Today was quite a crazy day here at Haut Espoir. Any day that 19 000 bottles have to be labeled is quite a crazy day. Just as we try to share the unique elements of the farm, this is another. We labeled various varietals that are readying stages of lie-down, get-up and get-in (consumption ready) [...]
Fynbos Friday 21: Tylecodon Paniculatus
This week is a special Fynbos Friday, as our writer is off competing in the toughest stage of the Cape Epic as this article is going live. Indeed, right now, he is suffering like stock with krimpsiekte going up the mighty Groenlandberg as you read this. Krimpsiekte has a reference to todays article too, by [...]
Fynbos Friday 20: Spiloxene Capensis
Wow! Another week has already passed and we are back in our 20th episode of Fynbos Friday. Today I went with a beauty. I am constantly amazed at the beauty of fynbos, something which was brand new to me when Rob first suggested this series. I knew nothing about fynbos and now I can even [...]
Fynbos Friday 19: Sutherlandia Frutescens
19 editions of Fynbos Friday later, we are here with what is probably the most powerful medicinal plant in Southern Africa. We are excited to share this knowledge with you and hope you will learn something today about this amazing species. Sutherlandia frutescens is regarded as the most profound and multi-purpose of the medicinal plants [...]
Another week, another harvest.
It has been silly season here at Haut Espoir, what with the big guy being away and us left to harvest, so apologies for the late first post of the week this time around. Thankfully, its for a good cause, as Shiraz has been harvested and we even have a small preview of what the [...]
Fynbos Friday 18: Pelargonium Scabrum
This water-wise, attractive and fragrant shrub makes an interesting garden subject and is ideal for those sunny and slightly drier spots in the garden. I have found some evidence that notes this plant is also called the Apricot Scented Geranium. Beyond being lovely to look at, as with all Fynbos, its functional and provides a [...]
Catch Haut Espoir at the Beverley Hills Hotel
Followers of good food and fine wine are in for a treat. The Beverly Hills hotel exclusive gourmet wine evenings are receiving rave reviews. The Plantation Room of the hotel is the venue where one long mahogony table seating only 22 guests offers an exclusive yet interactive wine and food extravaganza. Four exceptional and sublime [...]
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