Under the Influence has just launched it’s amazing Winter Wine Experiences - and they promise to be really amazing evenings.
I’ve been to a couple of the tastings and if you have yet to experience the sheer passion and knowledge of Allister “The Nose” Kreft - then you’re in for a treat.

He brings the subject of [...]

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The Solms Delta Oesfees 2009 was nothing short of amazing.
In only it’s second year of existence it was even bigger and better than last year - which is quite something because last year was phenomenal.
It’s one of those cultural celebrations that really shouldn’t be missed by those in and around the area at the time.
My [...]

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It is done and dusted.
2h37min.
Despite suffering from chronic ITB - I managed to finish the Two Oceans Half Marathon 2009 and now I can relax and enjoy copious amounts of good wine!
Congrats to the following noble friends of mine for enduring what no human should really:
Kylis, Tess, Blake, Craig Campbell and Em Dog.
Till next [...]

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Last year I attended the inaugural Oesfees at Solms Delta in Franschhoek and can report that It was an absolute blast - so much so that I vowed to go every year from then on.
This year it seems like it’s going to even bigger and better - with tickets already selling like Huguenot hot cakes.
The [...]

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Firstly I must apologise for the lack of wine reviews lately - the reason is simple:
I have cut down on wine consumption as part of my training for thew Two Oceans Half Marathon in April.
As soon as the race is done I’ll be back to my regular, more ‘healthy’ consumption of vino - but until [...]

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