Today is a momentous day in history - Barack Obama has won the 2008 US Presidential Election.
It’s a true privilege to live through this occasion and perhaps only in time will we truly understand the enormity of what he has achieved.
Greatness only comes around every once in a while and when it does, it’s awe inspiring.
He is the head of [...]

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Today is the 90th Birthday of Nelson Mandela - Happy Birthday Madiba!
Madiba has come to respresent so much for the people of South Africa - but most of all, he is a ray of hope and integrity that like a rainbow appears as if by magic and adds a special touch to everything in it’s [...]

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The first South African Wine Bloggers Braai was a great success indeed!
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The weather was kind and Warwick Wine Estate was a perfect venue with Mike Ratcliffe a great host.
It was fantastic to meet some of South Africa’s fellow wine bloggers and it a great opportunity to share some thoughts, wine and food [...]

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Tonight - finally - is the First South African Wine Bloggers Braai and we are all gathering for an informal braai at Warwick Wine Estate!
I’m really chuffed that this idea of mine has finally come to fruition and with the kind offer and genorosity of Mike Ratcliffe - we have a stunning venue and plenty of beautiful wine [...]

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Happy Easter to everyone!
I hope you are all stuffing your faces with decadent chocolate and washing it down with fabulous wine!
It’s a sunny day here in Cape Town and perfect for a couple of glasses of champers - so I think that’s what I’m going to start with!
I’d also like you to raise a glass [...]

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