Press Release

Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82 returns with a feast of favourites
CONSTANTIA’S darling for relaxed bistro-style fare and tapas has come home with the re-opening of Steenberg’s popular Bistro Sixteen82. As of Wednesday, August 26, 2020 it’s all systems go for… →

Eikendal’s new winemaker stakes her claim with enchanting Rosé
RENOWNED Stellenbosch winery, Eikendal, has embarked on a new era with the official appointment of Maryke Botha as its winemaker. Until recently, she served as assistant to cellar master Nico… →

More new releases as Tokara tasting room re-opens
VISIT the Tokara tasting room and be the first to get your hands on the lauded Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, one three Reserve reds from the stand out 2017 vintage… →

Star-studded line-up for Stellenbosch on Stage
CLEAR your calendar for the latest live virtual concerts in the Stellenbosch on Stage series that will feature stellar South African talent Spoegwolf on August 29, 2020 and the University… →

Support World Elephant Day with Balance wines
WITH the world’s eyes on the mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants in Botswana since May this year, World Elephant Day on Wednesday August 12, 2020 is an opportunity to… →

Stavros Zalmas talks about his role in Bulletproof
SEASON two of Bulletproof begins on Monday August 10, 2020 on Universal TV (DStv Channel 117) at 8pm. We have an exclusive Q&A with series star Stavros Zalmas. Who are… →

Tourism wheels start rolling
THE City Sightseeing Red Bus, an icon on the tourism landscape, is revving up the fleet and is ready to hit the city streets this Woman’s Day weekend. During nationwide… →

The Country Kitchen at Mont Rochelle in Franschhoek has reopened
VISITORS will be able to take in the wraparound views of the Franschhoek valley with a two- or three-course menu created with seasonal ingredients on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays… →

Winnie Bowman on women winemakers and the state of the SA wine industry
WHATEVER Cape Wine Master Winnie Bowman does, she does it well. She began as a physiotherapist, then developed an interest in occupational health, completed a Masters in Biomedical Sciences at UCT… →

Prime Circle to rock the cyber waves
SOUTH AFRICA’S rock royalty, Prime Circle, will be performing to 200 000 of their fans across the globe online on August 8, 2020. The concert is set to go live… →

How Cape Wine Academy is adapting to the pandemic
AMIDST the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating effects on the South African wine industry, respected Cape Wine Master and newly appointed principal of the Cape Wine Academy, Heidi Duminy, sheds… →

