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Wine
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Surviving The Terror Of The Supermarket Wine Shelf
29 Jun 2011 by Harry Haddon / 17 Comments
In last week’s column I asked what kind of wine content you would like to see me write about. The comment that popped up more than most was about supermarkets, that is, how to deal with a wall of wines, all staring at you from the shelf. Which to buy? How do I know I won’t end up with battery acid? Oh god, the decisions. Too. Many. Wines. Fuck it, I’ll just get that coffee-flavoured Pinotage. Well, you are not alone.
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In Search Of Cape Town’s Best Short-Cuts
26 Jun 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We are working on a new series, which is dedicated to finding the ultimate short-cuts around the streets of Cape Town. We will also be doing one for Johannesburg. But, for now, we want to gather the best ones in Cape town. So if YOU know of a secret short-cut on the roads of Cape [...]
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Let Me Introduce You To The Nectar Of The Gods
22 Jun 2011 by Harry Haddon / 13 Comments
Introducing the first of Harry Reginald Haddon’s weekly columns, discussing wine, and the life that flows from it. Enjoy – it is the sort of read that ages well. – As this is the first wine column I am writing here, I thought I would ask the question: why wine? Why dedicate these 600 or [...]
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Mzoli’s Launches Gugulethu’s First Wine Festival
07 Apr 2011 by Bearded Wiseman / 1 Comment
If you’ve ever made your way to Mzoli’s in Gug’s, or even just to the Mzoli’s Butchery to pick up your whopping large lamb chops, you’ll be aware that this has the potential to be one hell of a vibe. Instead of washing down a tasting with a boring biscuit, we’ll probably be snacking on a piece of wors.
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The Vibe Boschendal Best Dressed Award Goes To…
01 Apr 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
As with any glamourous event, The Vibe party has a prize for the best dressed couple – The Boschendal Best Dressed Award. Our judge was none other than La Muse from SA’s #1 street fashion blog, PopYaCollar.co.za and she was looking for a couple that best understood the theme and vibe. BEST DRESSED COUPLE AWARD The competition was [...]
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200 New Tickets Released For The Vibe Party on Saturday
24 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Due to popular demand (and a lot of arm twisting) we have managed to secure 200 extra tickets for THE VIBE party 2011 at The Grand Cafe & Beach. CLICK HERE TO BUY YOURS NOW! CLICK HERE TO BUY YOURS NOW! They’re only R200 which, for what you’re getting is NOTHING!!! Latest news in is [...]
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Boschendal Unleash Bubbly Mayhem! Get Yours Now!
23 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Well if you don’t drown in a bath of bubbly this weekend then you are clearly doing something wrong! Seriously, you won’t believe what I just received in my inbox. Enjoy this – In celebration of The Vibe party this weekend, Boschendal are offering all 2oceansvibe readers a very rude discount on our favourtie bubbly, [...]
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First Edition Harry Potter Auctioned For ZAR 205K
23 Mar 2011 by liam kruger / No Comments
So Heritage Auctions sold a 1997 edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone for $29, 875. A book that you can remember the release of just sold at a rare books auction. You’re Old now. If you can’t remember 1997, please crawl back into the womb.
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Picnics At The Roundhouse
03 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
I’m not sure how readily the service is available, but La Muse and I took (stole) one of the picnic baskets from The Roundhouse to the beach this weekend. We indulged in the likes of their homemade truffle cream cheese, spread on ciabatta, with shaven ham and oysters on the side. Naturally there was a [...]
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Boschendal Releases 2007 Grande Cuvée Brut
15 Feb 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Great news from 2oceansvibe’s preferred bubbly, Boschendal – it looks like we’re being treated to the immediate release of the 2007 Grande Cuvée Brut. With the 2006 singled our as the only 4½ star MCC (Méthode Cap Classique) amongst the top performing wines of 2010 rated by Wineland Magazine’s Watterwyn panel of experts. So I’d say [...]
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South Africa Did Okay In The WHO’s Booze Championships
15 Feb 2011 by liam kruger / No Comments
It’s that time of year again kids – that’s right, the WHO has released their saucy ‘Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2011′ – which means we get to find out if SA’s still a rock-out party country, or if we’ve gotten all lame and started taking our liver problems seriously.
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Goldfish Cape Royale Rooftop Sky Bar VIDEO
04 Feb 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
While our Facebook photos from the event can give you an idea of the awesomeness of the vibe that day, it can never do it justice. That is why I invented the ‘moving picture’ and, subsequently, this video. Jump in and re-live that day with us. Feel the vibe throughout your body, not just through [...]
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Goldfish On The Roof Of The Cape Royale On Friday – You And Seven Friends..
20 Jan 2011 by Seth / No Comments
Imagine that? Well it’s a very real thing, my friends. Goldfish are performing a DANGEROUSLY intimate gig on the roof of the Cape Royale hotel tomorrow (Friday) from 15h30 and all the 2oceansvibe brands are taking care of drinks. That’s right – we’re talking Jack Daniel’s, Corona, Jack Black, BOS iced tea, Boschendal bubby, De [...]
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My New Favourite Way To Get Hired
14 Jan 2011 by liam kruger / 4 Comments
Applying for jobs sucks. It’s awkward and painful and time-consuming. But some people know how to do it right – how to avoid getting caught in the rat-trap of sweaty-palmed interviews and communicate a certain level of coolness at the same time. Presented below is one such person’s job application. Please – read it, and learn to be a better person.
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Spot A Celebrity And Win Boschendal Bubbly!
17 Dec 2010 by silverstreak / No Comments
There are some shopping malls in Cape Town that are not very much fun to visit. Retail and culinary quarters, on the other hand, are packed full of celebrities, and the Cape Quarter is one of them. But they’re not content with providing you with eye candy, they want to give you free Boschendal bubbly, too. Click through for details.
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The World’s Oldest Champagne And Beer Still Taste Pretty Okay
22 Nov 2010 by liam kruger / No Comments
Some weeks ago, Finnish divers discovered several crates of two-centuries-old champagne and beer from a sunken ship in the Baltic Sea for nearly two centuries. They then drank some of it because, hey, why not. And, because sharing is nice, Finnish authorities sponsored a public opening and tasting of the champagne last Friday.
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Loving The Boschendal Feature In The New GQ
17 Nov 2010 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Be sure to get the new GQ Magazine for December, which features 2oceansvibe’s favourite choice of bubbly, Boschendal. They say Boschendal is made for people “with a sparkling wit and sunny disposition, but are serious about quality.” Umm, yes – that’s pretty much how we roll, here at 2oceansvibe! Click to see the feature – [...]
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Wine-Tasting Robot Thinks Humans Taste Like Bacon; The End Is Nigh.
08 Nov 2010 by liam kruger / No Comments
Researchers at NEC System Technologies have designed robots with the ability to identify dozens of different wines, cheeses and appetizers, because that’s something we need robots for. Except they think people taste like bacon.
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THE WINNER OF THE BOSCHENDAL COOLING TOWERS COMPETITION – DEMOLITION “2OCEANSVIBE STYLE”
25 Aug 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments
My God, when we announced the Boschendal Cooling Towers competition, we didn’t expect anything this world class to appear! We asked you, the 2oceansvibe readers to send your best footage of the Athlone Cooling Towers (or, rather, the “Ladies of Athlone” – a title which I have NEVER heard before) going down last Sunday. Obviously [...]
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THE FULL “SETH SONG” (AND LYRICS) BY I SCREAM & THE CHOCOLATE STIX
11 Aug 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
We’re pretty blown away by the response to the “Seth Song” we’ve been playing fairly regularly, over at 2oceansvibe Radio. It’s not only a damn funny tune, but I tell you what – it’s got the heads bopping too! Apparently The Assembly lost their minds to it last Saturday! The guys behind the tune are [...]
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THE 2OCEANSVIBE BREAKFAST
29 Jul 2010 by silverstreak / 4 Comments
So after an evening of sushi, springbok bruschetta, Belinni coctails, bubbly, and of course, Butlers Pizza (*COUGH* 2oceansvibe Radio launch COUGH*), there’s only one thing you eat for breakfast. And it’s not a bottle of Boschendal!
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A VIRTUAL TOUR OF SETH’S CAPE ROYALE PENTHOUSE..
14 Jun 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
All protocol was relaxed as we granted one photographer and virtual-tour expert (Panascape) unprecedented access to my suite at the Cape Royale hotel. As it is my primary residence, you can imagine what intimate never-seen-before details were caught on camera. The virtual tour itself let’s you cruise around the Cape Royale hotel (spinning 360 degrees [...]
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BOSCHENDAL GRANDE CUVEE BRUT WINS GOLD MEDAL FOR SOUTH AFRICA
03 Jun 2010 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
2oceansvibe partner brands are constantly winning worldwide recognition, and, whilst the brands themselves are very excited when these awards are given, I can’t say I am surprised. I mean, that is after all why they’re a part of vibe, right? We only deal with winners around these parts! This time it’s a gold medal for [...]
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SETH CRACKS THE APRIL ISSUE OF “WINE MAGAZINE”
25 Mar 2010 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Wine fans throughout the country are urged to pick up the latest copy of Wine Magazine and to cast their eyes over to the back page of this, the April issue. That is where you will find us, in all our glory, raising a toast to you. You should find the interview suitably amusing. * [...]
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