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Steak and Red Wine: Hussar Grill’s Ultimate Pairing Guide

I never in my wildest dreams imagined that specific red wines pair better with specific cuts of steak. Guess what? They do. A media visit to the legendary Hussar Grill in Mouille point took us through a fascinating - and delicious - pairing of choice cuts of matured steaks HG...

Longridge Langtafel Showcases Cool Climate Wine

Celebrating harvest into the late night hours at Longridge Langtafel 2019 Guests danced late into the night at the recent Longridge Langtafel despite the cold weather. The annual event was held on Longridge Wine Estate for the third time in a row (sixth time overall) and cellar master Jasper Bruwer...

Anthonij Rupert Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival 25 May

Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate annual Shiraz and Charcuterie Festival 25 May 2019! Itā€™s time for another world-class festival and highlight on the Cape Winelands social calendar. The annual Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival, which takes place once again at the picturesque Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek on Saturday, 25 May (11am...

Win Big with Sugarbird Gin Eggs!

SugarbirdĀ® Gin Eggs make Easter Egg hunting fun for adults too! SugarbirdĀ® is the gin that is #MadeForYou ā€“ this mission is infused with their unstoppable entrepreneurial spirit, to ensure that you always have exciting and innovative ways to buy and drink your SugarbirdĀ® gin. Not to mention the whole range...

Liquid Gold: La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Any wine lover has their personal preferred pour and mine has been Sauvignon blanc as long as I can remember. Except for that time when...but let's not go there, shall we? In the here and now, some local Sauvignon blancs have been nothing short of nectar to my palate,...

Darling Brew Hits Woodstock!

Whoā€™s your Darling, Bru? As a Capetonian, one must acknowledge that beer is a cardinal part of our culture. Pale ales, dark ales, slow brews ā€“ itā€™s all lekker, bru! On the 2nd of March 2019, the Darling Brewery opened their new Woodstock Taproom's doors to the public with a delightful...

Gin Jol: The Original Gin and Tonic Festival Returns!

Ginlovers, rejoice! The Original Gin and Tonic Festival returns to Cape Town on the 24th February 2019 at the iconic Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. It's popular, so get a move on to book your tickets! Now in its 4th year and on its 8th event, The Original Gin &...

Ultimate Cocktail Guide for Summer

Entertaining successfully takes a certain amount of flair. That, plus a bottle of Angostura bitters and this blog post, of course! Follow the handy tips and recipes below for the ultimate summer snacks and cocktails with Angostura, and make your parties the talk of town this festive season. Every cocktail...

Drink Beer and Save the World: Mad Giant

Who'd have thunk beer could save the world? Well, I do have some friends who already think beer makes the world a better place, but doing good for the environment is probably not uppermost on their minds when they crack open a cold one. Enter Mad Giant, a range of...

Terra del Capo Antipasto Bar Summer Menu

Summer brings with it longer days, warmer weather and all the reasons to book a table for lunch at the Terra del Capo Tasting Room and Antipasto Bar in Franschhoek. This intimate space is located on the breathtakingly beautifulĀ Anthonij Rupert Estate, with luscious gardens where you can also dine...