• Review: Exploring Revitalised Vergenoegd Löw, the Wine Estate

    Situated on the fringes of the scenic Stellenbosch winelands and industrial suburbia, the historic Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate needs little introduction. This historic Cape wine farm has rich, award-winning winemaking roots. Dating as far back as 1696, the farm also safeguards a vibrant Cape heritage. It has seen generations of winemaking- and farming-excellence shape its award-winning foundation. In recent months, this Stellenbosch wine farm has undergone a major overhaul. These enhancements have seen new life breathed into the estate. With everything from exciting new eateries and a firm element of sustainability carefully woven into its day-to-day operations. More than that…

  • Mind-blowing Food and Fine Dining at Gåte Restaurant, Stellenbosch

    Update: Chef Rikku Ò’Donnchü and Chef Warwick King have bid farewell to Quoin Rock; in its place, you can enjoy Quartz Restaurant. However, this particular review was written around Gåte Restaurant so I have left it untouched. In late November, I had the pleasure of being invited to dine at Gåte Restaurant. This Stellenbosch-based fine dining restaurant lies on the rejuvenated Quoin Rock Wine Estate. It is, to put it frankly, a place where culinary science and stunning design merge. This is surely one of the hottest new restaurants in SA – and I am sure it can rival the…