Three recent accolades for Groot Constantia’s Pinotage highlight the quality, character and ageing potential of South Africa’s signature cultivar, from the 2024 vintage to a 2016 wine recognised for its ability to evolve over time. Groot Constantia’s Pinotage has earned three accolades in 2026, with the 2024 vintage receiving Double Gold at the National Wine…
Summary: That ’80s Show arrives at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate near Hermanus on Saturday, 12 December 2026, from 17:00. Mike McCullagh and The Harmonix will perform a live tribute to 1980s music, featuring hits associated with Queen, Journey and Madonna. Tickets cost R650 early bird or R750 general admission, with a picnic and show package…
An intimate evening of seasonal cuisine and exceptional wines, exploring the relationship between food, wine and time! On 29 October, Groot Phesantekraal winemaker Richard Schroeder and chef Germaine Esau will join forces for The Art of Pairing, an intimate dining experience celebrating the interplay between food and wine. Featuring a seasonal menu built around fresh…
Brookdale Estate has announced the launch of its Wine Club, inviting wine lovers to become part of the estate’s ongoing evolution to discover new and exclusive wines from its Paarl cellar. Intentionally limited to only 75 members, the Brookdale Estate Wine Club is designed not as a traditional loyalty programme, but as an invitation to…
Before Google Maps, instant reviews and AI-generated itineraries, road trips relied on paper maps, local directions and a willingness to see where the road led. This summer, West Coast Way is bringing some of that curious spirit back, inviting travellers to put down the scrolling and explore the Cape West Coast through real places, real…
Summary: La Petite Ferme’s THE ZA Pinotage 2024 is a strictly limited Collector’s Edition wine made from old bush vines in Piekenierskloof, Citrusdal. Only 866 individually numbered bottles have been produced, each signed by winemaker Wikus Pretorius and featuring artwork by South African artist Jolien Koen. The wine is available through La Petite Ferme’s online…
Summary: Cayenne Spa at Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town offers a Spring Indulgence spa package until 30 November 2026, giving guests the freedom to choose their preferred treatments. Packages start at R795 for two treatments over 60 minutes, with three treatments for R1,095 over 90 minutes or four treatments for R1,395 over 120 minutes. Bookings…
Summary: Music 4 The Masses: A Depeche Mode tribute takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026, at Doodles Beachfront’s Function Room. Doors open at 18:00, with the show starting at 20:30. Tickets cost R200 per person, with music celebrating favourites including Enjoy the Silence, Strangelove, Personal Jesus, Policy of Truth and Never Let Me Down…
Summary: Ocean Jewels is hosting its first interactive seafood cooking class at Makers Landing, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Tickets cost R790 per person, with arrival at 18:00 for an 18:30 start. Limited to 30 guests, the hands-on workshop celebrates locally caught fish and the fishers behind them, with cooking, learning…
Summary: Kapstadt Brauhaus offers weekly food specials from Monday to Sunday at participating restaurants, with deals on schnitzels, burgers, steaks, pizzas and kids’ meals. Prices start at R94 for selected Monday schnitzels and Tuesday burgers, R126 for a 200g steak, and R98 for a classic pizza. On Sundays, children aged 12 and younger eat free…
Summary: Chef Matt & Mates with Bruce Jack Wines takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at Culture Wine Bar, 103 Bree Street, Cape Town. This interactive wine and dining experience costs R1,150 per person and includes a five-course menu created by Chef Matt, paired with 10 premium wines from Bruce Jack’s Moveable Feast range….
Summary: London Road Bistro at The Hyde Hotel is hosting a Christmas lunch buffet on 25 December 2026, from 12:00. Priced at R695 per adult and R350 per child aged 3 to 12, the festive experience includes a welcome drink, a chef’s harvest board, a buffet of Christmas favourites and indulgent desserts. Children under three…
