Haute Cabrière Pinot Noir Reserve 2014, R190 From the famed cellar on Franschhoek’s pass comes the latest release of their flagship Pinot Noir. “Oak is only a platform to present this Noble Cultivar and not a curtain to hide it as in a theater play,” says Cellar Master Takuan von Armin. And as such, this vintage has been matured for nine months in 228L Burgundy Oak Barrels. Think berries, berries, berries with a smoky note of cherry tobacco. The berries continue on the palate, spiced with gentle oak, and fine tannins. Good crispy finish, especially if served slightly chilled. Pair with:…
This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this May, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Haute…
Celebrate May and Mother’s Day with wines that honour great matriarchs, paired with some delicious recipes. Bollinger Champagne Madame Lily Bollinger, a great lady of Champagne, guided the House of Bollinger for 30 years and represented Bollinger wines across the world. Pair with: Seared tuna rice paper wraps The Story On 10 November 1923, Jacques Bollinger, the grandson of Joseph Jacob better known as Jacques Bollinger, cofounder of the House a century earlier – married Elisabeth Law de Lauriston-Boubers, a descendent of John Law de Lauriston, the Scottish adventurer, banker and economist, who co-founded the Compagnie des Indes. She was…
You may be a little sceptical about sweet hummus – I was too – until you give it a try. Make a batch to serve with fruit in…
Sought After Seedlings is South Africa’s home of heirloom seeds and stockist of Franchi Sementi seeds – quality and authentic Italian heirloom seeds. With a very high germination rate, heirloom seeds give you the chance to save seeds for the next season. Heirloom seeds also ensure that an identical plant is re-produced; plants are hardy and resilient to climate change because they are generations old. The seeds also have a long shelf life, ensuring great tasting produce whenever you choose to plant. And whilst you are at at, why don’t you take the Organic Vegetable growing course, presented by Linda Galvad…
With no less than four restaurants under his belt, Stellenbosch-based Bertus Basson is taking the Cape by storm – from the Winelands to the Spice Route, student town…
There’s this thing all my friends and family used to do at gatherings when I was growing up. It’s a tradition that’s alive and well in certain middle-class boere families today too. Whenever you go to a braai, or a get-together where they said bring-your-own, someone in the crowd would stop at the local café for chip ’n dip. It would usually be a packet of Simba Chipniks and a tub of smooth cottage cheese with chives. Some enterprising individual might also get a packet of dried Royco French Onion soup to stir into the cottage cheese for a ‘fancy’ dip. Those were the days.…
Stand a chance to WIN two tickets (valued at R720) to #TasteTheLifestyle at the upcoming Wacky Wine Weekend in Robertson. This much loved family-friendly event takes place from 1 – 4 June 2017! Warm up this winter with award-winning wines through tutored tastings by winemakers, cellar tours and wine pairings. Expect to be entertained with live music, outdoor sports, arts & craft stalls, variety of country cuisines and family fun. The event takes place at multiple wineries and tourism establishments, each showcasing a feast of unique activities planned. Expect a line-up to suit the fun-seeker, novice or wine connoisseur. Most…
Humble mashed potatoes are elevated to new heights of style and flavour. What should be a family favourite is so often not done properly. After peeling the boiling…