Located in the Western Cape, Stellenbosch was exceptional. Mid-March. Perfect weather. The food, wine and accommodations were on point. We could spend a few posts about all of the places we discovered (and a bit more time finding more). Maybe I’ll add more in future edits. Our accommodation at the Stellenbosch Manor set the tone for what would be an amazing couple of days as the world began to cripple to the effects of the Coronavirus. The original plan was to stay at the Molenvliet Vineyard but they decided to cancel reservations as airports and travel began to shut down. We were referred to their sister property, the Stellenbosch Manor and it did not disappoint. Great room, amazing service and stellar property.
As businesses began to shut down, exploring downtown Stellenbosch… . The highlights for us were Spek and Bone and The Fat Butcher. Phenomenal outdoor spaces and even more phenomenal plates. Spek and Bone proved exceptional execution of concept and innovation while preserving the integrity of locally sourced ingredients. At the Fat Butcher, the steak and wine stole the show. Knowledgeable staff. Trying to fit in another trip to Spek and Bone, we regretted not indulging more.
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We visited a few vineyards in our time in Stellenbosch. Our experience at Rust En Vrede was spectacular. We had the privilege of enjoying a 7 course wine pairing dinner. It began with a complimentary drink against the backdrop of the setting sun. The view did not disappoint, and neither did the dinner. Well paired wines and plates, all the way down to the dessert. Only able to catch a few glimpses of the kitchen at work, Chef Fabio Daniel effortlessly put out well thought out dishes that complemented an array of the Rust En Vrede collection. This wine pairing was held at time where many businesses did not know if they would be able to continue to operate. The chef and staff pulled off an amazing service in the midst of the unknown and then went above and beyond to accommodate. Since we were attending a wine tasting, we decided to do the responsible thing and take an Uber. After the pairing was over, we could not get cellular service to get another Uber home. The host tried to call us an Uber from her phone but was not successful as ride sharing and transportation was beginning to shut down all across South Africa. While we were figuring out how to get back to our accommodation, we mentioned that we were there to celebrate a birthday. A few moments later, the head chef, Fabio Daniel, offers to take us to our accommodation and the host comes out with a bottle of wine for us to take for the birthday. In talking with Mr. Daniel on the ride home, we find that he is a chef that cares about his craft and about the well being of his staff as a continued lockdown threatens their jobs and stability. He drops us off and we enjoy the front yard of the manor before retiring for the evening.