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CONSTANTIA GLEN, the acclaimed family owned boutique wine estate, has released the much anticipated 2018 vintage of the elegant THREE Bordeaux-style red blend. Constantia Glen THREE 2018, a three-way blend of Merlot (55%), Cabernet Franc (26%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (19%), certainly delivers in…
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THE season for juicy, delicious plums, peaches and nectarines is here so be sure to get your share of nature’s ultra-versatile summer bounty that packs a nutritious punch. With the peach and nectarine season already in full swing until March next year, and plums making their appearance on…
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CRITICALLY acclaimed police drama Endeavour and 1950s-set The Larkins take pride of place in the new and exclusive BritBox December line-up, plus there’s plenty more tasty festive goodies to binge on besides the usual turkey, roasties and Yorkshire pudding. Shaun Evans returns as a young…
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A RARE bottling of wines made only from harvests of exceptional quality has been released. This is only the second time that the Suikerboschrand Cape Blend and Anna Christina Cap Classique – both part of the top-tier Sense of Place range by Stellenbosch Hills - have been made available. Sense of…
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IN what has been described as one of the most competitive line-ups in the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards history, the 2 000 wines and spirits entries from 22 countries were judged by 24 international and six South African wines and spirits experts. Lorraine Immelman, founder of…
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WHAT better way to round out what’s been a tough year than with a celebration of bubbly? That’s what’s in store for lovers of South African Cap Classiques at the Bubbly Celebration festival at Plaisir Wine Estate on the weekend of December 4 and 5. Says organiser Darielle Robertson: “After all we…
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A SARMIETHON Challenge will be held by Ladles Of Love on 24 November at the Jetty 2 venue at the V&A Waterfront, inviting all corporates, families and groups of friends to join in the fun and raise food and funds for those in need. Teams of eight will battle against each other to make the…
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IN the mood to groove to the upbeat tunes of some of Cape Town’s legendary DJs like Tamara Chetty, DJ Willy, Dilo Xclusiv and Shylo? Then make your way to Nederburg in Paarl on Saturday, 27 November, for an exciting outdoor live music experience on the sprawling lawn surrounding the winery’s The…
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SUMMER is the season for juicy, ripe plums – a good time to get creative in the kitchen in concert with Roodeberg’s Classic Red Blend. A Veritas gold medallist, the 2020 vintage of this multi-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend is a symphony of textures and tastes that meld beautifully with…
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VAN RYN’S new Sundown Fridays and Trivia Nights include all of life’s greatest pleasures – live music, award-winning brandy, cocktails, platters and great company. The laid-back Friday Sundowner vibe, from 5pm till 8pm on the 26th, is set in the gardens of the beautiful, atmospheric …
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