Tag: WINE

Ntsiki Biyela crafting excellence in every wine bottle

Ntsiki Biyela has forged a path as South Africa’s first Black female winemaker, breaking barriers and setting new standards for excellence. Her inspiring journey from a rural village in KwaZulu-Natal to international recognition is a testament to her resilience, talent, and determination. As the founder of Aslina Wines, Ntsiki has become a widely admired figure […]

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Want to make wine dessert? Here is your guideline

Let’s face it, sometimes that post-dinner chocolate craving needs a more sophisticated answer than sneaking a spoonful of Nutella straight from the jar (guilty as charged!). The answer? Dessert wines. As if we needed another excuse to drink more wine! But, dessert wines are more than just sweet reds that go well with cakes and […]

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Top 4 South African red wine varieties explained

South Africa prides itself as a producer of some of the best wines in the whole world. Every year hundreds of thousand litres leave Mzansi for shipment to countries such as the UK, Germany, China and many others. The fermented grapes that we love so much can be enjoyed in many ways. It can be […]

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The perfect way to drink wine

You can enjoy a glass of wine anyhow you choose in the privacy of your own home, but there are certain social rules that need to be observed when you’re out in public. Wine is one of the few alcoholic beverages where manners come into play when tasting, drinking, and pouring it, and getting it […]

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Wines to make your Valentine Swoon

Choosing a wine to pair with your romantic occasion is important. Are you wanting to portray the confidence and depth of a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or the spicy playfulness of a Shiraz? The gorgeous pink of Rose has a close association with love, which is wonderful when trying to woo your date over a daytime […]

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Win 1 of 2 Drostdy Hof wine hampers valued at over R3 000

Drostdy Hof believes that blends are better and that blends make life interesting and enjoyable. Not only within their expertly blended range of wines, but in their consumers lives too. South Africa’s blend of personalities, attributes, characteristics and cultures are what make us unique, interesting and stand out from the rest. Drostdy Hof has a […]

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The Wife actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela launches new wine range

Actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela has ventured into the wine business as she launched her range of wine. While speaking to Drum, the actress said she put in the time to do her due diligence about wines. She said owning her product was vital and not just serving as a brand ambassador, so she researched many wineries […]

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Belthazar restaurant made it back

The celebrated ‘Theatre of Fine Food and Wine’ at the V&A Waterfront, Belthazar is set to be back on the 1st November 2022. Offering guests a meat and seafood extravaganza, the largest wine-by-the-glass bar in the world and panoramic views of the Waterfront and Table Mountain. Belthazar became one of Cape Town’s leading restaurants, collecting […]

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The Beast: Tendai Mtawarira launches wine brand

Former Springbok rugby player Tendai Mtawarira has launched a collection of wines. The much-loved South African rugby player has long-standing and renowned career on the rugby filed, where he earned himself the title of “The Beast.” Tendai’s wine collection consists of his values and principles of excellence, resilience and passion. As a “secret wine lover,” […]

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