Drink

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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THE award-winning Sense of Place wines take the headache out of shopping this festive season in a new campaign that offers wine-lovers the go-to solution for every occasion. Whether it’s a top-quality gift that’s required, a refreshing all-rounder, or a bold food-wine, this flagship range from…
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SUMMER is the time to seek out fresh new food and wine delights and one of the must-attend events this holiday season is Helderberg Fresh Fine Wine & Food Festival. It takes place in Somerset West on Saturday 3 December, in the exquisite setting of 322-year-old Vergelegen Wine Estate. More…
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BUBBLY lovers will be delighted to hear that after a two-year absence, the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival is back. Once again presented by Sanlam Private Wealth, the two-day event is set to take place at the Franschhoek Monument on Saturday December 3 and Sunday December 4 from…
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AFTER a short hiatus the popular annual Perdeberg Family Festival is back, and will be taking place at the charming Vryguns Farm in Paardeberg, Paarl, on Saturday, 26 November from 10am to 5pm. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city life to this hidden gem off the beaten track, which promises…
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AS a 340-year-old heritage brand, with long-held core values of social and economic upliftment, Steenberg Farm understands the significance that such heritage sites hold. While also appreciating the community’s responsibility in sustaining them, managing director of hospitality, Catherine Schulze,…
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