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on June 22, 2011 -
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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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on February 11, 2011 -
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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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on January 11, 2011 -
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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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on November 14, 2010 -
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Our day at Maison Wine Estate…exceeding expectations

Everybody driving to Franschhoek has seen the almost cheeky chalkboard near the Robertsvlei Road stating “Shiraz lover stop here”, and may I say Chenin lovers are welcome too. With all the changes in the restaurant and the increase in old regulars returning from the European summer, Adrian and I have been seriously neglecting our wine [...]

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on August 25, 2010 -
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Wine Notes from Ryan and Mooibly Wine Cellar

On Thursday (19/8/10) Adrian and I went off for our meeting at Mooibly, with Winemaker and Viticulturist Erik and his artistically talented wife, Lizbet. Being in the restaurant trade Adrian and I are blessed to meet so many different, wonderful people, as well as taste more wines than mere mortals can imagine. Unbelievably the latter [...]

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