Drink

TO attend a carefully thought out luncheon - or dinner party - is a singular pleasure for the fortunate guest. There is much planning to be done to perfectly execute such a gathering. One must consider the guest list and the seating plan. The food, obviously, must be memorable; the accompanying…
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A QUESTION that is sometimes asked is, "Can you forgive bad service if the food and location is superb?" That's more likely to be possible than the other way around; no matter how amazing your server is, if the food is awful, well that's it pretty much ruined. Thing is, service should not be…
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THE Wine Library at Culture Wine Bar will host a gala and auction dinner on 24 March 2022, from 6pm to 9pm, with 100% of proceeds going directly to helping South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) facilitate its mandate to certify potential sommeliers and coordinate competitions. Culture Wine…
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THE zero alcohol beverage revolution is here to stay and it’s an unstoppable trend. The market for zero alcohol beverages is booming as consumers become more aware of the benefits to their health, wellbeing and ultimately the planet. The iconic family owned and well-loved South African wine brand,…
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THE uLutsha wine brand was officially launched on 24 February 2022 at a celebratory event at Delheim Estate. It is the culmination of what began as a learning project and has now become the development of a brand by a team of young PYDA (Pinotage Youth Development Academy) graduates, the first of…
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THE discovery of the late Anthonij Rupert’s packaging notes and mock-ups was the departure point for realising his dream and producing the Cap Classique range on L’Ormarins Estate. The L’Ormarins Private Cuvée 2014 is envisioned as the pinnacle of the range. An ode to his pioneering spirit, forged…
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CLOS MALVERNE Wine Estate in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch is offering a fabulous Lifestyle Package all the way through to September 22. It normally runs from April to September but as tourism gets on the road to recovery, this special deal should have you packing your bags as soon as possible. For…
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IMAGINE an all-inclusive winelands getaway, where your weekend has been meticulously planned for you from check in to check out. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a dream, but this can be your reality. Franschhoek’s popular Mystery Weekendsholds the promise of surprise, relaxation and pure…
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AN exciting new wine festival launches in the heart of the Swartland - arguably South Africa’s most dynamic wine region - on April 30, 2022. Hosted in a town not known for its wine, the Swartland Sosiaal Wynfees breaks the mould in typical Swartland fashion with a showcase of famous and lesser-known…
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FARRO, the critically acclaimed restaurant which has since October last year been a sought-after pop-up in Cape Town’s Bree Street, has now found a permanent home. Farro will reopen its doors at Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate in Botrivier in April 2022. “When we met Alex and Eloise Windebank and…
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