It was International Dog Day on Monday 26 August, a very special day to celebrate Man’s Best Friend. The Melck family is taking this opportunity to pay tribute to all the beloved ‘Dogs of Muratie’, past and present, who have enriched their lives over many years, and continue to do so, with unconditional love, comfort, guardianship, loyalty, friendship and joy. […]
Does the thought of another bland chicken dish or mac & cheese make you want to run away? The endless hamster-wheel of weeknight cooking can get under any non-foodie’s skin, and it’s not surprising that innovation in the kitchen is often hard to muster after a long day in the office. Chef-types will often tell you that it’s the simplest […]
When the De Krans team produced the first Premium White Moscato Perlé in South Africa in 2012 they couldn’t have anticipated the popularity this style of wine would achieve with the South African consumer. Following the success of the White Moscato, they continued their innovation when they launched the Premium Red Moscato Perlé in 2017, followed by the Premium Rosé […]
Travels over the school holidays and Easter weekend bring the promise of adventure and exploration. As you hit the open road, the anticipation builds, and the journey becomes just as important as the destination. One key element that can make (or break!) a road trip is the selection of snacks. After all, what’s a road trip without some tasty “padkos” […]
‘Spice up your Life’ embarking on a journey of flavours and aromas as you discover Spice Route’s Spice Range of Wines featuring Saffron Rosé 2023, Tarragon Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023 (New Release) and Chakalaka Rhône-Style Red Blend 2021. This range of versatile food wines will add flair and flavour to any occasion just as spices add depth and dimension […]
Nkonzo Wildlife, in collaboration with Seven Springs Vineyards and WineCompany, is proud to announce the launch of a ground-breaking fundraising Southern white rhinoceros conservation wine label, part of the Seven Springs Art Series. Proceeds from every bottle sold will be dedicated to the Nkonzo Wildlife Rhino Research Project, marking a significant step towards the preservation of these magnificent creatures. These […]
South Africans love their space, and over the last few years so many of us have embraced the trendy open-plan floor layout. Tearing down dividing walls between the kitchen, dining area, and living room was the perfect way of fashioning out expansive open space at the heart of the home and bringing everyone together for casual living and entertaining. Then […]
Durbanville Wine Valley will help banish the cold and ensure a fantastic time too with the much-anticipated return of its annual Soup & Sip winelands experience. From July 27 to 31, wineries of the valley will sell delicious winter soup and sides alongside tastings of fine wines. “We’re excited to welcome visitors back for Durbanville Wine Valley Soup & Sip […]
I’ve always been an animal lover. Ever since I was a child I originally wanted to be a game ranger or veterinarian. However, the more you get older, the more you become aware of the cruelty in the world around you. In all honesty, I don’t think I’d be able to handle the emotional and mental strains. I mean I […]
Brookdale Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2020 is the perfect choice to celebrate #DrinkChenin Day on Friday 17 June, having just made history scoring gold in the 2022 Decanter Awards, the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. Brookdale’s old-vine Chenin Blanc was one of four South African Chenin Blancs to qualify for gold by scoring 95 in the prestigious international […]