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Samu Chef is yet another of the wondrous ventures that were borne out of the COVID-19 crisis. It’s a way for small farmers to continue getting their soil-fresh produce to the consumers’ table during…

With the news from the Presidency that wine sales were allowed to resume from 1 June, this was great news for most of us whose supplies were looking a bit sad. Wines wanting pride…

Non-alcoholic beverages have never really tickled my fancy before the national lock-down.  John Ross Virgin Distilled Botanicals have opened my mind (and palate) to a much needed addition to our social lives. Introduction The…

Thursday 21st May is International Chardonnay Day, a special day to reflect on the wonderfully diverse and most planted white grape in the world! Hailing from Burgundy, France, Chardonnay can grow just about anywhere…

May 21 marks International Chardonnay Day, so fill your glass and take a sip to understand why this classic grape variety is one of the world’s most widely planted grapes. RSP: UW Chardonnay 2019 –…

The balance between quick convenience and healthy food choices seems like a fine line that we have to tightrope-walk every day. Luckily, Stir! it up has put convenience in a range of little boxes,…

To some extent, most of us are sitting around and somewhat (im)patiently waiting for the restrictions on the sale of alcohol to be relaxed and lifted. Whilst we do, I’d like to introduce you…

It’s strange to think that less than three months ago, I was sipping in the sun at the annual Gin & Tonic Festival. Little did I know that I’d rely (rather heavily!) on my…

Almost Zero by Van Loveren Family Vineyards has taken South Africa by storm. This de-alcoholised wine range is made up of the popular Wonderful White, Ravishing Rosé and Radiant Red. What makes this trio…

We’re all trying to navigate our way through the national #lockdown without a glass of wine in hand and winter steadily on its way. Some days, I simply can’t help to lose myself in…