Drink
Raise a glass to Cape Town’s vibrant beverage scene. From exclusive Winelands tastings and Cap Classique festivals to the latest craft cocktails, spirit brand launches, and non-alcoholic alternatives, discover Bianca Coleman’s guide to sipping in style across the Mother City.
Taste Bouchard Finlayson wines at POP UP in the heart of Hermanus
LET’S apply the five-question rule of writing. Who? Bouchard Finlayson. What? POP UP. a “pop up” tasting room. Where? In Hermanus, not on the farm. Why? The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley venue… →
Ouzeri’s next chapter: Akra Bar opens upstairs
THE team behind Ouzeri in Wale Street, Cape Town city centre, has opened Akra Bar, an upstairs addition that brings the restaurant’s signature warmth and conviviality into an aesthetically refined,… →
Win tickets to a rockstar party for a good cause
THE Cape Wine Auction Trust has announced tickets are now officially on sale for The Celebration, a new highlight of The Cape Wine Auction 2026. Taking place on Saturday, 7… →
Fortes Family Wines launches Legacy Edition in honour of David Kramer
LAST week, Neil Fortes of Fortes Family Wines in Napier launched a special Legacy Edition dry white Sauvignon Blanc and dry red Shiraz at The Baxter, created in honour of… →
Honouring Achim von Arnim
It is with great sadness we share that Achim von Arnim, founder and guiding spirit of Haute Cabrière, passed away peacefully this week, surrounded by his beloved family. As we… →
Earth’s Essence, naturally preserved wine, beer and cider
EARTH’S Essence Liquors has unveiled South Africa’s first range of natural wine, beer, and cider, each featuring an iconic Proudly South African botanical twist. Earth’s Essence, as one brand covering… →
Italian summer at Morgenster Estate
MORGENSTER Estate, a slice of Italy in the heart of the Helderberg, has introduced its new summer menu at The Restaurant at Morgenster: An authentic Italian culinary experience set to… →
FYN’s Jennifer Hugé is Relais & Châteaux’s Woman of the Year 2026
THE FYN Group’s sommelier and Service & Beverage Director, Jennifer Hugé, has been awarded the Relais & Châteaux Woman of the Year Trophy 2026. She received the honour at the… →
La Petite Ferme Announces the Winner of The ZA Project
BOUTIQUE hotel and wine estate La Petite Ferme has announced the winner of The ZA Project: A Fusion of South African Art and Pinotage. This initiative invited final-year illustration students… →
