International Drink Chenin Day (14 June 2025) is the perfect excuse to uncork South Africa’s favourite white grape - celebrated globally for its versatility, vibrancy and character. Whether you’re planning a slow lunch under the oaks or a golden hour toast with...
The beautiful Brookdale Estate in Paarl continues to redefine South African winemaking with the release of four exciting new vintages - most notably, the highly anticipated Brookdale Twenty Field Blend 2024. This vibrant red wine is a true celebration of the...
As the days get shorter and the chill begins to nip at the edges of late afternoons, there’s something about autumn that calls for slow sips, comforting flavours, and soulful stories in every glass. Whether you’re layering up for a golden-hour garden stroll or curling...
In the spirit of autumn and the transitional wines to fall in love with this season, I've partnered with Rust en Vrede - one of my favourite wine farms just outside of Stellenbosch (and clearly, also someone else's if you have a listen to this podcast...) to give away...
Steenberg Wine Estate, one of South Africa’s most iconic wine destinations - nestled in the heart of Constantia - just unveiled a bold new look for its flagship wines and I am so here for it! Of course, they also did it in style! Set against the glittering Jozi...
In February, the news broke that the Stellenbosch wine farm, Spier’s Cellar Master, Johan Jordaan has been named Chenin Blanc Master Winemaker at the Master Winemaker 100 awards in Paris. Not too long after, I sat down with him in the property’s newly launched Soil...
From heart-shaped chocolate boxes in Lindt stores to LEGO’s Valentine’s-inspired florals at Mall of Africa, Cupid has spread love everywhere this month and it’s hard not to be swept along. Of course, being a hopeless romantic myself, I tend to look for the meaning of...
Whether you’re looking for a romantic, intimate setting or a modern, informal eatery to celebrate the month of love, the capital's got it all. Here is my list of restaurants in Pretoria that I would highly recommend for Valentine’s Day: Prosopa - One of the Best...
The two wine cultivars – Cinsaut (previously known as Hermitage) and Pinot Noir – form an integral part of South African wine. In fact, these were the two cultivars that were used to create South Africa’s signature Pinotage 100 years ago. Today, these two cultivars...
Having tasted Kiara Scott Farmer’s wines, having seen her passion and having walked through the cellar with her, I couldn’t be more thrilled when I heard the news! As winemaker at Brookdale Estate for the past five years (and counting), she has been selected as one of...