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8 New WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine Graduates Celebrate in South Africa
The International Wine Education Centre (IWEC), Africa’s leading provider of the internationally-recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine courses is celebrating with 8 students who have completed their WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines qualification this year. The graduation ceremony took place on 22nd October at The Vine Bistro, Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch. The…
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PLATTER’S SOUTH AFRICAN WINE GUIDE BREAKS WITH TRADITION: FOUR EDITIONS, ONE COLLECTOR’S JOURNEY
A first look at the planned 2027–2030 Platter’s Guide collection sets the scene for a different kind of launch at Diemersdal Wine Estate, with top wine honours and further announcements to come on 19 November 2026. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | 26 OCTOBER 2026 This year, the Platter’s story begins before launch day. Platter’s South…
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Caroline’s 2026 White Wine & Cap Classique Review
DHL Stadium Members Lounge on Thursday 29th October 2026 (17h00 to 20h30) Caroline’s 2026 edition of her annual White Wine and Cap Classique Review, hailed as one of the most prestigious tasting events on the South African wine calendar, will be staged on Thursday, 29th October (17h00 to 20h30) in the Members Lounge on the…
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Dining different with a spectacular views aboard the Culinary Cruiser
There are plenty of ways to explore Cape Town, but discovering the city and winelands from the window of a beautifully transformed double-decker bus, the Culinary Cruiser, with five-course dining experience unfolding at the table, is certainly one of the more memorable ones. We recently experienced the Culinary Cruiser, an intimate fine-dining journey that takes…
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Pandemonium Wine Range: Bellingham’s Bold New Collection
A little mischief has arrived in the wine world. With the launch of Pandemonium, a bold new range steps confidently onto the scene, signalling a spirited new chapter where wine loosens its tie and elegance meets a touch of irreverence. Designed for spontaneous gatherings and bottles that beg to be opened and shared, Pandemonium captures…
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Rhino Run Wines | Wine with a purpose
There is something rather special about discovering a wine with a story that reaches far beyond what is in the bottle. Rhino Run Wines, from Van Loveren Family Vineyards, brings together winemaking and conservation in a range creates to support the conservation in a range creates to support the protection of South Africa’s rhino. Today,…
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Vonkel At Simonsig Uncorks A New Chapter At The Home Of South Africa’s First Cap Classique
Ringing in its 55th year since producing South Africa’s first Cap Classique, Simonsig Family Vineyards has introduced a fresh new provenance-led restaurant to its Stellenbosch estate. Vonkel at Simonsig sits alongside the Tasting Room of the third-generation Malan family-owned wine farm. Rounding out the farm’s offering, it’s serving produce-forward and bubbly-friendly Mediterranean-style food for brunch…
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Hazendal Wine Estate: A Perfect Day Out for Couples in the Stellenbosch Winelands
Discover Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, a couples’ escape combining golf, spa treatments, fine dining, wine and beautiful winelands views.
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Buri Brings a New Take on the Classic Boerie Roll
Every South African knows a good boerie roll. The smell of boerewors on the braai, the soft white roll waiting on the side, the fried onions, the smoor, the sauces, the first bite that is messy, warm and completely worth it. It is the kind of food memory that belongs to school fairs, rugby days,…
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2026 Shiraz Challenge Reflects Diversity Of South African Shiraz
The winners of the 14th Shiraz SA Challenge were revealed at an illustrious awards ceremony on Thursday 6th August in Paarl. The event, attended by all the finalists and wine industry celebrities, was preceded by a tasting of the finalist wines, at The Venue and followed by the annual Shiraz SA Awards Function at Blacksmith’s…
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