We know the weekend is over – but you still need to have dinner in the week…

The Independent recommended our Secateurs Chenin Blanc for a good dinner party! Cheers…

See more here!

Our Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2010 is featured in the June issue of Decanter magazine. 

Our Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2011 vintage is this week’s Wine of the Week on The Guardian.

Described as “A modern Cape classic that became a cult hit in its first couple of vintages, this remarkable dry white from Adi Badenhorst, a laid-back surfer dude with a ferocious winemaking talent, is as good as ever in this vintage.” the wine makes the list alongside Tesco Finest Touriga Nacional, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal 2011 and Bellvale Athena’s Vineyard Chardonnay, South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia 2008.

Good way to start the week, happy Monday!

Read the whole post here.

UK based S H Jones describe Adi as “a larger than life winemaker, who is his own man and isn’t afraid to turn up to black tie tastings in his shorts and flip-flops.”

They do go on to include “despite appearances to the contrary he isn’t all about rebellion, and is a thoughtful winemaker” and say about our wines “They may lack the polish of the best wines of Stellenbosch – but then why try and make the same thing that they are doing – but in some ways they are all the better for it, making wines that are really interesting, exiciting – thrilling even.”

Read the full article and some nice tasting notes on our wines on their site by clicking here.

Thanks for the support guys!

We are proud to bring you “The Man of Dust” the debut solo exhibition of paintings by Cape Town artist Paul Senyol.

ABOUT ~ The Man of Dust
In his much-anticipated first solo exhibition opening this April, artist, Paul Senyol will be showcasing a collection of new paintings on paper, entitled The Man of Dust.

This body of work will explore our shared experience of the human condition in relation to the phrase:
“And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly man.”

The works will seemingly speak to one another, revealing parallels between ‘the man of dust’ and ‘the heavenly man’ and contrasts between the very things that make us on the one hand, beautiful creations and on the other, wounded beings.

Senyol’s carefully-considered concepts, intricate thoughts, and everyday observations will be translated into shapes, lines and forms, creating his signature compositions that reveal something of life, nature, honesty and faith. His unique abstract style with its roots in Street Art, and inspired by great artists like Basquiat and Miró, remains open-ended, expressed through a visual language, which may be universally understood. In collaboration with Salon91 Senyol will also be publishing a collectable booklet that will catalog and form part of the exhibition and showcase the creative processes, drafts and thoughts behind the finished artworks.

Join us for some art and Secateurs on opening night!

Salon91, 91 Kloof Street, Cape Town

It is time. The 3rd annual Partyberg OesAf party is upon us.

If you feel you can claim a hand in making the 2012 harvest a success in the Swartland, pull in for a celebratory Bloekombos bring&braai on Kalmoesfontein this Friday.

Friday, 20 April 2012 from 6pm. click here for a map.

Jasper, official OesAf party planner says “there is a competition going for the guy who wears the smallest jean pant. (New rule this year: Your jeans may not be cut smaller on the night of the event like in the past. It does not count!)”

Theme is Plaas, it is always Plaas. (Kaalvoete, gumboots, PT- pants and floppy hats welcome!) Remember, it’s April, the nights are colder… so bring something warm to wear or more to drink (Like fancy Ports and stuff)

A big fire will be available for braaiing your meat. Please bring your own cutlery, glasses and anything that will make your night easier.

We provide the sound and lighting equipment… you’ll understand…

Hope to see you here!

After the first rains and 6 espressos Adi and Jasper decided to rack the first 2012 Family White Wines.