South Africa wins at Decanter World Wine Awards

SA has claimed two International Trophies at the annual Decanter World Wine Awards.

Heading heavenward

Emma Odendaal discovers that world-class wines and a wide range of restaurants complement the sweeping vistas of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

Are you a diner from hell? Read this to check

Are South Africans agreeable diners or do we have unrealistic expectations? Kim Maxwell opens the floor to local restaurateurs.

SA's most romantic restaurants

Forget the wilted roses and cheesy card. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and few are the women who won’t go weak at the knees for an intimate dinner. Leigh Robertson and Andrea

Beneath the Andes

In pursuit of the perfect Malbec, Dan Nicholl explores the heart of Argentina’s winemaking industry, but discovers that there’s more to Mendoza than just one varietal.

New 'Blonde' restaurant opens in Cape Town

The company behind Blonde, Caviar, that's also responsible for bringing us Sevruga and Beluga, has broken away from its typical menu style in creating the offering at Blonde.

Boekenhoutskloof

First conceived in 2002, Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block has grown its red blend market share every year since.
 
 

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Are you a diner from hell? Read this to check

Are South Africans agreeable diners or do we have unrealistic expectations? Kim Maxwell opens the floor to local restaurateurs.
Published on: 25 Aug 10
 
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Flavours of the East

Know your korma from your thom-kha gai? The WINE team, together with Jean-Pierre Rossouw, sifted through the broad spectrum of Asian restaurants in SA to find their favourites.
Published on: 22 Jul 10
 
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New menu from Grande Provence

A new signature menu from acclaimed chef Darren Roberts has me venturing out to Franschhoek on a cold winter's afternoon.
Published on: 30 Jun 10
 
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Where to watch the World Cup

As the country descends into footie madness, we sought out the best pubs to watch the World Cup. If you’re not going to be at a stadium, these watering holes will be packed with enough vuvuzelas and screaming fans to get you in the spirit.
Published on: 02 Jun 10
 
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Luke Dale-Roberts of La Colombe

It was under Franck Dangereux that La Colombe took flight. But Englishman Luke Dale-Roberts has taken the iconic Constantia restaurant to new culinary heights. By Joanne Gibson.
Published on: 26 Mar 10
 
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The best sushi spots in South Africa

Mediocrity abounds when it comes to local sushi and sashimi, but when it’s good, it’s very, very good. By Andrea Burgener and Jean-Pierre Rossouw.
Published on: 22 Jan 10
 
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Burger restaurants

No other American food, not even the hot dog, dares lay equal claim to the hamburger's iconic status . Sadly, however, not all are created equal. Jean-Pierre Rossouw goes in search of the perfect local version.
Published on: 21 Dec 09
 
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SA's best sundowner spots

Quick, the sun’s going down! Round up your friends and unwind with a drink at some of SA’s favourite summer sunset hotspots... By Leigh Robertson and Anne Fleming.
Published on: 12 Nov 09
 
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Where to eat in Pretoria

Everything tastes better in Tshwane, reckons Anna Trapido, describing this in-depth round-up as a mere peek at the pleasures that lie behind the boerewors curtain.
Published on: 01 Oct 09
 
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SA Portuguese restaurants

Is local “Portuguese” cuisine really Portuguese? Kim Maxwell in Cape Town, Andrea Burgener in Gauteng and Tracy Gielink in Durban investigate.
Published on: 07 Sep 09
 
 

Win A One-Night Stay For Two Sharing At Kurland Luxury Hotel

Enjoy a luxurious stay-over at Kurland Hotel, near the picturesque beach resorts of Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley, in the heart of the Garden Route in South Africa. For more. [click here]
 
 

Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2010

Everything you need to know about this year's Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. For more. [click here]
 
 

Panel chairman's choice: September 2010

This month Christian Eedes looks at wines from Hermanuspietersfontein; Durbanville Hills; Capaia and Rupert & Rothschild. For more. [click here]
 
 

The Green Truffle

The Green Truffle is flavour of the month. For more. [click here]
 
 
 
 
 
I wanted to write an ode to Cyprus. But instead I discovered that I had to discard everything I believed about the island. I went searching for romance and found wine. I went looking for a tasting experience, and had to settle for wine poured into shooter glasses. If I had to write a tasting room review it would’ve gone something like this…
 
Why the blend is beautiful.