DE KRANS Wines is not only known for its award-winning port-style wines, but also its innovative approach to developing and producing new wines, typically in celebration of its unique Klein Karoo terroir.
Apart from the popular Premium Moscato range, De Krans has also shifted focus to producing exclusive, quality, boutique-style wines made from classic grape varieties, known as its Classic…
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A weekend at Angala is exactly what you need to soothe your soul
THERE was something about this particular upcoming weekend that I instinctively felt would be special. I would be staying at an exquisite property in Simondium, that tiny part between Paarl and Franschhoek. I had very little planned and minimal obligations, so although it would still technically be work, I would be free to unwind at my leisure - something I needed very much.
La dolce far niente…
Jan Braai’s countdown calendar adds spirit to National Braai Day
BECAUSE braaing is thirsty work, Jan Braai has partnered with Sugarbird to create a Sugarbird and Friends craft spirits showcase, counting down to the celebration of National Braai Day. This will be South Africa's first craft spirits showcase to contain multiple types of spirits.
Celebrating the South African culinary tradition of uniting around fires and holding braais on Heritage Day, this…
STELLENBOSCH winery Eikendal has released its limited release Mon Désir Chardonnay 2018 – a classic rendition of the exceptional elegance this varietal can attain. This highly desirable wine is produced only in exceptional years, with the 2018 vintage crafted from grapes from the cool-climate Elgin Valley.
“This is a great vintage,” declares Eikendal winemaker Maryke Botha of the wine that’s…
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Covid-safe tribute to Tennessee Williams at The Vineyard
AFTER a lean 18 months with little live entertainment, Cape Town audiences are in for a rare, Covid-safe-and-compliant treat as The Vineyard welcomes back its popular Hotel Plays. The 2021 season will feature a special tribute to the life and legacy of Tennessee Williams, who would have celebrated his 110th birthday this year.
The Restaurant at The Vineyard will be transformed into a socially…
Have a whale of a time at The Marine with discounts up to 25%
WHALE-WATCHING season in Hermanus, is in full swing and The Marine hotel is inviting locals to make the most of this special time of the year, by booking a stay at up to 25% discount on the bed and breakfast rate.
Traditionally, whale watching season falls between July and November when Southern Right whales are spotted frolicking in the beautiful bays of Hermanus. The area is favoured as the…
DURING lockdown in 2020, Hentie van der Merwe and Frits Reyneveld took over Evita se Perron in Darling. You can read my Daily Maverick story about that here, for the background (sign up to be an Insider to access it from the archives). The restaurant was also featured in Bertus Basson's TV makeover show, In Die Sop, which you can read about here.
When I spent the weekend in the pretty little…
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Visit Stellenbosch unveils exciting new festival of gardens
SOUTH AFRICA’S favourite city of oaks, Stellenbosch, is pulling out the stops for gardeners and lovers of the great outdoors in a new, week-long festival that will transform its streets and surrounding countryside from September 30 to October 10, 2021. Major drawcards include a first Stellenbosch winelands experience featuring SA Michelin star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen.
The inaugural…
Waterfront Theatre School presents its annual dance show
TAKING place at the college’s Lane Theatre from August 26 to September 5, 2021, #HEADLINE/RS will showcase the versatility of the students as well as the international dance level of this prestigious performing arts centre. Inspired by a range of recent headlines around the world, #HEADLINE/RShonours - through dance - events and people that have influenced defining moments in global culture.…
TAKE a moment’s respite from life's stresses and share much treasured bonding time with your child in the warm and nurturing environment of Steenberg Spa. A magical one-on-one pamper session with your little one is a precious opportunity to revitalise and de-stress, and create unforgettable memories far away from life’s daily distractions and responsibilities.
To make children feel extra…
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Really Good quality cultivars are also Really Good for community
ROBERTSON Winery has established a long-standing reputation as a producer of good wines both on your palate and your pocket, and is now doing good by dedicating its most loved and award-winning cultivars to become part of a special Really Good wine range. This gives South Africans an opportunity to savour good wine that is also doing good things for the local community, culminating in the…
A West Coast welcome at Hilda’s Kitchen, with Groote Post wines
RIGHT now is the best time to be planning your trip up the West Coast to see the spring flowers. Groote Post is about an hour's drive from Cape Town and is a great place to stop for lunch - Wednesdays to Sundays - and taste some super wines, from the Old Man's Blends to MCC to stars like Seasalter and Salt Of The Earth. They even make a Riesling.
On my way to Darling, I visited for a meal at…
DIGGSTOWN, which first aired on Thursday, August 19 at 8pm, follows Marcie Diggs (Vinessa Antoine, above), a star corporate lawyer who reconsiders her priorities after her beloved aunt commits suicide following a malicious prosecution.
The team of lawyers that Marcie works with are a curious band of do-gooders, cynics and scrappers - messy souls struggling to keep personal disappointment and…
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Societi Bistro welcomes new senior sous chef Tristan Camilleri
OVER the past 18 years Societi Bistro has been an integral part of many great chefs' careers. Peter Weetman and his team are now excited to welcome yet another highly talented young chef, Tristan Camilleri (above), to Societi Bistro as senior sous chef.
Camilleri has the perfect pedigree for Societi Bistro’s food. Born to an Italian chef father and a Lebanese mother, he was raised to appreciate…
Diemersfontein celebrates 21st vintage with limited edition wine
DIEMERSFONTEIN WINES has come of age, this year marking its 21st vintage and more than two decades of iconic excellence in wine. To commemorate the event, the estate prepared a limited-edition wine that sold out within just two months of release.
The birthday wine is a Shiraz-dominant blend called TWENTYONE and is exclusively available from Diemersfontein’s tasting room, PROE deli and online…