Today is the First Day of Spring according to the Astronomical Calendar While most of us consider September 1 to be the first day of Spring, the Spring Equinox marks the first day of Astronomical Spring, when the Sun is exactly above the Equator, which makes day and night approximately equal in length. In the…
Momberg Pinotage 2018 – Heritage In A Bottle
The Momberg family of Middelvlei Wines are not only synonymous with heritage, but they have also paved the way as one of the leading South African Pinotage producers. As a tribute to 100 years of winemaking at Middelvlei the family has launched the limited release Momberg Pinotage 2018, which not only honours this varietal, but…
Fitch & Leedes Celebrates SA Heritage with Limited-Edition Tonic Cans and a Braaiday Box
Fitch & Leedes is mixing it up with vibrant Limited Edition Heritage cans sporting a proudly South African look for the ever popular Indian Tonic. They’ve also teamed up with National Braai Day to bring you this #BraaiDay party starter kit. It’s just what we need to get the celebrations going while uniting around the fire on…
Revitalised Roodeberg Classic Rosé in full bloom for spring
Roodeberg, the cherished South African classic for over 70 years, has released the 2020 vintage of its vibrant Rosé just in time for springtime sipping. As the weather warms and our taste buds start to crave wines that are fresh and appealing, Roodeberg Classic Rosé 2020 ticks all the boxes with subtle aromas of strawberry,…
Exciting New Appearance For Four Cousins Cream Liqueurs
Four Cousins has added a fresh touch of magic to its cream liqueurs with a slick new look. Four Cousins launched its creams a decade ago. Now, Four Cousins Strawberry Fields and Four Cousins Marula Dream are set for the next 10 having literally acquired their stripes. The latest packaging tweaks see the return of the brand’s signature candy-stripes and…
Our heritage should be celebrated year-round says Chef Ukhonaye
I have the pleasure of knowing this talented, incredible human – living his truth and, celebrating his heritage and embracing his future. Take a look at his take on a “cheffy” Umngqusho Arancini. Chef Ukhonaye Mconi believes that it’s time South Africans started embracing and promoting their own cuisine. “It’s all very well talking about…
Women Power in Hospitality
The hospitality environment is a demanding industry that not only requires passion and motivation at each level of the organisation but also leaders that support, guide and nurture its employees. Support, guide and nurture – three words that are more commonly associated with women and their style of management than their male counterparts. So, why…
Embracing Our Heritage with a South African Favourite
With heritage month around the corner, Anthonij Rupert Wyne invites South Africans to take one of our country’s best-loved pastimes to a new level. As close friends and family gather around the fire, open a bottle of Cape of Good Hope’s Riebeeksrivier Syrah 2015, and make your braai outstanding with the perfect pairing of steak…
Win an exclusive chance to spend a day with the Cape Leopard Trust
… just one of five fabulous prizes in the Nitida Winery competition. Following a hugely successful competition, which was held in early June, Nitida Wine Estate has launched a second competition with bigger and better prizes than ever. Simply put, anyone who places an order for 12 bottles or more of Nitida wine, via the…
Wine of-the-Month Club gives its members a personal adventure in the enjoyment of wine
Meet the father and son duo behind SA’s oldest wine club Wine of-the-Month Club is South Africa’s oldest and biggest direct to customer wine club, offering the best wines online with something for everyone and at every budget. This family-run business was conceived by Colin Collard in 1986 and proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary next…
Four Cousins Introduces Revamped Collection Of Single Cultivar Wines
One of South Africa’s favourites, Four Cousins, now conveniently offers its range of popular single cultivar wines all under one label. Fresh from a revamp and re-shuffle, the excellent range made by Four Cousins has banded together as the Four Cousins Collection. This exciting development comprises the same great wines (with an exciting extra or…
Epicurean Treats Await at the Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar
Make your way to the Terra del Capo Antipasti bar at Anthonij Rupert Estate, situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Wine Valley for the mini winelands escape you have been craving. From 1 September, visitors can once again enjoy bespoke wine tastings and freshly prepared Italian-inspired fare in this magnificent setting. Al fresco dining in the…
Embracing Our Heritage With A South African Favourite
With heritage month around the corner, Anthonij Rupert Wyne invites South Africans to take one of our country’s best-loved pastimes to a new level. As close friends and family gather around the fire, open a bottle of Cape of Good Hope’s Riebeeksrivier Syrah 2015, and make your braai outstanding with the perfect pairing of steak and Syrah.
Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut Rosé NV Inspired by the Famous Sakura
Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, the number one selling Champagne in France and the third biggest-selling Champagne brand in the world, have unveiled their latest Spring Edition of the Réserve Exclusive Brut Rosé inspired by the famous Sakura (cherry blossom) season in Japan, when life is renewed, flowers are in bud and the senses are awakened… The…
Middelvlei’s Free-Run Pinotage Scores Top Results In Pinotage Report
Well-known for their superb wine range, Middelvlei Wines in Stellenbosch earned further recognition this week when their Free-Run Pinotage 2018 scored an impressive 90 points in the inaugural Prescient Pinotage Report 2020. This maiden report was convened by Winemag.co.za, and this year there were 57 entries received from 33 producers. The entries were tasted blind by a three-person…
De Grendel hosts range of virtual wine tastings
Over the coming weeks, Morgan Steyn, De Grendel’s assistant winemaker, and Charles Hopkins, Cellar Master will be presenting live virtual wine tastings via Zoom. Each tasting will focus on a specific wine and grape variety in which they will share their knowledge and passion with you. Even though you may not be able to literally…
Revenge Travel
I do not consider myself adventurous (not even at the best of times) however after a 4-month work-from-home lockdown and the stress of re-opening a business under the fear of Covid 19 I needed to just get away.
Zola Nene’s 5-minute mug cake is about to make your day
Let’s face it, few things in life beat the taste of a freshly baked chocolate cake. Unfortunately, baking an entire cake takes time and by the time you’re done baking, icing and decorating your latest creation, the craving might be long gone and you probably need a nap. Not to mention all the dishes you…
Elgin Wine Producers Join Forces To Rescue Restaurants
An independent initiative spearheaded by Alex Dale of Radford Dale, The Restaurant Rescue Project (#RestaurantRescueProject) to preserve and save the restaurant industry of Cape Town, which has been crippled by the pandemic in recent months. A number of wine producers have joined forces with this amazing project, and Elgin Ridge Wines and Luddite Wines have…
Celebrate the resumption of wine sales and WIN with Nitida!
Following its hugely successful competition, which was held in early June, Nitida Wine Estate, is launching a second competition with bigger and better prizes than ever. And it comes just in time as the country moves to level 2 of lockdown and the resumption of wine sales comes into effect. Says Nitida’s Bernhard Veller: “We…
