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Unlock a New World of Wine at The Wine Hive • A challenging two years has fast-tracked business ventures, and NOMOYA is one of these success stories. NOMOYA World PTY Ltd was established in 2021 by marketing professional Michela Sfiligoi, Agronomist Attilio Dalpiaz, and Viticulturist Talia Engelbrecht. With their accumulative wine knowledge invested her e, wine lovers have lots to look forward to! As Michela and Attilio are Italian, albeit now rooted in South Africa, their future endeavours include reviving Italian cultivars, seeking out old vines and focusing on adding popular and niche varietals to the Nomoya brand. Their passion is infectious, and the hungry-to-learn-Talia is already getting acquainted with the Italian language as she is about to learn more of the fascinating grape varieties hailing from there!

Franschhoek Mystery Weekends – A MUST FOR YOUR BUCKET LIST • Imagine an all-inclusive winelands getaway, where your weekend has been meticulously planned for you from check in to check out. Franschhoek’s popular Mystery Weekends hold the promise of surprise, relaxation and pure indulgence.

Durbanville Wine Valley Unveils Landmark Sauvignon Blanc • The inaugural vintage of a milestone Sauvignon Blanc wine has been released by the 13 wineries of the Durbanville Wine Valley that supplied the wine for its making. While collaborations of this scale are rare, it is the region’s reputation for pioneering and award-winning Sauvignon Blanc that makes this an outstanding contribution to the pantheon of South African wine.

The Wagyu Experience • The Wagyu Experience is a family farm where farm dreams become reality. Visitors are welcome to the Wagyu Experience Farm, where you can shop Wagyu Beef products, interact with and feed the friendly and loving cattle, all while enjoying a taste of farm life!

Welcome to Franschhoek Cellar • Inspired by over 350 years of winemaking tradition and heritage, Franschhoek Cellar is home to a vibrant and intriguing range of wines including whites, reds, and celebrated Cap Classique, all of which evoke a sense of history.

Two In A Bush Honoured with Best Product Award • Two in a Bush iced tea cordials were honoured the BEST PRODUCT award at the recent KAMERS/Makers held in Pretoria. To be selected as the best product out of 170 makers with thousands of products on offer at the market, “is both humbling and a nice pat on the back too” says co-founders Marie-Louise Oosthuizen and Hetta van Deventer-Terblanche.

New Look Deux Lions • Established in 2020 under the new ownership of La Bourgogne Farm.

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Award-Winning Johannesburg Airport Hotel • Providing convenience, style and all the upscale facilities you’d expect from an award-winning hotel, the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel offers travellers a truly memorable stay. The hotel provides guests a host of services and facilities. Explore Gauteng’s City of Gold, Johannesburg, with art galleries, museums and shops nearby. While games reserves are an easy transfer away for an authentic South African safari holiday.

Inner City Retreat in Sandton – Seven Villa Hotel & Spa

Truffles on the Park

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Franschhoek’s Best Intimate Dining Experiences

Welcome to Franschhoek Cellar

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