Boschendal

Who Wants To Hang Out With The Cape’s Top Winemaker Tomorrow Night?

04 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments

When you win South African Winery of the Year you get certain bragging rights, and I think we all deserve a glass or three of the good stuff this week.

Who Won The iPad 2? Here Are The 2ov Survey Competition Winners!

22 Feb 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment

Do you wonder if you won one of the 10 X R500 Sunglass Hut Vouchers? Or one of the 5 X cases of Boschendal bubbly? Or one of the 5 X cases of De Grendel rosé? Or, better yet, maybe it was YOU who won the iPad 2, from Digicape? Winners were picked by a […]

What Would You Ask Daniel Craig?

24 Nov 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 14 Comments

I leave in a couple weeks for London, where I will be interviewing Daniel Craig on behalf of Ster-Kinekor for his new movie – a remake of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. These ‘junkets’ as they’re called, feature journalists from around the world who come in, one after the other, to interview the actors for […]

2oceansVibe’s Official Bubbly Nails Diamond Award

17 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

Boschendal has cleaned up rather nicely at this year’s Wine Makers’ Choice competition. Hot on the heels of winning the Best Vintage Cap Classique, the Grande Cuvée Brut 2007 scooped a coveted Diamond Award at the 2011 WMC. Cheers to that. The Grande Cuvée Brut 2007 is one of only three Cap Classique Sparkling […]

“The World In Vogue – People, Parties, Places” – The Greatest Coffee Table Book You Will Ever Own

06 Aug 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments

I had a dinner party last night at my penthouse at the Cape Royale Hotel, and I must just say that the star of the show (besides the Jack Daniel’s, Corona beer, Boschendal bubbly and La Fee absinthe) was “The World In Vogue” coffee table book I bought for La Muse a while ago. It’s […]

Spoil Your Woman With Boschendal

04 Aug 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments

Spoil the lady in your life.. by treating her to a breakfast at Boschendal overlooking the valley of Franschhoek. August is the month to spoil all Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmothers, Friends, Wives, and Girlfriends! Spoil the woman in your life this August, with a bottle of Boschendal Bubbly and upload a picture onto facebook. The […]

In Search Of Cape Town’s Best Short-Cuts

26 Jun 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments

We are working on a new series, which is dedicated to finding the ultimate short-cuts around the streets of Cape Town. We will also be doing one for Johannesburg. But, for now, we want to gather the best ones in Cape town. So if YOU know of a secret short-cut on the roads of Cape […]

The Vibe Boschendal Best Dressed Award Goes To…

01 Apr 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment

As with any glamourous event, The Vibe party has a prize for the best dressed couple – The Boschendal Best Dressed Award. Our judge was none other than La Muse from SA’s #1 street fashion blog, PopYaCollar.co.za and she was looking for a couple that best understood the theme and vibe. BEST DRESSED COUPLE AWARD The competition was […]

200 New Tickets Released For The Vibe Party on Saturday

24 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment

Due to popular demand (and a lot of arm twisting) we have managed to secure 200 extra tickets for THE VIBE party 2011 at The Grand Cafe & Beach. CLICK HERE TO BUY YOURS NOW! CLICK HERE TO BUY YOURS NOW! They’re only R200 which, for what you’re getting is NOTHING!!! Latest news in is […]

Boschendal Unleash Bubbly Mayhem! Get Yours Now!

23 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments

Well if you don’t drown in a bath of bubbly this weekend then you are clearly doing something wrong! Seriously, you won’t believe what I just received in my inbox. Enjoy this – In celebration of The Vibe party this weekend, Boschendal are offering all 2oceansvibe readers a very rude discount on our favourtie bubbly, […]

First Edition Harry Potter Auctioned For ZAR 205K

23 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

So Heritage Auctions sold a 1997 edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone for $29, 875. A book that you can remember the release of just sold at a rare books auction. You’re Old now. If you can’t remember 1997, please crawl back into the womb.

Picnics At The Roundhouse

03 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments

I’m not sure how readily the service is available, but La Muse and I took (stole) one of the picnic baskets from The Roundhouse to the beach this weekend. We indulged in the likes of their homemade truffle cream cheese, spread on ciabatta, with shaven ham and oysters on the side. Naturally there was a […]

Boschendal Releases 2007 Grande Cuvée Brut

15 Feb 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment

Great news from 2oceansvibe’s preferred bubbly, Boschendal – it looks like we’re being treated to the immediate release of the 2007 Grande Cuvée Brut. With the 2006 singled our as the only 4½ star MCC (Méthode Cap Classique) amongst the top performing wines of 2010 rated by Wineland Magazine’s Watterwyn panel of experts. So I’d say […]

Goldfish Cape Royale Rooftop Sky Bar VIDEO

04 Feb 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments

While our Facebook photos from the event can give you an idea of the awesomeness of the vibe that day, it can never do it justice. That is why I invented the ‘moving picture’ and, subsequently, this video. Jump in and re-live that day with us. Feel the vibe throughout your body, not just through […]

Goldfish On The Roof Of The Cape Royale On Friday – You And Seven Friends..

20 Jan 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

Imagine that? Well it’s a very real thing, my friends. Goldfish are performing a DANGEROUSLY intimate gig on the roof of the Cape Royale hotel tomorrow (Friday) from 15h30 and all the 2oceansvibe brands are taking care of drinks. That’s right – we’re talking Jack Daniel’s, Corona, Jack Black, BOS iced tea, Boschendal bubby, De […]

Spot A Celebrity And Win Boschendal Bubbly!

17 Dec 2010 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments

There are some shopping malls in Cape Town that are not very much fun to visit. Retail and culinary quarters, on the other hand, are packed full of celebrities, and the Cape Quarter is one of them. But they’re not content with providing you with eye candy, they want to give you free Boschendal bubbly, too. Click through for details.

Loving The Boschendal Feature In The New GQ

17 Nov 2010 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments

Be sure to get the new GQ Magazine for December, which features 2oceansvibe’s favourite choice of bubbly, Boschendal. They say Boschendal is made for people “with a sparkling wit and sunny disposition, but are serious about quality.” Umm, yes – that’s pretty much how we roll, here at 2oceansvibe! Click to see the feature – […]

THE WINNER OF THE BOSCHENDAL COOLING TOWERS COMPETITION – DEMOLITION “2OCEANSVIBE STYLE”

25 Aug 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments

My God, when we announced the Boschendal Cooling Towers competition, we didn’t expect anything this world class to appear! We asked you, the 2oceansvibe readers to send your best footage of the Athlone Cooling Towers (or, rather, the “Ladies of Athlone” – a title which I have NEVER heard before) going down last Sunday. Obviously […]

THE FULL “SETH SONG” (AND LYRICS) BY I SCREAM & THE CHOCOLATE STIX

11 Aug 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment

We’re pretty blown away by the response to the “Seth Song” we’ve been playing fairly regularly, over at 2oceansvibe Radio. It’s not only a damn funny tune, but I tell you what – it’s got the heads bopping too! Apparently The Assembly lost their minds to it last Saturday! The guys behind the tune are […]

THE 2OCEANSVIBE BREAKFAST

29 Jul 2010 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments

So after an evening of sushi, springbok bruschetta, Belinni coctails, bubbly, and of course, Butlers Pizza (*COUGH* 2oceansvibe Radio launch COUGH*), there’s only one thing you eat for breakfast. And it’s not a bottle of Boschendal!

A VIRTUAL TOUR OF SETH’S CAPE ROYALE PENTHOUSE..

14 Jun 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments

All protocol was relaxed as we granted one photographer and virtual-tour expert (Panascape) unprecedented access to my suite at the Cape Royale hotel. As it is my primary residence, you can imagine what intimate never-seen-before details were caught on camera. The virtual tour itself let’s you cruise around the Cape Royale hotel (spinning 360 degrees […]

BOSCHENDAL GRANDE CUVEE BRUT WINS GOLD MEDAL FOR SOUTH AFRICA

03 Jun 2010 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments

2oceansvibe partner brands are constantly winning worldwide recognition, and, whilst the brands themselves are very excited when these awards are given, I can’t say I am surprised. I mean, that is after all why they’re a part of vibe, right? We only deal with winners around these parts! This time it’s a gold medal for […]

THE 2OCEANSVIBE “WEATHER GIRLS” – LANDI SWANEPOEL – “THE PERONI GIRL”

29 Jan 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 8 Comments

If only she was just “The Peroni Girl,” then it would be less confusing. Unfortunately Landi Swanepoel is also “The Guess Girl,” so please pay attention if you don’t want to get left behind. This week brings us the first 2oceansvibe Weather Girls Show of 2010, and boy do we have a cracker for you! […]

SETH TURNS WINE PAIRING WORLD “ON IT’S HEAD”

04 Jan 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments

I put “on it’s head” in inverted commas to indicate a quote, presumably by someone with authority. Given the topic of wine pairing, one would hope, at the very least, that the quote came from someone within the food or wine industry. In truth… it didn’t – I made it up. Yup, that’s right. Much […]

BOSCHENDAL LAUNCHES THEIR NEW CAP CLASSIQUE

27 Nov 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment

If you go to Google and search for “Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut,” you’ll see at the number 1 position is the article I wrote a couple weeks back, telling you about that exact product becoming 2oceansvibe’s choice brand of bubbly! CLICK HERE to see that original 2oceansvibe article That was obviously a prelude to the […]

HOW TO OPEN A BOTTLE OF WINE WITH YOUR SHOE

05 Nov 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments

You never find anything useful on 2oceansvibe. Naah……nothing! Like this… I mean why would you ever want to learn how to open a bottle of wine with your shoe? Admit it, that is probably the best thing you have learnt this year. SAY IT!!!!! Luckily for me, most of De Grendel’s wines are screw-top and […]

MOMBASA CAFE CAVENDISH SQUARE BITES BACK

04 Nov 2009 by Jasmine Stone / 64 Comments

I wrote an article over a year ago about my experience at Mombasa Cafe , Cavendish Square, Claremont, Cape Town. I was moaning about the convenient joys of them being constantly empty, as well as the fact tat they did not serve Tabasco sauce (a big “no-no” as we know). Mombasa Cafe – Cavendish Square […]

BOSCHENDAL GRANDE CUVEE BRUT ENTERS THE FRAY

03 Nov 2009 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments

It’s with great ease that they do, because Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut (lest we forget the Le Grand Pavillon Brut Rosé) has very recently become the sparkling wine of choice for 2oceansvibe. Hardened 2oceansvibers out there will know what it takes to get the nod as a 2oceansvibe brand and, make no mistake, this premium […]