Drink

LET the fun begin when you crack open a bottle of Simonsig’s new Needless to Say Rosé. This playful, fruity and fresh wine is the latest release from the famous Stellenbosch estate and just in time for South Africa’s favourite sunny season. Deliciously refreshing, Simonsig Needless to Say Rosé is…
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ONE of the Cape’s favourite family music festivals, Piekniek en Musiek - Nederburg Sessions, returns on 19 November with headliners Kurt Darren, Robbie Wessels and Will Linley. Me and Mr Green as well as The Betsies will feature as supporting acts and will be hosted by the popular TV and radio…
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THE wine is a unique creation paying homage to the role of salt in winemaking. Groote Post's commitment to crafting distinctive wines is evident in its track record, with standout brands like Salt of the Earth and Seasalter gracing the tables of wine connoisseurs. The journey to this exceptional…
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WHAT better way to kickstart this fabulous time of the year than at the annual Perdeberg Family Festival, which takes place on Saturday, 25 November? The venue is the spacious Vryguns Farm in Paardeberg, Paarl, home to Perdeberg’s vast range of award-winning wines. While the adults sit back and…
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THE Sauvignon Blanc Reserve is made from two vineyards on Diemersdal growing on different altitudes. One vineyard is 400m above sea-level – the highest on the farm – while the other is at 150m. Both are on decomposed gravel soils with a substantial clay component, providing the ideal degrees of…
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AS 2024 hoves into view it's not too soon to begin reflecting on this year. It's had some moments, I tell you, but on the plus side of the ledger is my discovery of Alvi's Drift wines. Technically, they discovered me and began sending me some excellent wines, beginning with the Signature Viognier…
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MCCONNELL’S Irish Whisky, one of Ireland's most historic and most cherished whiskey brands, has embarked on a new chapter in its remarkable journey. This iconic whiskey is now within reach for South African connoisseurs, thanks to the renaissance led by the Belfast Distillery Company in…
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SUMMER’S almost here and what better way to celebrate the start of this fabulous season and festive time than at this year’s Bubbly & Gin Festival, which takes place at Plaisir Wine Estate in Franschhoek over the weekend of 11 and 12 November. Setting the tone will be the live entertainment…
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TRUMAN & ORANGE, distributors of award winning Scottish whisky brand Highland Park, has announced the collaboration between the Orkney-based Highland Park whisky distillery and acclaimed British actor and fashion icon, Gwendoline Christie, creating a short film; Orkney Stories, to celebrate 225…
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THE perfect bubbly for any occasion, the original South African Blush Vin Doux, is turning 30 years old. Celebrating three decades of success in the South African wine industry is a significant accomplishment that shines the spotlight on this beloved sparkling wine. Now, Blush has been given a…
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