Drink

RAISE a glass and celebrate 363 years of South African wine heritage on 2 February 2022 at 8pm. This momentous day marks the start of our winemaking industry, and calls for everyone with a passion for South African wine to come together, wherever they are in the world, and join in the celebratory…
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EXPERIENCE Stellenbosch in all its good-living glory during the town’s annual Street Soirées, a series of relaxed food-and-wine tastings underway from the end of this month. The popular events have become a calendar highlight as the perfect way to see in the new year and enjoy balmy evenings in…
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ROOIBOS has come a long way, and Carmién Tea in particular has an incredible range of rooibos products from, yes, salad dressings to gin. Currently I am working my way through a selection of flavoured infusions which arrived just before Christmas. There's the good old "ordinary" organic rooibos,…
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THE commemorative Roodeberg 1949 red blend has been selected as one of Decanter’s 2022 Wines of the Year. A gold medallist with a score of 96/100, the maiden 2017 vintage also excelled in the London based 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards. Adding depth to the illustrious 70 year old Roodeberg brand…
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A PICNIC in the garden, an afternoon lounging at the pool, a lavish harvest table lunch, sundowners on the terrace, or a relaxing treatment at the spa - it's all about summer indulgence at the Mount Nelson, a Belmond hotel. Choose one, or a combination of these luxurious treats, and aim even higher…
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NINI JERMAN – the entrepreneur behind the Winston & Julia chocolate brand – has opened an exciting new restaurant and activity hub at Stellenbosch Vineyards.  Called the Winston & Julia Chocolate Shop and Ceramic Café, the new establishment replaces the wine farm’s previous Bus Stop…
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BELLINGHAM WINES, one of South Africa’s pioneering wine brands with a history dating to 1693, has incorporated the work of two leading local artists in releasing three exclusive new wines as part of national retailer Pick n’ Pay’s commitment to selling 25 million bottles of wine as its part in…
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THERE is a host of delicious ways to celebrate the festive season at Constantia Glen with your family and friends. With extended opening hours and delicious new taste partners for their wines added to the popular selection of platters and crispy flammkuchen, summer at Constanta Glen is sure to be a…
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BRING on the festive cheer with frozen summer Bellinis, a refreshing twist to the famous prosecco and peach cocktail invented in the legendary Harry’s Bar in Venice around the 1940s. With peaches and nectarines in season all summer, and fabulous Valdo Prosecco from the Veneto region in Northern…
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THERE are some rules meant to be broken, especially when it comes to gin and food pairing. Gin’s unique blend of botanicals make it a wonderfully playful drink to experiment with no matter what cuisine. Food has always been a very important part of why people travel, but you don’t need to look far…
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