I’m totally serving these guys for my next dinner party. How fun would it be to have a piping hot platter for guests to indulge in as they arrive? A total win!

Franschhoek is famous for its wine route, but many of the wine farms also produce olives and olive oil.

To avoid the last minute rush, now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to spoil your colleagues and clients this year.

Recent architecture-school graduate Li Rongjun got his post-collegiate career off to a headline-grabbing start by constructing his own office out of 8,500 beer bottles.

The Oyster Box is Durban’s busiest hotel property with an endless calendar of events and activities taking place every day of the week.

Collectors and aficionados will find an enticing selection from Nederburg itself on this year’s Nederburg Auction in September.

SR-Chakalaka-2011 Five centuries ago the ancient mariners braved uncharted seas to round the Cape of Good Hope in search of exotic spices. Their nerve and dash inspire the Spice Route philosophy. We h

Die Eikendal-wynlandgoed, geleë in die hart van die sogenaamde “cabernet-kontrei” teen die hange van die Helderberg, se jongste oesjaar van sy Cabernet Sauvignon toon ’n “s

When Italian flair and South African ingenuity come together, great innovations and technology usually follow. Bacchus Equipment personifies that spirit. Bacchus Equipment, sole supplier of Diemme, t

This week there are big celebrations taking place on the Boschendal Estate at the opening of the Franschhoek Valley. The land was granted to Jean le Long in 1685, 330 years ago. Ever innovative on the

If you think that the UK market should be approached the same way as 10, or even five years ago, think again. Considering the trends and trepidations of this traditional market, the new focus should b

Social media, hip hop endorsements, cocktails and perhaps even a new name are all part of the plan to bring back brandy.  The South African Brandy Foundation is pulling out all the stops to reve

Rupert & Rothschild se Classique-versnit het die miljoenbottel-mylpaal verbygesteek en is ’n suksesverhaal van kwaliteit én kwantiteit.  Dis een ding om ’n paar vate uitst

Wellington and the Mutual & Federal Agri Wellington Wine Route are presenting the second annual Wellington Fork & Cork Wine Festival at Kleinevalleij Estate on 12 September.The festival promis

I always feel sorry for the butchers when people advocate a Meat Free Monday.  Diane Bibby redeems herself here in my eyes by suggesting that this delicious vegetarian dish be served with a steak o

Energy, water and nitrogen-based synthetic fertilisers should be key concerns for every producer, in view of ever-present climate change.  The recently released 2014 Confronting Climate Change (

Soon, I hope, I shall soon return to my customary semi-idleness, with time to go to the occasional wine function or, more interestingly, to visit wine farms (a couple of those already lined up), even

Wine Intelligence suggests that China’s wine market is undergoing a second revolution. These findings are the result of market research originating from the Wise initiative. Business intelligen

The 31th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction takes place at the Spier Conference Centre, Stellenbosch on Saturday, 3 October 2015. The line-up comprises a total of 55 different wines (34 red wines,

South African wineries could soon be held liable for alcohol-related accidents, and the legal drinking age could increase to 21 years. A recently published Liquor Policy Review has the drinks industry

Rupert & Rothschild's Classique blend has passed the million bottle milestone and is a success story of quality and quantity.  It is one thing to make a few barrels of excellent wine and sel

The UK market remains tough, but with new growth in higher tiers it should not be overlooked.  In 2003, South Africa exported around 45% of its wines to the United Kingdom; strong ties with the

Razvan Macici is now at the helm of wines at Distell as their head winemaker. He will be studying new developments in winegrowing and winemaking and how these can enhance their wines.  After a 1

Nail two new culinary skills just in time for Summer, with the second of Boschendal’s cookery workshops taking place on Saturday, 12 September and Sunday, 13 September. The workshops concentrat

Remaining republicans left in SA must have shivered in their velies when Etienne le Riche proclaimed Stellenbosch the kingdom of Cabernet at the CWG pre-auction tasting last week. He mentioned that Ca

One of the great winemaking traditions of the Cape is the Monis range of what we were allowed to called Sherry until quite recently. Now we have to look for another name as indeed they have in Austral