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Siddùra is the ruby-red jewel in Gallura’s winemaking crown. Cagnulari is relatively unknown even to many Sardinians, and in recent years its value has been re-evaluated, producing one of the island’s most delicious specialities. Situated near the medieval town of Luogosanto at Siddùra the art of winemaking is as old as the ancient people who first inhabited the lands of Sardinia.
An ultra modern interior set against the back drop of vines nourished by the granite sands of the Juannisolu and Capichera hills, Vigne Surrau offers the true taste of the Gallura. Caressed by the mistral winds off the strait of Bonafaccio this vineyard produces wines of the highest quality that deserve to be known worldwide http://bit.ly/VineSurrau
The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world. Hostile to humans this one of the wildest and most dangerous places on the planet - a land where the Royal Bengal Tiger is still king of the jungle. Responsible for up to 50 human deaths a year, nothing strikes more fear in to the hearts and minds of the people of this rich and diverse ecosystem.
Starting with Madame Clicquot the women of wine have had to work to prove themselves. Many female winemakers have had to fight discrimination and sexism in what is still very much a male dominated industry. However, attitudes are changing and on my voyage through the vineyard's of the Amalfi coast for my online wine series 'The Grape Press' Imet 5 incredible female winemakers producing exceptional wine and championing equality in the work place.
Tokara is vineyard royalty and a landmark for fine dining in South Africa. For my online wine series 'The Grape Press' I got to film with the crème de la crème of the oenological and gastronomic world. With consistently award-winning wines and innovative terroir focused cuisine, I literally got to taste a little piece of this paradise with the winemaker Stuart Botha and award-winning chef Richard Carstens in a food and wine pairing extravaganza
It is peak season in Cape Town which means the popular beaches can become extremely crowded. After 24 years of visiting the sun-drenched shores of the Western Cape, I know the beautiful pristine secret beaches that the locals like to keep all to themselves. If you don't want to share your beach towel with the hoards this season then discover the most incredible pieces of paradise with my top 5 hidden beaches in Cape Town
Articles and travel blogs about Cape Town don't really do it justice. It’s almost impossible to capture the beauty of Cape Town and all it has to offer purely with the written word. If you’re seeking sun, amazing beaches, outstanding scenic beauty and to be immersed in wildlife you came to the right place.
