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.
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… →
Sip happens – Bubbly Festival is back and better than ever
IF your idea of a perfect weekend includes superb bubbles, fabulous food, lekker live music and great company, then clear your calendar, because The Bubbly Festival is back and it’s… →
Maximise your effort with Two in a Bush Sparkling Rooibos Fuel
Two in a Bush introduces Sparkling Rooibos Fuel, a clean, lightly sparkling hydration drink designed for everyday movement, warm weather, and active South African lifestyles. Whether it’s a sunrise run,… →
Winners of the 2025 Diners Club SA Winelist Awards
FOR more than three decades, the Diners Club Winelist Awards have set the benchmark for wine excellence in South Africa’s hospitality industry. Recognised and respected by both the restaurant and… →
Grub & Vine kicks off Regional Wine Series with Santé Bot River
As Grub & Vine enters its seventh year, chef patron Matt Manning is returning to the restaurant’s roots – good, honest cooking paired with serious wine – with the launch… →
Harvest: the most wonderful wine time of the year
SOME would have us believe Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but there’s something so very special about harvest in the Western Cape winelands, generally from around… →
It’s harvest time – blend your own wine at Durbanville Hills
DURING the 2026 harvest season, Durbanville Hills opens its cellar doors to offer guests a rare opportunity to step inside the living, breathing heart of winemaking. From now until to… →
Love and legacy: Nuy Toekie ‘My Hartedief’ Red Muscadel 2025
THE name of this muscadel honours an extraordinary and very special love story: for seven years, Oom (Uncle) Toekie Burger (1929–2024) rode on horseback to visit his beloved Elna before… →
Celebrate the 2026 harvest at La Motte in Franschhoek
THE 2026 La Motte Harvest Experience shares the blessing of the harvest with an invitation into the vineyards and cellar and with a seat at the table. One of the… →
Step into the heart of the 2026 vintage at Nederburg
AS day gives way to evening in the Paarl winelands, Nederburg invites guests to experience the bountiful excitement of the season with Harvest at Dusk, a celebration of the 2026… →
