Cider Review: Eversons Cider

Okay. How about a Cider, that is not "Cidery"? Before you start jumping off your seats and correcting my grammar, let me elaborate on what I mean. Cidery is totally a legit word........okay, maybe its not but its about to be. Eversons Cider, another winning brand to come out of South Africa, is just that. …

Craft Beer Review: Craft Brewers – Dam Wolf

Word on the street is true. Cee has fallen for yet another. The team at craft brewers sent me a treat of mixed craft beers a few weeks ago. And as I worked my way through the selections, smelling, tasting and holding glasses up to the sunlight, I came across, The Dam Wolf. Note all …

Whisky Review: Spring Loving Black Bottle

Spring and Whisky Cocktails were not exactly what you were thinking? And that's why its so brilliant. Its the same innovation and out of the box thinking that brought to life the Graham brother's Black Bottled Whisky. Cee's favorite Whisky Brand. I first met the creation from the Graham brothers, when DKC sent me to …

Restaurant Review: I Only Know How to Stretta

The morning after the Innis & Gunn Pairing at Stretta Cafe, I recalled the infamous quote by Linda Evangelista when she said : "I don't get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day" That morning I had a quote of my own, "I Only Know How to Stretta". Good gracious what an evening. …

Taste of Durban – July 24th – 26th 2015

Word on the street is true. The Taste of Durban Festival has been confirmed for July 2015. Durban already known for it's vast and various food offerings, has gathered once again to bring them all to one place. The Taste of Durban Festival follows its sister The Taste of Capetown and leads the way for …

Wine Review & Competition: Original Sliced Gluhwein

It's Winter and it's time for Gluhwein, just ask any South African. Winter means the sun's out on the coastline and you start unpacking your "Winter" wear from the cupboards. By the way "winter wear" consists of long sleeved shirts, paired with some- tights. And in some cases a rain coat if its raining, aka …

Gin Review: The WoodStock Gin Co.

Three things are very apparent looking at the above image. This product is not mass produced in a factory. This product is the spirit that we refer to as Gin. And thirdly, well thirdly...actually.The third one threw a spanner in my works. I knew that this product was "infused". That simply does not even begin …

Wine Review: Your Estate, My Estate, Our Estate – Blaauwklippen Vineyard

A few weeks ago, the folks at Blaauwklippen sent me a bottle of their famous Zinfandel Blanc de Noir. Not only that but a beautiful bottle of Ons Sprankel. Firstly I have to comment on the Ons Sprankel bottle. It's beautiful. I love the bottle art. Clean, clear and full of life. It's bubbly that makes …