I had the most wonderful opportunity of spending a glorious afternoon with the three ladies behind the brand of L-Gin. And what an absolute blast I had. These phenomenal ladies has me rolling on the floor with laughter. I promise we had not even started with the gin tasting! So What is L-Gin? Well basically L-Gin is a range of […]
Old-Fashioned Week is celebrated globally, this year from the 30th October to the 8th of November. This annual event is a 10-day cocktail celebration for discerning whiskey drinkers who appreciate an authentic craft cocktail. While Covid-19 may have put a dampener on the live celebrations there is no reason why you can’t pay tribute to the father of all cocktails […]
With an impressive wine portfolio, the most noble in the Anthonij Rupert Wyne collection is the Cape of Good Hope Wines, which forms part of South Africa’s Old Vines Initiative. Made from some of the oldest South African vines, the Cape of Good Hope range comprises terroir-specific wines created in celebration of South Africa’s 350-year-old vinous heritage. The first vintage […]
Fortified wines in South Africa has been popular since the 1800’s when it was very much in fashion to drink in Europe. Simon van der Stel’s wine was much loved by King George IV of England, King Louis-Philippe of France and yes even the very famous Napoleon Bonaparte—who, legend has it, requested a glass of this sweet nectar from South […]
Robertson Winery launches their Single Serve 200ml wines in a can just before #Lockdown,. The first established wine brand in South Africa to produce wine in a can, and also the very first to release a 200ml can that offers the perfect one-glass serving. The perfect serve. The perfect glass of wine every time, anytime and anywhere. Perfect for picnics, […]
No! No! No! Put your glass down, we are not talking about that kind of toasting! In my previous article, I mentioned I will discuss a wooded Chardonnay for a later day . So here we, are as promised. As you know there are a number of things that can impact the final taste of a wine other than just […]
Last time we spoke, I chatted to you about the basic background of Chardonnay! A little history, the different types of flavour profiles and what foods to enjoy with this beautiful wine! Today, I will discuss with you the 4 different styles: Unoaked, Wooded, Sparkling and Dessert. So without further loitering lets jump straight in, as we have a lot […]
Hey guys, how are you all coping with lockdown? Me, not to bad, well so far… We only on day 5! However, I do have like a ton of blogging that needs catching up on, so if you kindly don’t mind, you will be hearing from me more often! So where to begin… if you had to see my white […]
Wine in a can! How does it make you feel? I have to admit – seeing the first wine in a can; popping up all over my social media feeds? I felt like Simon Cowell – it was an immediate – NO, from me!! I really kicked my heels with this one, friends! My first thoughts is, what an absolute […]
It always fascinates me when fashion makes a full circle. A few years ago Gin was very much on the decline, and Vodka was everyones favourite drink and mixer for cocktails. Did you know that a Martini is originally made with Gin and not Vodka? Thinking about it makes so much sense as to why Mr. Bond loves is Martini. […]
