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.
A new dawn for the Swartland’s iconic Allesverloren
ALLESVERLOREN is entering a new chapter, one shaped by a fresh look, a renewed focus on terroir, and the spirit of a family legacy that carries it forward. The historic… →
Le Chant Rouge 2020: The symphonic signature of a blended red wine
THE wait is over. Le Chant Rouge 2020, the second vintage release of this blended red wine from the Le Chant Stellenbosch property owned by Oddo Vins et Domaines from… →
The lady who bottled a century: May De Lencquesaing at 100
AT 100 years old, May de Lencquesaing is more than a winemaking icon, she is a force of nature. As she celebrates a century of life, legacy, and reinvention, we… →
Wine to water of life: Vergelegen releases pear eau de vie
VERGELEGEN Wine Estate in Somerset West, renowned for its dedication to quality and innovation, has released its first, limited edition pear eau de vie. Eau de vie – meaning “water… →
Wine Concepts’ fifth annual Grape Escape Festival this May
WINE Concepts’ fifth annual Grape Escape Wine Festival will take place at Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch on Thursday, 29 May 2025 from 6pm to 9pm. Following the success of previous festivals,… →
Raise a glass of Glenfiddich this World Whisky Day
THIS World Whisky Day (17 May), raise a glass to Glenfiddich – the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky. Founded in 1887 by William Grant, Glenfiddich has become a… →
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with Spice Route’s Saffron Rosé
SUNDAY 11 May will be Mom’s special day, and she deserves a gorgeous treat. Why not spoil her in elegant style with a bottle of Spice Route Saffron Rosé? There’s… →
Celebrate the Secret Season at Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival
RAISE your glass and savour the flavours of South Africa at this year’s Cape Town Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival, taking place in Constantia at the Claremont Cricket… →
Leopard’s Leap excels at 2025 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting
THE Leopard’s Leap 2021 Culinaria Grand Vin and the 2024 Culinaria Chenin Blanc received Grand Gold Medals at the 2025 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting in Germany. Grand Gold is only awarded… →
Savour the season with a harvest feast at Vergelegen
THE grape harvest season at Vergelegen wine estate is drawing to a close, and what better way to celebrate than with a rustic feast in a stunning new secret venue… →
Bruce Jack Wines’ Clean Slate Shiraz – a wine for new beginnings
BRUCE JACK Wines proudly introduces Clean Slate Shiraz, a wine that embodies fresh starts, bold ambition, and the courage to break the mould. More than just a wine, Clean Slate… →
