Drink

THE V&A Waterfront is calling all beer lovers to Makers Landing for a Dockside Beer Experience on Saturday, 4 June from 12pm to 9pm. Curated by Ukhamba Beerworx in partnership with Makers Landing, the Dockside Beer Experience introduces local microbrewers to a mainstream market in the heart…
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IT’S hard to resist when a log fire beckons, signalling all the warmth of welcoming country hospitality. That’s why, come cold winter days, the hearth is always glowing in the Nederburg manor house (aka The Manor). Walk into the gracious homestead, smell the earthy notes of the thatched roof, the…
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IT'S National Wine Day somewhere in the world but every day is wine day here at Eat Play Drink HQ. The succulent ripe fruit flavours of Saronsberg Life is Fine Shiraz work perfectly to balance the richness of this creamy stroganoff. The wine has a deep, dark purple colour with scents of violets and…
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WWF South Africa is delighted to announce that five more wine farms have been welcomed into its prestigious Conservation Champion programme, bringing to 55 the total number of WWF Conservation Champions in the Cape Winelands, which overlaps two major global biodiversity hotspots – the Cape Floral…
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NEVER underestimate the power of a simple detail. It can transform even the excellent into the exceptional,” says Niël Groenewald, MD of Nederburg. “Ask anyone who treasures their craft, who works fully with their hands, heart and mind, and they will tell you the same.” He is referring to…
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PEARLY BAY, the stylish range of easy drinking wines that resonate carefree living and happy moments, is now available in generous 3-litre box wines, ideal for everyday enjoyment. Big on taste, convenience and value the packs come in three delicious wines for all tastes and occasions. The crisp…
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THE boutique Franschhoek winery Paserene’s first release of Dark – a full-bodied and broody 2018 Syrah in its Elements range – is a fine ambassador of the winemaker’s pursuit for appealing and authentic expression. Showing notes of spicy treacle, cherries, and antique leather, this Syrah was…
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THE inaugural vintage of a milestone Sauvignon blanc wine has been released by the 13 wineries of the Durbanville Wine Valley that supplied the wine for its making. While collaborations of this scale are rare, it is the region’s reputation for pioneering and award-winning Sauvignon Blanc that makes…
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THE fun returns to Stellenbosch Hills this month with a delicious opportunity to savour two ageless companions. The popular Stellenbosch Hills Wine & Cheese Pairing is a chance to gather up friends and family for a light-hearted and tasty excursion to the heart of South African wine country.…
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A CLASSIC Old Fashioned cocktail is made with bourbon, but why not switch it up for a truly local version? Oude Molen brandy is made in the Elgin valley where only Colombard, Chenin Blanc and Ugni Blanc grapes, grown in the Western Cape Wine of Origin Region, are used in the distillation of its Cape…
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