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 ultimate wine gift for Father’s Day and beyond
UNLOCK the essence of luxury with The Patriarch Cabernet Franc from Backsberg. This award-winning wine is poised to elevate your gifting game and create unforgettable moments with that special someone.… →
Family-friendly restaurant in the Nuy Valley
FOUNDED in 1963, Nuy Winery’s first wine were released in 1978 – 12 bottle case cost R9. Across three ranges, the wines today are still reasonably priced, and its Barbieri… →
Mini brandy and cocktail festival by Cause | Effect
CAUSE|EFFECT Vineyard Stellenbosch at Morgenhof Wine Estate, in collaboration with the South African Brandy Foundation, is hosting a mini brandy and cocktail festival over the weekend of 24 and 25… →
It’s Gin Day this Saturday – here are food pairing ideas
THIS Saturday, June 10, is World Gin Day, although nobody is going to argue with drinking their favourite tipple on any day of the year. The South African Mushroom Farmers’… →
Reitumetse Kholumo: brewing a revolution
REITUMETSE KHOLUMO, an entrepreneur passionate about preserving ancient traditions and creating employment, has founded Kwela Brews, a for-profit social enterprise. Kwela Brews collaborates with homebrewers of traditional African beer, known… →
Celebrate World Gin Day on June 10 with Whitley Neill
WE may be heading into winter but for gin fans, come rain or shine, cocktail culture is year-round. This is because gin’s highly adaptable flavour makes it the perfect infusion… →
Kleine Zalze finds sweet-spot with Nectar Cap Classiques
KLEINE ZALZE, the award-winning Stellenbosch wine estate that is renowned for its selection of premium Cap Classique sparkling wines, has released its first range of Cap Classiques in the burgeoning… →
Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival at Anthonij Rupert Wyne
ANTHONIJ RUPERT WYNE in Franschhoek is bringing back its popular Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival after a three-year hiatus. Scheduled for Saturday, 27 May (11 am to 4 pm), the event… →
Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc returns after sell-out success
THE second vintage of the highly anticipated Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc has been released. A milestone collaboration of the region’s 13 producers, the wine’s first iteration of 10 000 bottles sold… →
Nederburg calls 2023 a Goldilocks vintage
NEDERBURG’S chief takeouts of vintage 2023 are wines with outstanding flavour, high acids and lower than average alcohol levels, according to cellar-master Samuel Viljoen. “Generally cooler temperatures in the lead… →
