What you might not know about me, is that I’m a very keen beer-drinker. Not the “four-pints-a-night” kinda girl, but more the “I-really-love-a-good-craft-beer” girl. Entice me with the promises of a dark stout or a moody ale; a hoppy lager or a fruity IPA, and I’m like a kid in a candy-store. That is why…
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{news} Winter warmers at Cavalli Estate
Five years after opening to the public, Cavalli Estate in the Stellenbosch winelands has evolved into a versatile lifestyle destination deftly combining food, wine and art. ‘Cavalli’ may be the Italian word for ‘horses’, but this stylish winelands estate offers so much more than the world-class equestrian facilities that grace the long driveway leading into…
{wine} Come play with Vriesenhof’s unwooded Chardonnay!
You’re part of the ABC club or you’re not. Oh, and that’s the “Anything but Chardonnay” movement, if you didn’t know. I was TODAY years old when I learnt about the ABC club, by the way. Luckily for Vriesenhof Vineyards, though, I’m a die-hard fan of Chardonnay and theirs is particularly poetic. Introduction I want…
{news} Da Luca Prosecco launches 200ml mini’s!
One size doesn’t fit all and so we ‘re pleased to welcome Da Luca Minis to the Prosecco family. Ideal for occasions where you only want one glass of bubbles, mini Da Luca Prosecco bottles can’t be beaten for convenience and quality with that same crisp, lively fizz that makes the original bottle so…
{news} Glenelly unveils 2013 vintages
Glenelly, the Stellenbosch wine estate with a French touch, located on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg, have released the 2013 vintages of their flagship Lady May Cabernet Sauvignon and their Estate Reserve Signature Red Blend. “We are very excited about our 2013 releases. After the 2012 vintage which was very hot, delivering big robust…
{wine} Along the path of tradition with Constitution Road wines
Quality is tangible. It’s something you can see; something you can feel; something you can taste; something you can hold. Quality is something that is very much at the forefront with the introduction of the new vintage Chardonnay 2016 and Shiraz 2015 of Robertson Winery’s flagship range, Constitution Road. Introduction Continuing a proud tradition, the…
{news} Journey’s End rebrands its range of wines
Journey’s End Vineyards (situated on the mountain slopes above Sir Lowry’s Pass Village near Somerset West), one of South Africa’s most sustainable and experimental wineries, is revamping its range of wines to give clear differentiation between its three series – Tales, V and Precision – while maintaining a consistent theme across the family of wines….
{news} Gibson’s Monday burger special is back!
Let’s face it, nothing says YUM more than a rich, juicy burger, or two or three, with your favourite toppings! Enjoy EXTRA YUM at Gibson’s at the V&A Waterfront, on a Monday, until August 2019. Order any three Gibson’s burgers, and get the cheapest one free! Offer valid only on Mondays from 11h00 until closing,…
{wine} Borne from passion, crafted in strength: Strydom Wines
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And if wine flows in your veins, then there is only one way to go – into the vines! Strydom Wines is the result of Rianie Strydom’s lifelong commitment to and passion for the local wine industry – and we got to taste two of her wines! Introduction…
{event} A night of stories with Windfall Wines at Lapo’s Kitchen
How much do you know about the wine you drink or the chef who plated your food? Do you know where your wine comes from, or what inspires the chef? Social dining experiences are growing in popularity at the moment. I recently joined Windfall Wine and Lapo’s Kitchen for a stellar night of food, drink and…
{news} JAN comes home!
Born and raised on a farm, first South African Michelin-star Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen always knew he would one day return to the bush; to the campfires and the open skies of his beloved South Africa. A global partnership with the Oppenheimer family, which was born of a shared passion and vision for…
{wine} A (non) question of compromise: Groot Phesantekraal wines
In this world where everything begs for our attention and our hard-earned money, we all have to sometimes compromise to make things work. We give a little here and take a little there to try and reach an equilibrium somehow between soul and pocket. I do that, too. Having said that, some things I’m simply…