With a passion for making quality MCC, Wade Roger-Lund of Jordan is the 2017 Young Winemaker of the Year. By Jayne Nankivell What inspired you to become a winemaker? My grandparents owned a small farm between Robertson and Bonnievale, where I’d spend the July and December holidays. My grandfather would explain what was happening and would take me to Ashton… Read more →
Christiaan Groenewald of Eagle’s Cliff Wines is Winemaker of the Year for the second time – with two wines in the final six. By Jayne Nankivell How did you get in to winemaking? I was exposed to the industry from a very young age as I grew up on the farm, where my father grew wine grapes. He didn’t make… Read more →
Meet the Pinotage pundits who topped the final list at the 2017 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year competition It hasn’t always been plain-sailing for Pinotage, the uniquely South African grape cultivar created by Abraham Izak Perold in 1925. Presumably, the University of Stellenbosch professor hoped that crossing noble Pinot Noir with disease-resistant Cinsault (then known as Hermitage) would result… Read more →
Joanne Gibson introduces the 2017 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year award judges Now in its 37th year, the annual Diners Club Winemaker of the Year award aims to encourage South African winemakers to produce fine wine of ever-increasing quality, while the Young Winemaker of the Year award (now in its 17th year) aims to help under-30s develop their skills,… Read more →
A trip to the luxurious Leeu Spa in Franschhoek takes mom-to-be Rebekah Kendal on a journey of self-discovery After a few minutes at Leeu Spa at Leeu Estates in Franschhoek, you’ll come to the realisation that the city really isn’t that far away. And, by the time you’ve finished your treatment, you may well be mulling the feasibility of a… Read more →
Everyone loves healthy, glowing skin. Here’s how to bring out the best of what Mother Nature gave you. By Lena Sotherin Cleopatra was renowned for her beautiful skin. The Egyptian queen is said to have bathed in milk and honey and had her handmaidens massage her body with aromatic oils and aloe vera. It sounds like the perfect daily treatment… Read more →
Good textile choices can turn your house into a home. On the colour front, green is the theme for 2017, and it’s best paired with pattern and texture. By Ilze Hugo Go green Colour authority Pantone’s Color of the Year is popular for being a reliable trend indicator. This year, Pantone has chosen Greenery – a hopeful shade inspired by… Read more →
Colder weather equals more clothing– and that’s not always a bad thing. Rebekah Kendal decodes some of this season’s coolest trends This winter, staying toasty warm and looking fabulous are not mutually exclusive. So extricate yourself from the couch, shed those comfy but completely unflattering tracksuit pants, and give your inner diva free rein. Opulent velvet vies with fanciful fur,… Read more →
After the QV storm comes the calm. After the brawn comes the brains. Meet the Alfa Romeo that’s courting sensible Mercedes money. Damon Sinclair asks if the Italians have a winner on their hands with the Giulia Super So, let’s get one thing straight. It’s all very well roping in the guy who engineered the breathtaking Ferrari 458, getting… Read more →
The evolution of the Lexus IS has created the brand’s most exciting model yet, the 350 F Sport Lexus has brought its sense of Japanese precision to the fore in the manufacture of the IS range. With a host of sporty engine options to choose from (including the revered 3.5l V6, which is fitted in the flagship 350 F Sport),… Read more →