Brookdale’s Kiara Scott Farmer crowned 2024 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year
Kiara Scott Farmer’s tenure at Brookdale Estate is ending on a high note after she was crowned 2024 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year for her 2022 vintage of Brookdale Estate’s Old Vine Chenin Blanc, that was judged to be the best in the category of Chenin Blanc.
Strauss & Co unearths rare Single Cask Brandies in a new and exclusive Cape Fine Brandy Auction
Strauss & Co, South Africa’s leading wine and art auction house, is proud to announce the Strauss & Co Cape Fine Brandy Auction from 6-18 November 2024. The timed-online sale features a definitive selection of the most rare and exceptional, aged Cape Fine Brandies, from the depths of South Africa’s greatest distillers.
Announcement of the 2024 Fine Wine Awards’ winners: Hout Bay Vineyards Klasiek 2020 and Spier Frans K. Smit White 2018 were awarded the highest rankings
The Fine Wine Awards sponsored by American Express announced today its inaugural winners during an Awards ceremony at Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch. The Fine Wine Awards aims to become the largest listings of blind-tasted wines in South Africa and be a comprehensive guide for South African wine lovers*. American Express is operated in South Africa through its licensee Nedbank. Hout Bay Vineyards Klasiek 2020 in Cap Classique category and Spier Frans K. Smit White 2018 in Dry White category were awarded the highest rankings (96/100).
12 Trophy awards were awarded to the highest-ranking wine in their category:
Somerset West’s WCafe Waterstone now has a liquor and dinner offering
WCafe Waterstone is bigger, better and now, open much later, with a new menu to tempt all foodies.
It’s the first WCafe in the country to offer a separate dinner and dessert menu, with extended hours to 10pm daily. Think wholesome, delectable dinner options offered from 11h30 until closing. And that’s not it, WCafe Waterstone also offers an impressive range of the finest wines and alcoholic beverages.
Introducing Maritimo 2021, the new North in The Grapesmith collection by the Malan family of Simonsig
Winemaking is an ancient craft, yet it consistently tells a tale of reinvention and manages to maintain its allure in contemporary society. Imbued with intrigue, wine’s life force depends on winemakers with an adventurous vinous spirit and the pioneering nerve to chart new paths to ensure that wine continues to spark curiosity. These character traits are entrenched in the DNA of the Malan family of Simonsig Family Vineyards.
Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Bruce Jack Bumble Bee Moscato
Indulge in the exquisite flavours of Bruce Jack Bumble Bee Moscato. Savour its delightful floral aroma, lively bubbles, and harmonious blend of ripe peaches, tangy tangerine, and sweet honey, perfectly complemented by a refreshing acidity. Allow its lingering finish to captivate your palate, making each sip a memorable experience.
Unveiling Rapt: Where Indulgence Meets Intention in a Chocolate Wonderland
Embrace the extraordinary and bid farewell to the mundane with Rapt, a joyous journey crafted by none other than David Donde, the mastermind behind TRUTH. Coffee Roasting's globally acclaimed Cape Town Cafe and the covert, award-winning speakeasy, The Art of Duplicity
Enjoy a journey of wine and food pairing evenings at The Marine Hotel
The Marine Hotel in Hermanus will join forces with some of the region’s most prestigious wine estates to offer a series of gourmet wine and food dinners during the upcoming months. Head Chef Olof Vorster will prepare a special 5-course menu paired with wines to be presented by the winemaker at each event, hosted in The Origins Restaurant.
The series kicks off on Saturday 27 April with Idiom Wines, presented by winemaker Reino Thiart. The owners of Idiom, the Bottega family, are proud of their Italian heritage, which is celebrated in the Italian grape varietals planted on the estate and expressed in the Cape terroir.