The floor stops you first. As you arrive at reception, a sweeping herringbone of water cut verde and white marble unfolds beneath a botanical ceiling installation. Each tile is individually crafted and hand laid, the whole effect landing somewhere between arrival and immersion. It sets the tone for everything that follows. Amazon is the new…
Marble Cape Town, the landmark rooftop dining destination at the V&A Waterfront, is adding even more colour to winter with the launch of Seven Colour Sundays Brunch. Thanks to the roaring flames of Marble’s signature open fire at the V&A Waterfront, winter weekends are about to get warmer. Seven Colour Sundays Brunch launches on Sunday,…
The Leopard’s Leap team is delighted to share the exceptional performance of its Culinaria Collection at the recent National Wine Challenge. “For us, the highlight of the accolades is that our 2021 Leopard’s Leap Culinaria Grand Vin was awarded as Red Wine of the Year, while also being the Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class!”, says CEO…
The great winemaking pioneer and former Springbok Jan “Boland” Coetzee lives on at Die Stoep at Vriesenhof, a Stellenbosch Valley restaurant and hidden gem. Jan “Boland” Coetzee was famous for many things. Springbok rugby player, the winemaker that put Kanonkop on the map, maverick founder of Vriesenhof who smuggled contraband Chardonnay vines from France into…
Winter in the Winelands is the perfect time to enjoy beautiful food and wine – in front of a fireplace on rainy days and in a sunny spot when the mellow winter sun is out. L’Ami Family Brasserie introduces a set menu for winter that promises to warm you right up! Additional to the regular…
The Swartland Wine & Olive Route celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. During this time, the region arose from anonymity to lead a South African wine revolution that continues to reverberate around the world. For the occasion, a series of limited-edition six-bottle cases has been instituted containing wines that shed light on the story of the…
While the bounty of summer with lush green vineyards and age-old, shade-providing oaks, is the image predominantly associated with the Cape Winelands, it is when we are confronted with the stripped winter landscape that we are often struck by the unexpected beauty of the naked vines and bare oak tree branches against the stark white…
There is a particular satisfaction in seeing consistency recognised. Holden Manz are delighted to share the results from the National Wine Challenge Awards, where they once again received outstanding recognition across a broad range of wines and styles. Most notably, two wines achieved the highest honours in their categories, earning Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class…
Following the enthusiastic reception of The Routes of Sound over the past two years, Spier is expanding the intimate music experience from a single weekend into a series of three winter weekends in 2026 beginning 3 July, showcasing more than 40 local musicians. Presented by Brett Bailey and Third World Bunfight, The Routes of Sound highlights an exceptional mix…
Celebrating International Chenin Blanc Day in June might be weird for those of you who are amidst the Southern Hemisphere winter, but while we often choose refreshing styles of Chenin Blanc as our favourite summer sipper, there are plenty of reasons to also enjoy Chenin Blanc during the cooler months, especially because this variety comes…