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.
Blaauwklippen’s new Tasting House – a sensory experience
DAY three of my trip to Stellenbosch last month was packed with food and wine from morning till evening. It was the marathon I’ve been training for my whole life,… →
Celebrating 21 Years of Pinot Noir Innovation at Creation
AS we prepare to celebrate Pinot Noir Day on Friday, August 18, we ask: what are the secrets of a fine wine that captivates enthusiasts around the globe? “I believe… →
A celebration of exquisite Simonsberg red blends
BEING located between Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch, not everyone knows Simonsberg-Paarl is a wine region in its own right. The area makes some of the country’s most distinctive red blends… →
New vintage releases from La Petite Ferme
LA Petite Ferme – the name translates simply as “the small farm” – in Franschhoek has over decades, grown and evolved into a memorable winelands destination that today includes a… →
Backsberg celebrates Women’s Month with Ella Pinotage Rosé promo
IN honour of Women’s Month in South Africa, Backsberg Family Wines celebrates all women who break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and contribute to the advancement and successes of their industries,… →
Mason Road Sip & Dip pairing introduced at Brookdale Estate
BROOKDALE Estate has introduced a new wine pairing to be enjoyed at its tasting room outside Paarl. Focusing on Brookdale’s range of lifestyle wines, the Mason Road Sip & Dip… →
Cosy up at Nederburg’s The Manor Eatery
THE Cape winter is especially cold and wet this year, but at Nederburg’s The Manor restaurant in Paarl, the new winter menus radiate warmth and generosity of flavour. Recently appointed… →
Nuy Valley inspires notably fruity 2023 Chenin, Sauvignon Blanc
THE fertile soil and favourable climate of the Nuy Valley in the Breede River once again inspired winemakers. The results can now be tasted in the newest additions to Nuy… →
Make time for one more mezcal at Una Más in Sea Point
GAVIN BINDER, co-founding partner of Una Más Tequila & Mezcaleria in Sea Point with his brother Sean, does not pull the “tequila face”. You all know the one, when tequila… →
It’s all about venison and red wine at Perdeberg this July
THERE’S no arguing that winter has brought with it an extra chill factor this year, perfect for sitting closely near a crackling fireplace, but also a charming red wine. And… →
