LYNCHBURG, Tennessee – The Jack Daniel Distillery announced earlier this month that seasoned whiskey maker Chris Fletcher will take over the reins as master distiller of the iconic Tennessee Whiskey brand. Fletcher, 39, previously served for six years as assistant master distiller, and will be responsible for the overall quality of Jack Daniel’s from grain […]
THERE are few things in life that surpass the marriage of good food and a well-matured vintage wine. At Tryn, Steenberg’s vibrant signature restaurant, guests who depleted their own collections during the months of lockdown, now have the opportunity to savour rare vintages from a selection of private cellars. The extended list of vintage wines […]
JOURNEY’S END, the boutique winery and vineyard owned by the Gabb family and situated on the mountain slopes above Sir Lowry’s Pass Village in the Helderberg basin, has released its rebranded top-tier Precision Series range of wines to high acclaim. The Precision range of very small production wines consists of three super premium wines – […]
DE GRENDEL celebrates its 300thanniversary this year, marking three centuries of a Cape landmark whose story – and that of its fourth-generation owners, the Graaff family – is deeply woven into South Africa’s history. Renowned for its award-winning wines and its restaurant rated among the best for fine dining in South Africa and Africa, De […]
WITH its stunning landscapes, picturesque Chapman’s Peak Drive, and the blue Atlantic Ocean, Hout Bay conveys peace and creativity. It’s no wonder the quaint seaside resort has cultivated a thriving art scene. A trip to Hout Bay is all the proof you need. Here are the must-visit destinations for art lovers looking to invest in […]
BLAAUWKLIPPEN’S new Farm Shop & Deli is all about local, offering a country-style destination in the heart of Stellenbosch that’s easily accessible for locals and stocks the best of locally grown and produced deli fare. The old farm stables on Stellenbosch’s oldest wine farm were carefully converted over the past three months to house the […]
IN the month sometimes referred to as “Octsober”, Drink Nil has launched bearing the slogan, “The Alcohol-Free Specialists”. The online retailer’s product offering focuses on the fast-growing alcohol-free drinks sector, from big brands to many “craft” and bespoke local producers. A healthy selection of wines and bubblies, gins, spirits, mocktails, tonics, seltzers, ciders and beers […]
ONE of the most successful and joyous poetry events on the continent, the McGregor Poetry Festival, did not happen in August this year, which would have been the ninth event of this popular gathering of lovers of the written word. Instead, a celebration will take place from November 6 – 8, 2020. One of the […]
CRAFTSMANSHIP in the vineyard and innovation in the cellar lead to wines that truly embody our terroir.” Quoin Rock’s wine philosophy, as well as its infrastructure, resources and willingness to expand are what appealed to its new winemaker, Schalk Opperman. Opperman’s passion for wine began at school where he first studied about “the nectar of […]
FRANSCHHOEK Uncorked Festival takes place over the weekend of November 6 to 8. What better excuse to explore one of South Africa’s premier wine destinations, while uncovering a fine selection of wine gems from the Franschhoek vignerons? Participating wineries in and around the valley will use the opportunity to showcase this season’s new release wines, which include […]