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.
A Cape Town story in every sip
SEVEN iconic landmarks, seven cool-climate wines and seven gourmet canapés. On 27 and 28 August 2025, experience them all at the Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve celebration. At this special occasion,… →
Seven Days of Shiraz extends to the whole month at La Motte
SYRAH is one of the most terroir-friendly red wines and this broad-mindedness relates to its versatility. When it comes to the company it keeps, Syrah is one of the most… →
Taste SA’s top Sauvignon Blanc At Durbanville Hills’ Tastes Of Tangram
DURBANVILLE HILLS is raising a glass to global recognition. The wine farm’s Tangram White Blend 2023 has been awarded a 96-point score by Decanter, one of the world’s leading wine… →
Saurwein Wines releases its 10th and finest vintage
JESSICA SAURWEIN celebrates a decade of Saurwein Wines with the first estate-made vintages of Nom Pinot Noir 2024, Om Pinot Noir 2024, and the acclaimed Chi Riesling 2025, crafted in… →
Between nature, creativity, and wine lies a place of transformation
A NEW season, a new food and wine experience at Creation Wines. Eat Out-starred for two consecutive years, and the number three vineyard in the world, the team at Creation… →
The ultimate music & wine experience with Black Elephant Vintners
FORGET everything you thought you knew about wine tasting. In the heart of Franschhoek, Black Elephant Vintners is rewriting the rules of the wine world, with a beat. This isn’t… →
Durbanville’s Taste Of Terroir red wine soirée to unveil a star
THE countdown to Durbanville Wine Valley’s much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase has begun. This year, however, the special tasting is guaranteed to sell out faster than ever… →
Beat the winter chill with Fairview’s Shiraz & Shanks evening
A WINTER tradition returns: Fairview’s much-loved Shiraz & Lamb Shanks Evening is back on Friday, 15 August – and if past years are anything to go by, seats won’t last… →
South Africa’s finest reds at Caroline’s 2025 Red Wine Review
CAROLINE’S 2025 edition of her annual Red Wine Review, hailed as one of the most prestigious tasting events on the South African wine calendar, will be staged on Thursday, 24 July… →
Inverroche takes distillery tour honours at World Travel Awards
LUXURY gin brand Inverroche has taken top honours at the World Travel Awards with recognition as Africa’s Leading Distillery Tour 2025 – the second consecutive year that the distillery, located in… →
Book now for this year’s Stellebosch Wine Festival
SOUTH AFRICA’S biggest lifestyle celebration of wine returns to Stellenbosch from July 26 to August 3, with limited tickets and a discount on online bookings. Wine Town Stellenbosch comprises a… →
Warming soup and wine pairing at Spier
AS the vineyards rest and the cellar quiets, winter at Spier becomes a time to slow down, reconnect and savour life’s simple pleasures. This season, guests are invited to a… →