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HAUTE CABRIÈRE boasts one of the most unique views in Franschhoek, making it a popular winelands destination year round. The farm is nestled at the foot of a majestic mountain, and serenades the sunset daily. The Tasting Room has extended its hours until 6pm to celebrate the golden hour. The…
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AN exquisitely showcased, exceptional special edition cuvée, Bollinger Rosé 2006 is a blend of Pinot Noir (72%) and Chardonnay (28%), with more than 10 years ageing for this wine to express the true character of the vintage. An exceptional cuvée deserves exceptional presentation. Labelled…
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SPECIALTY Scotch whisky producer Bunnahabhain has been awarded the coveted Cask Strength Scotch Whisky Trophy for its 18-year-old single malt at the 2017 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) in the United Kingdom. The whisky was also the best performer in the category of unpeated…
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HOENDERHOK BOCK, a dark German-style lager made by craft brewery Stellenbosch Brewing Company, was recently announced as this year’s winner of the South African National Beer Trophy Competition. In addition to winning the coveted Beer Of The Year award, the same brew also won a gold medal and the…
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SPREAD your wings and savour A Taste of Heaven with a bouquet of enchanting pairings of Angels Tears wines and handmade nougat at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek. Offered daily in the Grande Provence tasting room, the Angles Tears A Taste of Heavenpairs specially crafted…
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YOU can't go wrong with a good old-fashioned burger and shake and if it's a huge choice you're after, Gibson’s Gourmet Burgers & Ribs at V&A Waterfront is where you should be heading. The newly refined menu has a whopping 44 burgers and more than 120 creatively decadent shakes so if you…
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ACCORDING to CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) one in every four South Africans is affected by cancer – through diagnosis of family, friends or self. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month – an annual campaign to raise awareness of the risks, the value of screening and early detection.…
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SIMONSIG ESTATE, the pioneering Stellenbosch winery responsible for making the first Méthode Cap Classique wine in South Africa, became the most-awarded cellar in the history of the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge by winning the competition’s Best Producer Award for the fourth time. This year’s award…
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DYNAMIC, driven and authentic: these are the three inspirational qualities of Lorna Scott, the woman behind SA’s craft gin revolution. When she launched Inverroche Gin in 2012 in Still Bay, together with her son Rohan and daughter Lauren, Lorna had never worked at a distillery before, let alone…
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THIS job has some great perks, among them getting to try new products and services as they arrive on the market. When they are delivered to my door, even better. Last week, South Africa's first craft gin club was launched. The Gin Box (also literally) brings us gin lovers a beautifully packaged…
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