Let’s face it: life is complicated and your email inbox is a never-ending nightmare. Luckily, once a year, the universe gives us a perfectly good excuse to escape it all, drink something sparkly, and feel aggressively fancy. We’re talking about Champagne Day, the only day you’re legally obliged to drink French joy juice!
Think pink gin is just a pretty Instagram trend? Think again. Drinking pink gin is not only a trend, it’s a statement. Behind every blush-hued G&T lies a fascinating tale of psychology, history, and one pioneering South African spirits company that changed the game forever.
History reveals that corkscrews were once used as military tools to remove bullets. Who would have guessed? But besides that, the main purpose of a corkscrew is to unscrew corks from wine bottles, which is obvious from the name. Since humans started storing wine in bottles with corks, corkscrews have been essential for opening them….
Bruce Jack Wines shines a spotlight on one of the world’s most alluring and distinctive varietals: Viognier. Known for its captivating floral perfume and rich stone fruit character, Viognier is a white wine that invites the drinker on a sensory journey—softly textured, fragrant, and beautifully layered.
Anthonij Rupert Wines (Anthonij Rupert Wyne) was founded in 1987 by the Rupert family, one of the richest family empires in the world. The posh South African winery located in the Franschhoek Valley is known for its commitment to produce high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the wine region.
The world has undergone a gin revolution since 1999! It’s no longer just G&T’s that crack the nod in current day. With a whole day in June dedicated to observing the delights of gin-based drinks, here are three delicious gin punch concoctions.
Finding an exotic whisky that tastes fancy is a provocative journey, one that beckons with the promise of rich and seductive flavors that tease but never quite please. Just like that Sugar Daddy from Sandton, who much like a finely crafted “fancy” whisky, leaves you longing for just one more sip…
Soul Barrel Brewing’s Wild African Soul, a groundbreaking collaboration with Tolokazi Beer, has been crowned Best Beer in Africa at the 2025 African Beer Cup, beating out 260 entries from 14 countries.
Carling Black Label, a beer steeped in history. The origins of this famous beer lie in Canada, where it was first brewed in the 1920’s by the Carling brewery. The beer was originally known as Black & White Lager until a 1927 rebrand where the name was changed to Carling Black Label. The brewery was later…