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Botrivier Pitstop Opens

BOTRIVIER, known as a weekend breakaway destination from where Capetonians explore the Overberg, Elgin, Hemel-en-Aarde and Hermanus, now offers additional accommodation options. Arcangeli Wines, situated next to the N2 just on the outskirts of the town, has opened its doors to city slickers. The winery offers four luxury double self-catering rooms with DSTV, air conditioning […]

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Little Italy Comes to Botrivier

THE quaint Overberg town of Botrivier has been invaded by the Italians. Arcangeli Wines, now in its third vintage, was established by the Arcangeli family in 2015 when Alessandro Arcangeli purchased a tiny 16 hectare farm next to the N2 on the outskirts of the town. Alessandro, a first generation import from Rome, followed his […]

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Rare Variety Found In Bot River

VERDELDO, a grape variety with roots in Portugal, now shines in the Overberg. Arcangeli Feiteiras Verdelho 2016, made from a tiny 16 year old block of Verdelho vines, top scored at the Winemag Alternative Variety Report 2018, while it fought off other unusual white wine varieties such as grenache blanc, viognier and pino grigio. The […]

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