Get into the spirit of Christmas gifting with Sugarbird

SUGARBIRD® really knows how to pull out the stops when it comes to innovative gift ideas. Whether you’re looking for the perfect craft spirit solution, or something to get your own Christmas party started in style and flavour, you’ll find inspiration in Sugarbird’s festive season spirit offerings.  Sugarbird Safari Glitter Edition Gin brings you a […]

A remarkable milestone at Allesverloren Wine Estate

ALLESVERLOREN Wine Estate marked a truly rare and historic milestone this year, celebrating with the release of a new wine. It was 150 years ago that the Malan family acquired the land that has been under its custodianship ever since. A host of pioneering successes was set in motion, including high-level representation in directing South […]

Discover the joy of being an ethical foodie with Black Mamba

WHAT do you get when you mix a Colombian with itchy feet who wants to change the world and a Swazi who is obsessed with chillis? You get Black Mamba, a sustainable brand based in beautiful Eswatini (former Swaziland). What started as a side project for Joe and Claudia Castellanos when cooking a pot of […]

The Maynardville Open Air Theatre Festival is back in 2023

CAPE TOWN’S classical open air theatre experience in Maynardville Park, Wynberg, is back this summer after a three year hiatus and is now under the management of award-winning entertainment production company VR Theatrical (Jaco van Rensburg and Wessel Odendaal). The Maynardville Open Air Theatre Festival season is always a summer highlight and has in recent years come […]

Raise a glass with Samuel Gelston’s Blended Irish Whiskey 

AS 2022 draws to a close, you might find yourself reflecting on events of the past year in the company of good friends or family. Whether around a braai, or at a local soccer match, your drink of choice should be a Samuel Gelston’s Blended Irish Whiskey.  Founded by Samuel Gelston, a prosperous wine and […]

Gifts from Lyre’s non-alcoholic range for the sober curious

THIS festive season, South Africans can celebrate with Lyre’s, the world’s most awarded, “impossibly crafted” premium quality non-alcoholic spirits brand. The range gives the perfect elevated drink experience whether gifting or serving as part of any occasion. The collection of South Africa’s premium non-alcoholic tipples is the perfect gift for someone looking for an easy […]

Tips to make cheese the star of platters, pairings and picnics

WE’RE all looking forward to the festive holiday season and end-of year celebrations with family and friends. More often than not, we’ll be making the most of the fantastic weather and the setting for our get-togethers will be outdoors. From parties to sit-down dinners, cocktail brunches to family picnics, we’re going to want to focus […]

Waterford Estate is the place to be for summer-style wines

PERFECTLY timed with the start of the season, Waterford Estate is proud to share its selection of summer-style wines with visitors. The estate collection includes crowd favourites like the Waterford Rose-Mary – an elegant incarnation of a Blanc de Noir made with Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Malbec, Cinsaut, Tempranillo and Sangiovese cultivars and ideal for the sunny days […]

Luxury pop-up tented hotel experience in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

CANVAS Collective Africa’s luxury summer pop-up hotel experience in the picturesque Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, between Hermanus and Caledon, is now set up and open for bookings from now until April 30 2023. The site, which is in a beautiful pine forest on the 300-hectare family run Glen Oakes Farm, is just a one hour 45 minutes’ drive […]