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.
Bruce Jack Wines stirs up summer with Sauvignon Blush cocktails
THIS year, Bruce Jack Wines is adding a little extra sparkle to the summer season with its much-loved Sauvignon Blush, and not just as a wine, but as the star… →
Rowlene will add a soulful sparkle to Friday celebration
THE House of JC Le Roux, South Africa’s first cellar devoted entirely to the making of premium sparkling wine, is opening its doors once again on Friday, 31 October, for… →
Cape Town wine lovers to taste SA’s best wines in one place
DINERS Club Winemaker of the Year awards, now in their 45th year, celebrates the country’s top winemakers, and on Saturday 25 October, the Cavendish centre court will become a playground… →
Caroline’s annual White Wine & Cap Classique Review coming soon
CAROLINE’S 2025 edition of her annual White Wine & Cap Classique Review, hailed as one of the most prestigious tasting events on the South African wine calendar, will be staged… →
Leopard’s Leap announces new Natura de-alcoholised sparkling wine
GONE are the days when we had to wait for a special occasion to open a bottle of bubbly. And thank goodness for that! Today, it is common practice to… →
Sip bold, live bright with The Fox & The Flamingo Rosé 2025
AS the sun lingers longer and the days grow warmer, Black Elephant Vintners & co. invites you to embrace the season with The Fox & The Flamingo Rosé 2025. Playful… →
Celebrate 100 years of Pinotage with a Cape Sour wine cocktail
TO mark International Pinotage Day on Saturday 11 October and celebrate 100 years of Pinotage, Leopard’s Leap has shared a recipe for a special treat: the Cape Sour wine cocktail.… →
Ceremony Matcha Bar, a new space for ritual, flavour and community
CEREMONY Matcha Bar has opened its windows on the Sea Point Promenade, steps from the Atlantic Ocean and at the heart of Cape Town’s wellness culture. It’s imagined as a… →
Serious about coffee? Republique in Stellenbosch is a must
REPUBLIQUE is a specialty coffee shop in the heart of Stellenbosch. With a French flair in the ambiance and light snacks, Republique brings the artistry of coffee and tea to… →
Guardian Peak’s weekday lunch special for Taste Stellenbosch
WE are more than halfway through Taste Stellenbosch, which runs until the end of the month, and we managed to squeeze in a few more specials last weekend. One of… →
Signature ‘suikerbekkie’ brings life to new Blanc De Nuy 3-litre
NUY Wine Cellar has launched its latest white, the Inspiration Blanc de Nuy, presented in an elegant 3-litre bag-in-box – the first in the Inspiration range to feature the signature… →
Kickstart your weekend with JC Le Roux’s #JCFridays
JC LE ROUX, South Africa’s original home of sparkling wine, is bringing the sparkle back to Fridays with #JCFridays – a signature event series set to transform Friday, 26 September,… →