As South Africa gears up to celebrate Heritage Month this September, Chef Mynhardt Joubert stands at the forefront, epitomising the country’s rich culinary tapestry. He wishes to take South African families and friends on a nostalgic journey where shared traditions and the love language of food unite us all. The …
“The judges were thrilled with the talent and inventiveness of all the competitors. They’ve shown how delicious our indigenous flavours are and why we need to celebrate them,” said Olivier.
Discover the rich autumn flavours of Steenberg Nebbiolo, the Italian grape variety that thrives in the granite soils of the farm’s phenomenal cool climate terroir in the Constantia Wine Valley. Originating in the Piedmont region on Northern Italy, Nebbiolo is considered one of the great Italian grape varieties. Made in …
“If you were to calculate the frequency with which a bottle of Baronne is opened every day somewhere in South Africa, it would work out to one every 15 seconds!”
The Big Apple will soon welcome the biggest group of black -owned South African wine brands to ever participate at North America’s leading international wine exhibition. Sixteen black-owned brands will represent South Africa’s slowly but surely more diverse wine industry at Vinexpo America in New York. This trade-only expo, convening …
Bringing the almost-forgotten smoky style of Irish whiskey back into the consciousness and repertoire of discerning premium spirits drinkers is the collection of Silkie whiskeys. Each whiskey in the collection is blended to an exacting standard by Sliabh Liag Distillers and takes drinkers on a journey through the rich, surprising …
New vintage sports Heritage Seal and tells a wild story The year 1986 was…wild. And not just because Delheim’s Ou Jong (Old Youngster) vineyard – the one that realised its famed Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc – was planted then. Indeed, the Stellenbosch winery has just released its latest vintage, the …
The origin of whiskey remains a contentious issue. It is believed that ancient Babylonians and Egyptians distilled potions for medicinal purposes. The process of distilling has also been traced to China where it was developed independently of their European counterparts but when it comes to whiskey, both the Scotts and …
“Our whole personality, our relationships with the fellow human world, our cultivation of nature, our attitude towards time and place, all find expression in our food pots.” – Marthinus Versfeld, Klip & Klei, 1968 Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Charcoal Burger with Pickled red Onion and Gorgonzola (by Chef Mynhardt Joubert) “Humanity’s …
Cathedral Cellar is ending the year on a contemplative note. Giving expression to this mood are the inspiring words by Marthinus Versfeld, one of South Africa’s greatest philosophers. Highly regarded for his profound insight into food and wine, and how they shape our values, he was invited to contribute to …
