Backsberg Family Wines | Harvest Report 2026
The Franschhoek Valley wakes slowly in summer, light arriving softly before the heat of the day sets in. But in 2026, the vineyards didn’t wait. A hot, windswept December brought the season forward and by 21 January, the first fruit – Citrus Hill Chardonnay – was already arriving at the cellar. In those early mornings, […]
Good intentions are not enough: the Franschhoek hotel putting sustainability to work
Three kilometers outside Franschhoek village, on a property where a craft brewery shares space with a boutique hotel, something quietly practical is happening. While much of the travel industry talks about sustainability in broad strokes, the team at @Franschhoek Hotel has spent the past few years building it into the daily mechanics of how the place runs. […]
La Petite Ferme Welcomes Award Winning Chef Richard Carstens
Franschhoek, South Africa – La Petite Ferme, the beloved 5-star luxury boutique hotel, restaurant and wine estate perched above the Franschhoek Valley, is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Richard Carstens as its new Head Chef. One of the most decorated culinary figures in South Africa, Carstens joined La Petite Ferme in March 2026, bringing with him […]
Backsberg Family Wines Extends ‘Braai with Backsberg’ – A Celebration of South African Summer
Backsberg Family Wines is delighted to extend its much-loved Braai with Backsberg experience at its picturesque Franschhoek tasting room – inviting guests to savour the unmistakable flavours and easy rhythms of a South African summer. Held every Saturday, this relaxed outdoor gathering celebrates the essence of local living – flame-grilled fare, award-winning wines and long, lingering afternoons […]
Backsberg Family Wines Launch ‘Braai With Backsberg’ — A Celebration Of South African Heritage And Hospitality
Backsberg Family Wines is proud to introduce its latest culinary experience, Braai with Backsberg, launched on Saturday, 6 December at the estate’s picturesque Franschhoek tasting room. Hosted every Saturday throughout summer, this immersive experience pays tribute to the heart of South African living—celebrating the simple pleasures of good food and fine wine, enjoyed against a spectacular […]
La Petite Ferme Announces the Winner of The ZA Project: A Fusion of South African Art and Pinotage
Franschhoek, South Africa – La Petite Ferme, a boutique hotel & wine estate in Franschhoek, is delighted to announce the winner of The ZA Project: A Fusion of South African Art and Pinotage. Launched by La Petite Ferme, this pioneering collaboration – with the talented final-year illustration students from the Stellenbosch Academy of Design & Photography being invited to design […]
Fleur du Soleil Luxury Guesthouse
#AWorkOfArt 🎨🖌️ Between our walls, your experience truly is a work of art – perhaps the double masterpiece of merging a #Monet with a #Kentridge. 🖼️🎨 A Taste of Saint-Tropez in Africa? S’il Vous Plait.🇫🇷 Where these worlds meet, you find Ukubaleka (Escape in Xhosa).🛖 Once a miniscule fishing village, #SaintTropez has long been the playground of oligarchs, […]
La Petite Ferme Launches The ZA Project: A Fusion of South African Art and Pinotage
Franschhoek, South Africa – La Petite Ferme, a boutique hotel & wine estate in Franschhoek, is proud to announce the launch of The ZA Project – a pioneering collaboration with final-year Illustration students from the Stellenbosch Academy of Photography & Design. Academy students were invited to design the label for La Petite Ferme’s 2024 vintage limited-edition Pinotage, The ZA. Thirteen students […]
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🌿 Old and New Vine Tendrils 🍇Most of us love the beautiful scenery of vineyards and even more their delicious products each year. But did you know this about grapevines? 🤔 🌳 Trunk Structure● The trunk is a permanent structure supporting the vine’s above-ground parts, including leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. 🌿🍇● It originates from a young shoot and varies […]
A Taste of Saint-Tropez in Africa? S’il Vous Plait
Where These Worlds Meet, You Find Ukubaleka Once a miniscule fishing village, Saint-Tropez has always been a go-to playground of oligarchs, rappers, and supermodels. Its old fashioned, quiet charm with dreamy vineyards and Provençal countryside climbing the Massif de Maures, retains everlasting appeal. 12,300 kilometers south-east of the French Riviera, near the tip of Africa, […]