The Pretty Blog adds extra sparkle to this year’s Franschhoek Wedding Showcase

Franschhoek is the perfect (and definitely romantic) setting to celebrate the most memorable day of your life. Exquisite views, world class venues, fine dining and award-winning wines complete the package for this special day. A sneak peek of what you can expect will be on offer at the inaugural Franschhoek Wedding Showcase on 18 April … Read more

Enter our #franscHHoekmoments Instagram Video competition and WIN a weekend for two

We’re giving away a luxurious weekend for two in Franschhoek – to one lucky Instagrammer! Capture 15 seconds of footage of yourself or your friends enjoying #franscHHoekmoments, whether that’s tasting wine in the valley or enjoying the sights and sounds of Franschhoek and share it with us. The winner will get to experience the ultimate … Read more

Franschhoek supports Earth Hour

Established in 2007 as a light-off event to raise awareness about climate change, Earth Hour has grown in popularity with more than 162 countries and terrorities worldwide supporting this worthy cause in a bid to preserve our planet. Franschhoek Wine Valley and its members will be supporting this amazing project on Saturday, 28 March at … Read more

Franschhoek’s Excellent Service Rewarded

In an awards ceremony held on 18 March at the Golden Valley Casino in Worcester, the Franschhoek Wine Valley was presented the Service Excellence Award at the Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Tourism Awards. The prestigious Service Excellence Award is bestowed upon a tourism business that best promotes the tourism industry of the specific town … Read more

Boschendal flies high with SWISS Airline

Reaffirming its position in the industry for producing superb wines, SWISS Airline has selected the Boschendal Chardonnay Reserve Collection 2012 as one of the premium wines for their summer 2015 offering. The wine will be served to First Class passengers onboard SWISS Airline. A pre-determined list was selected by the SWISS Air and approximately 150 … Read more

Franschhoek Wedding Showcase 18 April 2015

Franschhoek is the perfect (and definitely romantic) setting to celebrate the most memorable day of your life. Exquisite views, world class venues, fine dining and award-winning wines complete the package for this special day. A sneak peek of what you can expect will be on offer at the inaugural Franschhoek Wedding Showcase on 18 April … Read more

Win tickets to the Franschhoek Wedding Showcase

With so many stunning and utterly romantic wedding venues to choose from in Franschhoek, you will be bound to find the perfect spot to tie the knot and celebrate the start of your lifelong journey together! But we know that choosing the perfect venue can be a time-consuming and sometimes stressful endeavour, so for one day only, on … Read more

The New Pink Lynx has Arrived!

Every year Lynx Wines seems to be one of the first wineries to release a wine from the new vintage. This year is no different and on 28 March they are holding the official launch of their delightfully pink Blanc de Noir 2015, only 9 weeks after the grapes were harvested. Made 100% from Merlot … Read more

Franschhoek joins the prestigious Délice Network of Good Food Cities

Franschhoek, regarded by those in the know as South Africa’s Culinary Capital, has been appointed a member of The Délice Network of Good Food Cities of the World. Délice is an international network of likeminded cities engaged in promoting the benefits of culinary excellence and good food.  According to Jean-Michel Daclin, President of the Délice … Read more