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COL’CACCHIO, the popular Italian-inspired franchise known for its gourmet thin-base wood-fired pizzas, hearty pastas, and crisp fresh salads, is celebrating its 25th birthday with a crazy pizza and cocktail special. Col’Cacchio is turning back the clock to its foundation year of 1992, when its…
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FIVE winemakers have been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious 2017 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year award, while four will vie for the Young Winemaker of the Year title. Diners Club introduced the Winemaker of the Year award in 1981 to encourage local winemakers to raise the standard of…
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FAMOUS for its twice-daily parade of Indian Runner ducks which keep the vineyards free of slugs and snails and other creepy-crawlies, Vergenoegd Löw wine estate is presenting its second season of summer live music concerts, beginning on December 3. The line-up includes some of the biggest names…
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GABRIËLSKLOOF, a wine and olive jewel of the Overberg, will don a festive halo this season with a host of indulgent moments to savour with family and friends, including a Celebration Braai on Sunday, December 17. This family braai feast offers a marvellous excuse to swap the crazy shopping malls and…
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HAUTE CABRIÈRE boasts one of the most unique views in Franschhoek, making it a popular winelands destination year round. The farm is nestled at the foot of a majestic mountain, and serenades the sunset daily. The Tasting Room has extended its hours until 6pm to celebrate the golden hour. The…
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WITH the festive season just around the corner, it is time to start planning to miss the mad Christmas rush. Husband and wife Luke Williams and Jessica Merton, of Bree Street’s Culture Club Cheese, have put together a delightful selection of luxury cheese and wine hampers, conveniently delivered to…
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AN exquisitely showcased, exceptional special edition cuvée, Bollinger Rosé 2006 is a blend of Pinot Noir (72%) and Chardonnay (28%), with more than 10 years ageing for this wine to express the true character of the vintage. An exceptional cuvée deserves exceptional presentation. Labelled…
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GEORGE BACON meant the world to Jon March. "He had this way of making everything and everyone feels like they were doing the right thing," he says. "His death in 2015 cast a shadow over my life and the alternative music scene who had grown to love and respect and adore him and his band Hog…
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SPECIALTY Scotch whisky producer Bunnahabhain has been awarded the coveted Cask Strength Scotch Whisky Trophy for its 18-year-old single malt at the 2017 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) in the United Kingdom. The whisky was also the best performer in the category of unpeated…
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THE four-piece Cape town-based band Lights Out is fronted by Caminey Kuropatwa, along with Josh Rosen, Mark MacDonald and Mike McAuley. We sat down to chat about where they came from, where they're going, and what's it's like to be a woman in rock. "Our drummer Mark and I played together for all…
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