ALLURE SPARKLING features all the hallmark class and refinement associated with a premium classical sparkling wine, with the added health benefits of containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume. With a mere 64kj per 100ml, it is also the ideal lower kilojoule option. This elegant new addition to the ranks of non-alcoholic drinks is bound to gain many new devotees amongst those in search of a…
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Flowstone, an authentic African gin from the Cradle of Humankind
ALONG with the delivery of a bottle of Flowstone gin came a wild cucumber. Now, I know I'm supposed to be more interested in the gin and its gorgeous packaging - and I am interested, I swear - but that prickly little fruit has fascinated me.
It's a beautifully shaded, from green to orange, sort of egg-shaped thing, covered in horns, with a tiny stalk which looks like a tail on some weird alien…
Cosy Up with a “Kentucky Hug” this winter
WINTER weather conjures up images of cosy evenings with a warming beverage in hand. American whiskeys hit all the right notes at this time of year, thanks to their toasty caramel, vanilla, honey and grain flavours and the famous "Kentucky Hug" effect – that warm sensation you feel after a sip of good American whiskey.
Find your flavourWhether your taste leans towards fresh botanical…
NUY WINERY, founded in 1963, is launching its first Merlot under its Inspiration label. The Nuy Inspiration Merlot 2018 is a medium-bodied red wine with prominent mulberry, strawberry and black cherry flavours on the nose and palette. It is a well-balanced drinking wine with a fruity aftertaste.
Why merlot now?
"Merlot is traditionally not a cultivar that has done well in the Nuy Valley in…
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Experience natural this World Environment Day, June 5
HAVE you ever considered how your drink of choice impacts the planet? With one 750 ml bottle of alcohol producing about 2.95 kg of carbon dioxide, maybe now’s the time to begin.
Globally, there’s a sweeping movement, with industry leaders like Belvedere Vodka, advocating to leave a lighter touch on the Earth. "Made With Nature", the brand is crafted from Polska rye, water and fire – and nothing…
Special winter staycation offer at Tintswalo Atlantic
International travel restrictions have clipped South Africans’ wings, but Tintswalo Atlantic is pulling out all the stops to spoil locals during the winter months with one of the most coveted travel experiences in Cape Town. The Tintswalo Atlantic Graham Beck Winter Staycation offer includes luxurious overnight accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, with special treat add-ons of a…
THE MARINE is rolling out the red carpet this winter and will welcome diners to the season’s first Food and Wine event on Saturday June 5, 2021.
Newly appointed executive chef Rudolph Blaauw will be making his gourmet event debut at Hermanus’s favourite Small Luxury Hotels of the World property, teaming up with Bouchard Finlayson’s talented winemaker Chris Albrecht. Chef Blaauw brings with him…
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What Eat Play Drink is streaming on Showmax in June
TOWARDS the end of the last century - 1998 to be exact - as a newly minted arts and entertainment journalist, and as such relegated to the most boring of beats, I had the opportunity to become the television reporter for Cape Argus Tonight, when the position became available.
It was also around about the time e.tv launched. The fledgling free-to-air channel had a big partnership deal with…
The Perfect Pairing with L’Or Ultimo
L’OR’S newly launched Ultimo, with an intensity of 13 (the strongest in L’Or’s stable of quality pod coffees) provides coffee drinkers with a dark roast espresso that offers a full-bodied experience together with a long and intense lingering taste of roasted coffee and chocolate notes. Thanks to the Arabica bean used to create this unique coffee experience, coffee drinkers will be able to enjoy a…
TREAT yourself to a wine lands getaway, where your weekend has been meticulously planned for you from check in to check out. Franschhoek’s popular Mystery Weekends hold the promise of surprise, relaxation and pure indulgence.
Your all-encompassing weekend includes everything Franschhoek is known for – from luxurious accommodation and award-winning wines, to gourmet cuisine and bespoke…
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Orchard to bottle – the core of Loxtonia Cider from Ceres Valley
THE true essence of the apple from "orchard to bottle" is the promise of every Loxtonia Cider made with hand-picked apples from the Ceres Valley. Made on the farm with home-grown, 100% freshly pressed and naturally fermented apples, the Loxtonia range of award winning ciders has a taste for every palate.
A blend of the finest apple varieties, the original Loxtonia Crispy Apple Cider is…
Wonderful winter walkabout in Wellington
THE picturesque Boland town of Wellington with its beautiful historic buildings, gracious hospitality and an array of tourism attractions is an inviting destination for a crisp winter’s day.
Pop in at the visitors’ information centre next to the majestic Dutch Reformed church at the top of Main Road for recommendations. A good starting point to familiarise yourself with the town, would be the…
THE V&A Waterfront’s R63 million investment in Makers Landing, in partnership with the National Treasury’s Jobs Fund, is bearing fruit as the first intake of SMMEs graduate from Makers Landing’s Food Lab Incubation Programme.
Maker’s Landing provides the perfect environment for growing food businesses, while the incubation programme demonstrates the value of assembling the right partnership…
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Steenberg unveils top tier 2020 The Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc
THE purest expression of Steenberg’s terroir is the heart and soul of Steenberg The Black Swan which is honed by a dedicated focus on Sauvignon Blanc spanning more than 30 years at this prized Constantia wine estate. Evolving out of Steenberg’s original Reserve Sauvignon Blanc first produced in 1997, Steenberg The Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc has grown in stature as a cool climate flagship wine,…
Creative writing experience at De Hoop
De Hoop Collection will host a creative writing residency, Writing Life – Writing Experiencewith the celebrated author Lesley Beake from Sunday, July 11 to Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
“I named this residency after what I do – writing life. The inspirations are everywhere, all around us, and the desire to write is universal. And in the tranquil surroundings of the magnificent De Hoop Nature…