For many people, spring is an exciting time that heralds in warmer weather and a welcome respite from a long cold winter. But for allergy sufferers, spring is a time of itchy eyes, runny noses and nasal congestion. This is the beginning of pollen season. But when it comes to helping ease the symptoms of […]
THE online programme for this year’s art, food and outdoor extravaganza – Garden Town Stellenbosch – is live. South Africa’s favourite City of Oaks is all set for the 10-day event that caters to diverse interests and for the whole family. Expect a showcase of the region’s best, including food and wine as well as gardens, […]
EXPERIENCE Tokara in all its spring splendour when this acclaimed family wine and olive estate opens its extensive farm garden and new Adamastor Moss Garden to the public as part of Garden Town Stellenbosch from 21 – 30 October 2022. Take a self-guided tour of the farm’s private garden and meander through tranquil walks dotted […]
THERE are plenty of skeletons rattling around in the BritBox cupboard this month and with a selection of chilling true-crime documentaries and a new season of Bloodlands on the menu, there’s more than enough intrigue to send shivers creeping up and down your spine. The documentary Manhunt: Raoul Moat, streaming exclusively on BritBox from October […]
The Stellenbosch Craft Drinks Festival takes place on Saturday, 8 October at Jan Marais Nature Reserve in Stellenbosch, offering a wide range of craft-drinks including gin, wine, seltzers and agave-based spirits, with live music by Van der Aven, Emile Swiegers, Sons of Selassie (pictured below), iGniteCPT and more. It began out in 2012 as a strictly craft beer festival […]
The popular reality cooking show on kykNET will return in 2023, this time with a braai flavour. Entries are now open as Kokkedoor celebrates a decade of entertaining foodies and food lovers next year. Kokkedoor was first shown on kykNet in 2013. It became an instant hit with viewers and soon expanded into a bigger foodie family […]
BROOKDALE and Getwine have launched a fundraising initiative in aid of Project Flamingo, which will run throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During October 2022, Brookdale Estate and Getwine will pledge a R10 donation to Project Flamingo for every bottle of Brookdale Mason Road wines sold via the Getwine online platform. Project Flamingo is a not-for-profit […]
CAROLINE’S White Wine & Cap Classique Review 2022, one of the most coveted tasting events on the South African wine calendar presented by Cape Town’s legendary Caroline Rillema, takes place in the V&A Waterfront on Thursday, 13 October 2022. This world-class showcase of the Cape’s 70 finest white wines and 15 Cap Classiques, crafted by […]
DOMAINE des Dieux, the boutique Cap Classique specialist from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge appellation near Hermanus etched its name in the annals of the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge by winning the show’s trophy for Best Producer for the third time in eight years. At the 21st Amorim Cap Classique Challenge held on 22 September at Tintswalo […]
DISCOVER Absolute Zero & Almost Zero, a range of expertly crafted, award-winning de-alcoholised wines from Van Loveren that are tailor-made for clean living, sober celebrations, and family-friendly festive occasions. In short, it’s the drink choice that works in every social setting. Plus, you now have a full range of delicious non-alc wines to choose from. […]