We had written a really stunning intro for this newsletter that covered all the important points: Spring, September, Celebrations, Six fantastic wines, Spoil you with, Best Value, Payday… etc. etc. BUT we came to the conclusion that you’d quickly realise all the above the minute you looked at the wines on offer.

In one of the most competitive line-ups in the 22 year history of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, De Grendel walked away with pride winning the African Cellar Suppliers Pinot Noir Trophy with their Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2015 as well as 3 double gold medals. Double Gold medals were awarded to the De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2017 and 2013 as well as the De Grendel Loyalty Club-exclusive Elim Shiraz 2016.

The English National Opera is reportedly banning people from bringing food and drink into the auditorium after a few hard-partying opera-heads attempted to smuggle vodka in disguised as water.

The Tasting Shed at Haut Espoir has expanded its selection. Apart from the estate’s fine wines, visitors can now also get a taste of local gins, beer, jams, preserves, and chutneys with the produce from their biodynamic principled garden and from neighbouring organic farms.

A craft brewery backed by two prominent CEOs of JSE-listed companies says it has launched the country’s first beer made with cannabis.

It’s the season to eat lighter and fresher, in our collective strive towards that beach-ready body. And with the switch to salads and fresh produce, you’ll probably want to spend more time cooking al fresco and enjoying the (slightly) warmer weather. With a cold glass of refreshing white wine, brimming with fruit and bright acidity, like the beachhouse Sauvignon Blanc. So fire up the braai and send out the dinner party invites, we’ve got the best recipe inspiration for pairing with this go-to summer wine, and for guilt-free eating this season.

The growing demand for products that support gut health is fueling rapid growth in sales of fermented beverages. As kombucha continues to penetrate mainstream retailers, brewers are exploring new ways to capture a larger share of the expanding set and create differentiation within it.

A whisky made in the small country town of Calitzdorp has dazzled the judges at the auspicious 2018 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, winning the only Platinum medal awarded in the category for South African whiskies. Made by Boplaas Family Vineyards, the sublime single grain whisky is aged in barrels previously used for maturing tawny port.

The third and final installment of artists to the Endless Daze 2018 lineup have been announced. US band, A Place to Bury Strangers will be joining Dead Meadow and WITCH on the international lineup...

Co-founder and owner of Poison City Brewing Andre Carl Schubert explain how they brew the new lager made from cannabis.

If creepy-crawlies give you the heebie-jeebies, then the ice-cream produced by Cape Town startup Gourmet Grubb, which is made using insects, may not be high up on your list of things to try...

Crocs have been dividing opinions since it burst onto the footwear scene in the early 2000s. But with the rise of the 'pretty ugly' shoe, Crocs are experiencing a comeback, on high fashion's internati

Paralympian swimmer Hendri Herbst receives settlement from the restaurant after he was refused access with his guide dog.

The 16 percent surge in profits was a victory for Indra Nooyi on her last day as CEO, after years of pressure to sell or spin the company's beverage business as its growth has lagged behind that of it

Stellar Chef Luke Dale-Roberts and Chef Ryan Cole look forward to the opening of a new fine dining eatery Salsify at The Roundhouse in Camps Bay. Salsify (Sal-suh-fee): A root vegetable with an oyste

WINE SAFARI EXCURSIONS Hop on a wine safari truck with a winemaker and go on a journey to a nearby wine farm from the festival site. Drive through the vineyards, learn more about terroir and explore t

Cintron Pink Polo, presented by Vodacom, returns for its ninth instalment at Val de Vie Estate on Saturday, 3 November.

Babylonstoren and Boland Cellar walked off with the trophies for top red and top white respectively at the recently held Paarl Wine Challenge. This prestigious regional wine challenge has been showca

Windfall wine farm, the family -owned boutique producer in the secluded Agterkliphoogte valley is getting into its stride, releasing an ever-increasing range of wines along with its highly regarded po

An eco-friendly wine experience highlighting the beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

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The popular Rare Plant Fair is a popular spring event for plant lovers and foodies alike.

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On this day 132 years ago, the Guinness Brewery went public on...

With sloe berries ripe for the picking, here's how to bring a taste of the countryside inside says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Noop came highly recommended, so the expectation was a tad bit higher. They didn't fail to deliver on big flavours and amazing plating.

American stand-up comedian and actor Dave Chappelle will be touring South Africa for the first time with shows in Cape Town, Durban and Joburg this November and December...

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What does it mean to be a man? Most of us, a new Carling ad says, learned the wrong way, from our fathers, about being bold, brave and strong...