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Summary: La Petite Ferme is marking International Pinotage Day on 10 October 2026 with the arrival of The ZA 2024, a new Pinotage made from old vine fruit grown high in the Piekenierskloof mountains near Citrusdal. Crafted by winemaker Wikus Pretorius, the release arrives just over a century after Pinotage was first created in South Africa…

Are you ready to trade the traditional winter chill for bright sunshine, clear blue skies, and cool coastal breezes?  Celebrate the holiday season under the African sun at Benguela Cove Wine Estate. Located right on the water’s edge in the renowned Walker Bay, the estate provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable destination Christmas. Join for brunch…

Summary: Perdeberg Wines offers a hands-on Wine Blending Experience where guests can taste, mix and adjust wines to create their own personalised blend. Priced at R350 per person, the experience includes the wines, blending tools, guidance, bottling and a custom label, with each guest taking their finished creation home. There is wine tasting, and then there…

Summary: The Marine in Hermanus is launching an elegant Afternoon Tea in The Sun Lounge from Thursday, 6 August 2026, available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 16:00. Priced at R415 per person, it includes savoury bites, sweet treats, freshly baked Marine scones, tea or coffee and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on…

Summary: The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town marked the start of Women’s Month 2026 with a special Women of Vision Afternoon Tea in collaboration with the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind. The gathering combined afternoon tea, meaningful conversation and an address by Angela Blackwell, whose Paws on the Path campaign raised R500,000…

Summary: Cattle Baron Riverlands at Riverlands Mall in Cape Town offers a premium steakhouse experience centred on carefully aged, flame-grilled beef. Highlights include the 200g Chateaubriand from R289, Fillet Madagascar from R279 and the 600g Fat Tuesday for R385. Steaks are cut by the restaurant’s in-house chefs, grilled to order and accompanied by a choice of…

In August 2026, this Women’s Month, South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm, Groot Constantia, proudly celebrates all the remarkable women who embody the spirit and dedication that define this historic landmark. The estate recognises their diverse roles and talents, and honours their contributions, which have been integral to the thriving legacy of Groot Constantia. Women at…

Summary: Moody Lagoon Restaurant at Benguela Cove Wine Estate in Hermanus offers a daily waterfront “Sharing Lunch Experience” (12:00–17:00) featuring slow-cooked, multi-guest platters including Chef’s Signature Lamb Shoulder, Roast Chicken, Slow-Roasted Pork Neck, or Rare Roast Beef each served with artisanal bread, seasonal local vegetables, and signature potato bake, alongside recommended wine pairings. Requiring 24…

After months of anticipation, Culture Newlands has officially opened its doors, introducing a neighbourhood-focused wine bar where great wine, small plates that pack a punch and community come together under one roof. It joins Matt Manning’s hospitality stable, which includes the group’s flagship Culture Wine Bar on Bree Street, Grub & Vine restaurant, The Blue…

Celebrate the character of Walker Bay’s maritime terroir with Benguela Cove Wine Estate’s exclusive Cabernet Sauvignon Collection, available from 1–31 August 2026.  This limited-edition collection brings together three exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wines, showcasing the depth, elegance and ageing potential that define Benguela Cove’s estate-grown reds. As an added bonus, each collection includes four complimentary Benguela Cove wine glasses while stocks last.  Crafted…