Understanding Wine

Malbec in Wellington

Cathy Marston heads to Doolhof and takes a closer look at the Malbec grape. ...read more

Vertical Wine Tastings - all you need to know

Wine ed. Cathy explains why a vertical tasting is such a useful affair. ...read more

Oak and wine - all you need to know

Barrels, staves, oak chips - what's the point of all this wood? ...read more

How to Taste Wine

Glugging, gulping, spitting, swallowing - all you need to know to taste wines. ...read more

White Wine with Fish.....

.....and red wine with steak - aren't those the rules of food and wine matching? ...read more

Keeping and Storing Wine

Whether you keep it for a day or ten years, make sure you're getting the best from your wine purchases. ...read more

How Still Wine is Made

Is it science? Is it logic? Is it magic? The mysteries of winemaking unravelled. ...read more

How Dessert Wine is Made

We all need a touch of sweetness in our lives... ...read more

How Fortified Wine is Made

Put a little fire in your belly! ...read more

Know Your Whites

Top white varietals in South Africa. ...read more

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The winter hunt has begun with a five course venison feast at Cuvée, Simonsig’s signature restaurant. ...read more

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Checkers Winter Wine

Checkers is changing the way you buy wine.

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Wang Thai

One of our favorites! Their spinach cone starters are great as 'ice breakers' to get a fun vibe at the table...

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Belthazar

Curry fest

Spice up your evening with this aromatic menu.

Mango lassi
Spicy tomato and lentil soup with Indian bread
Crisp, golden pakoras with cumin yoghurt
Chicken, cashew and creme fraiche curry with delicate lemon rice
Fragrant banana splits

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