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...
10 Restaurants in Pretoria for the Most Romantic Valentine’s Day
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...
5 Ways to Better Understand Cinsaut and Pinot Noir
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...
Winemaker, Kiara Scott Farmer a finalist for the Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award
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...
Vergenoegd Löw: Award-Winning Cabernet Sauvignon – A Taste of Terroir and Tradition
Nestled along Stellenbosch’s iconic Helderberg Wine Route, less than 5 kilometers from the False Bay coastline, Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate is renowned for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines. Crafted by young winemaker, Vusi Dalicuba, the estate’s 2022 Vergenoegd...
Review: Nostalgic Fine Dining at Salsify at The Roundhouse
Cape Town was showing off on my recent visit, with the cold weather subsiding for a few days and blessing me with some of its best end-of-August weather possible. As we strolled down to Salsify at The Roundhouse, I intentionally breathed in the crisp mountain air as...
Culture Wine Bar Launches Its Own Wine Label
Culture Wine Bar has just launched its own wine label with the mission of restore the dignity of house wines as we know it.
Groot Constantia: Celebrate 339 Years with a Vintage Tasting Experience
Step back in time with Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, as they celebrate 339 years of unparalleled winemaking with an exceptional selection of award-winning wines. The wine farm is offering visitors a Vintage Tasting Experience in the...
Veuve Clicquot’s La Grande Dame 2015 lands in SA
A solar-inspired cuvée recently made its debut in South Africa, offering Champagne enthusiasts an elegant sip of sunshine.
Celebrating Excellence: The Le Riche Family’s 25th Vintage Release
Le Riche celebrates the release of the 25th vintage of their esteemed flagship, the Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.