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E.E. Cummings

Mynhardt's Festive Fruitcake

From ancient Rome's "satura," carried by soldiers on long journeys as a source of energy, to fruitcake in the Middle Ages enjoyed at...

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Meerendal Wine Estate - An Exciting Chapter Ahead

Meerendal Wine Estate, nestled in Durbanville Wine Valley in the heart of South Africa's picturesque Cape Winelands, is embarking on an...

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Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2024 is out | Here are the Top Performing Wines!

The eagerly awaited 2024 edition of South Africa’s original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter’s Guide, is here, with a rich,...

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Pinch of Salt. A New Release by Groote Post Vineyards

Take this chardonnay with a pinch of clay, a pinch of steel and a pinch of wood... Not just tasty but essential for life, there are 14...

Events

Taste the very finest at Caroline’s White Wine & Cap Classique Review

Caroline’s White Wine & Cap Classique Review 2023, hailed as one of the most coveted tasting events on the South African wine calendar,...

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Finalists Announced for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards

The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced. Six winemakers have been...

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Bon Courage celebrates as Blush turns 30!

The perfect bubbly for any occasion, the original South African Blush Vin Doux, is turning 30 years old. Celebrating three decades of...

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New Wines Released by Eikendal Vineyard's Aldert Nieuwoudt

Eikendal Vineyards, renowned as the House of Chardonnay, proudly unveils its latest creations, the Sauvignon Blanc 2023 and Janina...

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The Galileo Open Air Cinema unveils its star-studded movie line-up for Season 12.

Tickets on sale now Get ready for the official start of summer, as The Galileo Open Air Cinema returns this October with a star-studded...

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Tokara Syrah hailed best Southern Hemisphere red wine

Tokara Reserve Collection Syrah has won the trophy as the best red wine overall at the inaugural Southern Hemisphere tasting of the...

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Jean-Vincent Ridon Wins Prestigious Title of Best Sommelier of South Africa 2023

The South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is thrilled to announce Jean-Vincent Ridon of Sommelier’s Academy as the winner of the...

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Standard Bank Top 10 Chenin Blanc Challenge – 2023 Winners Announced

Chenin Blanc has become the de facto gateway grape to the South African wine category, said Ina Smith, to coincide with the announcement...

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Get ready for the 2023 South African Cheese Festival! P.s There's a new VIP offering

Springtime outdoor culinary feast promises unforgettable experiences Excitement builds for the eagerly anticipated 20th edition of the...

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Celebrate Heritage Day with Local Flavour at Nederburg's The Manor

At Nederburg’s The Manor, South African heritage isn't only celebrated for one day or one month of the year – it is a consistent theme in...

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Tim Atkin MW - South Africa Report 2023 Released

SA wine quality still on the up, thanks to quality innovation International wine critic and commentator Tim Atkin MW is upbeat about the...

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Don't miss Simonsberg Wine Assembly - coming up this Saturday!

Simonsberg Wine Assembly brings together neighbouring wineries of the region to highlight the abundance of quality Red Blends found in...

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Franschhoek’s Cap Classique Route Hosts a Week-Long Celebration!

Discover the Sparkling Spectacle 1st - 7th September 2023 The enchanting valley of Franschhoek is preparing to shine as it gears up to...

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Neethlingshof Estate Unveils its Debut Cap Classique Offerings: Introducing the Brut and Brut Rosé

Neethlingshof Estate, a distinguished name in the world of winemaking, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Cap Classique...

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Eleven - Franschhoek's Latest Culinary Destination

A new breeze is in the air; the herald of spring. But there’s something else too and it’s called Eleven. Eleven - Franschhoek's Latest...

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The 11th Annual Shiraz SA Challenge Winners announced!

VETERANS AND NEWCOMERS EXCEL IN SHIRAZ SA CHALLENGE Shiraz SA revealed the winners of the 11th annual Shiraz SA Challenge on Thursday 17...

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