Drink

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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BROOKDALE ESTATE has introduced private wine and dine experiences with special menus created by executive chef Gary Coetzee. Small groups of up to 12 people are catered for with brunch, lunch or cocktail menus custom designed and personalised to the taste of guests. There is an option of wine…
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The Greater Simonsberg appellation of Stellenbosch towers as a beacon of great South African wine, and especially red grape varieties. It is in this location that renowned family winery Delheimproduced its latest flagship Grand Reserve 2017 Bordeaux blend. Significantly, the 2017 vintage marks…
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IT is with such enormous pride and joy that I write this, a few hours after Creation Wines placed 10th in World's Best Vineyardsfor 2021, as well as the Best Vineyard In Africa. Also in the top 50 are Delaire Graaff and Klein Constantia. Of course, I'm not really surprised; Creation is a place…
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SEPTEMBER is officially America’s National Bourbon Heritage Month, celebrating the uniquely American history of the spirit. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), as part of its Cheers! Spirits from the USAcampaign, has been introducing South African adult spirits consumers…
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WRITE drunk, edit sober - Ernest Hemingway apparently never said, but someone did. So here goes. I'll admit to "tipsy" because a fair measure of the bottle of Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir went into the risotto - a leisurely dish which requires a glass of wine at hand (and another for when…
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IS there anything more quintessentially South African than a braai? Those in the know will tell you that it’s a way of life here in SA. It’s certainly not just about throwing some meat on the fire and hoping for the best, but rather a special ritual that centres around the joyful preparation and…
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WITH spring in the air and the weather warming up, Constantia Glen is pulling out all the stops for Heritage Day with live music and an all South African braai platter available on the menu on Friday, September 24. Indulge in a generous platter for two of tasty lamb spit braai, boerewors,…
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THE Cellars-Hohenort is joining forces with Eagles’ Nest to present a gastronomic event to showcase the bounty of the Constantia Valley. The food and wine pairing dinner will take place on October 1, 2021 in The Conservatoryrestaurant, and will feature a delicious five-course menu presented by…
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IT'S been a frigid winter, but spring is around the corner. Here are some fireside destinations in an around Cape Town to get you through the last of the chilly days and nights. With its mountains and beaches, it’s a city many think best suited to summer but winter can be just as magnificent a time…
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