Drink

VISIT The Manor at Nederburg and be enticed by fragrances of cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, fresh ginger, rooibos, buchu and roasted nuts. Or wafts of real classics like home-baked bread just out of the oven, toasted coriander seed, ripe tomato, basil, caramelised onion, pickled vegetables, and…
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STEENBERG is synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc, the refreshing summer wine crafted from idyllic cool climate vineyards in the Constantia Wine Valley. The vibrant Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is zesty and fresh, ideal for sharing around the pool with friends, al fresco sundowners or light summer…
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IT'S a fitting conclusion to my 2022 gallivanting to have had the luxury and privilege to be the second guest to spend a night in the new Leeu House Suite. Allow me to show you a peek inside. The freestanding suite was formerly the showers and changing rooms for the pool area at this exclusive…
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WITH the Italian heritage behind the brand and awe-inspiring views - thanks to the unrivalled setting at the slopes of the Helderberg mountains - Morgenster Estate has launched its new Aperitivo offering. In Italian culture, an aperitivo is a pre-dinner drink; a cultural ritual set for the late…
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OFF the beaten track, but well worth the drive and less than 60 minutes from Cape Town, you’ll find Perdeberg Cellar on the outskirts of Paarl. Home to a diverse range of wines, this is also where you'll find Eat @ Perdeberg, serving up comfort food, country style. Experience Perdeberg…
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ERRIEDA du Toit and her husband Ian were seated across the table from me at last week's celebratory luncheon at KWV's Cathedral Cellar in Paarl. "Bianca, you've been around..." she said. That is not inaccurate, but in this case it was leading to a question as to whether I have ever encountered…
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AFRICA Capital Group (Pty) Ltd, shareholders of Aquasky sustainable bottled water, has announced the successful purchase of South Hill Vineyards in Elgin, heralding a new German investment in South Africa. “After 20 years of building South Hill Vineyards from a dilapidated farm to an amazing and…
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FOLLOWING its recent brand relaunch, honouring the timeless traditions and unwavering quality the estate is so renowned for, Morgenster Estate is thrilled to announce the launch of The Giulio Range, a tribute to its passionate founder, father and grandfather, Giulio Bertrand. Giulio's pioneering…
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THE Taj Cape Town has always presented the perfect meeting place between the past and present: a magnificent heritage building with a proud history in the epicentre of an equally historic city, where the movers and shakers of the day meet. Now, the hotel is readying for an exciting future, thanks to…
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HAVING reviewed 590 wines in its various Prescient reports over the course of 2022, Wine Magazine has found Wildeberg in Franschhoek to be the most successful. Despite serious competition, the estate’s Wildeberg White (Semillon) 2021 was rated best in its category, with a rating of 94. Another…
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