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04/10/2026

We came back from our honeymoon in Italy fairly sure we’d been ruined for pizza in South Africa.

Then we had lunch at The W**e Hive on Paarl’s Main Road.

It’s a small Italian w**e bar where the w**e list is the wall. You choose a bottle off the shelf, South African or Italian, by the bottle or, by the glass if you prefer. The pizza is the light, crisp kind we’d been missing since Italy!

Delaille’s Pick: the Prosciutto e Funghi with a Olindo, a Verdelho from Jasper Raats.

📍 The W**e Hive, 132 Main Road, Paarl. Pizzas from R170.

✅ Save this for your next Paarl day

28/09/2026

On the last Sunday of every month, Eleven Restaurant in Franschhoek partners with a local w**e farm for its Sunday Lunch Club, with a new menu and w**e pairing each month.

For September, we joined them for Haut Espoir - starting with their Sauvignon Blanc 2022 and working our way through Cloudfall 2020, Gentle Giant 2017 and a 2009 Shiraz, before finishing with their Solera Sweet Sémillon.

The Cloudfall completely surprised me. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz! Not something you come across every day. The Sauvignon Blanc brings the freshness and acidity, while the small addition of Shiraz rounds everything out, with an almost Turkish delight-like finish.

I chose the king oyster steak with cauliflower mash, leeks and mushroom glaze for main, paired with the 2009 Shiraz. It was also lovely to meet Erica from Haut Espoir, who explained that their w**es are made to age. After tasting the 2009 Shiraz, I completely agree.

There aren’t many lunches where you get to taste such a range of vintages alongside a menu created specifically for the w**es. I really like the concept - and the fact that there’ll be something completely different to come back for next month.

Hosted by Eleven Restaurant

27/09/2026

Kleinmond turned out to be the perfect base for exploring the Cape Whale Coast.

Mountains and coastline on the doorstep, Bot River within reach and Hemel-en-Aarde an easy drive away.

I’ve written the full story - the w**es, people and places that made the weekend worth the trip.

A W**e Weekend on the Cape Whale Coast - Now on ladyw**eland.com (link in comments)

Hosted by Villa Chad Luxury Guesthouse

23/09/2026

Plenty of great w**e this past weekend, but the people around the table were the best part.

Villa Chad Luxury Guesthouse brought a small group of us together in Kleinmond for a W**efluencer Weekend. Saturday included an afternoon tasting with Madeleine Stenwreth MW who selected the w**es for us, followed by dinner with Dean Leppan (Gabrielskloof), Josh Benians (Barton Vineyards and Villas) and Melissa Nelsen (Genevieve MCC).

Sunday started with a hike up Jean's Hill before we headed into Hemel-en-Aarde to taste with P.J. Geyer at Thamnus W**es and finished with lunch at Creation W**es hosted by JC and Carolyn Martin.

Villa Chad was the perfect base for it all - relaxed, central and well placed for exploring the Cape Whale Coast.

I loved having the time to ask questions, compare w**es and hear directly from the people behind them. There are already a few bottles I want to revisit, and plenty more from the weekend I still want to share.

Thank you Ludvig and Suzanne for having us - and for putting such a good group around the table!

Hosted by

05/08/2026

A rainy Sunday lunch at David’s Bistro 🍴

We first spotted this little hidden gem while cycling along Robertsvlei Road and knew we had to come back.

I had the Tuscan chicken with crispy polenta cakes (I would go back JUST for the polenta cakes!) 🤌 Christopher had the African lamb curry and Anneke had the pork neck - everything was so full of flavour! A bottle of GlenWood Shiraz helped warm us up too 🍷

David’s Bistro only opened at La Roche Estate earlier this year. It’s relaxed, family- and pet-friendly, with beautiful mountain views and plenty of outdoor space for sunnier days.

Definitely worth adding to your Franschhoek list!

📍 David’s Bistro, La Roche Estate

Franschhoek W**e Valley
La Roche Estate, Franschhoek

28/07/2026

WITH ONLY A FEW DAYS TO GO UNTIL CAROLINE’S 2026 RED W**E REVIEW

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS EPIC EVENT

Thursday 30 July (17h00 until 21h00) at DHL Stadium Members’ Lounge

At this iconic event, you will meet some of the country's finest w**emakers, taste an exceptional selection of award-winning red w**es, and discover why Caroline's Red W**e Review is one of the most anticipated highlights on the South African w**e calendar. South Africa’s leading red w**e producers have been invited to showcase only one exceptional red w**e each, and the w**emakers themselves will be in attendance to meet and engage with guests. Buy your tickets now online via Quicket and be part of an unforgettable celebration of South Africa's best reds.

Discover the Cape’s top-tier Cabernet, Shiraz/Syrah, Merlot, Pinotage, Cinsault, Grenache, various niche varieties as well as classic Bordeaux-style, Rhône-style and Cape blends, which will be well represented at this celebrated walk-around tasting event.

The ticket price is R550 per person, and secure, undercover parking is available at R70 per car.

Caroline's Fine W**e
Posy Hazell

07/06/2026

Barolo & Barbaresco by bike 🚴‍♀️🇮🇹

One of the highlights of our Italian adventure.

After spending a day cycling from Alba to Barbaresco, I enjoyed it so much that we rented bikes again the next day to explore Barolo.

Two days of rolling hills, incredible w**e country, and views that looked too perfect to be real.

Christopher tackled the hills on a normal bike. I tackled them with enthusiasm - and a little help of a battery ⚡️😜

01/06/2026

Florence, Part II 🇮🇹

A few extra moments from our final days in Italy.

Endless exploring with plenty of good food, vino and gelato in between.

Swipe to the end for a little Instagram vs Reality moment… Christopher lost the battle for a train seat and spent the next hour standing.

Character building 😜

29/05/2026

Florence / Firenze 🇮🇹🍝

Our final stop in Italy.

Florence is every bit as beautiful as people say it is. It was my second visit, but I loved experiencing it again through Christopher’s eyes as it was his first time here.

If we’re honest, Florence was a little busier than we usually like. But once we ventured beyond the busiest streets, we discovered hidden viewpoints and local restaurants.

Between sunset walks along the Arno, endless plates of pasta and pizza, breathtaking views over the city, and a few unexpected discoveries, Florence turned out to be the perfect way to end our Italian adventure.

I’ll share our favourite non-touristy spots for anyone planning a visit. 🇮🇹

26/05/2026

What was supposed to be two nights in Alba somehow turned into an entire week - and we still didn’t want to leave 😍

There was something about life there that felt so easy and peaceful. No crowds, no rushing, long mornings, aperitivos that turned into entire evenings, and days spent wandering between cafés, w**e bars, and little local shops.

Home of truffles, Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and endless hazelnuts… with Barolo and Barbaresco just around the corner - we were completely in heaven. 🍷🚴‍♀️🍫

We found the most amazing apartment in the center of town and loved cooking with ingredients from the local markets, bike through the countryside, and take the Vespa everywhere. Of course we found our favourite aperitivo spots, made new friends, and started talking about “next time” before we had even left!

Certain places stay with you long after you go home. Alba will always be one of ours ❤️🇮🇹

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