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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Bordeaux Blends Public Tasting

Please join WINE magazine for an informative, seated wine tasting of the top scoring wines from this year’s Bordeaux Blends category tasting.
Published on: 25 Aug 10
 
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2010 Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival

The 2010 Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival takes place at the Wander's Club in Johannesburg on the 8th and 9th of September.
Published on: 23 Aug 10
 
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2010 Soweto Wine Festival

The 2010 Soweto Wine Festival, happening on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th September is expected to attract all the glamorous people of Gauteng to the most happening place in Soweto, the Soweto Wine Festival.
Published on: 19 Aug 10
 
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WINE magazine, Warwick Estate & Vilafonté present an evening of friends, food & fine wine

Join WINE magazine for a food and wine dinner in either, Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg.
Published on: 16 Aug 10
 
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Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase

Rare gems up for tasting at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase, taking place on 12 August and 2 September in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively.
Published on: 01 Jul 10
 
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Mount Nelson Wine & Dinner series

Experience a return to elegance as Mount Nelson Hotel's legendary food and wine pairing series returns...
Published on: 26 Apr 10
 
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Grande Roche Gourmet Evenings

Bosman’s at Grande Roche is proud to present our forthcoming Gourmet Food & Wine Evenings for 2010, featuring wines and the winemakers from various South African Wine Estates.
Published on: 30 Mar 10
 
 

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]
 
 

Champagne breakfasts

Looking for a decadent start to the day? We list our 15 favourite breakfast and brunch venues in South Africa. By Kim Maxwell, Andrea Burgener and Tracy Gielink. 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.