Majeka House offers sumptuous Afternoon Teas
AFTERNOON TEA is an art form, an occasion to be lingered over and enjoyed with like-minded individuals who appreciate sweet confections and savory bites, scintillating conversation and the odd dollop...
View ArticlePongrácz range now available online from the Vinotèque
Pongrácz, South Africa’s leading Méthode Cap Classique, including the acclaimed prestige cuvée, Desiderius, has become accessible to discerning bubbly lovers via the premium E-Commerce wine shop,...
View ArticleGlenburgie Whisky Launches in SA in Celebration of World Whisky Day
The House of Fine Whisky at Checkers LiquorShop has unveiled Glenburgie, its 16-year-old extremely rare, single cask addition to the Private Barrel Co. Label, exclusive to Checkers. The new single malt...
View ArticleMatt Preston, MasterChefOz, comes to town
Further establishing its reputation as Cape Town’s leading food and wine hotel, the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands is thrilled to announce that it has been appointed as the official Celebrity Chefs’...
View ArticleGlenelly, May de Lencquesaing’s Wine & Glass Journey continues
In her 90th year, the indomitable May de Lencquesaing, former owner of the iconic Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Bordeaux, and owner of Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch, will be...
View ArticleDu Toitskloof Cellar & Douglas Green Wines offer a boost for Education in...
Over 1 200 primary school-children in the Western Cape winelands have for the first time been given access to broad-based reading material and internet technology through the newly-launched Du...
View ArticleConcours Mondial de Bruxelles Gold for Plaisir de Merle
Plaisir de Merle in the Franschhoek Wine Valley has reaffirmed its reputation as a producer of fine wines by winning a gold medal at the recent Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) for the estate’s 2011...
View Article2015’s Bigwigs of Shiraz & Shiraz blends
The results of the Shiraz SA Wine Challenge pretty much reflected the tendency of wine competitions to deliver some surprises while the usual regulars put in an appearance. This is the third year that...
View ArticleHaute Cabrière – well worth a visit
Haute Cabrière is more than just a stop in Franschhoek, it should be your destination. You need to plan your trip carefully to get there in the early morning when the view over the valley with the sun...
View ArticleHemelhuijs, ready for winter
I must confess to a genuine interest in Hemelhuijs. I am totally biased, having eaten there a few times and just love Jacques Erasmus. I love his talent, his take on design, his approach to food, he is...
View ArticleDurbanville Hills Rhinofields Pinotage 2012
They say that location makes all the difference when purchasing property or starting a business. A wine farmer will tell you it is equally important when planting a vineyard. The grapes for the...
View ArticleMajeka House offers sumptuous Afternoon Teas
AFTERNOON TEA is an art form, an occasion to be lingered over and enjoyed with like-minded individuals who appreciate sweet confections and savory bites, scintillating conversation and the odd dollop...
View ArticleSedgwicks, good for a pud too…
Sedgwick’s Original Old Brown is not just a drink. This winter you can share the warmth in the kitchen with Sedgwick’s Sticky Pudding. Try baking with Sedgwick’s and conjure up a delicious, sweet and...
View ArticleDe Grendel Wine Estate joins the social commerce revolution
Leading in a new era, Sir De Villiers Graaff took on the responsibilities as 4th Baronet of Cape Town earlier this year with the same vigor as his ancestors. Opening a wine shop on Facebook to...
View ArticleAlto appoints 5th winemaker in a century
Not many wine estates can boast only five winemakers in a century. And even fewer can claim two father and son combinations over the same period. Alto, the iconic red wine producer in the Golden...
View ArticleNederburg’s Reds & Ramekins…
After the success last year of its multi-pack of red wines offered with a pair of ramekins, Nederburg is back with a new vintage selection to warm you up this winter. This time round, Nederburg has...
View ArticleElsie Pells sells…..super glasses
Elsie Pells is a Cape Wine Master who grew up in Knysna and come from a family of inspirational cooks. My passion for tastes, smells and the alchemy of ingredients were laid down at my grandmother’s...
View ArticleAnother great finish for KWV at Decanter World Wine Awards 2015
KWV’s Classic Collection Cape Tawny was awarded a Gold and Regional Trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) in London last night – the latest in a string of awards KWV has accumulated from DWWA...
View ArticleSimonsig’s Winter Warmers
Father’s Day – Fathers taste for free and receive a 10% discount on all wine Father’s Day Special – Tiara 2008 Magnum – R425.00 Garland Tasting every last Saturday of the month – only one bottle will...
View ArticleDurbanville Hills Wines favoured by sommeliers
Three of Durbanville Hills’ wines from their reserve Rhinofields range have been awarded at the 2015 Sommelier Selection wine competition. The 2012 Rhinofields Chardonnay took the trophy in the ‘full...
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