Drink

THE first sip of spring will be on offer at the first Canal Walk Gin Fest on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7.  All the best gin brands will be under one roof, with live entertainment from South Africa’s local talent and DJs providing music for a full-on festive feel for visitors.…
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SALSIFY At The Roundhouse is putting the sexy back into Sunday lunches from this weekend, August 25. A bunch of us were invited for a preview and this is what happened. The menu is flexible depending on the availability of ingredients and what can be foraged (some of the dish descriptions…
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IN celebration of the advent of spring, Stellenbosch Wine Routes will be hosting a sensory showcase of one of its famous wine wards, Helderberg, at the elegant Cavalli Estate on Thursday, August 29. Helderberg is home to some of South Africa’s most celebrated wine estates, including Ken…
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A RANGE of limited-edition wines that promise rare insight into some of South Africa's finest terroir in Stellenbosch has been unveiled. Named Sense of Place, the portfolio showcases the diversity of expressions of which vineyards at their peak are capable. It proudly takes its place as the…
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SEPTEMBER is about roots and this year Stellenbosch Hills gets you back to yours with an all-new tasting to celebrate the diversity of South African heritage. The country traditionally celebrates Heritage Day on September 24, but Stellenbosch Hills will proudly pluck the Saffa heart strings all…
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WINE samples are a common occurrence here at Eat Play Drink HQ. Lately, some of them have been arriving accompanied by a few ingredients and a recipe, a practice of which I heartily approve. Windfall sent its beautiful Kibali, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Mouvèdre and Grenache, of which…
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STEENBERG, the landmark Constantia wine farm, celebrates its rich legacy of formidable women with Steenberg by Night, a series of inspiring workshops during Women’s Month in August. Women have always been central to this 17th century farm, founded by the indomitable Catharina Ustings Ras, and today…
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ADD a Cape twist to Women’s Day on Friday, August 9 with a special waterblommetjie soup at Constantia Glen, the picturesque boutique wine estate just 20 minutes from the Cape Town city centre. The delicious soup made from this local delicacy is served with grilled cheese toast and will be…
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THE second Ladles of Love Gin High Tea event takes place at the Royal Yacht Club on August 25 from 3pm till 6pm. Guests will enjoy a refreshing Jonni gin & tonic on arrival and a sensational selection of delicious sweet and savoury canapés and cakes. Mingle at the bar, grab a table or hang…
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PREEMINENT Franschhoek wine farm Le Lude has received the highest points to date for a South African Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) at the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) in London. Le Lude, established in 2011 by Nic and Ferda Barrow with the aim of making premium quality bubbly from classic…
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