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.
French flair meets South African soul at Pink Valley
ON the itinerary for my visit to Stellenbosch and to, well, taste Stellenbosch, was Pink Valley where “singularity, purpose and passion are embraced to make and express a single specialist… →
Metro Merlot at Durbanville Hills: wine, beats and city lights
GET ready to raise your glass to spring in true Cape Town style. On Wednesday, 18 September at 6.30pm, Durbanville Hills invites you to Metro Merlot – an evening where… →
Morgenster Estate’s Flavours Of Italy for Taste Stellenbosch
THIS September, head to Morgenster Estate in the heart of the Helderberg to indulge in authentic Italian flavours with a local twist. The Restaurant at Morgenster is participating in Taste… →
Doolhof XCLUSIV makes history and is Tim Atkin’S Rosé Of The Year
DOOLHOF Wine Estate’s 2025 XCLUSIV Rosé has been named Overall Rosé of the Year in the influential South Africa Report on wine by Tim Atkin, MW. The XCLUSIV rosé topped… →
Durbanville Wine Valley unveils historic Pinotage
A NEW wine has been unveiled by winemakers of the Durbanville Wine Valley. Produced in a limited quantity, the Durbanville Pinotage 2024 is as much milestone of the past as… →
Yours to explore: the African table with Nederburg
The Paarl winery’s immersive Dinner of Discovery series is taking wine lovers on an exhilarating sensory adventure, and it’s been a runaway success. The June and July editions were fully… →
STROH 80 is back and there are only 80 bottles in South Africa
IT’S bold, it’s legendary, and it’s finally back. STROH 80, the mythic Austrian spirit that defined a generation, returns to South Africa this month but there’s a catch: only 80… →
Wine Concepts’ 13th annual Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Celebration
WINE CONCEPTS’ 13th annual Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Celebration will take place at Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch on Thursday, 18 September 2025 from 6pm to 9pm. This year’s event promises to… →
A Take on and Taste of Texture at La Motte
ON a wine farm or in a restaurant, texture is an element that often plays second fiddle to taste. The same happens in art spaces where we are usually discouraged… →
More than just a pretty face: the pink gin phenomenon
THINK pink gin is just a pretty Instagram trend? Think again. Behind every blush-hued G&T lies a fascinating tale of psychology, history, and one pioneering South African spirits company that… →
