South Africa’s national team of top wine tasters, comprising wine lovers from across the country who qualified via the South African Wine Tasting Championships (SAWTC) earlier this year, will be departing African shores at this end of this week to compete in the World Blind Tasting Championship (WBTC) in Bezier, Languedoc, in France, on 13…
Iconic South African wine brand Bellingham, situated in Franschhoek, has yet again shown its world-class pedigree and the universal appeal of its wines at the Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards, securing 89+ ratings for two of its wines. Bellingham Wines, renowned for harnessing the strength of its terroir by focusing on a few keyvarieties,…
With multiple venue options and meal choices, you’ll get exactly what you’re looking for when you plan your event at Taj. Choose the venue that best fits your event, Taj Cape Town is your first choice for exclusive gatherings from anniversaries, gala events and board meetings to lavish year-end parties. Their luxury facilities and banqueting…
Mint Restaurant’s new outdoor Terrace is the best place in the city to relax and enjoy delicious Taste of Taj weekly buffet. Executive Chef David Tilly has combined his love for food and travel to bring you a menu bursting with enticing dishes and flavours from around the world. 17 October to 21 December 2018 Wednesday,…
Do you have any plans over the Christmas period yet? Another great year has almost come to an end and now is the time to celebrate. In the heart of Cape Town’s bustling CBD, the legendary Taj Cape Town Hotel is preparing for a sumptuous holiday line-up, with teas, buffets and banquets setting up this…
In one of the most competitive line-ups in the 22 year history of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirts Awards, De Grendel walked away with pride winning the African Cellar Suppliers Pinot Noir Trophy with their Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2015 as well as 3 double gold medals. Double Gold medals were awarded to…
On 28 October, Franschhoek Cellar is welcoming Bottomless Coffee to the stage for their FHK debut performance! Bottomless Coffee gained a loyal following after their debut album ‘Room With A View’ at the end of 2014. Crowd favourites, Bottomless Coffee Band are known for their melodic storytelling and electrifying performances, inspiring yesteryear folk-rock nostalgia. A style that…
On the 21st of October, Prime Circle will be returning to Franschhoek Cellar for a live performance. South African rock royalty Prime Circle are returning hot off their successful international album tour and their ‘Pretty like the Sun’ summer tour across Southern Africa. Join them in celebrating the release of their new album “If You Don’t…
The Spier 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2016 has received the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition’s 2018 Chenin Blanc Trophy – beating all other Chenin Blanc wines entered into this competition to be crowned the world’s best. We are thrilled that our flagship Chenin has received such a prestigious award. This trophy – along with…
Lorna Scott, Founder & CEO, started her journey when returning home to Still Bay. We as humans lived in this area during our formation as a creative species and she felt the story needed to be told. Turning to the most abundant resource, and her hobby of distilling gin, she discovered a vehicle through which…
Be sure to make your way over to Hout Bay’s most popular destination, Bay Harbour Market, where they’ll be hosting their very own Oktoberfest from the 5th to the 7th of (you guessed it) October. This event will be pumping out some of SA’s best craft beer, stellar live music and wunderbar vibes all round….
With direct access to Cape Town’s iconic Boulders Beach and its world-famous resident colony of endangered African penguins, newly launched Tintswalo at Boulders operates on a bed and breakfast basis with nine double suites, as well as a children’s suite. Airport transfers, complimentary Wifi, full breakfast and afternoon canapes are included and a private chef…
