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A Little Wine Surprise from Paisley Bear Wine Club
There’s something deeply comforting about a delivery that arrives with zero admin, zero decision fatigue, and maximum joy… especially when it involves wine! So when a box from Paisley Bear Wine Club landed at my door, let’s just say my kitchen mood instantly improved. BUT before we go any further, full transparency (because we’re grown-ups here):These wines were gifted to […]
National Shiraz Day: Celebrating with the Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2022
Today is National Shiraz Day… and I’ve Got Something Special So, it’s National Shiraz Day, and I thought… why not celebrate with something a little special? Sometime ago, I was gifted a bottle of the Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2022, and honestly, it felt like the perfect companion for these lingering, chilly days as winter waves goodbye. There’s something comforting about […]
Africa’s First Vermentino Cap Classique Lands in the Cape!
Move over, Prosecco! There’s a new Italian sparkler in town, and it’s wearing a South African passport! Picture this… [said in Sophia Petrillo voice from Golden Girl’s] Sardinia’s sun-drenched vineyards meet the wild granite slopes of Paardeberg. Add Italian passion, Xhosa wisdom, and a winemaker wild enough to ask: “What if we made Vermentino… but with bubbles?” Spoiler: It worked. Brilliantly. On […]
Escape to Dunstone: Where Romance, Art, and Tranquility Await
Picture this: you’re sipping a glass of Shiraz on a sunny patio, the Hawequa Mountains stretched out in the distance like they’ve been casually brushed onto the horizon. The city noise? Gone! No hooting taxis or blaring music, annoying dogs barking, neighbours arguing. Silence except for the birds “gossiping” in the trees and the bees lazily floating from flower to […]
Wine Review: Zandvliet Chardonnay 2023 – A Golden Elixir!
In the hush of a lazy winter afternoon, when the sun dips low and the air cradles memories, it is time to open up a bottle of Zandvliet Chardonnay 2023. A wine that is an alchemy of sun-soaked vineyards and whispered secrets. Just close your eyes for a moment and imagine the following: rustic veranda, all bathed in golden hues […]
Embracing A Conscious Living: Cape Town’s Good Life Show Review
It was a typical cold and wet Cape Winter weekend (Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2), where thousands of us—brave souls, including myself—flocked to the CTICC for the Annual Epic Good Life Show. Foodies, wellness warriors, and eco-enthusiasts all gathered under one roof, tasting and sampling vegan food, soaking up features, info, and nothing but good vibes! The Good Life Show? […]
Savoring Nuy Chardonnay: A Tribute on International Chardonnay Day with a Lemon Curd Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
As wine enthusiasts around the globe fill their glasses to celebrate the versatility and charm of Chardonnay, there’s one bottle that stands out among the rest: Nuy Chardonnay. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of South Africa’s Western Cape, the Nuy Wine Cellar has mastered the art of crafting Chardonnay that captivates palates worldwide. Join us as we embark on a […]
Le Riche Family Marks 25 Years of Excellence with the 2021 Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Release
Ever since the esteemed maiden 1997 vintage, the Le Riche family has been inextricably associated with cabernet excellence. Internationally acclaimed as a leading ultra-premium producer of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, they have made it their business to craft the ultimate expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Stellenbosch Winelands of South Africa. The coveted Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, the flagship of the range, is a […]