BEST OF 2025: The R1m bottle of South African sweet wine – and what it means for the market The secondary market is reshaping SA’s wine market – and opening doors for collectors and investors alike… by Sarah Buitendach December 31, 2025 Pleasure
BEST OF 2025: From Bordeaux to Bottelary: why French wine capital loves the Cape Tim Cohen looks at the French wine producers flourishing in the Cape wine industry, in spite of challenges such as low general profitability in… by Tim Cohen December 28, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Black Oystercatcher Rosé A crisp, fruity delight with pink lady apple bite and passionfruit notes – the perfect summer sip is Black Oystercatcher Rosé… by Sarah Buitendach December 12, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Graham Beck Pinot Meunier MCC Graham Beck’s Pinot Meunier MCC is a celebration of the red grape varietal, used the fine South African way… by Sarah Buitendach December 5, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Jordan Assyrtiko A bright, mineral Assyrtiko from Jordan that brings Santorini freshness to South Africa. It’s citrusy, saline and perfect for summer sipping… by Sarah Buitendach November 28, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Capensis Silene Chardonnay Capensis’s Silene Chardonnay 2023 is an elegant, high-altitude Cape white with citrus, peach and mineral finesse – a quietly luxurious weekend pick… by Sarah Buitendach November 21, 2025 Pleasure
The Currency gift guide… goes full boet For the boets and boytjies, here are treats and gifts to bring them some gees this festive season… Sarah BuitendachRobyn Alexander November 16, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Bruwer Vintners Private Reserve Pinotage Bruwer Vintners Private Reserve Pinotage is a berry-bright Woolworths exclusive that’s perfect slightly chilled with easy weekend meals… by Sarah Buitendach November 7, 2025 Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Bruwer Vintners Methode Ancestrale Sparkling Wine Woolworths' new Methode Ancestrale Sparkling Wine (AKA Pet-Nat) is the coolest fizz to line up for your festive table… by Sarah Buitendach October 31, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 1
WIN what we’re drinking this week: Woolworths Pinotage 100 Years Celebration Blend Win a bottle of this special pinotage blend that Woolworths is releasing to celebrate the varietal’s 100-year birthday… by Sarah Buitendach October 10, 2025 Pleasure 2
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