BONNIEVALE WINES was singled out at the inaugural Rosé Wine and Spirit Challenge for its excellence, with The Vale Cinsault Rosé Brut and The River Collection Cinsault Rosé 2022 both winning gold. “The latest recognition for our ‘Cinsault sisters’ is always welcome,” says Bonnievale Wines chief winemaker Marthinus Rademeyer. “Cinsault is an exceptionally versatile wine. […]
NUY WYNKELDER has added a new wine to its Mastery series at the request of Nuy wine enthusiasts. Not only is this Nuy’s first rosé ever, but the wine also has the unusual name Piekfyn. According to cellar master Christo Pienaar, the idea for this new wine came from numerous buyer requests for a dry rosé, […]
A GOOD high tea is a necessary luxury, something to be indulged in, something with which to treat yourself. The phrase “guilt-free” in relation to food has been on my mind a lot lately, and got me to thinking that if anything we eat makes us feel emotionally bad then it’s time to question that […]
EPISODE one of The Graham Norton Show season 30 arrived express from the UK to BritBox on last Friday, just one week after its UK airing, with a new episode launching weekly. With his star-studded BAFTA-winning blend of entertainment, chat and comedy, Graham welcomes a glittering line-up of A-listers to his acclaimed talk show, delivering the […]
SCIENCE is on the side of the good guys with research increasingly showing that healthy food really is happy food. The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) is delighted to power up the positives of living this October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, by helping more, giving more and supporting more by buying and adding fresh […]
LOCAL jazz lovers will have the rare privilege of hearing top international jazz musicians from Germany, Mongolia, Austria and the US perform the famous Charles Mingus suite The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady and other compositions in celebration of this legendary composer’s 100th birthday celebration. Featuring music from renowned jazz bassist Mingus (1922 to 1979) – […]
BEL canto genius Gaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (The elixir of love) is presented by Cape Town Opera, a touring production made possible by the unfailing generosity of the Judith Neilson Head Trust. After a successful tour to Ermelo and Sasolburg last month, Cape Town Opera will present the delightful production in the Mother City at Theatre […]
OUTDOOR enthusiasts can explore the rugged beauty of the Bottelary Hills on two guided hikes on Mooiplaas and Koopmanskloof wine estates on 15 and 16 October respectively. Both hikes run through conservation areas on the slopes of the Bottelary Hills in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Mooiplaas and Koopmanskloof were founding members of […]
WHEN they talk about saving the best for last, it means season two of White Lotus comes to Showmax – on October 31. Season one was the most awarded show at the 2022 Emmys, winning 10 awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Directing and Writing – and Supporting Actress for Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya […]
COOKED SISTERS Jessica and Nicole joined Martin and Eddie, Larcé and Jabu and Azraa and Waven into the Challenge Round of My Kitchen Rules SA this week, pipping Mark and Mbali to secure the final spot. With the leaders from Group 1 having been decided, a second group of five pairs will be out to […]