Category Archives: Robertson

Wacky Wine Weekend 1 – 4 June: media visit Tasting day 1!

On Thursday a number of writers and I spent the day in McGregor, to enjoy a taste of the wine and food offering of the village, invited by Hot Oven Marketing owner Mira Weiner, ahead of the Wacky Wine Weekend being held in the Robertson Wine Valley until Sunday.  Continue reading →

Rio Largo Olive Estate introduces bounty of Scherpenheuvel Valley, serves olive oil based lunch!

I do get spoilt with interesting invitations. The invite by Rio Largo co-owner Brenda Wilkinson to share in their olive feast day on Saturday intrigued, even though I had not taken a look at the directions, which took us to an unknown bountiful Scherpenheuvel Valley in the Robertson region.  Continue reading →

Restaurant Review: Mo & Rose Wine Bistro disappointing, once best in Robertson!

Mo & Rose had been recommended to me as the best restaurant in the greater Robertson area, but I had not got to it to try it last year as it only operates at night. Llewelyn Lambert and I had dinner there on Friday evening, and we were disappointed with the experience. Continue reading →

Paul René MCC bubbles in Robertson, innovative packaging!

On Monday I stopped at the Robertson Small Hotel for a bite to eat and a cappuccino, where Monica van Niekerk of Paul René MCC came to greet me, she having been surprised at the hotel with a stork party for the imminent birth of her daughter. She contacted her husband Henk, and he in turn contacted me, inviting me to a tasting of their sparkling wines. Continue reading →