{"id":3787,"date":"2023-02-23T10:47:31","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T09:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/?page_id=3787"},"modified":"2023-12-12T11:11:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T10:11:36","slug":"blog-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/blog-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2025\/02\/01\/5-star-rating-for-la-bonne-auberge-somerset-west\/\" aria-label=\"5 Star rating for la Bonne Auberge Somerset West\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LBALogo_black_Stars_transparent_kklein-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LBALogo_black_Stars_transparent_kklein-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LBALogo_black_Stars_transparent_kklein-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LBALogo_black_Stars_transparent_kklein-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2025\/02\/01\/5-star-rating-for-la-bonne-auberge-somerset-west\/\">5 Star rating for la Bonne Auberge Somerset West<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-02-01T08:48:56+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">01\/02\/2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/gold-restaurant\/\" aria-label=\"Gold Restaurant\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LBA_Gold_Head-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LBA_Gold_Head-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LBA_Gold_Head-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LBA_Gold_Head-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LBA_Gold_Head-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LBA_Gold_Head-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LBA_Gold_Head-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LBA_Gold_Head.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/gold-restaurant\/\">Gold Restaurant<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-01-26T10:29:35+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">26\/01\/2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Gold &#8211; is: Can you believe that GOLD Restaurant not only embodies everything that we already know and embody under the name of gold and offers much more than all that? GOLD Restaurant in Cape Town offers an authentic African experience. It&#8217;s so much more than just an African restaurant. As soon as you enter\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2024\/01\/26\/gold-restaurant\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Gold Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/12\/02\/osteria-cheese-bar-somerset-west\/\" aria-label=\"Osteria Cheese Bar: A Cheese-Lover\u2019s Paradise in the Heart of Somerset West\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Osteria Cheese Bar Blog header\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Header-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Header-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog-Header-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/12\/02\/osteria-cheese-bar-somerset-west\/\">Osteria Cheese Bar: A Cheese-Lover\u2019s Paradise in the Heart of Somerset West<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-12-02T12:30:44+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">02\/12\/2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Ultimate Cheese Experience Welcome to Puglia Cheese&#8217;s Osteria Cheese Bar \u2013 a destination where cheese is more than just food. It&#8217;s paradise. It&#8217;s a way of life. Nestled on the scenic Waterkloof Wines road, this world-class eatery is the brainchild of Davide Ostuni. Here, long-standing traditions meet culinary innovation, resulting in an array of\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/12\/02\/osteria-cheese-bar-somerset-west\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Osteria Cheese Bar: A Cheese-Lover\u2019s Paradise in the Heart of Somerset West<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/11\/07\/6-top-golfing-choices-in-the-helderberg-area-and-its-surrounds\/\" aria-label=\"6 top golfing choices in the Helderberg area and its surrounds\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-Header-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-Header-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blog-Header-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/11\/07\/6-top-golfing-choices-in-the-helderberg-area-and-its-surrounds\/\">6 top golfing choices in the Helderberg area and its surrounds<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-11-07T17:02:59+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">07\/11\/2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Can you believe we have six great golf courses in less than a 10 km radius from La Bonne Auberge? We are ideally situated for keen golfers looking to tame some of the beautiful golf courses in the Western Cape! In this blog post, we\u2019re going to cover these courses and their various offerings. Keep\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/11\/07\/6-top-golfing-choices-in-the-helderberg-area-and-its-surrounds\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: 6 top golfing choices in the Helderberg area and its surrounds<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/10\/13\/the-drunken-horse-gin-bar\/\" aria-label=\"The Story of the Drunken Horse and the Timut Pepper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Blog-Header-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Blog-Header-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Blog-Header-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/10\/13\/the-drunken-horse-gin-bar\/\">The Story of the Drunken Horse and the Timut Pepper<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-10-13T13:18:10+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">13\/10\/2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Discover award-winning gin from The Drunken Horse Bar \u2013 a distinctive spirit made by childhood friends in a horse trailer Who would have thought that an old horse trailer could lead to the creation of an award-winning gin? Well, that&#8217;s exactly what happened when three childhood friends came together to launch The Drunken Horse Bar.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/10\/13\/the-drunken-horse-gin-bar\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: The Story of the Drunken Horse and the Timut Pepper<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/09\/05\/delaire-graff-blog\/\" aria-label=\"Delaire Graff Estate: An Unforgettable Destination for Wine, Art, Cuisine, and Relaxation\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Delaire Graff Wine Estate and Gardens Blog Header\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blog-Header-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blog-Header-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blog-Header-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/09\/05\/delaire-graff-blog\/\">Delaire Graff Estate: An Unforgettable Destination for Wine, Art, Cuisine, and Relaxation<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-09-05T12:06:05+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">05\/09\/2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Introduction Welcome to Delaire Graff Estate. This premiere estate is located in South Africa\u2019s Western Cape region and owned by the world-renowned diamond mogul Laurence Graff. Its the perfect blend of elegance, class, and luxury whilst offering a unique combination of fine wines, breath taking art, delicious cuisine. This jewel of the winelands is a\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/09\/05\/delaire-graff-blog\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Delaire Graff Estate: An Unforgettable Destination for Wine, Art, Cuisine, and Relaxation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/08\/05\/whalewatchinghermanus\/\" aria-label=\"Whale Watching in Hermanus, South Africa: An Experience of a Lifetime\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Blog-Header-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Blog-Header-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Blog-Header-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/08\/05\/whalewatchinghermanus\/\">Whale Watching in Hermanus, South Africa: An Experience of a Lifetime<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-08-05T11:45:43+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">05\/08\/2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">All Hale the Whale!&nbsp; The majestic Southern Right Whales draw tourists from far and wide to the picturesque town of Hermanus, South Africa. Located on the Western Cape, Hermanus is famous for its stunning coastline, rich wildlife, and award-winning wine regions. However, whale watching in Hermanus is the highlight of a visit to this charming\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/08\/05\/whalewatchinghermanus\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Whale Watching in Hermanus, South Africa: An Experience of a Lifetime<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/07\/03\/lourensford-market-helderberg\/\" aria-label=\"The Lourensford Market: Helderberg&#8217;s Ultimate Weekend Destination\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Blog Header for Lourensford Market\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Blog-Header-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Blog-Header-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Blog-Header-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/07\/03\/lourensford-market-helderberg\/\">The Lourensford Market: Helderberg&#8217;s Ultimate Weekend Destination<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-07-03T11:23:56+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">03\/07\/2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Weekends at Lourensford Are you searching for the ultimate weekend destination in Helderberg? Look no further than The Lourensford Market, hosted by The Aleit Group on the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate. This market ticks all the boxes with award-winning wines, scrumptious food, and 60 permanent stalls featuring handmade crafts, artwork, and artisanal products. So, grab\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/07\/03\/lourensford-market-helderberg\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: The Lourensford Market: Helderberg&#8217;s Ultimate Weekend Destination<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/05\/29\/idiom-wines\/\" aria-label=\"Idiom Wines: A Celebration of Wine and Words\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Collage of images of Idiom wine estate with a view over the Helderberg mountains, the False Bay ocean, their wine selection and various meals from their menu.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-1-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/05\/29\/idiom-wines\/\">Idiom Wines: A Celebration of Wine and Words<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-05-29T11:43:29+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">29\/05\/2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Idiom wines\u2014nestled in the heart of the Helderberg range\u2014is a celebration of terroir, unusual varietals, and masterful blends. This southernmost part of the Stellenbosch wine region provides the perfect backdrop and climatic conditions for an incredible range of wines. Idiom Wine&#8217;s Unique Location This elite winery is situated at the foot of majestic granite mountains.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/05\/29\/idiom-wines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Idiom Wines: A Celebration of Wine and Words<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/05\/05\/helderberg-nature-reserve-what-a-view\/\" aria-label=\"Oh, what a view from the Helderberg Nature Reserve!\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Blog-Header-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/05\/05\/helderberg-nature-reserve-what-a-view\/\">Oh, what a view from the Helderberg Nature Reserve!<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-05-05T08:16:50+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">05\/05\/2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Can you feel the stress of the day just melt away?! The Helderberg Nature Reserve is a protected area of natural beauty in the Western Cape, South Africa. It is located just outside of the city of Stellenbosch, it is home to a unique and diverse range of plant and animal life. The Reserve has\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/05\/05\/helderberg-nature-reserve-what-a-view\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Oh, what a view from the Helderberg Nature Reserve!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/02\/tickled-pink-with-our-outing-to-pink-valley-wines\/\" aria-label=\"Tickled pink with our outing to Pink Valley Wines\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Blog-Header-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Blog-Header-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Blog-Header-1-892x892.jpg 892w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Blog-Header-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Blog-Header-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/labonneauberge.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/02\/tickled-pink-with-our-outing-to-pink-valley-wines\/\">Tickled pink with our outing to Pink Valley Wines<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-04-02T12:40:23+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">02\/04\/2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Pink Valley&#8217;s wine making is committed to uniqueness, purpose, and passion for making and expressing a single specialist ros\u00e9 wine. 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