SUMMERTIME is entertainment-time and there are few better liquid accessories to have this season than medal-winning wines from Bonnievale. The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Competition has just awarded The Bonnievale River Collection Cinsault Rosé 2020 with a gold medal and Bonnievale’s The Vale Sauvignon Blanc Brut sparkling wine with silver. The Cinsault Rosé is […]
GRAND Africa Rising is a series of expertly produced residencies created with the intention of highlighting not only the cream of Africa’s musical crop, but also showcasing them in a beautiful setting and broadcasting this to the world. Featuring the hottest music talent in Africa, Grand Africa Rising is a celebration of all that we […]
CULTURE wine bar – a new venture by Matt Manning, chef patron at Grub & Vine / The Chef’s Studio – derives its name from Cape Town’s famous wine culture. The bar – which is adjacent to Manning’s popular bistro Grub & Vine and shares the same address – sees Manning join forces with wine […]
GLENMORANGIE celebrates the joy of a cake moment in a sweet and indulgent single malt Scotch whisky, revealing its vibrant new limited-edition Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake in South Africa this November. Inspired by favourite memories of baking, birthdays and more, Glenmorangie’s multiple award-winning Director of Whisky Creation, Dr Bill Lumsden, found himself musing over […]
CAPE TOWN’S spectacular waterfront resort, One&Only Cape Town, has reopened with new offerings for South African residents. Situated at the centre of Cape Town’s fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, overlooking the marina and with panoramic views across to Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is a tranquil enclave on the doorstep of the pulsating city. One&Only […]
IT’S wonderful concept: rent a scooter via an app and whizz off down the Sea Point promenade to the V&A Waterfront, stopping along the way for coffee or an ice cream, perhaps even with your dog. Or take a monthly package to beat rush hour traffic – because that’s a thing again, and if anything, […]
TESSELAARSDAL Wines – Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – have earned awards, accolades and praise since the maiden vintage (Pinot) in 2015. Whatever their personal differences, Tim Atkin and Christian Eedes both scored the 2018 94 points out of 100, while Atkin bestowed 95/100 on the 2017. Master of Wine Greg Sherwood, who propelled the first […]
DESCRIBED as the epitome of a boutique hotel, the luxurious Akademie Street in the heart of Franschhoek is extending its discounted winter rates throughout the summer season as part of a South African Residents special offer from November 1, 2020 until February 28, 2021. Guests can stay in the boutique hotel’s signature cottages or suites, […]
THE wonder of new releases from a standout vintage and the spate of awards for consistently creating exceptional wines hold new meaning for Tokara winemaking team after a year of relentless challenges for the entire South African wine industry. “One thing I’ve realised since joining Tokara is with this terroir and this team we can […]
BECOME a tourist in your own country and experience the idyllic Steenberg Hotel & Spa for a post-lockdown luxury staycation in the heart of the Constantia Wine Valley. With local tourism on the rise as the country adapts, the 24 room, five-star Steenberg property, welcomes the increase in local first-time visitors. “As a South African, […]