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.
FYN’s Jennifer Hugé is Relais & Châteaux’s Woman of the Year 2026
THE FYN Group’s sommelier and Service & Beverage Director, Jennifer Hugé, has been awarded the Relais & Châteaux Woman of the Year Trophy 2026. She received the honour at the… →
La Petite Ferme Announces the Winner of The ZA Project
BOUTIQUE hotel and wine estate La Petite Ferme has announced the winner of The ZA Project: A Fusion of South African Art and Pinotage. This initiative invited final-year illustration students… →
Barcelona–Cape Town exchange: international collaboration in the bar industry
BARCELONA Hotel Bar Week (BHBW) and Cape Town Cocktail Week (CTCW) continue to build their cross-continental collaboration with the second chapter of their international bar exchange. The partnership began in… →
Creation Wines celebrates top 10 placement in 2025 World’s 50 Best Vineyards
CREATION Wines, in the breathtaking Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge near Hermanus in the Western Cape, proudly announces its recognition as the seventh best vineyard in the world and second in Africa at… →
Water sommelier Nico Pieterse will teach you a thing or two
WHENEVER I take pics of an alcoholic beverage, I always move the water in the background out the way. My friends laugh at me: “oh no, there can’t be water… →
Things are getting personal at Klein Constantia
IN a quiet corner of the Klein Constantia tasting room, a unique ritual has begun. It’s called Vin de Constance Personalisation, an exceptional and innovative experience that invites guests not… →
La Motte Reserve Collection Cap Classique, a reason to celebrate
WITH La Motte introducing its reimagined experience at its historic Franschhoek property, there are plenty more reasons for guests to celebrate. Whether enjoying a food, wine, art or music experience,… →
Neil Ellis Wines reveals renovated tasting room, fresh culinary offering
AFTER months of refurbishment, Neil Ellis Wines is thrilled to once again welcome visitors to its newly renovated tasting room. The reopening also coincides with the launch of a fresh… →
What type of gin drinker are you?
GIN enthusiasts fall into distinct categories, each with their own rituals and preferences. Whether buying for yourself or choosing the perfect gift, understanding your gin personality matters. Musgrave Spirits has… →
Introducing Noobeing™, South Africa’s pioneering ‘smart soda’
WELCOME to the age of resilient productivity with redefining energy drinks and modern wellness. Designed for life’s demands—from daily deadlines to mental fatigue—Noobeing™ offers mental clarity, physical energy, and everyday… →
Plan your cocktail safari this December with Cape Town Cocktail Week
CAPE TOWN is set to shake things up this summer with the launch of Cape Town Cocktail Week (CTCW), a seven-day festival running from 10–16 December 2025. Early bird ticket… →
