Happiness in your glass exuding the hues and scents of summer is the promise of Steenberg Ruby Rosé just released with a refined new look that expresses elegance and sophistication. Crafted from 100% Syrah grapes by Cellarmaster Elunda Basson, the new vibrant 2021 vintage is the chic summer wine to enjoy on all occasion. Giving prominence to the…
{news} SecreatEATS CPT & JHB events: Super Secret Celebrity ‘Month of Love’ Dinner
February is the month of love and SecretEATS has two magical evenings set up each in Cape Town and Joburg respectively to help celebrate that special someone in your life. Click here to book CAPE TOWN tickets and for more information! Click here to book JOHANNESBURG tickets and for more information! Introduction Step inside one…
{news} Journey’s End Vineyards’ Tales Series: New look and Vintages
Journey’s End Vineyards have released the latest vintages of their new-look Tales Series; a range of four wines, each with eye-catching modern designs to show the inspiration behind the labels. The new releases include: Journey’s End Weather Station Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Journey’s End Haystack Chardonnay 2019 Journey’s End The Huntsman Shiraz Mourvèdre Grenache 2019 Journey’s End Pastor’s Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019 Winemaker…
{connect} An apple a day: SA Olive EVOO apple loaf
Summer is all about celebrating the abundance of easy-eating, super nutritious fruits. I’m particularly fond of the humble red-cheeked apple. So much more than just a lunch box filler, the addition of fresh apples to my SA Olive EVOO loaf ensures wholesome snacking and oodles of taste! Introduction Constantly looking for ways to incorporate the…
{wine} A glittering year for Kanu: introducing Angelina Gold Cap Classique
I celebrated my inevitable return to work and to the reality of 2022 by opening a glittery bottle of Kanu Wines‘ Angelina Gold Cap Classique. And because this year is all about sparking joy for myself, I paired it with a sushi platter that left me feeling joyful for all the finer things in life….
{news} Kanu Angelina Gold: A unique Cap Classique with a ‘touch of gold’
There may not be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but Kanu Wines on the outskirts of Stellenbosch has made it possible for everyone to enjoy “gold in a glass” with the introduction of their premium Angelina Gold Cap Classique. What makes this bubbly unique and exceptional is the fact that it contains 24 carats…
{news} Kindred Spirits adds to festive cheer with new glitter gin
From the team responsible for Sugarbird® gin, brandy and rum and the lockdown-inspired set of Kindred Spirits brands comes another exciting new product just in time for Christmas – “Lean on Me” Glitter Gin. Having already bagged two Gold medals this year, at the SA Women’s Wine and Spirit Awards and at Vitis Vinifera, “Lean on Me” Gin now…
{news} Eikendal showcases terroir excellence in latest Infused by Earth wines
Eikendal Wines has released the latest vintage wines in its premier range Infused by Earth, a terroir-focused collection produced only in years of exceptional quality. Both expressions hail from 2017, a vintage widely recognised as among South Africa’s best of the modern era. This is only the second time that Eikendal has bottled wines under the Infused by Earth banner. The…
{news} Simonsig Wine Estate – Chenin Avec Chêne 2019 and Frans Malan 2017
The celebrated Stellenbosch winery that spearheaded a Pinotage revolution in 1994 by releasing South Africa’s very first Cape Blend is once again among the champions of this year’s Perold Absa Cape Blend Competition – the judges panel included among its final Top Five, the winery’s Frans Malan 2017. Simonsig Wine Estate was also named among this…
{eat} Lunch at La Petite Ferme – plated art from start to dessert
Teetering on the threshold of the silly season, we recently lingered a bit longer at La Petite Ferme for a lunch date, taking in the views and relishing in the timelessness of Chef Odette’s new summer menu. Introduction Tucked into the foot of the Franschhoek Pass, lies a little farm. This little farm has a…
{connect} Festive fruit cake with SA Olive EVOO
As with most things in life, there’s a team pro-fruit cake and a team anti-fruit cake. When this time of the year rolls around, I want to eat fruit cake morning, noon and night! This is my best one yet – made with SA Olive extra virgin olive oil for the most indulgent version of…
{wine} Bag or bottle – Zandvliet’s Cape Blends are your Best Friends
It’s no secret that I’m a serious advocate and ambassador for great wine in a box. Some moments in life simply need less thinking and more enjoying. With their passionate wine-making philosophy of creating, enjoying and sharing, Zandvliet Wine Estate boxed up their My Best Friend Cape Blends, and I’ll assure you it will be…