Voices / Interviews

Out to lunch with Riandri Visser – the new winemaker at Cape Point Vineyards

Wade Bales chats to Visser, who took over the reins from Duncan Savage, about her winemaking journey, passions and favourite wines
Words: Wade Bales
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Cocktails are cool but wine is cooler: Douglas + Hale - the new wine bar in Jozi

The latest offering from James Diack’s empire has taken residency in Parktown North – great wine, classic cocktails and delicious food
Words: Sylvia McKeown
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Rum on the rise - summer's new favourite tipple

With summer fast approaching, there’s never been a better time to saunter toward the world of rums
Words: Wade Bales
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Today is the day to drink Champagne: 7 ways to drink it right

Not to burst your bubble, but if you’re going to drink Champagne today, there are rules...
Words: Katharynn Kesselaar and Sylvia McKeown
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Three cheers! All you need to know about Champagne, MCC & Sparkling Wine

Wade Bales pops open the differences between Champagne, Method Cap Classique and Sparkling Wine...
Words: Wade Bales
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Out to lunch with Walker Bay winemaker Chris Albrecht

We speak to the new man at the helm of Bouchard Finlayson in the Hemel-en-Aarde valley
Words: Wade Bales
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Quick sips with Elmarie Botes, white-wine maker at Nederburg

Wade Bales chats to Elmarie Botes about her favourite white wines, the popularity of white wine and what trends to look out for
Words: Wade Bales
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Three Joburg bars where art meets mixing magic

These new hotspots muddle and mix the essence of the space into the experience, enhancing all the flavours, writes Sylvia Mckeown
Words: Sylvia McKeown
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The art of making rosé wine and four top favourites

Wade Bales explains the process that goes into making this blushing wine and gives his top pick of the pinks
Words: Wade Bales
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5 different gins and bubbly to get you in the mood for summer

With summer just around the corner, we take a look at two of this season’s hottest tipples …
Words: Wade Bales
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Bespoke cocktails and delicious tapas at Parkhurst's new spot, Maison Bisquit

Pop down to 4th Avenue to experience the unique flavors of Bisquit Cognac cocktails at this trendy new pop up  
Words: Wanted Reporter
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Where to get the best cold-weather cocktails in Jozi

Some of the very earliest cocktails were more cold-weather affairs. Andrea Burgener shares her top cocktail spots to indulge in the frosty weather
Words: Andrea Burgener
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Enjoy delicious classics at Durban's new cocktail spot, The Charlatan

The Charlatan Neighbourhood Cocktail Bar is just what you want from a dedicated cocktail venue 
Words: Candice Botha
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Out to lunch with JP Colmant

What a privilege it was to journey through the years, vintage by vintage, with JP as our tour guide, writes Wade Bales
Words: Wade Bales
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Have a white winter with chardonnay

This multifaceted cultivar is good for all seasons
Words: Wade Bales
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Brandy gets its cool back

Late nights with a snifter and a cigar are unlikely to ever go out of vogue, but it’s the revival of classic cocktails, and a raft of international awards, that have given rise to a whole new generation of brandy drinkers
Words: Jacquie Myburgh Chemaly
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Bordeaux blends: the wine is greater than the sum of its parts…

South Africa produces a diverse range of world-class reds. We recommend three of the best
Words: Wade Bales
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New Pharrell Williams song in partnership with Louis XIII Cognac to only be released in 2117

SPONSORED | We’ll only get to hear the new Pharrell Williams song #IfWeCare
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Whistler rum: pirate spirit in the Free State

“We called it Whistler because we like to do things differently. It is rum for people who like to whistle their own tune”
Words: Sylvia McKeown
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How to pour the perfect scotch: the experts 'straight up' advice

Pouring a scotch is one of those life skills that is both superfluous and essential, writes Wade Bales
Words: Wade Bales
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