of my homeland, South Africa. Not only could I not understand most of the movie as it was in English, a language I only [...]
Tweet The following video discusses the art of conducting a successful wine tasting with friends on a regular basis. I had the privilege to meet with Ben, a wine lover and connoisseur, who has performed formal (and enjoyable!) wine tastings with his friends for over 20 years. In fact, the current group that meets for [...]
Tweet I just love this picture. To see Cape Town covered in a blanket of clouds, as on this day, is not that uncommon, yet, to capture the moment so well in a picture is special. Wish I could claim this shot!
