This September, Ceremony Matcha Bar opens its windows on the Sea Point Promenade, steps from the Atlantic Ocean and at the heart of Cape Town’s wellness culture. It’s imagined as a space for ritual, presence and community – a place where the coastal energy meets Ceremony’s world of wellbeing and calm. For Mikayla McClean, who…
The Pinotage Association, in partnership with Absa, has announced the results of the 2025 Absa Vintage Pinotage Award of Excellence. This annual competition recognises wines aged ten years and older, offering a rare platform for mature vintages to be evaluated and celebrated. This year, more than 37 wines were submitted. Of these, 27 wines from…
Nuy Wine Cellar has unveiled its latest white wine, the Nuy Inspiration Blanc de Nuy, not in a bottle, but in an elegant 3-litre bag-in-box, the first in the Inspiration range to feature the signature ‘suikerbekkie’ (sunbird). Paying tribute to the hundreds of sunbirds that frequent Nuy’s gardens, this striking new design was first introduced late last…
Heritage Day is more than just a day off – it’s a celebration of who we are as South Africans. It’s the smell of smoke as it rises into the spring air, the laughter of friends gathered around the fire and the proud sharing of family recipes passed down through generations, and what better way…
South Africans travelling to any of Qatar Airways’ 170+ destinations would, over time, have been able to enjoy a taste of home at 40,000 feet, with a carefully curated selection of 16 local wines from 10 esteemed estates. As the World’s Best Airline – crowned by Skytrax for a record ninth time in 2025 –…
It’s bold, it’s legendary, and it’s finally back. STROH 80, the mythic Austrian spirit that defined a generation, returns to South Africa this August but there’s a catch: only 80 bottles will be released nationwide. Known for its distinctive aroma, warming spice, and unapologetic 80% ABV, STROH 80 is the drink that stories are made…
This season, Moët & Chandon invites friends and enthusiasts to celebrate the Holiday season with passion and elegance. Because exceptional moments deserve magnification, the Maison unveils two limited editions created to make every moment an unforgettable memory, imbued with magic, conviviality, and collective joy. Let love spread under the banner of French savoir-fête, Moët &…
Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West was the beautiful venue for the highly anticipated launch of the 13th annual Tim Atkin MW SA Special Report – a definitive commentary on South African wine. Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth presented the event, in association with Winecellar.co.za and Strauss & Co. This occasion was a rare opportunity to…
The Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, long a landmark of luxury in Johannesburg, is embarking on a significant culinary transformation. Perched on the Witwatersrand Ridge in the iconic suburb of Westcliff, with panoramic views of the city’s urban forest, this establishment is redefining its gastronomic offerings. At the centre of this change is the appointment…
Doolhof Wine Estate’s 2025 XCLUSIV rosé has been named Overall Rosé of the Year in the influential South Africa Report on wine by Tim Atkin, MW. The XCLUSIV rosé topped all-time ratings for South African still rosés assessed by Atkin, following the release of his country report this week. A score of 94 points, which…