16th of September is International Grenach Noir Day and we celebrate this complex, versatile and intriguing grape with its luscious juicy ripe red fruit flavours, silky tannins, savoury spice and seductive mouthfeel. Grenache also happens to be one of the most adaptable food-pairing wine wines in the world. Originating in Northern Spain, Grenache spread to the south of France, specifically […]
The Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Merlot 2019 took top honours at the SA Terroir Awards by being awarded as the Best Merlot. The SA Terroir Awards, now in its 17th year, portrays and rewards the unique origins of the wines made across the diverse terroir landscape of the Cape Winelands. Tammy Claasen, Fleur du Cap winemaker, says the wine is […]
There are hundreds if not thousands of all types of different kitchen essentials available and it can get completely overwhelming especially if you are a beginner cook. Some of them are an absolute waist of time, energy, space and money while others are totally worth the investment. But where does one begin? Well…You start as my dad would say at […]
EXCELLENT NEWS! Nuy Winery launches not only a brand new wine to their Mastery Portfolio but also their first ever still rosé wine called “Piekfyn.” We could not be happier, as it is just in time for Summer! The launch of the wine was held at Nuy on the Hill and what a piekfyn launch it was! The weather… absolutely […]
I had the absolute pleasure to be invited to attend the 2022 ABSA Top 10 Olive Oil Awards which took place on the 7th of October 2022 at Asara Wine Estate. What a grand affair it was. Stunning views, excellent weather, good laughs, superb food and of course the highlight – The announcement of the ABSA Top 10 Olive Oil […]
Your Month of Healthy Hedonism Starts Now! It’s almost time for OcSober, the one month when people from around the globe quit booze in favour of a healthier lifestyle. While a month off alcohol may sound a little glib in theory, it doesn’t have to be. Challenge yourself, make some great alcohol-free cocktails that taste like the real thing and […]
Springtime is here, so let’s shake off those winter blues with a few ANGOSTURA® aromatic bites and celebrate”Ocsober” for the finer things with a few choice ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters mocktails. The sweet scent of flowers blooming in the air, leaves changing from gold to bright green, a light breeze on a warm day… Yes Spring is finally here! After a […]
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