Drink

ERRIEDA du Toit and her husband Ian were seated across the table from me at last week's celebratory luncheon at KWV's Cathedral Cellar in Paarl. "Bianca, you've been around..." she said. That is not inaccurate, but in this case it was leading to a question as to whether I have ever encountered…
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AFRICA Capital Group (Pty) Ltd, shareholders of Aquasky sustainable bottled water, has announced the successful purchase of South Hill Vineyards in Elgin, heralding a new German investment in South Africa.  “After 20 years of building South Hill Vineyards from a dilapidated farm to an amazing and…
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FOLLOWING its recent brand relaunch, honouring the timeless traditions and unwavering quality the estate is so renowned for, Morgenster Estate is thrilled to announce the launch of The Giulio Range, a tribute to its passionate founder, father and grandfather, Giulio Bertrand. Giulio's pioneering…
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THE Taj Cape Town has always presented the perfect meeting place between the past and present: a magnificent heritage building with a proud history in the epicentre of an equally historic city, where the movers and shakers of the day meet. Now, the hotel is readying for an exciting future, thanks to…
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HAVING reviewed 590 wines in its various Prescient reports over the course of 2022, Wine Magazine has found Wildeberg in Franschhoek to be the most successful. Despite serious competition, the estate’s Wildeberg White (Semillon) 2021 was rated best in its category, with a rating of 94. Another…
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WHAT better reason to celebrate? Born in 1932, South Africa’s great-granddad of red blends, Chateau Libertas, isn’t just going strong, it’s flourishing. To mark its good health and longevity, the cellar has issued a 90th anniversary, limited-edition 2021 vintage bottling in both magnums and 750ml…
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CELEBRATE the summer of ’22 with the irresistible pairing of plums, Queens of the Stone Fruit, with South Africa’s brilliant and delicious craft gin. There’s no better way to get through hot days and fun nights than with a clinking, cold gin cocktail in hand. Plums, brimming with juicy sweetness and…
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FOOD and wine lovers have an opportunity to share a sensory journey of Cape Town’s richly diverse culinary and wine cultures, led by president of the South African Sommeliers Association, Spencer Fondaumiere, and well-travelled chef Jocelyn Myers-Adams.  This multi-course food and wine event…
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THE Amorim Cap Classique Challenge awards five category trophies for Best Brut, Best Rosé, Best Blanc de Blanc, Best Extended Aging Class and Best Nectar wines and Simonsig won two classes this year, taking Best Rosé for the Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé 2020 as well as Best Nectar for its Kaapse Vonkel…
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THE festive season is upon us and with it thoughts about special treats on the table and of course gifts for our loved ones. Choosing a good bottle of wine for someone special is a great gift idea. With a variety of styles and flavours available, Leopard's Leap wine has something to suit every…
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