Latest stories

  • Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2016 is an Absa Top 10 Pinotage Winner

    Vondeling 2016 Bowwood Pinotage has claimed a place as one of the best in South Africa with its first-ever win in the Absa Top 10 Pinotage awards announced – only the third pinotage made by the wine farm. Last year, the second vintage, 2015, was awarded the JF Hillebrand Trophy for Best Pinotage overall in […] More

  • Happy Hour and all Day Specials at Home Bru Café

    Take your pick with these restaurant specials. Home Bru Café boasts a friendly, homely atmosphere and has an extensive menu, including delicious breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads & tapas style sides accompanied by bespoke wine, MCC, beer and spirits. Speaking of, it’s double the happy hour from Monday to Saturday from 5-7pm at Home Bru […] More

  • Watch the Rugby World Cup on the Big Screen at the Cape Quarter

    Come on boys! The Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village in Green Point is about living your best. From apartments to grocery stores, gadgets, hair, clothing, arts and antiques, superb dining establishments for every mood, a fitness centre and more, you wouldn’t ever need to leave. Experience life in one place. Like watching the rugga. Rugby fans […] More

  • Cabernet, Cheese & Charcuterie Specials at Jordan Wine Estate

    It’s International Cabernet Sauvignon Day. Jordan Wine Estate’s cheese and charcuterie boards offer only the best locally sourced hard and soft cheeses and Italian charcuterie, Jordan Estate olives, homemade preserves and fresh breads from The Bakery – paired perfectly with their Long Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, so called because large, sub-surface boulders were excavated and […] More

  • Picnics from The Bakery at Jordan launching in September

    Soak up the spring sun. The Bakery at Jordan introduces the picnic pod. It can accommodate  up to 3 picnic baskets serving up to 6 people. Booking this ensures exclusive use of the venue all day. Choose from one of four private picnic pods with breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Kloof Valley. One picnic basket […] More

  • The Spier Art Collection celebrates 25 years of Democracy

    The 35 arts works that form part of Spier Wine Estate’s collection celebrates 25 years of South African democracy. Artists Athi-Patra Ruga, Helen Sebidi and Ricky Ayanda Dyaloyi have created a collection of paintings, sculptures, photos, beadwork and drawings to powerfully illustrate art as a catalyst for change. The phrase “I see U” is often […] More

  • 4 delicious Ways to celebrate Heritage Day at Spier Wine Farm

    At Spier Wine Estate they pour all their love into their cultivating, growing and creating the land to produce the best food and wine and step back and let nature do the rest. Sit back and watch it all unfold in one of their tranquil accommodations or while you lie back and get pampered in […] More

  • De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2017 scores 95 points in Winemag 2019 Shiraz Report!

    Chardonnay, Viognier, and Merlot are some of the award-winning wines you can expect from De Grendel Wine Estate. Dining in their restaurant gives you fresh, simple dishes with flavourful additions to provide that wine country feel. But it’s their unique, cool-climate Elim Shiraze 2017 that’s getting all the attention now. This wine has claimed the […] More

  • Five Course Fermented Food and Beverage Pairing at Darling Brew Woodstock

    Because why shouldn’t all things be just like beer? We all know that Darling Brew has something for everyone. And if you’re new to the beer scene – welcome! – you may feel like you don’t know where to begin. The Thunderbird? The Rogue Pony? The Bone Crusher? Never fear, Darling Brew has your back. […] More

  • Five Star Christmas Lunch & Dinner at the Pepperclub Hotel

    Two festive family feasts. Copa Restaurant at the Pepperclub Hotel never fails to deliver a delicious meal – whether that be breakfast, lunch or dinner. Expect prime cuts of meat and poultry, fresh, wholesome salads and comforting carbs and decadent desserts. They’re throwing all their best into a Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas day lunch […] More

  • Barry Hilton is coming to the Lookout Deck

    He’s everyone’s favourite comedian. And he’s performing at the favourite local hangout, the Lookout Deck, where you can enjoy beautiful views and some tasty prawns,  mussels, kingklip, tuna steaks and combos like calamari and chorizo in a crisp salad! South Africa’s most famous cousin is coming for your funny bone on 28 September. Tickets are […] More

  • Incredible Merlot Pairing Dinner at Floreal Brasserie

    Magical Merlot at fabulous Floreal Brasserie. Floreal Brasserie at Marianne Wine Estate serves food as fresh and delicious as its winelands surroundings. Begin with garlic, ginger and chilli prawn marinated candyfloss, then try their kudu burger with fresh homemade pickle and garlic aioli and finish with warm apple and cinnamon crumble with salted caramel sauce […] More