by The Jax | Jul 5, 2016 | Instagram, Western Cape, Restaurant, The Jax Blog, Franschhoek, Food, south africa, wine, Travel
Meat Lovers Heaven found at Dutch East Restaurant Meat Lovers will be in heaven at Dutch East Restaurant in Franschhoek, with the multitude of beef, pork, venison as well as poultry on the menu. There is a strong Dutch Eastern influence in each of these dishes, that...
by The Jax | Jul 5, 2016 | The Jax Blog, Franschhoek, Instagram, accommodation, south africa, Five Star, hotel, wine, Travel
Fanciest of Fancies at La Residence Fanciest of fancies are not only the delectable sweets our mouths devoured at High Tea during our short time at La Residence, but also what our eyes feasted upon at this lavish country manor. Former private home of Liz and Phil...
by The Jax | Jul 5, 2016 | Western Cape, Restaurant, Franschhoek, cape town, Food, south africa, wine, Travel
Nice and Spicy, two words that sum up my experience at Noble Hill wine Estate and exactly what one needs to warm up on a cold day! American mother and son duo Kristopher and Kathleen Tillery are the owners of Noble Hill Wine Estate, who are shaking things up in the...
by The Jax | Jul 4, 2016 | Western Cape, cape town, Food, south africa, wine, Travel
Haute Cabriรฉre You can imagine how excited I was to visit the home of two of my favourite South African Wines; Pierre Jourdan Tranquille Blush and Haute Cabriรฉre Chardonnay Pinot Noir and Haute Cabriรฉre Blanc de blancโฆbest make that three favourites. ๐ Haute Cabriรฉre...
by The Jax | Mar 23, 2016 | inspirational, #jaxpirational, The Jax Blog, south africa
Episode 11 of #Jaxpirational Series –ย Not an Interview #jaxpirational is an inspirational series of all the wonderful souls who have crossed my path and have inspired me to do better every day in every way. Whether it be improving my blogging skills, learning...
by The Jax | Feb 9, 2016 | The Jax Blog, Western Cape, Review, tourism, south africa, Travel
Val du Charron is French for “Valley of the Wagonmakers”,ย so named by the wagon and wine-makingย French Hugenotsย who settled in the area towards the late 17th century. It was also the original name given to the town of Wellington,ย better known for...