La Rochelle Tours - Wine & Gourmet

10/11/2024

La Cotte Inn Wine Sales is a Franschhoek Wine Valley gem.

09/11/2024

Today's "wine research" spotlight shines on this exceptional wine, crafted to delight your senses.

A delicate blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon (a blend of these cultivars are also known as a White Bordeaux in France) by Wade Bales Wine Co. ...awarded 4 ½ ⭐️ by the Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide.

This wine will pair perfectly with Asian food...now if only we has some 🍲 🫢

Thank you Wine Gourmet Travel for the introduction to this wine.

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08/11/2024

Cheers to a stellar launch! 🥂
Congratulations, Rouana Guest Farm on unveiling your brand-new website!

Our La Rochelle Tours team is over the moon to collaborate with you and cater to the needs of your discerning guests.
We're thrilled to be a part of your online journey and can't wait to provide exceptional experiences that match the excellence of your new digital presence.

Here's to a bright future and countless opportunities! 🥂

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07/11/2024

Thank you to the Stony Brook Vineyards team for hosting our guests!

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Julia and Sasker from the Netherlands ended their day in the winelands sampling some of our special wines and enjoyed a walk in the vines with their tour guide, Aylmer.

26/10/2024

If only one could bottle the sweet essence of these freshly bloomed roses at Boschendal, their fragrance would be a treasured keepsake.

But alas, it's a fleeting pleasure, much like the warmth of today, which will soon give way to tomorrow's rain.

Let us bask in the beauty of this moment, and hold it close, for the scent of these roses and the warmth of this day will soon be but a memory.

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24/10/2024

Thank you Guy Kedian for sharing this delicious Chamonix Estate Franschhoek Chardonnay with us!

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17/10/2024

17/10/2024

🐾Mia was on a mission yesterday, dragging us to Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate to ensure that this pet-friendly wine estate was still up to her refined standards.

And by 'refined standards', I mean she wanted to make sure the art was still exceptional and the gardens were still ludicrously lush and manicured. Because, priorities!
And by 'dragging us', I mean she gave us the puppy dog eyes and we couldn't resist.

Spoiler alert: the estate passed with flying colours...and Mia gave it two paws up!


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09/10/2024

After a sweltering stretch of days, we're thrilled to emerge into a morning of revitalizing crispness, courtesy of the overnight showers.

The air is now alive with the sweet scent of renewal.
And Mia, our curious companion, is already immersed in her favorite pastime - tenderly inspecting the vine buds as they swell with promise, their delicate beauty a testament to nature's cyclical magic.

If you wish to tour with Danélle and Mia on a Private Half-Day Wine Tour, contact Johan to book a Mia&Me Tour.

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30/09/2024

Spring has sprung... or so they said!

Meanwhile, the mountains are all like, 'Nah, we're good with snow, thanks!'
Who needs flowers and sunshine when you can have frosty peaks and a winter wonderland?

Guess the mountains didn't get the memo that spring is supposed to be, well, springing!"

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16/09/2024

We are taking a moment today to process some difficult news.

We've lost one of our beloved regular past clients, Lorraine, who was more than just a guest to us - she was a Friend.

We cherish the connections we make with our clients, and Lorraine's passing has touched our hearts deeply.

May she rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing to all who know her.

15/09/2024

Add some sparkle to your spring! 🌸🥂

Join us on a Half-Day Cap Classique Tour and indulge in a morning of luxury and laughter.

Book your tour now and get ready to toast to a brighter season!

Visit 2 Cap Classique producers.

Ladies, it's time for a Bubbles & Bi***es trip 🤭.
Min 2 pax - max of 13.

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07/09/2024

Gooooo Bokke!!! All the best bokke!

Springboks vs All Blacks 🏉 in the City of Cape Town.

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07/09/2024

What a magnificent panorama of Cape Town, the Mother City.
Cape Town is poised to host a riveting rugby showdown between the Springboks and the All Blacks this afternoon.

I am collecting clients for a Private Half-Day Tour. We will initiate proceedings a bit earlier today to sidestep the chaotic traffic upon our return to the city this afternoon.

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City of Cape Town Springbok Supporters Club Visit South Africa

29/08/2024

Our 1st stop on our Private Half-Day Cap Classique Tour was at the 2nd oldest winery in South Africa, Boschendal.

Our clients arrived from Czechia via Dubai on Emirates at Cape Town International Airport this morning.
Patrick collected them from the airport to Boschendal where I started our Half-Day Tour.

The views of the snow-capped mountains around Franschhoek from Boschendal are simply spectacular.

As they traveled for 22 hours and wanted a snack, my clients had a cheese platter, and the little birds, Orange River White-eye (Zosterops pallidus), thought they were invited to lunch as well 🤭.

I trust that they will enjoy their stay at the Marriott Bonvoy Franschhoek.

It's always an honor to be part of our guest's honeymoon experiences.
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27/08/2024

It's raining, and it's pouring...this won't stop our past clients from joining me on tour!

Thank you, Savannah and Sally, for joining me on a Private Mystery Wine Tour for the 3rd time today.

It's always a pleasure to see you again... .

Thank you, Akademie Street Boutique Hotel, for being such fantastic hosts and ensuring my clients return to Franschhoek every time.

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22/08/2024

Join us on our Full-day Non-guided Private Driver Service visiting wineries on the Stellenbosch Wine Routes.

I collected my guests from Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa in Stellenbosch.

With this service, the clients select which wineries they wish to visit; at each winery, one of the wine ambassadors will present the wine tasting, and the clients book and pay for these experiences directly to each winery.

1st Stop | Spier Wine Farm (Soup & Wine Pairing)
2nd Stop | Delheim Wines (Cupcake & Wine Pairing)
3rd Stop | The Table Restaurant (Lunch)

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20/08/2024

Night time magic...I just ❤️ taking photos of old vines.

1st 📸 without "Night Mode".
2nd 📸 with "Night Mode".

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