Drink
Raise a glass to Cape Town’s vibrant beverage scene. From exclusive Winelands tastings and Cap Classique festivals to the latest craft cocktails, spirit brand launches, and non-alcoholic alternatives, discover Bianca Coleman’s guide to sipping in style across the Mother City.

The Gentleman’s Recovery Ritual — Father’s Day at Cape Grace
CAPE GRACE, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, celebrates the man or father figure in everyone’s life with The Gentleman’s Recovery Ritual, available throughout June at Fairmont Spa at Cape Grace. The… →

Sixth annual Grape Escape Festival this week
THE sixth annual Grape Escape Wine Festival takes place at Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch on Thursday, 11 June 2026 from 6pm to 9pm. Following the success of previous festivals, this year’s… →

Sip luxury with The House of BNG MCC
BONANG MATHEBA, founder of House of BNG, is known to her fans as the “Champagne Queen of Africa”. What began as a passion project was rooted in both personal desire… →

First Choice Velvet launches ready-to-drink milkshakes
THE First Choice Velvet Flavoured Dairy Dessert range has expanded with the launch of First Choice Velvet Milkshake, bringing its signature rich, velvety taste into a convenient ready-to-drink format. According… →

A new after-hours experience at Durbanville Hills every Thursday
DURBANVILLE HILLS is inviting guests into the creative heart of winemaking with the launch of Unfiltered Thursdaze, a new weekly after-hours experience that offers rare access to wines still in… →

‘Fire & Wine’ Thursday nights are back at Brookdale Bistro
With the arrival of the new season, The Bistro at Brookdale Estate in the Paarl Winelands brings back its popular Thursday night Fire & Wine evenings from May until the… →

This is the story of Burton Francis and Francis Wines
A JOURNEY from rugby fields in Paarl to the vineyards of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, grounded in place, purpose, and transformation, Burton Francis began life playing barefoot rugby in Paarl, a… →

Celebrate Vermentino at Ayama Wine Farm on 25 April
WINE enthusiasts are invited to discover the allure of one of the Mediterranean’s most exciting grape varieties at Vermentino Day, on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at Ayama Wine Farm in… →




