Author: Average South African

— Lifestyle, Press Releases —

Cape Town’s Sugarbird Craft Gin, Spreads Its Wings To Brandy

May 6, 2021

Best known for its quality fynbos gin, Sugarbird has negotiated access to aged barrels of potstill brandy from one of the world’s finest, award-winning distilleries – right here in South Africa. Chenin Blanc and Colombard grapes, grown in the Breedekloof region, provide the distillate that is carefully aged in small French Oak barrels, for 14… Read More Cape Town’s Sugarbird Craft Gin, Spreads Its Wings To Brandy

— Food, Restaurants —

Let Gåte’s Autumn Menu Take Your Senses To New Dimensions

April 30, 2021

Gåte’s Head Chef, Jack Coetzee, continues his journey of farm to plate philosophy with his soon to be released Autumn inspired menu. Using the finest locally sourced produce patrons can expect to be taken on a memorable culinary journey. Not revealing too much as it without a doubt a bucket list experience, Jack’s menu can… Read More Let Gåte’s Autumn Menu Take Your Senses To New Dimensions

— Lifestyle, Press Releases —

A Beautiful Story About How The Chenin Blanc Association Works To Support Wine Farm Worker Communities In The Winelands, With The Generous Support Of Standard Bank

April 29, 2021

When South African winemakers earn a coveted place in the annual Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge line-up, there is certainly satisfaction for the achievement and the acclaim it brings. Knowing your wine has been so highly ranked is an important industry affirmation. It’s also undoubtedly good for wine sales. But one of the… Read More A Beautiful Story About How The Chenin Blanc Association Works To Support Wine Farm Worker Communities In The Winelands, With The Generous Support Of Standard Bank

— Lifestyle, Press Releases —

Van Loveren’s Heritage Range Gets A Whole New Look

April 16, 2021

Forty years after the Retief brothers Wynand and Hennie, sons of the founders, established the well-known, modern-classic Van Loveren brand, the label, focus and appearance have been polished towards an even brighter future for the popular wine range. Celebrating a remarkable family wine business in which the next generation has taken charge, the revitalised branding was… Read More Van Loveren’s Heritage Range Gets A Whole New Look

— Lifestyle, Press Releases —

Smarties Becomes The First Global Confectionery Brand To Switch To Recyclable Paper Packaging

April 15, 2021

NESTLÉ Smarties becomes the first global confectionery brand to move to paper packaging, removing approximately 250 million plastic packs sold worldwide every year. The innovative new designs include sharing bags and multipacks made from coated paper, paper labels or carton board, all produced from sustainably sourced and recyclable material. To celebrate the new changes the… Read More Smarties Becomes The First Global Confectionery Brand To Switch To Recyclable Paper Packaging