Over the last 25 years Kumanov Perfumery has built a solid foundation of pioneering entrepreneurial vigor, creating Perfume Prive Workshop – first and only of its kind in Africa. Today their unique and most exclusive workshops, have established a worldwide reputation for quality, luxury and elegance. Another unprecedented milestone was the creation of the First South African Museum in 2012 in Cape Town – the first and only perfume museum in the Africa.
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Autumn in Franschhoek is undoubtedly the best season of the year, albeit a short one. The cooler days bring us relief from the summer heat, invigorates and revives us and tells us to get outdoors before the cold winter days start. The vine leaves are starting to change from dark green to rich reds, rusts and yellows. They will soon drop to carpet the ground beneath the bare stalls so get your camera out and enjoy the riot of colour while you can.
Our village is blessed to be surrounded by majestic mountains. It is what lures tourists to our valley and what keeps the locals here. Every day we get to see these giant guardians standing on our horizon watching over us.
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22 of Franschhoek’s finest red wines showcased at the 2018 Winter Wines Festival delivered to your doorstep
for only R 3 700
(values at R 4 221, over R 500 in savings!)
Pre-order your Winters Wines box via Webtickets or purchase on the day at Franschhoek Winter Wines, 16 June 2018 at the Franschhoek Motor Museum.
WINES INCLUDE:
Holden Manz Wine Estate | Holden Manz Visionaire 2013
Haute Cabriere | Pinot Noir Reserve 2014
La Petite Ferme | Verdict (Cape Blend) 2016
Topiary | Shiraz 2013
Black Elephant Vintners | Amazing Grace
Anthonij Rupert Wyne | Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Southern Slopes 2013
Anthonij Rupert Wyne | Protea Shiraz 2017
Anthonij Rupert Wyne | Terra del Capo Sangiovese 2014
La Bri | La Bri Affinity 2014
Babylonstoren | Babel Reb Blend 2017
Haut Espoir | Cab sav 2008
Rickety Bridge Winery | Rickety Bridge Shiraz 2015
Boschendal Wines | Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon
Franschhoek Cellar Wines | Franschhoek Cellar Shiraz
Bellingham Wines | Bellingham Homestead Pinotage
Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards | Leopard’s Leap Culinaria Grand Vin
Boekenhoutskloof | Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon
La Couronne Wine Estate | Malbec 2015
La Motte Wine Estate | Syrah/Viognier 2015
Mont Rochelle | Syrah 2014
Paserene Wines | Paserene Marathon 2016
La Bourgogne Farm | 1694 Progeny Red
Your Franschhoek Winter Wines value box will be couriered to you for FREE anywhere within the Western Cape.
If you reside outside of the Western Cape, an extra delivery fee will be charged. Please contact events@franschhoek.org.za for more information or costs in this regard.
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The FLF Spelling Bee Competition was held during the Franschhoek Literary Festival on 19 May 2018 at Wes-Eind Primary School Hall, with all the local Primary schools participating in the English and Afrikaans categories.
The Spelling Bee is aligned with the vision of the Literary Festival which is to create a reading culture amongst our pupils and in the valley, through creating libraries.
With the 32 pupils participating in this year’s Spelling Bee, the competition was as fierce as any sporting event. It became a battle of wills and words. They really knew their ABCs!
Franschhoek Wine Valley would like to thank The Franschhoek Literary Festival Fund, Cape Winelands District Municipality, our hosts, Wes-Eind Primary, Auntie Ruth Paulse for the delicious snack packs, Oscar’s Transport Services for the reliable & safe transport of our contestants and their parents and of course our local schools for participating.
Franschhoek Wine Valley is proud of this initiative as it is a way for the schools to come together and a great learning experience.
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The popular Winter Sculpture Fair, a sculpture exhibition in one of Gauteng’s most beautiful landscapes, returns to the Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park over the weekend of 12 and 13 May. Organisers of the event, Artlogic, have once again teamed up with the Franschhoek Wine Valley to bring to the fair the finest culinary and wine offerings from this world-renowned region.
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Franschhoek also boasts a wide selection of outdoor activities, perfectly suited for all grades of adventure enthusiasts. A hike in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve offers panoramic views of the valley. Breakfast Rock in the nature reserve is the perfect spot to view the valley’s splendor at sunrise or sunset. Explore the fynbos along the mountain trails and spot a baboon or two along the way. The nature reserve is home to the Cape Floral Kingdom, which contains the Fynbos Biome (8 600 different plant species), and is the world’s smallest and most species-rich floral kingdom. The Berg River hiking and biking trails are adds another dimension to Franschhoek’s vistas. La Motte Wine Estate has its own hiking trail which is available for hikers to explore between 9am and 2pm daily. If you prefer a more relaxing walk the garden tour at Babylonstoren is where you want to be. The kids will have a ball exploring the garden whilst munching off fruit they’ve picked themselves.
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Enjoying internationally acclaim for the quality of its wine tourism offering, Franschhoek-based La Motte Wine Estate has again been acknowledged as Best Food and Wine Matching Experience in the 2018 edition of the Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards.
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Franschhoek is an ideal setting for a wedding. The romantic scenery adds to a weddings ambience to make the day most memorable. With numerous venues to choose from you’re bound to find something that is everything that you dreamt of.
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Le Coin Français’ Executive Chef, Darren Badenhorst, will get the opportunity to showcase his culinary skills this week at the fourth annual Goût de France (Good France) week which takes place during 19 to 25 March. The purpose of the initiative is to embrace and respect differences, the exchange of recipes and most importantly forging new relationships.
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With a slight chill in the air in the mornings it is a gentle reminder to us that Summer is drawing to a close and Autumn is dusting off her coat to make a brief appearance before Winter sets in. With the seasons changing what better excuse to linger longer in Franschhoek and make the most of the last Summer days.
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