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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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GEORGE BACON meant the world to Jon March. "He had this way of making everything and everyone feels like they were doing the right thing," he says. "His death in 2015 cast a shadow over my life and the alternative music scene who had grown to love and respect and adore him and his band Hog…
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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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THIS is IT - the event that promises to provide the ultimate Halloween experience this year. As organisers of the biggest costume party in Africa, you know the MCQP team will present themust-attend event with MCQP PRESENTS HALLOWEEN, taking place on Saturday, October 28. “For those who thought…
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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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REUBEN RIFFEL. The boy from Groendal owning his own space in Franschhoek and doing what he loves, on his own terms. There is something so very right about all of this. Reuben’s Restaurant and Bar in Daniel Hugo Street, Franschhoek, has high ceilings, large windows and feels open and welcoming,…
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CHEF-PROPRIETOR Giorgio Nava, who pioneered a new approach to meat with the opening of Carne SA in Cape Town in 2008, has taken the enjoyment of prime cuts to another level at his city eateries. A champion of letting the meat do the talking, Nava is a master chef of specialist steaks, offering a…
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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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NAMED for the surrounding dockyards and located within view of the picturesque tugboat moorings and the waters of Cape Town harbour, The Yard is an exciting new hybrid concept store-cum-bistro-bar that is set to become the go-to retail and dining experience of the recently launched Silo District at…
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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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