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If You Want Your Staff To Like You – Choose This End Of Year Function Venue
20 Oct 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s nothing quite like wining and dining at the company’s expense. You want to pick your venue wisely however, otherwise the grumbling sets in.
This Is Why You Should Consider A Glass Of Red Wine Every Night
13 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Comparing three liquids drunk during meal times, red wine was by far the better of the three – and for more reasons than one.
If You Haven’t Heard About The Chambong Read This
08 Oct 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some things in life are meant to be guzzled down and others were designed to be savoured. The makers of this creation are angling towards the former.
Winemakers Are Now Testing A New ‘Ageing’ Method – On The Mediterranean Ocean Floor
10 Sep 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
We’ve long heard tales of riches discovered at the bottom of the ocean but here’s one haul we would be happy to get our hands on. Bottoms up guys.
The Unexpected Health Benefits Of Drinking Wine
26 Aug 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There a few studies around the world that are regulating the effects of wine – and this infographic puts them all in to one illustrated pack of info.
Here’s 5 Things You Really Need To Know About Drinking Champagne
16 Jul 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Once you grow up and stop drinking in public parks there is a certain decorum one is expected to display when sipping back on the bubbly. We’re offering you these friendly words of advice.
Blind: When You’re A Wimbledon Ballboy And You Get Taken Off On A Stretcher
02 Jul 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the UK sizzles through a record-breaking heatwave, conditions are taking their toll as a Wimbledon ballboy dramatically collapses mid-game
This Is How You Can Really Enjoy Those Kirstenbosch Concerts
22 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
You don’t have to live in the Cape to enjoy a sunset picnic but we all know it helps. Here’s the trick to pulling off the perfect sundowners.
Avoid Looking Like A Knob When You Open Your Bubbly In Public
28 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s time to pop open the good stuff and the thirsty crowd gathers. No pressure, but if you botch this there will be many unhappy faces pointed in your direction. Here’s how you nail it.
Here’s How Not To Celebrate Winning The Italian Open [Video]
19 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
You’ve just won your fourth Italian open title, beating one of the world’s greatest in the final and picking up a fat pay cheque along the way. Here’s the bit you don’t want.
170-Year-Old Champagne From The Depths Of The Ocean Still Tastes Good
23 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From the day I turn 70, I shall start every morning with a glass of bubble. Why not? It’s the most marvellous substance on earth and hundreds of years of drinking it has to be a good sign.
Lewis Hamilton Making It Rain On Track Girl’s Face
14 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
We get that you’re happy to win a Grand Prix race, Lewis, but you had to know this celebration would land you in hot water as you did it right?
Wine Farms Go Digital With This Brilliant App
02 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes, we just need a little bit of help when it comes to drinking wine. This little guy is going to make it oh so easy for you from today.
Doing It Right: 2014 Was The Second Highest Year Ever For Champagne Consumption
26 Jan 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bubbly, champers, buble, bubbles, sparkling wine, MCC – call it what you want – it is the mother’s milk for most women 18 and over and apparently we’re drinking it by the barrel.
Reckon You’re The Cocktail King? Check These Out [Infographic]
19 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Brush up on your cocktail knowledge here with this comprehensive list of the 78 drinks every thirsty punter should know. A Hemingway Special anyone?
Finally! Here’s The Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe You’ve Been Waiting For
13 Jan 2015 by chelsea / No Comments
As my life motto goes, ‘it doesn’t matter how full you are after a meal, there’s always room for ice cream!’. Here’s the real true vanilla ice cream recipe you’ve been waiting for.
Pics From 2ov’s End Of Year Party At Caprice
19 Dec 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is the “everything you should drink and where you should drink it” list for your summer. We have tried and tested this combination and can highly recommend it.
You Need To Celebrate Spring At This Event At Haute Cabriere In Franschhoek This Sunday
04 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You, your body and your soul need to take this moment to relax in some spring warmth this weekend. Soak up the sunshine and live music, and relax.
This Is Why You Should Celebrate Bastille Day This Month
07 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone remembers their 21st birthday, right? No? It was probably because it was THAT big a party and this year the Bastille Festival is celebrating its 21st… Things are going be unmissable and wild!
Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With Pinot?
29 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pinot Noir – two words you’ve been hearing a lot, lately. The delicate grape has enjoyed some serious attention recently, and with the likes of Ard Matthews spouting these sorts of statements wherever he goes, we’re hardly surprised: “I’m convinced that Pinot Noir is one part heat-sensitive grape and 99 parts angel blood. It is the perfect blend between rosé and red, which means it can and must be drunk as often as possible, where possible, if possible.”
Bubbly At Breakfast: Your Guide To Brunching Like A Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]
18 Mar 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Brunch: it’s excellent. The combination of bubbly, soft poached eggs and hollandaise sauce is what is commonly referred to as “the holy trinity.” But some of you are doing it wrong, and you need to improve your lives.
This Clever Gift System Will Outshine Your Friends At Any Social Event (For R110)
18 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Invariably, you’ll be invited to a friend’s house in the next three months for any number of reasons. It could be a birthday party, a job celebration, or an anniversary. Either way, it’s good manners to bring a gift, or a token of thanks. Heads up: everyone is going to be bringing flowers, or a bottle of red wine. You don’t want to be everyone, do you?
Do This If You Want To Get Served First At A Bar
20 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Researchers from Bielefeld University in Germany are developing a robotic bartender, and in an effort to create an accurate facsimile of a real bartender, they set out to determine if bartenders were predisposed to serving certain customers over others. In the process, they accidentally uncovered how exactly to get served first at a bar. It’s all […]
Obscenely Rich Mystery Buyer Picks Up R275 Million Classic Ferrari, Casually Sets World Record
19 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some rich guy (or girl) just purchased a super rare 1967 Ferrari for $27,5 million (R279,034,843.84) and set a world record! The Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S N.A.R.T. Spider was sold on Saturday night in Monterey, California, and makes it the most expensive road car ever sold at an auction.
How Many Family Members Does Harry Have To Murder For The Crown? The Royal Line Of Succession [INFOGRAPHIC]
23 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Unless you’re jamming a Nokia 5110 you would’ve realised by now that Kate Middleton, Dutchess of Cambridge, has given birth to a baby boy. Just incase you haven’t figured out what the birth of the Prince of Cambridge means for the Royal Line of Succession, this infographic will help you see who stands in the way of […]
Awesome Champagne Packaging Keeps Your Bubbly Chilled, Is Biodegradable [VIDEO]
02 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
French designer Cedric Ragot has come up with an innovative design to keep our celebratory champers chilled. Introducing the first 100% biodegradable isothermal packaging. Ragot has been able to create a durable and light material from potato starch, that not only holds the champagne bottle, but also keeps it cool for up to two hours. The video above gives you […]
Three Glasses Of Champagne A Week Can Improve Your Memory
28 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Read up on this amazing discovery on how champagne may be able to help you fight against brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
4 Grudge Purchases That You Should Be Making Online
14 May 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
There are certain items that you will buy every month of your life. That is a fact. And without fail, it will always, always be a chore to head out into town, to battle traffic, and aggressive car guards, or aggressive city parking officials, and random road works, just so you can get to Waltons […]
Why Does The Quality Of 5-Star Hotels In South Africa Vary So Much?
03 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I have just settled down next to the heated pool. This after a game of tennis, some brekkie and a 10 minute steam followed by a shower. Things could be worse. How other hotels can claim to be 5-stars, I don’t know.
5 Ways To Sabrage A Champagne Bottle [VIDEOS]
02 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s a short work week. Which means that you’re highly likely to be drinking bubbles this coming Friday. So you might as well do it properly. And by properly, we mean by sabrage. What is sabrage? I’m so glad you asked: The opening of a bottle, normally of champagne, by slicing off the bottle’s neck with […]
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