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.
A toast to The Drinks Cartel
AT a loss for a unique way to pop bubbly with friends? Would you like to ramp up your gin and tonic offering? Or are you tired of only serving… →
A new era for Morgenster Estate
OVER the past two years, behind closed cellar doors and in the historic Manor House, the Morgenster team has been hard at work, planning every detail of their relaunch in… →
Tim Atkin MW says SA’s best wines ‘belong among the world’s elite’
BRACE yourselves…Tim Atkin MW releases his 10th South Africa Report today, with Chenin Blanc and Stellenbosch wines showing particularly well, and he contends the 2021 vintage could rank as one… →
Two Gingers launches La Primavera just in time for spring
UP and coming artisanal gin company, Gember Distillery, which produces the Two Gingers brand, launched its new spring-inspired gin La Primavera to invited guests, media and VIPs at an intimate… →
More accolades, new products for Sugarbird
MULTI award-winning craft spirits producer, Sugarbird®, which embodies flavours from the Cape Floral Kingdom, continues to grow internationally, as it collects accolades and launches exciting new products. The brand was… →
Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon, a tale of two priorities
ONE of Nederburg’s newly released apex wines, the Private Bin Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, is an expression of two clear priorities for the winery, says cellar-master Samuel Viljoen. “It’s… →
Loxtonia Sparkling Apple is the ‘Prosecco’ of apple ciders
LOXTONIA, the producer of 100% pure apple ciders from the Ceres Valley, has a vibrant Prosecco-style sparkling apple cider, the ultimate shimmering refreshment to welcome spring. Loxtonia Sparkling Apple Cider… →
Discover Franschhoek’s Cap Classique route this weekend
LOVERS of bubbly can delight in this latest announcement from Franschhoek Tourism, as it puts Cap Classique firmly on the map and on our radars with the launch of a… →
Steenberg toasts Cap Classique Day on 1 September
JOIN Steenberg in celebrating the magnificence of South African sparkling wine on Cap Classique Day, Thursday, 1 September 2022. Together with fellow Cap Classique producers, Steenberg Vineyards is honouring this… →
Tokara releases outstanding new Cap Classique vintage
CELEBRATE the wonder of Cap Classique with Tokara’s glorious 2014 vintage just released by this prestigious family owned Stellenbosch wine estate. The fourth cuvée of this magnificent blanc de blancs is… →
Pongrácz launches lower-alcohol demi-sec rosé Cap Classique
The launch of the Pongrácz Nectar Rosé Light Demi-Sec is a welcome addition to the Cap Classique category. The bottle-fermented and lees-matured Cap Classique is a blend of the traditional… →
A sparkling celebration is in order this Thursday
POP open a bottle of Krone Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2020, crafted on the historic Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate in the Tulbagh Valley to celebrate Cap Classique Day on September… →