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SUTHERLAND, the Elgin property belonging to well-known Stellenbosch winery Thelema Mountain Vineyards, has released its first Reserve Range of wines showcasing the finest elements of this farm that has been owned by Thelema since 2002. Consisting of three premium wines, the Sutherland Reserve…
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BEERHOUSE, the brand that has been championing the beer revolution (specifically craft beer) in South Africa for the last few years, is now extending its beverage offering by partnering with everyone’s favourite SA rapper, Jack Parow. Through this venture, Beerhouse will be adding craft brandy to…
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ATTENTION please! It's Mother's Day this coming Sunday so I hope you get - and get her - something nice. Even a phone call or a message can go a long way to making Mum feel special, but if you want something tangible, here are some options sure to put a smile on her face without breaking the bank.…
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A HIGHLIGHT on the South African wine calendar, the Stellenbosch Wine Festival presented by Pick n Pay takes place at the picturesque Coetzenburg Sports Grounds from Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25. The three-day event showcases the crème de la crème of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes,…
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WHENEVER someone says "Dry January" or "no alcohol" to me, I cast the side eyes in their direction. Truth be told, however, I do take booze-free beverages from time time. A bottle of Lautus Savvy white has been sitting in my fridge for a while, waiting for the right occasion. Previous experience…
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APPARENTLY there are folks out there who whip up dinner parties and luncheons at the drop of an apron, without breaking a sweat. I am not one of them. But then Laborie Winesinvited me to take part in a challenge to host a lunch. There were certain Ts&Cs attached of course, along with wine…
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NEVER mind it being the trendiest spirit of the year, there's something about gin that just makes it the automatic go-to drink on a hot summer's day. This season, the place to do it is at The Gin Dock, a pop-up bar in the V&A Waterfront. It's a collaboration between three Cape Town…
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MUCH like a glass of FAT bastard wine, life should be filled to the brim and enjoyed in large, delicious gulps. So says Mr b. He’s gold, he’s grand and he lives life at the big end of large! He’s the grand-daddy of FAT bastard wines, loving them with great gusto and inviting you to escape with him…
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MOONSHINE. The very word conjures up all manner of romantic images, from its illicit history in the Appalachians when it was made in moonlight and the men who would drive it to the big cities during Prohibition, thus becoming the forerunners of stock cars and hot rods, to its enduring place in…
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IT'S only been a few months since I converted from regularly drinking tea, to coffee. Brimming with all the exciting possibilities of any new relationship, I'm having a great time discovering what I like - and don't like - and trying new blends, roasts, and coffee shops. Sometimes I feel as…
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