From the Cellar
New releases from the Freedom Hill cellar
When we opened the restaurant almost 30 months ago Freedom Hill had very good wines, just the amount of wines available were limited. They’ve always had the Cape Blend 2006, a good value Sauvignon Blanc, and the two big-guns, their Pinotage and theirShiraz. It was actually with some shock and that I realized I’ve never [...]
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Arra Vineyards… What a great surprise!
I remember having Arra Viognier at a birthday function last year and thoroughly enjoying it. I forgot the name, as one does and never followed up on it until one of my guests heard about my Pinotage dilemma (more about this at the end), and told me about an amazing wine experience she had that [...]
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A tasting experience with Rob Armstrong
..when she suggested we go and visit Rob Armstrong at Haut Espoir we jumped at the chance….. A tasting experience with Rob Armtrong of Haut Espoir We’ve known Nicky since before she joined the team at Siris Vintners and she’s always had the uncanny ability of understanding what we look for in wines, and that [...]
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Tulbagh with friends
One of the unexpected perks from having the restaurant, which I didn’t realise, is the close friendships I have made One of the unexpected perks from having the restaurant, which I didn’t realise, is the close friendships I have made. I knew I’d get to know people well, especially if they are regular guests, but [...]
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Anura – twice in one day
It was one of those picturesque moments, warm sunshine, superb wines, delectable cheeses, beautiful blonde at my side, gentle breeze blowing over my bald dome, magic times. I remember having spent a wonderful spring afternoon at Anura some time ago, certainly during my time in Franschhoek. It was one of those picturesque moments, warm sunshine, [...]
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