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Solms-Delta wine estate releases gems

The latest release of wines from Solms-Delta, the progressive estate situated in Franschhoek, is evidence of the deep changes that have taken hold since the appointment of winemaker Hagen Viljoen in November 2012. A personal highlight has been the 2013 vintages of Solms-Delta Amalie and Solms-Delta Lekkerwijn, Viljoen’s first wines completed from vine-to-bottle. “The wines […]

Marks of Change

Bio-Oil’s Marks of Change initiative explores the changes that occur in the body during two hugely transitional periods in a woman’s life – adolescence and pregnancy. In addition to focusing on stretch marks as a result of these transformations, Bio-Oil explored the emotional effects of these changes and the adjustments women have to make as […]

Lomond wine shines gold at the international Decanter wine awards

International attention has again fallen on the southern tip of Africa as a result of Lomond wine estate’s gilded achievements at the esteemed Decanter World Wine Awards. Lomond, one of a few producers in the Cape Agulhas wine region, has added to its string of recent accolades with gold medals for the Lomond Cat’s Tail […]

Earthbound Decanter Awards proves local organic, Fairtrade wines can be global medal winner!

Earthbound, the pioneering brand in the Cape Legends portfolio of fine wines, has achieved what few believed possible. At the announcement of this year’s prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards in London, three Earthbound labels were the only organic and Fairtrade accredited wines among the South African medal-winners. Earthbound won silver for its Earthbound Organic Pinotage […]

Cape Legends: Symphony of Southern Terroir and Climate Spark Lomond’s First Pinot Noir

Lomond wine estate has begun an exciting new chapter with the release of its first Pinot Noir. The Lomond Pinot Noir 2012 joins an exceptional portfolio in the Lomond stable that showcases subtle artistry in the cellar as well as the Cape Agulhas region’s diverse soils and cool maritime climate. More than anything, the Lomond […]

Bio-Oil: SA’s winning nurses – 2014 Florence Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing

On Monday 12 May, International Nurses Day, six nurses will be officially announced as the winners of the 2014 Florence Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing. They have been chosen from a total of 2, 030 nominations received from 335 hospitals around the country. This is the fourth year the awards have been held in […]

Cape Legends: Allesverloren brings fresh Pizazz to its stable

Allesverloren, the oldest Swartland wine estate, and renowned for its superlative red and port-style wines, has announced the release of three newcomers made from its vineyards in the Riebeek Valley. The Trés Vermelhos 2012 and Allesverloren Red Muscadel 2013 are completely new additions to the farm’s portfolio, while it’s the first time the Tinta Barocca […]

IVOhealth: Five oral care habits that may harm your health

Is your oral care routine helping or harming your health? A recent study* suggests that overuse of mouthwash and poor oral hygiene may be linked to oral cancer. Dirna Grobbelaar, oral hygienist for IVOhealth, lists five habits that may be doing you more harm than good. Brushing immediately Don’t brush straight away after indulging in […]

Hill’s Pet Nutrition: Top Turnout of Township Top Dogs

The largest turnout ever is expected at South Africa’s oldest township dog show, the 11th uMngeni SPCA / Hill’s Township Dog Show at Howick West Soccer Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday 18 May. Hundreds of dogs will compete for top honours; pedigree is irrelevant, what counts is health, behaviour and the special bond between pet and […]

Solms-Delta: ATKV Oesfees says thank you in a day of song, dance and koeksisters

Thousands of revellers filled the lawns of Solms-Delta wine estate on Saturday 22 March at the ATKV-Oesfees, as they celebrated the end of the Cape Winelands harvest, in a day of music, food and wine.  Local talent and recently discovered musical gems from the remote Richtersveld, shared the stage with headliners Theuns Jordaan, Robbie Wessels, Karen Zoid, […]