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Online Masterclass with Franschhoek’s Finest Chefs

March 3, 2021

Online Master Classes by Darren Badenhorst, Ryan Shell & Dave Schneider Cook along to some of Franschhoek’s favourites in aid of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy – social uplift program training...

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Soak up the last rays of Summer in Franschhoek

February 25, 2021

With a slight chill in the air in the mornings it is a gentle reminder to us that Summer is drawing to a close and Autumn is dusting off her...

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Soak up the last rays of Summer in Franschhoek

February 25, 2021

With a slight chill in the air in the mornings it is a gentle reminder to us that Summer is drawing to a close and Autumn is dusting off her...

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Wide open spaces, fresh seasonal food and magnificent views in Franschhoek

February 19, 2021

Franschhoek is located within one of the most breathtaking parts of the Western Cape. The mountains in this area form a natural valley leading into the village. It is here...

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Celebrate Valentine’s in Franschhoek

February 5, 2021

The Franschhoek Wine Valley is the epitome of romance when thinking of how best to spoil that someone special this Valentine’s Day. Below are a few ideas of how to...

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Love and harvest in the air in Franschhoek

January 29, 2021

It’s the month of love, and what better destination to spoil that someone special than in the beautiful Franschhoek Wine Valley. Now that wine sales have resumed it’s the perfect...

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Things to do in Franschhoek

January 16, 2021

FRANSCHHOEK ACTIVITIES (THAT IS NOT RELATED TO WINE...)  A CAPE WINELANDS RIDING EXPERIENCE Cape Winelands Riding offers day rides for every rider and every taste! From short rides through nearby...

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Shop to your heart’s delight this festive season in Franschhoek

December 3, 2020

We may not celebrate a white Christmas in sunny South Africa, but we’re guaranteed to bring lots of cheer to all who visit the Franschhoek Wine Valley this festive season....

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Franschhoek Vignerons Come Out Tops In Platter

November 19, 2020

The wine industry was abuzz recently with the launch of the Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2021, which was also used to announce the highly anticipated 5-star...

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Soak Up Summer In Franschhoek

October 29, 2020

Summer’s here and the festive season is around the corner. With the onset of the holiday period everyone seems ready for winding down and discovering something new to kickstart the...

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Franschhoek Uncorked Festival Celebrates Summer In Style

October 12, 2020

Suffering from lockdown blues? Now that we’re on Level 1 and allowed larger gatherings be sure to save the date for this year’s Franschhoek Uncorked Festival, which takes place over...

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Celebrating A Proudly South African Varietal

October 10, 2020

A proudly South African varietal, Pinotage is known as our country's signature variety and is currently planted all over the world, and this year we celebrate this noble grape on...

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The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival Postponed Until 2021

October 6, 2020

Regarded as one of South Africa’s premier social calendar highlights and the perfect end to a working year as well as kick starting the festive season, the organisers of the...

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News from Col’Cacchio Franschhoek

October 2, 2020

Col'Cacchio Franschhoek - own delivery service starting from November onwards within a 5 KM radius from the restaurant.  After having done take-away's for many years, we will also introduce the...

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Linger longer in Franschhoek during October

September 29, 2020

With the changing of seasons the warmer weather is a welcome relief, especially after the long winter we’ve just experienced. Perfect for exploring one of South Africa’s premier lifestyle destinations,...

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New to the Family- Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Unwooded 2020

September 28, 2020

Our love of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is no secret. In fact, Haute Cabrière has dedicated itself to exploring these Burgundian grapes through artful blends and single-varietal wines ever since...

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Franschhoek’s Mystery Weekends Are Guaranteed Food For The Soul

September 28, 2020

Suffering from lockdown blues and chomping at the bit to explore your ‘neighbourhood’? Franschhoek’s Mystery Weekends – an all-inclusive winelands weekend getaway – is guaranteed to curb any lockdown cabin...

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Franschhoek Vigneron Named Atkins Winemaker Of The Year

September 11, 2020

His highly anticipated 2020 South Africa Special Report has just been released and needless to say it was an unconventional gathering of information for leading UK Master of Wine Tim...

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Celebrating International Cabernet Sauvignon Day

September 3, 2020

The cooler weather is the perfect reminder of what is to come - International Cabernet Sauvignon Day, which is celebrated today across the world. A day in which we pay...

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Spring Rejuvenates Franschhoek

September 1, 2020

Not only does September bring with it a new season, but we also celebrate in the news that most of our wineries have reopened to the public after an extremely...

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