The Blue Sky Theory centres around one key premise – if you get the chance, go big, which is certainly true in Franschhoek.
The original Oktoberfest organisers are making it very clear that they want nothing to do with the plans to hold a rival event in Dubai.
Alcohol trends change often but two of them have been gaining traction over the past year or so and show no signs of slowing down.
‘Follow the Bubbles’ will see nine very special Franschhoek venues pairing up with a Cap Classique house or two for a session of fabulous tasting, along with delicious food, live music, and loads of fun.
The Chenin in the Winelands summer picnic is upon us, but those who are unable to make it shouldn’t wallow in self-pity.
After being yanked off the air following a ruling back in January, Gerard Butler’s Windhoek Beer commercial is good to go again.
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, managed to send out some mixed messages whilst addressing the media earlier today.
12 lucky connoisseurs got the chance to crack open an R89 000 bottle of wine, that has spent the last year in space.
Chardonnay wasn’t always a firm favourite across the wine world, but South Africa can be credited with taking the wine to new heights and increasing international awareness.
The perfect way to chill this winter is with a drink in hand, and preferably one that puts a little fire in your belly.
If you’re looking for the ultimate brunch spot to laze away a Sunday morning, then you’ve come to the right place.
During his budget speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced an increase in sin taxes, which will see the price of alcohol and tobacco products increase.
Out of ideas for what to do this weekend? How about an excellent brekkie, some wine tasting, and an out of this world lunch?
Trading from Monday to Thursday is better than a total alcohol sales ban, but retailers argue that an inability to sell on weekends really stings.
Some say that the more expensive a wine, the better it is, which is why I’m assuming that this 18-litre bottle of Liber Pater is liquid gold.
We can finally replenish the wine racks and cellars, and what better way to do that than with some unbeatable wine specials?
Following a slight decline in new infections and hospitalisations, the topic of the ban on alcohol sales has been discussed in several meetings over the past week.
A restaurant owner in Pretoria plans on filing a civil claim against the state after his stock was seized, and an employee arrested, for serving a supposedly non-alcoholic drink.
Planning a future trip does wonders for the pandemic blues, and planning one centred around wine really lifts the mood. There’s also a great option close to home.
In an open letter to President Ramaphosa, key players in the wine industry have said that it won’t survive if the ban on sales and onsite consumption of alcohol continues.
We’re already halfway through ‘Dry January’, and a few of us may already have fallen off the wagon, but with a little motivation, it’s not too late to get back in the game.
Black market booze sales are flourishing under adjusted alert level 3, with just about everything you can imagine on sale, but at a higher price.
If you’re caught committing a violation of adjusted alert level 3 lockdown rules, there’s some very important information that you should be aware of.
Whilst the origin of the video remains unclear, South Africans have quickly drawn their own conclusions.
The government will be reconsidering and reflecting on the country’s harmful relationship with alcohol, which has become apparent during booze sales bans.
The sale of alcohol from retail outlets is once again restricted to set days and hours during the week, with one notable exception. Hello, wine farms.
Archaeologists brewed a beer from ancient yeast, and let people taste it, saying that “as long as no one died from it” it would be a success.
You’ve probably never heard of Alexander Stein, but he could be the reason that you have a favourite craft gin.
Through online courses, at-home tastings, and online shopping, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way that we enjoy wine.
How do you keep your bar open during a lockdown? Start a church which worships 400 heavily-drinking rabbit gods, of course.