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FOUR years after first venturing into uncharted waters with his own wine brand Laarman Wines, acclaimed independent winemaker Arco Laarman (pictured above) still personally collects his grapes from Vermaaklikheid, a small town on the Cape South Coast near Witsand, 300 km from Cape Town. “Driving…
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BONNIEVALE WINES has released an exciting new addition to its NEAT range of de-alcoholised wines. The Shiraz 2020 joins a Sauvignon Blanc, giving wine-lovers a delicious alternative in the run-up to the festive season. “Summer is a time for socialising, even if we’re doing it at a distance, and…
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EVERY year, on the second Saturday of October, this annual day celebrates South Africa’s home grown grape varietal. Numerous Pinotage stakeholders are planning exciting events, tastings, campaigns and promotions, so keep an eye on social media. Here's Fat Bastard's delicious pairing. DARK…
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AS a Stellenbosch Pinotage specialist, showcasing the versatility of South Africa’s very own wine grape variety has been a driving inspiration at L’Avenir Wine Estate. The introduction of the L’Avenir MCC Pinotage Brut Rosé is part of winemaker Dirk Coetzee’s drive to show the versatility of…
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WHETHER you are an avid gin lover, a novice or even a virGIN, the Cape Town Gin & Spirits Emporium premium gin tasting experience is for you. In the V&A Waterfront, it is the perfect spot to experience the best craft gin the Mother City has to offer. It is not only a celebration of…
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THERE was a time in my life when I launched myself at every opportunity to do something stupid and/or exciting - and claim it to be my job. I'm talking about jumping out of aeroplanes, abseiling off Table Mountain, scuba diving with sharks, that thing at Ratanga Junction where they put you in a…
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FROM a South African distillery famous for innovation, and globally awarded for its top quality whiskies, comes a bold invention. Three Ships Mash Tun is a smooth new taste, born in the heart of the James Sedgwick Distillery. “The challenge behind Three Ships Mash Tun was to create a drink that…
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STELLENBOSCH HILLS has appointed rising winemaking star Charl Myburgh to its team. Charl (pictured above) comes with broad experience of wineries geared for quality. Apart from his own children, his proudest achievement includes being part of the team that won the SA Young Wine Show’s General Smuts…
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BE part of Roodeberg’s remarkable legacy by creating your own stories around this Classic Red Blend that has stood the test of time for over 70 years. In celebration of Roodeberg’s legendary standing, the new 2020 vintage has been released in a limited edition storytelling gift pack that takes you…
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SPRING is all about pretty pinks as gardens and orchards come into bloom and so too our preference for lighter, crisper rosé-style refreshment. Loxtonia Blush Apple Cider is the flawless, all natural cider with an alluring rosy hue to welcome the new season. The true essence of 100% freshly…
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