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wine
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There’s A Good Reason Capetonians Can’t Get Enough Of This Restaurant
16 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s nothing like a menu put together to showcase the subtle flavours and aromas of some fine wine. We like what we see here then.
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Our Undercover Expert Tips On How To Snap A Winning Picture
14 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Capturing the essence of someone being naturally badass takes a little effort than directing a model on a photo shoot – so here are out tips.
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Man Takes Pics Of Friends Drinking Wine To See How Their Faces Change [Images]
12 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s nothing like relaxing with a couple of friends over a bottle or two of wine. Just how do our expressions change as we sip on the good stuff though?
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Have You Ever Been Fine Wining? Here’s Something You Don’t Want To Miss
05 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Every so often there’s a wine and steak pairing that happens in Cape Town and it’s the perfect setting to get cosy in.
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Are You Secretly In Love With Your Daily Coffee Shop Barista – Now’s Your Time To Prove It
03 Mar 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Like most humans you probably enjoy a good cup of coffee in the morning, and like most people it’s probably crafted for you by the barista rocking the machine. You know the type, the kind of person we like to call a Badass Barista. Now listen to this
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Badass Starbucks Barista Puts The Rest To Shame
24 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It’s not every day that a person who you don’t know makes an extra effort to include you in their life – but this badass barista did.
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Abstract Aimee And Peter Goffe-Wood Reviews Rupert And Rothschild’s Fine Wining Experience – Must Read
23 Sep 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Fancy a day out at one of the Cape’s most revered wine properties? Our Aimee was lucky enough to enjoy just that with Peter Goffe-Wood alongside her.
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Winemakers Are Now Testing A New ‘Ageing’ Method – On The Mediterranean Ocean Floor
10 Sep 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
We’ve long heard tales of riches discovered at the bottom of the ocean but here’s one haul we would be happy to get our hands on. Bottoms up guys.
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The Unexpected Health Benefits Of Drinking Wine
26 Aug 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There a few studies around the world that are regulating the effects of wine – and this infographic puts them all in to one illustrated pack of info.
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How About High-Class Wine-Tasting In Your Backyard?
29 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
How does having an epic wine-tasting experience without leaving the sanctuary of Cape Town sound? Pretty darn good, if we don’t say so ourselves…
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This Is Why You Have To Do Route 62 Before The End Of The year
27 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Get out of town for a mini break. Roll down the top, let your hair down and prepare for a few days of relaxation and indulgence. What’s not to love about that?
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Another Fabulous Reason To Celebrate Yourself
24 Oct 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I spend most Sunday afternoons religiously drinking ice cold white wine spritzers. It prepares me for Monday by vanishing any important things I should be remembering and enables me to lay in the garden and day dream.
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They’re Making Booze From Rooibos Now
21 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s favourite product, rooibos, is going to make its debut into the alcoholic beverage world soon. This could be exiting for hangovers…
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3 Ways To Save Yourself From That Nightmarish Hangover
17 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Don’t be that person, shivering on the couch after a bad night out. There are ways to make sure you have classy, care-free fun, without paying the price.
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Congrats: South Africa Is The World’s Second Most Miserable Country
08 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Apparently we are not as happy as we think we are. South Africa comes in at number two on this list, which is and isn’t a surprise. Have a look at who is slightly more happier than us.
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You Need To Celebrate Spring At This Event At Haute Cabriere In Franschhoek This Sunday
04 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You, your body and your soul need to take this moment to relax in some spring warmth this weekend. Soak up the sunshine and live music, and relax.
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Hectic Photos From California’s Biggest Earthquake In 25 Years [Gallery]
25 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Pictures are all over the internet showing the damage caused by the San Francisco earthquake yesterday. The Napa Valley region suffered a great deal, with thousands of dollars worth of wine being lost. Have a look at some of the pics…
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Make The Most Of The Last Of Winter
19 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Let’s face it. We’re excited for summer. But we know, come February, the heat will be weighing in on us. That’s why you should enjoy the last few cooler days of winter in the winelands.
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The Dark Murky World Of Wine Fraud
02 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
All that wine-tasting and training is about to come in handy, as it’s been revealed that wine buyers are not getting exactly what they’ve paid for, with Italian police uncovering a massive wine fraud scandal, with cheap imitations in circulation that look and appear just like the real thing.
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How To Look Like A Million Bucks With A Hangover
22 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Don’t give into the morning-after darkness – there are ways to save the situation.
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Clever Online Wine Calculator Tells How How Much To Buy For Your Party
06 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
How many of us have thrown a fabulous soirée only to end up with way too much booze left over? Ok, admittedly that doesn’t happen very often in the realm of practicing hedonists, but the other frightening occurrence comes in the form of those situations when we don’t buy ENOUGH booze. And that’s terrifying. Non […]
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Why Is Everyone So Obsessed With Pinot?
29 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pinot Noir – two words you’ve been hearing a lot, lately. The delicate grape has enjoyed some serious attention recently, and with the likes of Ard Matthews spouting these sorts of statements wherever he goes, we’re hardly surprised: “I’m convinced that Pinot Noir is one part heat-sensitive grape and 99 parts angel blood. It is the perfect blend between rosé and red, which means it can and must be drunk as often as possible, where possible, if possible.”
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The Harvest Beckons At Beau Constantia – Be The First To Claim Two Free Bottles Of Wine!
19 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you don’t know by now, Beau Constantia is a stunning wine estate perched on the slopes of the Constantia Valley, less than 15 minutes away from the city bowl. The farm’s wine maker, Justin van Wyk has this report on the state of the vines ahead of the 2014 harvest. Make sure you read […]
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STOP EVERYTHING: These Futuristic Cellars Will Blow Your Mind [PICS]
18 Mar 2014 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
You’ve probably seen this kind of thing on Luxuo, or other platforms dedicated to showcasing the very best in home design that people in cities like Helsinki get to enjoy thanks to their very many Euros. Look at this. It’s a cellar IN YOUR KITCHEN FLOOR. Keep looking at this. What if I told you could have this. What if I told you that you could pay a local company to do it. In Rand.
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A Stunning Little Wine Tasting 12 Minutes From The City Bowl
11 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So you want to have a mini-escape from the rat-race of your concrete-jungle life, but you don’t want to spend 45 minutes in a hot car driving out into the sticks and pay through your nose for the sky-rocketing price of petrol? We feel the same way. And that is precisely why Beau Constantia is […]
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These Are The Wines You Can’t Miss At Constantia Fresh 2014
18 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 2014 Constantia Fresh festival is happening this Saturday, and it is quite a vibe. Showcasing the best of the Constantia Wine Route, the festival is a sunshiny afternoon of good food and better wine. But the sheer variety can be quite overwhelming, so we thought we’d give you a quick heads up on the wines […]
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This Is How You Choose Wine On Your Valentine’s Date [INFOGRAPHIC]
06 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Valentine’s Day date is generally a pressurised affair. We don’t necessarily think that’s cool – people need to calm the hell down about the day in general. Nevertheless, life is life, and you may find yourself on a VDay date, and one thing you do NOT want to do is cock-up the wine order. So don’t. Get it figured out, here.
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Friday Knowledge: The Beer Connoisseur’s Guide To Wine [INFORGRAPHIC]
31 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ever been on a fine dining date and got a skeef eye thrown at you from across the table, because the pint of your favourite pale ale just doesn’t look classy enough in the establishment? Maybe you’re a wine fundi that sits on the out-skirts of a braai, left alone to sip on your Chardonnay, while the others crack open a beer? Problem solved.
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Celebrate Valentine’s With A View At Beau Constantia
30 Jan 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Looking for the ideal spot to sweep that someone special off their feet this Valentine’s Day? We have just the spot for you, and luckily its right on our doorstep. At the very top of Constantia Nek a contemporary boutique wine farm lies hidden waiting to be discovered, offering exquisite views of the Constantia Valley.
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When You Forgot The Corkscrew: Open A Bottle Of Wine Like MacGyver
19 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You know that sinking feeling you get when you have a bottle of wine but no corkscrew? This useful chart gives you four ways in which you can go full MacGyver to open a wine bottle – and at the same time impress the laydezz. Next time you might even want to leave the corkscrew at home on purpose.
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