What we’re drinking this week: Le Lude Madàme Brut Millésime Blanc de Blancs
Le Lude’s Madàme Brut Millésime is a refined, citrus-bright sparkler with a crisp, grown-up finish – understated luxury in a glass…
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Mark Rosin’s deep dive into Golden Earring’s single, ‘Radar Love’, explains why it’s still a radio staple 50 years later…
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A working winelands town, Wellington is less about weekend glitz and more about year-round production. We spent some time in this gem…
Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Nadia Davids
The 2024 Caine Prize winner talks books, art, food and the small rituals that keep her grounded…
What we’re drinking this week: Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé
Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé lands just in time for Valentine’s Day – crisp, polished and quietly seductive…
The world is obsessed with Victoria Falls. Why aren’t we?
Victoria Falls is less than two hours from Joburg, and it offers everything from world-class nature to old-school hospitality…
The key ingredient: figs
Learn about gorgeous figs, the remarkable fruit that survived asteroid impacts and has been cherished for millennia…
The Friday song (on a Sunday): ‘Keeper’ by Courtney Marie Andrews
Mark Rosin explores ‘Keeper’, a favourite track from poet, author, singer and songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews’ new album, ‘Valentine’…
Four auctions worth watching right now – from R1,500 art finds to Cartier curiosities
From South African art and jewellery to Christie’s collectibles and vintage comics, these four auctions offer standout lots worth bidding on now…
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