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Wine bottles line a bar at Wine & Bubbly Festival, Kay & Monty, Plett. Bartender works under large lights. Scenic view and guests in the background.

Sipping in Style - Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival 2025

With this year's Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival on the horizon, we’re reminiscing about our visit to last year’s – a sparkling celebration of the finest vintages from the Plettenberg Wine Route. After a more than 5-year hiatus, the long-awaited return of this beloved local event was nothing short of magical!

Hilary - The Winemom

Collage of Stellenbosch Winelands: vineyard, mountain, winery, pizza with wine, and sparkling wine bottle. Text: Stellenbosch Winelands, Summer 2026.

Stellenbosch Winelands Family Adventures with WineTots: Revisiting some of our Favourite Wine Farms

Explore our favourite family-friendly wine farms in the Stellenbosch Winelands this Summer 2026, from tastings and playgrounds to relaxed lunches with kids.

Hilary - The Winemom

Collage of a koala, person in forest, waterfall, beach at sunset, and lush greenery. Text: "Beaches, Forests & Birthday Celebrations, NSW, Australia."

Beaches, Forests & Birthday Celebrations in NSW, Australia

After sipping our way through the historic vineyards of the Hunter Valley, we swapped our wine glasses for hiking boots, heading deeper into nature to the forests and beaches of NSW, Australia

Hilary - The Winemom