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Published on: 20 May 09

Dakar Rally driver Giniel de Villiers

Driving a Volkswagen Touareg, Giniel de Villiers became the first African to win the internationally renowned Dakar Rally. After having overcome 6 000km of plains, deserts, hills, mountains and rocky passageways, he is happy to be back at home in wine town Stellenbosch where his greatest hurdle is deciding which wine producer he considers best. Interview by Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
 
Published on: 20 May 09

A glass of wine with Rudi de Wet

Bilton Wines has just released its second Bordeaux-style blend, the Sir Percy 2005, the farm’s flagship vintage. The wine is made by winemaker Rudi de Wet, with input by ex-Meerlust Giorgio Dalla Cia.
 
Published on: 20 Apr 09

Chef Gordon Ramsay

One&Only Cape Town, a luxurious resort on the marina at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, opened operations in April.
 
Published on: 15 Apr 09

Actor and presenter Colin Moss

Actor and presenter Colin Moss is no longer the face of reality TV programme Pop Idols, but he has a busy schedule nonetheless. He was recently an Apartheid-era cop in the art movie World Unseen, and has also appeared in Surviving Evil and Ex. He reveals that what he misses most during filming is his wine. Interview by Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
 
Published on: 19 Mar 09

Giorgio Dalla Cia on the abundance of life

Italian-born Giorgio Dalla Cia, formerly of Meerlust, now has various own-label food and wine endeavours with son George and daughter in-law Elena. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
 
Published on: 17 Mar 09

Wine judge and academic - Yegas Naidoo

Authoring an MBA dissertation profiling the British wine community was what introduced Yegas Naidoo to the world of wine. She has since served on numerous wine judging panels, including the International Wine Challenge in London and the Calyon Trophy Bordeaux Blend Challenge in South Africa. By Jeanri-Tine van Zyl
 
Published on: 27 Jan 09

SA Comedian, Soli Philander

Undoubtedly one of South Africa’s best-loved comedians, Soli Philander has been involved in local entertainment for more than 20 years. Loudmouthed and flamboyant, he has also become a familiar face at wine events where he often acts as master of ceremonies. Interview by Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
 
Published on: 22 Jan 09

Ex Minister of Intelligence Ronnie Kasrils

From film director to trainer of militants to Minister of Intelligence to resigned MP, Ronnie Kasrils has been instrumental in shaping South Africa’s social and political life. No stranger to underground operations, he actively supported many banned movements during apartheid. He shares some of his less covert moments with Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
 
La Vigne Single Vineyard Shiraz
Published on: 08 Jan 09

Wines from La Vigne Wine Estate

Oswald Sauermann of La Vigne beat all comers to be awarded the title of 2008 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year. By Mike Froud.
 
Published on: 09 Dec 08

Entertainer, writer and cook, Nataniël

Entertainer, writer and cook Nataniël has become a household name to those with a high regard for decadence. Known for his dry wit and outspokenness on stage, Nataniël’s offstage appeal lies in his cookbooks and other published works, as well as his luxury homeware range called Kaalkop. Interview by Jeanri-Tine van Zyl.
 
 

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