The Owner’s Cottage at Grande Provence now offers Bed & Breakfast Option
15 May 2012 – Due to popular demand by local and international guests,Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek is pleased to announce that The Owner’s Cottage now offers a Bed & Breakfast rate. The luxurious 5-star graded Owner’s Cottage has previously only been available to guests on an exclusive-use basis. However, due to such a high level of requests it … Continue reading
Gerard Holden inducted into SA chapter of Commanderie de Bordeaux
Gerard Holden, co-owner of Holden Manz, the magnificent boutique wine estate nestled between two rivers with majestic Franschhoek mountain views, has been inducted into the Commanderie de Bordeaux en Afrique de Sud, the South African chapter of the worldwide Commanderie that unites wine lovers with a passion for Bordeaux. Gerard, former chemical engineer and formidable mining financier, is one of … Continue reading
The first annual Art & Life Charity Event proved to be an unforgettable entertaining day out
15th April 2012 – Art & Life, a first event of its kind Charity Event, took place this past Sunday at Val de Vie Estate. The guest list boasted over 300 VIPs, socialites, art lovers and their families who generously showed their support for this blossoming initiative. The day kicked off with a VIP Luncheon, which was held to thank … Continue reading
Entries invited for 4th Annual South African Wine Writers Award
South African wine writers are invited to enter the 4th Annual South African Wine Writers Award. Articles written during 2011 and published in South Africa or on a recognized South African website, will be considered. The wine writing community of South Africa is invited to submit one wine-related article per journalist. The articles will be anonymously judged by an independent … Continue reading
Franschhoek Wineries Open during Easter
Please download the document below to see which wineries will be open this Easter weekend: Download: Franschhoek Wineries open over Easter Please contact the Franschhoek Wine Valley office on +27(0)21 876 2861 or email info@franschhoek.org.za if you need more information.
Holden Manz appoints new chef at the Franschhoek Kitchen
Exciting cuisine, infused with a love for good food and vast experience in the restaurant industry cooking for celebrities, beckons at Holden Manz with the appointment of seasoned chef Cheyne Morrisby at the Franschhoek Kitchen, the signature restaurant at this magnificent wine estate. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Cheyne as Executive Head Chef and look forward to … Continue reading
Franschhoek Mystery Weekend (sold out)
SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN A WEEK – WATCH THIS SPACE FOR AN UPDATE ON OUR NEXT MYSTERY WEEKEND Add a dash of intrigue and spice to your life this April with the Franschhoek Mystery Weekend. Taking place over the long weekend (27th and 28th of April), in the Franschhoek Wine Valley, it is set to be the best surprise … Continue reading
Val De Vie 5 Nations Invitational joins the Annual Polo Calendar
New to the South African Polo calendar the Val de Vie 5 Nations Invitational Polo Classic, made its debut on Saturday 24th March at Val de Vie Estate in true polo style. Serving as the perfect platform for VIP corporate entertainment and as a networking opportunity for businessmen and their wives, this polo tournament proved to be a more relaxed … Continue reading
Singular food and wine experience at Holden Manz in Franschhoek
Taste the wide range of Holden Manz wines and experience the magic of food and wine pairing at this magnificent boutique wine estate nestled between two rivers with majestic views of the Franschhoek mountains. With Karl Lambour and Schalk Opperman heading the winemaking team, there are great things happening on the Holden Manz wine front this year. Visitors to the … Continue reading
The 2012 Veuve Cliquot Polo Masters upped the glamour stakes once again
Cape Town and Johannesburg’s social set were out in full force this weekend at the second annual Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo at Val de Vie Estate in Cape Town. Following the success of last year’s event, which was the champagne brand’s first foray into African polo, the 2012 Veuve Clicquot Masters once again proved to be one of the top … Continue reading
