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Mootee Bar opened their doors in Melville, Johannesburg, less than a year ago and already this critically acclaimed hot-spot is taking the very essence of Africa to the heart of the cocktail culture globally. Now Mootee Bar is recognised as one of this year’s top 10 best new cocktail bars in the world by the Spirited Awards.


Jordan Wine Estate is launching their wildly popular picnics again this September following huge successes last year! Dream the day away on the lush lawns overlooking the Stellenbosch valley with a glass of wine in one hand and freshly baked bread in the other – bliss. The picnic basket for two is filled to the brim with delectable treats from The Bakery at Jordan, and includes a bottle of wine from our Chameleon range.

A seemingly insatiable thirst for Cap Classique sparkling wines among South African consumers and growing confidence in their category by producers are seen as reasons behind the growth in entries to this year’s Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, the leading competition rewarding the country’s bottle-fermented sparkling wines.
From left: Joaquim Sa, Cathy Marston, Heidi Duminy, Pierre de Klerk, Elunda Basson, Farai Magwada and Higgo Jacobs.
Some 127 entries were received for this year’s Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, now in its 17th year, the most the competition has seen to date. Judging took place at Nederburg in Paarl this week, with the results to be announced on 27 September.



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BEITBridge Juicing (BBJ), a unit of Schweppes Holdings Africa Limited, says there is huge untapped potential for investment in citrus production in Zimbabwe.
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CEO James Quincey is pushing the soda giant?s global subsidiaries to develop more local flavors in pursuit of growth. Enter chunky mango and a laxative Sprite.
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Mike Corey visits Sarajevo to try Bosnian coffee which is served with sherbet and Turkish delight.
Eli Bar Zakai refused to heed friend who urged him not to drive drunk to Tel Aviv; drank water and tried to induce vomiting to diminish signs of alcohol
Cavalli has become one of the most sought-after wine experiences in the Western Cape, head sommelier, Farai Magwada explains why. | GQ South Africa

This wine label tells an enchanting story!

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South Africa’s annual beer festival Tops at Spar Bierfest was launched in Cape Town last Friday.
Number One Mageu invites young designers to make their mark on its classic packaging.
Dein Perry's Tap Dogs will stay in South Africa for an extended period as extra dates have been added...

For uncompromisingly good food in a relaxed winelands setting, I will often recommend Terroir Restaurant at Stellenbosch wine farm Kleine Zalze...