• Hazendal Wine Estate: A Sensory Feast in the Stellenbosch Winelands

    In August 2019, I first had the pleasure of exploring the newly revamped and revived Hazendal Wine Estate. Tucked away along Bottelary Road in Stellenbosch, even then, Hazendal struck me as a sensory feast, in every way. With its tranquil lawns and distant rolling hills, blend of Cape Dutch buildings and other modern additions (like the Pavilion), outstanding food- and wine-offerings and unique experiences (like Babushka picnics, Wonderdal for kids and more) – Hazendal made its presence instantly felt. So, some two years later, I was delighted to re-visit this beautiful estate. Happily, my return showed me that Hazendal has…

  • Picnic Review: Blown Away by Hazendal’s Babushka Picnics

    On my second estate visit to the beautiful Hazendal Wine Estate near Stellenbosch, we were privileged enough to be invited to enjoy Hazendal’s incredible Babushka Picnics. In August 2019, I had previously visited this stunning Stellenbosch estate for their enchanting Russian tea ceremony. And, after being thoroughly impressed by that offering, I had mentally added their picnics to my still-to-do list. Particularly after that exquisite experience, I knew I would return to Hazendal because this is not a ‘visit once’ type of estate. Rather, it is one you enjoy over and over again. Each time unwrapping its beauty and attractions…