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.
Champion Cab Sav to be proud standard-bearer for Elethu Wines
ELETHU WINES, a unique South African enterprise, has unveiled its inaugural wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon, that received a pre-release double gold medal at an esteemed international wine competition. The Elethu… →
Enjoy the art of the ‘Aperitivo’ at Morgenster Estate
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… →
Eat @ Perdeberg’s summer is a feast for the senses
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… →
Wines with a sense of place, food for thought at Cathedral Cellar
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… →
Elgin’s gem, South Hill Vineyards, welcomes new ownership
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. … →
Morgenster Estate pays tribute to founder with The Giulio Range
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,… →
Wildeberg wins Winemag’s 2022 coveted ‘winery of the year’ award
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… →
Once-off edition of SA iconic red Chateau Libertas makes history
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… →
Two gin and plum cocktails for a refreshing summer tipple
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… →
Taste, terroir at multi-course food and wine experience
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,… →
