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SA Gem Features On Wine Destination ‘Bucket List’
25 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
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.
Jeroboams And Balthazars – The Idiot’s Guide To Big Wine Bottle Sizes
22 Oct 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I have taken it upon myself to learn the different wine bottle size names, and then to deliver it here, for general knowledge hunters and posterity.
Level 2 Euphoria: How To Get The Rupert Wines Optima (2016) For R183, Before The Public Even Sees It
19 Aug 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’m not a ‘member’ of many loyalty programs. I’m still wondering what the whole Woolies MySchool thing is all about. Do I just keep swiping? Until when? And yes, packets please – I left my bags at home.
Did You See The Video Of The Leopard Spotted In Franschhoek?
14 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The cat was caught letting loose in the mountain range near L’Ormarins, the main estate in the Anthonij Rupert Wyne portfolio in Franschhoek.
It’s Worth Trying The FT’s Advice On How To Never Have A Hangover
03 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that it’s possible to have a few glasses of wine without worrying about the hangover? Let’s read some wise words on the subject.
L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Kicks Off – What You Need To Know
10 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Today, the gates open for the 159th L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, one of Cape Town’s premier events. Here are the details.
Wine Fundis Should Look Out For These Five Changes In 2020
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Serious global concern about the effect of climate change on wine has sparked some creativity in the industry, and wine may never be the same again.
SA’s Premier Horse Racing Event Is Going All Out This Year
10 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you want to do January right, you need to organise a celebration to end your first week back at work. You’re in luck.
Bringing Wine To A Dinner Party? Consider These Etiquette Tips
02 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
December is the month where you finally catch up with all the friends you’ve been talking about seeing during the year. If you’re bringing wine, bear these tips in mind.
Tasting Notes From That 120-Year-Old Champagne They Found Buried Underground
20 Nov 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
If it wasn’t enough of a moment finding a stash of almost 120-year-old champagne buried underground, a bunch of wine connoisseurs gave it official tasting notes.
Why John Malkovich Gave His Mates 16 000 Bottles Of Wine
20 Sep 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We’ve got an interesting bunch in and amongst the hills of Provence’s Luberon Valley or, as some (not I) like to call it, the ‘Golden Triangle’.
R400k A Bottle Wine Tastes Different When You Swirl It Clockwise Or Anticlockwise
02 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A unique Spanish wine is widely considered the most expensive wine in the world, and wine aficionados point to some very distinct properties.
Seth And Diane Keaton’s Secret Red Wine And Ice Club
15 Jul 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I was at a wine farm this weekend for a wine tasting, and perused the tasting notes of one of the wines we had in front of us.
What You Need To Know About This Year’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival
03 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
This year’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect excuse to dress up and get stuck into some quality wine.
Lunching In Provence – Travels With Seth
21 Jun 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
There’s a special irony in packing two bottles of South African rosé for a trip to Provence – the rosé capital of the world.
FAIL: Restaurant Manager Accidentally Serves R82k Bottle Of Wine
17 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Some lucky diners were accidentally given a very expensive bottle of wine, although the restaurant in question handled the situation rather well.
Where SA Ranks On ‘World’s Biggest Wine Producers’ List
15 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
We know we’re a thirsty bunch, but how does South Africa shape up against the world’s biggest wine-producing countries? There’s good news and bad news.
Won’t Be Long Until Cape Town Gets One Of These Alcohol-Free Pubs
09 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Ireland isn’t known for its teetotalling, yet it’s about to get its first permanent alcohol-free pub, aptly named ‘The Virgin Mary’.
There’s A Real Treat For Franschhoek Wine Lovers Later This Month
07 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It doesn’t get much better than a day out in Franschhoek, which is why wine lovers are looking forward to the end of the month.
Exactly How Much Priceless Champagne Is Being ‘Stored’ At The Bottom Of The Ocean?
26 Apr 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
With the conditions at the bottom of the ocean being somewhat optimal for fine wine and champagne storage, coupled with the frequency of these stories, one almost gets the feeling like they may have been planned.
The Greatest Wine Pairing Of All Time Happened At 30 000 Feet With A Bucket Of KFC
18 Apr 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Just as you’ve gained enough confidence to simply say, “I don’t know much about wine, but I love this”; along comes wine pairing.
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