Drink

AS 2022 draws to a close, you might find yourself reflecting on events of the past year in the company of good friends or family. Whether around a braai, or at a local soccer match, your drink of choice should be a Samuel Gelston’s Blended Irish Whiskey. Founded by Samuel Gelston, a prosperous…
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THIS festive season, South Africans can celebrate with Lyre’s, the world’s most awarded, "impossibly crafted" premium quality non-alcoholic spirits brand. The range gives the perfect elevated drink experience whether gifting or serving as part of any occasion. The collection of South Africa's…
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PERFECTLY timed with the start of the season, Waterford Estate is proud to share its selection of summer-style wines with visitors. The estate collection includes crowd favourites like the Waterford Rose-Mary - an elegant incarnation of a Blanc de Noir made with Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Malbec, Cinsaut,…
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VISIT The Manor at Nederburg and be enticed by fragrances of cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, fresh ginger, rooibos, buchu and roasted nuts. Or wafts of real classics like home-baked bread just out of the oven, toasted coriander seed, ripe tomato, basil, caramelised onion, pickled vegetables, and…
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STEENBERG is synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc, the refreshing summer wine crafted from idyllic cool climate vineyards in the Constantia Wine Valley. The vibrant Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is zesty and fresh, ideal for sharing around the pool with friends, al fresco sundowners or light summer…
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IT'S a fitting conclusion to my 2022 gallivanting to have had the luxury and privilege to be the second guest to spend a night in the new Leeu House Suite. Allow me to show you a peek inside. The freestanding suite was formerly the showers and changing rooms for the pool area at this exclusive…
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ELETHU WINES, a unique South African enterprise, has unveiled its inaugural wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon, that received a pre-release double gold medal at an esteemed international wine competition. The Elethu farm lies on fertile river-fronting land in prime wine country of the Breede River…
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WITH the Italian heritage behind the brand and awe-inspiring views - thanks to the unrivalled setting at the slopes of the Helderberg mountains - Morgenster Estate has launched its new Aperitivo offering. In Italian culture, an aperitivo is a pre-dinner drink; a cultural ritual set for the late…
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OFF the beaten track, but well worth the drive and less than 60 minutes from Cape Town, you’ll find Perdeberg Cellar on the outskirts of Paarl. Home to a diverse range of wines, this is also where you'll find Eat @ Perdeberg, serving up comfort food, country style. Experience Perdeberg…
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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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