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GALILEO OPEN AIR CINEMA 3 - 28 NOVEMBER

3 November

Thelma & Louise

Radisson Blu Hotel, V&A Waterfront

18:00 - 19:45

4 November

I Feel Pretty

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands

18:00 - 19:45

5 November

Shazam!

Central Park, Century City

18:00 - 19:45

6 November

A Star Is Born

Warwick Wine Estate, Stellenbosch

17:00 - 19:45

7 November

Good Will Hunting

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands

18:00 - 19:45

11 November

My Octopus Teacher

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands

18:00 - 20:00

12 November

The Notebook

Battery Park, V&A Waterfront

18:00 - 20:00

13 November

Me Before You

Nooitgedacht Estate, Stellenbosch

18:00 - 20:00

14 November

Big Fat Greek Wedding

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands

18:00 - 20:00

18 November

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands

18:00 - 20:00

19 November

Joker

Meerendal Wine Estate, Durbanville

18:00 - 20:00

20 November

Eat Pray Love

Franschhoek Cellar, Franschhoek

17:00 - 20:00

21 November

Rocketman

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands

18:00 - 20:00

25 November

Scent Of A Woman

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands

18:00 - 20:00

26 November

Mamma Mia!

Central Park, Century City

18:00 - 20:00

27 November

Grease

Plaisir Wine Estate, Franschhoek

17:00 - 20:00

28 November

Out Of Africa

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Newlands

18:00 - 20:00

Tickets available at Webtickets.

The Constantia Gift Fair

scrumptious food and wine, a space

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for children to play, a beautiful space.

3 - 7 November Baxter Theatre

There are fabulous garden and home accessories, stunning fashion items,

The Gift Fair is a lifestyle event full of

and gorgeous must–have gifts. The

inspirational ideas and hand-picked

deli section is an extravaganza of

innovative products – a celebration

delicious and exotic food gifts.

of gifts with a difference. Join us for another year at The Baxter Theatre

R30 Entrance Fee for Adults - portion

and discover an extravaganza of

donated to SARDA

delights. Operating Hours and Dates It is our vision to create a beautiful

3 November (Wednesday) : 9am to

shopping experience. A memorable

5pm

experience; one that talks. It is an

4 November (Thursday) : 9am to 5pm

inspiring and creative space; a space

5 November (Friday) : 9am to 7pm

to shop for oneself and others, a

6 & 7 November (Saturday & Sunday)

space to linger a while and enjoy

: 9am to 5pm

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THE CONSTANTIA GIFT FAIR 3 - 6 NOVEMBER

Drag Brunch at the Radisson RED ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ 7 NOVEMBER Radisson Red V&A Waterfront Siv Ngesi Productions, in association with Radisson RED Hotel, are proud to bring together four of Cape Town’s Drag Cabaret Performers for a Scrumptious Brunch at the Radisson RED at the V&A Waterfront. An afternoon of great entertainment lies ahead of you with performances by the likes of Manila von Teez, Jayde Kay Johnson, Mckenzlee Kash and Wendy La Rosa. We will also introduce someone new on the Art of Drag Scene to our guests. Whilst enjoying your meal, prepared by the Radisson RED’s Chefs, our Friends from Essence make-up will have make-up stations available for you to touch up on your makeup or even find that inner Drag Face. We also have great prizes to give away! Spread the word as you do not want to miss this! Limited Seating! Strict COVID Protocols in place!

2021 South African Horrorfest ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ Until 10 NOVEMBER Online & Labia Theatre The South African Horrorfest Film Festival and Halloween Event celebrates its 17th annual event this year! Rolling with the Covid punches, what came from it was an expansion of the festival’s scope into a hybrid event, adding an online chapter to the festival which can now reach the entire country. Their cinema partner is still the legendary Labia Theatre (Cape Town) and the streaming option is via their own www. LabiaHomeScreen.co.za - Some movies are streaming only, a few just in cinema, and others both. With almost 30 new movies and close to 60 short films curated from around the world, you’re unlikely to see any of these in cinema

or on-line in SA, most having their Africa

Event Times:

premiere at the Horrorfest. A wide range

26 November: 12:00 – 18:00

of Horror sub-genre variants ensure

27 November: 10:00 – 14:00 &

there’s something for everyone.

13:00 – 17:00 28 November: 10:00 – 15:00

Bookings and info via www.horrorfest.info

Sunday Lunch: 28 November: 12:00 – 15:00

2021 SOUTH AFRICAN HORRORFEST

UNTIL 10 NOVEMBER

Restaurant Week South Africa XXL

Due to COVID regulations, limited

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a given time, please specify your time-

Until 14 Nov

slot when purchasing your ticket. Please

Various Venus

note time-slots cannot be changed or

numbers are allowed in the venue at

refunded. Restaurant Week South Africa has been extended!

Workshop: Free access to This is Art and The Gift Fair

After a successful start of Restaurant

when booking a workshop below:

Week South Africa with more than

RESTAURANT WEEK SOUTH AFIRCA UNTIL 14 NOVEMBER

100 participating top restaurants and

Perfume Making | The Art of Perfume:

satisfied guests, we can announce that

Perfume Prive Signature Creation - Step

Restaurant Week South Africa will be

into our fragrant world and discover

extended until November 14 due to its

what scent suits you. This unique two

great success!

hour workshop with Daniela Kumanov will take you on a journey where you will

There have been many exciting

create your very own eau de perfume!

newcomers joining this edition of

Bottle your very own Signature 60ml

Restaurant Week Whether it’s new dishes

Perfume as well as a Perfumed Body

from an old favourite or a fresh discovery

Cream to take home. Essential oils

for dining out, there’s a whole lot to

imported from Grasse, France. Included

explore. Book a fantastic 3-course dinner

in the workshop is 60 ml own created

at 100 top restaurants from R245 (or a

perfume, perfumed body cream and

2-course lunch from R145).

wine/gin tasting.

Book via www.restaurantweek.co.za

26 November: 14:00 - 16:00 27 November: 12:00 -14:00

THE GIFT FAIR 2021 26 & 27 NOVEMBER

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Cost: R695 per person included your own created 60ml perfume, perfumed body cream, wine and gin tasting

26 - 28 NOVEMBER CTICC Tickets:

Tickets available at Quicket.

October Promo: Buy 1 Get 1 Free: R35

Cape Town Pride Launch 2022

(includes a complimentary soft drink

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and free access to This is Art - expires 31

27 NOVEMBER

October 2021)

Belgian Consul General, Newlands

Free entry to The Gift Fair for persons

CAPE TOWN PRIDE LAUNCH 2022 27 NOVEMBER

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under the age of 18

At last .... time for Capetonians to be Out

Sunday Lunch: R160 (2-course meal and

and Proud again.

free access to The Gift Fair)

After a two year pause in our lives, Cape Town Pride will be launching PRIDE 2022! Come with us on a spectacular trip to Belgium for the day - hosted by the Belgian Consul General. You will be on Belgian soil, enjoy all the Belgian waffles, beers and other delicacies courtesy of the Belgian Consulate. Get all the news about Pride 2022 and pre-book (due to Covid, limited event numbers) Cape Town’s top LGBTI stars will be on the stage and our top DJs on the decks. Pre-booking essential! Don’t miss out ...book today! Time: 12pm - 9pm Date: 27th November 2021 Venue: 29 Boshof Ave, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700 R100 COVID Protocols: To ensure the safety and protection of each other and the wider community, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination (One or Both) or a negative COVID-19 test result (Either Lateral Flow Test or PCR) or proof of antibodies test from within 48hrs before entry. This will be mandatory for entry.

Majozi ∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙∙ FROM 28 NOVEMBER Baxter Theatre Garden Come and soak up the sun in the Baxter’s Garden with a new concert series featuring intimate performances from SA’s finest artists. All you need is your blanket, picnic and favourite people. The series kicks off on 28 November with the electric SAMA-nominated singer Majozi, the proudly South African musician from the coastal city of Durban. Book here: www.baxter.co.za/majozi

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SIMON & GARFUNKEL MEET THE BEATLES

UNTIL 6 November

Theatre On The Bay

7 NOVEMBER Barnyard Theatre

The curtain is ready to rise again.... Enjoy the greatest hits from two of the Pieter Toerien’s Theatre On The Bay is

best-selling and most successful music

delighted to announce that S.A living

groups of the 1960s.

legend, Pieter-Dirk Uys will be returning to our stage with his latest live laughter

These hits include Mrs Robinson, The

comedy variant, LOCKUP/LOCKDOWN.

Sound of Silence, Bridge over Troubled Waters, Yesterday, Here Comes the Sun,

Enlisting the help of some of his (and our)

Hey Jude, Cecelia, Yellow Submarine,

favourite personalities, Uys saves some

Ob La Di, Ob La Da and many more.

stage space for Evita Bezuidenhout, LOOT! UNTIL 2O NOVEMBER

Nowell Fine, Willie Wikkelspies, Boris

Tickets available at www.

Johnson and many many more!

barnyardtheatre.co.za.

Tickets available at Computicket.

It’s Beautiful At The Ballet

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UNTIL 20 November Baxter Theatre

The South African National Dance Trust is thrilled to announce the

SIMON & GARFUNKEL 7 NOVEMBER

A man steals a flat screen TV and finds

news of an inspiring and uplifting

that it’s too big to fit into his getaway

production. A program of short, joyful

vehicle. A president loses his iPad while a

works by renowned South African

nation looks on. A woman gives birth to

choreographers, Veronica Paeper, Sean

10 invisible babies. These are indeed the

Bovim and Adele Blank.

days of our South African lives. This project has been especially created Stand-up comedian Marc Lottering

by SANDT to support and provide a

tackles these and other outrageously

professional opportunity to independent

true stories in his new comedy show

dancers, choreographers and theatre

LOOT! You will also hear Marc’s take on

practitioners.

his tricky journey with Covid. We look forward to sharing this LOOT! features Marc’s new stand-up

wonderful evening of dance with you.

material, with no characters. LOOT! runs

IT’S BEAUTIFUL AT THE BALLET 19 NOVEMBER - 3 DECEMBER

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for 75 minutes and is not suitable for

Tickets available from Computicket and

children.

Theatre on The Bay (R180 - R250).

Bookings via Webtickets.

Cyber Symphonies In Summer

Memories

4 & 11 November

1 – 4 DECEMBER

Cape Town City

Baxter Theatre

CYBER SYMPHONIES IN SUMMER

Memories is a dance show performed

November 4, 2011 @19:00

by students from Dance Co previously

Cape Town City Hall

known as Viv Pullin School of Dance.

Conductor Bernhard Gueller

It is a walk through the past including

Soloist David Thompson (trumpet)

the best choreographies over the past 45 years. Dance performed will be

Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E flat

modern, contemporary, musical theatre

Sibelius Symphony No. 3 in C

and hip hop.

CYBER SYMPHONIES IN SUMMER

An opening night will have guest studios

November 11, 2021 @19:00

from Cape Town performing and the

Conductor Bernhard Gueller

audience can enjoy a feast of Dance

CYBER SYMPHONIES IN SUMMER

4 & 11 NOVEMBER

Soloist Louis Nel (piano) Tickets available at Webtickets. Liszt Totentanz Tchaikovsky Symphony no 4

Hullo, Bu-Bye, Koko, Come In

Tickets available at Quicket.

Please note that we will require proof of

9 & 10 December

vaccination for entry to both the Endler

Baxter Theatre

CATS 24 - 27 NOVEMBER

Hall and the City Hall. This is for the safety of all our patrons and musicians.

With her latest work Hullo, Bu-Bye, Koko,

This will be checked on arrival when

Come In, the poet reacts to success

temperatures are taken.

and reflects on her position as a Black

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artist in White institutions, asking: ‘Why are you always hijacking our narratives with your gaze?’

24 – 27 NOVEMBER Baxter Theatre

With their powerful language, her texts examine the precarious proximity of

CATS, is quite simply a phenomenon

hyper-visibility and disappearance,

featuring a fantastical oversized set, a

being swallowed up when one’s voice

superb score by Andrew Lloyd Webber,

is hijacked and bought: ‘Europe asks

inspired choreography and mischievous

if it can touch my hair / backspace /

costumes. It is a brilliant song and

Europe touches my hair’.

MEMORIES 1 - 4 DECEMBER

dance spectacular not to be missed and it includes the poignant hit song

Weaving together sound, visual design

Memory.

and projection mapping, Putuma creates a multimedia performance of

Northlink College Performing Arts with

her new poems for the stage, radically

its Established Musical Theatre tradition

questioning the points of view between

brings you CATS, based on TS Eliot’s Old

audience and performers.

Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. It is one of the longest running shows in the West End and Broadway. Tickets available at Webtickets.

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the geology of the cape peninsula An appreciation of the magnificent sea and mountain

around Llandudno Beach and Simons Town (Boulders

views of the “fairest cape” can be enriched by know-

Beach). The granite is a coarse-grained rock consist-

ledge of its geological foundations. You need not be

ing of white blocky feldspar crystals, glassy quartz

a geologist to recognise the layers of hard sandstone

and flakes of biotite, and inclusions (xenoliths) of dark,

forming the steeper cliffs, or the crevices and forested

baked Malmesbury hornfels.

ravines etched out by erosion along fractures and faults, or the rounded boulders of the crystalline granite

The contact zone where the Malmesbury Group was in-

basement exposed by wave erosion along the shore-

truded by molten granite can be seen at the Sea Point

line. Explanatory plaques have been erected at sites of

Contact (hot contact zone) and was made famous by

geological interest in the Cape Peninsula.

Charles Darwin during his voyage of scientific discovery on H.M.S. Beagle in 1836. Here, beds of dark coloured

The late-Precambrian Malmesbury Group is the old-

Malmesbury rock, altered by intense heat, are intermin-

est rock formation in the area, consisting of alternating

gled and folded with the light coloured intrusive granite

layers of dark grey fine-grained greywacke sandstone and shale, seen along the rocky Sea Point and Bloubergstrand shorelines. These sediments were originally deposited 560 Ma (millions of years ago) on an ancient continental slope by submarine slumping and turbidity currents. The sequence was subsequently metamorphosed by heat and pressure and folded tightly so that the rock layers are now almost vertical. Many tall buildings in the Cape Town CBD are founded on these rocks.

Chapman’s Peak The sedimentary rocks of the Table Mountain Group were deposited on the eroded surface of Malmesbury and granite basement rock. Deposition occurred from about 500 to 440 Ma. Chapman’s Peak Drive was constructed along the contact unconformity between the granite and the overlying Table Mountain Group Llandudno: Peninsula Granite

sequence, providing spectacular views of the coastline and ocean. The road was built by carving into the

The Peninsula Granite is a large batholith that intruded

cliffside of softer sandstones; the road itself rests on top

into the Malmesbury Group about 540 Ma as molten

of the harder granite. The rockfall protection measures

rock (magma) and crystallized deep below the sur-

implemented at Chapman’s Peak Drive were selected

face, but has since been exposed by prolonged uplift

on the basis of what is considered to be best interna-

and erosion. The characteristic rounded shapes of

tional practice and consists of a half tunnel, catch

granite boulders are a result of preferential weathering

fences, slope stabilisation and canopy structure.

along intersecting joint fractures and are well displayed 10

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Lion’s Head: Sandstone The sand, silt and mud deposits of the Table Mountain Group were lithified by pressure and then folded in the Cape Fold Belt, extending 800 km along the southern coast to Port Elizabeth and 300 km to the north as the Cederberg Mountains. The basal Graafwater Formation (80-100m in thickness) consists of interlayered pale brown sandstone, laminated pink siltstone and dark maroon coloured mudstone. It is best seen in road cuttings on the slopes of Table Mountain and along Chapmans Peak Drive. The overlying Peninsula Formation (800-1500 m thick) consists of hard, light grey quartz arenite sandstone and dominates the steep mountain cliffs.The Pakhuis Formation is a lithified glacial outwash deposit and occurs on the highest points of Table Mountain, such as Maclears Beacon. It contains clusters of angular boulders and pebbles. Lion’s Head features three different types of rock. The top of the head is sandstone of the lower Table Mountain Group. On the lower slopes of Lion’s Head are examples of the Cape Granite Suite. Underlying Lion’s Head peak is the Malmesbury Group siltstone. Faults cut across and displace the rock layers. These more easily eroded zones are marked by ravines, for instance, cross-cutting faults separate the peaks of the Twelve Apostles. Some fault zones of crushed rock (breccia) are re-cemented by dark brown coloured iron and manganese oxide minerals and the Hout Bay Museum displays samples of the rich manganese ore that was mined there last century.

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GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

The present landscape is due to prolonged erosion having carved out deep valleys, removing parts of the once continuous Table Mountain Group sandstone cover from the Cape Flats and leaving high residual mountain ridges. Almost half of the Cape Peninsula and Cape Flats area is blanketed by a thin veneer of aeolian (formed by the wind) and marine sands. Sea-levels fluctuated between -120 and +25 m from present mean sea level during the Pliocene and subsequent Pleistocene ice-age

Gender Based Violence takes many forms

between 2.6 million and 18,000 years ago as a result of fluctuating global temperature and variable amounts of water accumulated in polar ice caps. At times, the sea covered the Cape Flats and Noordhoek valley and the Cape Peninsula was then a group of islands. For more information on the geology of Cape Town refer to John S. Compton’s book ‘The Rocks & Mountains of Cape Town’, as well as ‘Geological Adventures in the Fairest Cape: unlocking the Secrets of its Scenery’ by John Rogers.

Physical Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Psychological Abuse

Call or WhatsApp

0800 150 150 for help 24/7

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hello winelands Wine Down Wednesdays

Bookings are essential and limited spots

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are available. Bookings can be made at

3 – 24 November

021 558 6280 or tasting@degrendel.co.za.

Nrrthlingshof wine estate

Please note that full payment is required upfront to secure your spot.

Wine DOWN WEDNESDAYS 3 - 24 NOVEMBER

Wine Down Wednesdays are back for the summer season! Every Wednesday,

Wine Town Stellenbosch

Neethlingshof invites you to enjoy a

perfect mid-week break in their Wine

3 – 7 NOVEMBER

Garden or picnic spot, ‘wine’ down, relax

Various Venues

and recharge! From bow ties to braaibroodjies, Enjoy a variety of live music acts whilst

Wine Town Stellenbosch is an all-new

sipping on a glass of award-winning wine

decentralised wine festival that brings

and indulging in a delicious selection

you the best of the City of Oaks over five

of pizzas, platters and other light meals.

days, from Wednesday 3 November to

Tasting and wine pairings will also be

Sunday 7 November.

available, including older vintages as well UNWINED TAPAS EVENING 5 & 19 NOVEMBER

as some great specials and promotions

In the blend of this local wine and food

for the evening.

showcase are a series of events to take place at venues around the town of

Live music will start at 17h30 and end

Stellenbosch and at participating wine

at 20h30, kitchen and tastings close at

farms. Specials on overnight stays will

20h00.

encourage visitors to overnight and enjoy the full experience.

Booking is required as seating is limited – contact 021 883 8975.

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3 - 7 NOVEMBER

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5 & 19 November De Grendel Wine and Restaurant

Don’t be a Nerd! Join the Herd!

Visit De Grendel Wine and Restaurant

In the spirit of La Capra, we bring you the

for an Unwined Tapas Evening at the De

La Capra Goat Run on 6 November 2021.

Grendel Tasting Room.

An event promising fun and fitness for a good cause!

Cost: R300 per person (this includes a tapas board and your choice of either a

The Goat Run will take place in the

glass of wine (Cap Classique/Sauvignon

morning, while the festivities will kick off at

Blanc/Rose or Merlot) or a tasting of

11h30. You can expect wholesome food,

these 4 wines

a petting zoo, lots of eats, drinks and much more.

Dates: 1, 15 & 29 October LA CAPRA GOAT RUN FESTIVAL 6 NOVEMBER

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Time: 17h00 to 19h00

Prices range between R500 and R200.

The Daniel and Friends category is R150.

and explore Cap Classique in a light

Participants will receive a goodie bag

hearted, informal walk around tasting

and T-shirt, kids up to the age of 8 years

on the lawns of Simonsig Estate. Twenty

walk for free but will not receive a gift

Cap Classique producers will present

bag.

over fifty wines for tasting showcasing a variety of Cap Classique styles.

Spectators and participants can look forward to a number of treats on the

Mingle with the winemakers, enjoy

day, including a petting zoo and as

toe-tapping music and tasty food truck

always can head to Fairview or the

fare whilst sipping on Cap Classique all

nearby Spice Route for goods and

day long. Ticket holders will also receive

activities that range from wine, cheese

a special Cap Classique goodie bag

and patisserie delicacies to chocolate,

which includes a bottle of Simonsig

biltong and beer tastings!

Kaapse Vonkel, the first Cap Classique to be produced, and a Spiegelau glass.

All sorts of food and drink, including La Capra and Fairview Wines and locally

Limited tickets available at R325 per

brewed beer, will be on offer.

person and includes a Spiegelau glass,

THE CAP CLASSIQUE 50 YEAR cELEBRATION AT SIMONSIG 6 NOVEMBER

a bottle of Kaapse Vonkel Brut NV & the Tickets can be bought at www.

walk around tasting.

entryninja.com.

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Bookings at tastingroom@simonsig. co.za or 021 888 4915 for more info.

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To celebrate the golden 50-year

14 November

anniversary of Cap Classique, the Cap

Nooitgedacht Wine Estate

Classique Producers Association and Simonsig Estate have joined forces to

A boutique summer concert series in

bring Cap Classique lovers a beautiful

the Cape Winelands hosted on some

day out in the winelands.Guests will

Sundays. Doors open at 12:00. Tickets

have the opportunity to discover

available at plankton.mobi.

fRANCOIS VAN COKE & aRNO CARSYENS LIVE 14 NOVEMBER

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the chef’s choice Easy Chicken Kebabs 1 kg boneless chicken thighs, cut into medium pieces ⅛ cup olive oil ⅛ cup soy sauce 1 tsp dried oregano

½ lemon, juiced 3 garlic cloves (minced) 3 robot peppers, cut into medium pieces bamboo skewers

METHOD Place the chicken pieces in the large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix everything well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours (the longer, the better). Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken and peppers onto the skewers. Oil the grilling rack. Cook for about 7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through. Pairs well with Perdeberg Classic Collection Chenin Blanc

GARLIC BUTTER PRAWNS salt garlic butter prawns/shrimp

chilli flakes cajun spice fresh lemon juice olive oil for frying

METHOD Prepare and season: If your prawns haven’t been deveined, use a sharp pair of kitchen scissors and make a long incision down the length of the back then remove the vein. Place in a large bowl then add oil and salt. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large pot (the pot needs to be big enough to toss all the prawns in once they are cooked). Add the garlic, lemon juice and spices. Cook for a minute or two until fragrant. Bring to a simmer then remove from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You want the sauce to be a little too lemony and very well seasoned. Cook the prawns on a very hot grill or grill pan. Flip once you can see them turning coral/orange. They cook very quickly and should only need 5-6 minutes on the grill in total. They are cooked when the flesh is firm and opaque. When they are cooked, remove them from the grill and place in the pot with the sauce. Once all the prawns are in the pot, toss to coat in the sauce. Serve with side dishes of your choice with extra lemon for squeezing. Pairs well with Perdeberg Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc 16

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Summer Biltong Salad Vinaigrette ingredients

2.5ml sugar 2 garlic cloves 30ml fresh parsley 30ml fresh oregano 5 ml mustard powder 30ml spring onions - chopped 100ml vinegar white balsamic Salad ingredients

1 lettuce 1 papaya - sliced 125g feta cheese - cubed 250g biltong or smoked beef 2 avocado - peeled or sliced 100g mixed bean sprouts rockets METHOD Place the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a liquidiser and mix well. Adjust seasoning and cover the thinly sliced biltong with half of the vinaigrette. Refrigerate until required. Compose a decorative salad platter or individual plates layering the ingredients given above and sprinkle lightly with dressing. Pile the marinated mixture on top and serve the remaining dressing separately in a small jug. Pairs well with Perdeberg Classic Collection Pinotage

Pork Chops With Nectarine Salsa ¼ cup diced onion 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 nectarines, pitted and diced 1 ripe tomato, seeded and diced 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chilli powder 2 tbsp olive oil 8 boneless pork loin chops salt and ground black pepper

METHOD To make the salsa, place the onion, lime juice, nectarines, tomato, coriander and red pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to blend. Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavours. Stir the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the pork chops with oil and season both sides evenly with the cumin mixture. Place pork loin chops on the preheated grill. Cook until lightly browned and juices run clear, about 4 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on serving plates and top with a generous spoonful of salsa. Pairs well with Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Grenache Blanc

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Lime and pepper crusted beef carpaccio 5 limes 400g prime beef fillet 1½ tsp black peppercorns, freshly crushed 1½ tsp pink peppercorns, freshly crushed 1 tbsp olive oil 5 tbsp capers, drained, rinsed and dried 1 tsp dijon mustard 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil a pinch of sugar 2 tsp sea salt METHOD Prepare the dressing, salt and beef a few hours ahead. Arrange the beef in a single layer between cling film; assemble just before serving. On a plate, mix the crushed peppercorns with the finely grated zest of 3 limes, and coat the beef. Heat a nonstick frying pan until very hot and sear the beef briefly on all sides. Transfer to a plate, cool for 10 minutes, then freeze for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the capers, stirring constantly until crispy, then tip on to kitchen paper to cool. For the dressing, whisk the juice and zest of 1 lime and mustard in a small bowl, then whisk in the oil and a pinch of sugar to taste. For the lime salt, mix the zest of the last lime into the sea salt in a small bowl; set aside. When the beef is firm, slice as thinly as possible and lay on large sheets of clingfilm, leaving gaps between slices. Cover with cling film; use a rolling pin to bash the slices until a little larger and thinner. To serve, divide the meat between 4 plates, top with the capers and spoon over the dressing. Scatter with the lime salt. Pairs well with Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Malbec

Marshmallow Strawberry Mousse 250g fresh strawberries, halved if large 25g caster sugar 140g marshmallows 200ml double cream Method Put all but 2 strawberries into a pan along with 100ml water and the sugar. Over a medium heat, cook strawberries until soft enough to mash, about 3 mins. Take off the heat and squash the berries, using a fork, until pulpy. Add the marshmallows, then stir them into the hot strawberries until they dissolve. Leave to cool. Whip the cream until it holds its shape. Fold the cream into the cooled strawberry mix, then spoon into one bowl or separate pots and chill for about 2 hrs, or until set. Cut the reserved strawberries in half and use to decorate. Pairs well with Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Cinsault

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the midday boom

The cannon at the South African Navy’s Lion Battery on Signal Hill startles the notoriously short-memoried pigeons of the City Bowl every day at 12 Noon sharp, except Sundays and Public Holidays. Even hardened Capetonians jump in surprise from time to time when the boom echoes through the city, depending on the wind direction. People flock here every day for the firing of the Noon Gun, one of Cape Town’s oldest traditions. Public access to the area has been allowed since 1998, when the guns were moved to their present position for safety reasons. The gun was fired for the first time in 1806. It was used as a signal (hence Signal Hill) to ships in Table Bay. These are the oldest guns in daily use in the world. The noon gun has been one constant in Cape Town’s colourful and ever-changing history, with the tradition surviving colonial occupations, wars and apartheid. The noon gun consists of two black powder Dutch cannons that are fired alternately with one serving as a backup. The guns are 18-pounder smooth-bore muzzle loaders. They bear the monogram of King George III of England who reigned from 1760 to 1820, as well as George Rex, the founder of Knysna. Two guns are loaded daily with 1.5kg of gunpowder each (in case of a misfire – although that is extremely rare). On Friday 7 January 2005, both the Main Gun and Backup Gun failed to fire owing to a technical difficulty. This was the first time in 200 years that the Noon Gun had not fired as scheduled. The cannoneer raises a flag and tells the story of the gun and its history. Then, at precisely noon, the gun is fired. Arrive around 11:30 daily (except Sundays and public holidays) to witness the event. You can also purchase some ear plugs: the sound is louder than you may imagine. The Guns were originally used to announce the arrival of a ship, perhaps requiring provisions for the next leg of its journey, to residents living in the interior. The use of the guns to indicate that a ship was in port was discontinued when more modern means of communication were developed somewhat more than a hundred years ago. 20 18

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In addition to the aforementioned signalling duties, the guns have had the task of firing a time signal, since 1806. The cannon would allow ships to check the accuracy of their marine chronometers. Most of the ships marked their time by the puff of smoke, rather than by the sound, hence the location high above the harbour. Since 1864, the noon gun has been electrically fired from the master clock of the South African Astronomical Observatory. The Settlement at the Cape of Good Hope was founded by the Dutch in 1652 and the signal guns were originally part of the regular artillery at the Imhoff Battery at the Castle in Cape Town. In 1795, during the Napoleonic Wars, Britain took the Cape Colony from the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) in Dutch). The VOC transferred its Territories and claims to the Batavian Republic in 1798 and ceased to exist in 1799. The British handed the Cape Colony back to the Batavian Republic in 1803. However, in 1806, the Cape was occupied again by the British after the Battle of Blaauwberg. Thereafter, the British controlled the Cape continuously until it became a part of the Independent Union of South Africa in 1910. Shortly after the English took over, the two Dutch guns were removed from the Imhoff Battery and placed in Town as signal guns. The Castle received the latest English 18 pounders, because the very loud report of the cannons upset people nearby. The guns were eventually moved from the environs of the city itself to the somewhat more remote Lion Battery on Signal Hill. The first signal fired from there was on 4 August 1902.

One day in June 1895, the gun fired at 10.30am rather than 12 noon when a spider interfered with the relay used to remotely fire the gun. Also in the days of horse-drawn traffic, the rammer used to trap the charge into the muzzle was inadvertently left in the bore of the cannon and when the gun fired, the rammer flew down into the city and killed a horse. Two minutes of silence is a tradition observed world-wide when fallen soldiers are remembered. Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, the South African author of “Jock of the Bushveld”, is credited with coming up with this idea after his son, Nugent, a major in the Union Defence Force, was killed in France. Sir Harry Hands, the Mayor of Cape Town, initiated a daily noon pause to follow the firing of the gun on Signal Hill on 14th May 1918.The first minute is a time of thanksgiving for 22 20 18

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Is there anything more relaxing than soaking in a hot tub, having a massage, or just relaxing during a skin treatment? Health spas are incredibly relaxing places to visit, making them a great destination for de-stressing and feeling relaxed. Yemaya URBAN Spa and Hair at 15 on Orange is the newest and largest Spa to come out of the Yemaya stable. Our Beautiful, full-service Spa boasts all of the treatments and services that you would expect from your favourite Spa with amazing add on facilities, including an indoor heated pool, Rasul, steam room and Sauna, all brand new, state of the art facilities. At Yemaya we believe that value for money and added value are the catchphrases of our modern world and we have embraced this idea. Our prices will surprise you and our facilities will astound you. Call us today to book your pamper session. Hair Salon The hair salon at Yemaya Spa and Hair offers a full range of all your hair care and styling needs. Our professional hairstylists are trained and equipped with vast experience and quality hair products. Whether you are looking for a make-over, haircut, hair colour or regular hairstyle maintenance you can be assured of expert service and advice. Couples Packages at Yemaya Spa & Hair Cape Town Share a decadent experience with your partner or surprise a loved one with this ultimate gift of romance. Enjoy treatments which draws out impurities from your body, relaxes muscles, improves circulation, moisturises skin and relieves tension. We have a wonderful selection of couples packages available to put the romantic spark back into any relationship. BODY TREATMENTS Share a decadent experience with your partner or surprise a loved one with this ultimate gift of romance. Enjoy treatments which draws out impurities from your body, relaxes muscles, improves circulation, moisturises skin and relieves tension. We have a wonderful selection of couples packages available to put the romantic spark back into any relationship. Unit 603, 15 on Orange Hotel, Corner Greys Pass & Orange Street, Cape Town Monday - Friday: 08:00 – 20:00 / Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 – 18:00 +27 21 286 9050 / Email: urbanspa@yemaya.co.za / www.urbanspa.co.za

what the cape doctor ordered De Grendel Wines

The views of Table Mountain and Cape Town from the long glass encased verandah of the De Grendel Tasting Lounge and Stoep are possibly the most spectacular of any wine farm in the Cape. Look out over the vineyards to the magnificent view of Table Mountain, Cape Town city and the Atlantic Ocean, or chill in the relaxed lounge atmosphere. Cellar tours are available *every weekday at 11h00 and 15h00. The cellar tour cost R80 which includes a tasting of 3 wines and a guided tour through the cellar.To make a booking, please email us at tasting@degrendel.co.za or call 021 558 6280.

Tel: +27 21 558 6280 • Email: info@degrendel.co.za • degrendel.co.za De Grendel Wine and Restaurant

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Address: De Grendel Wine Estate and Restaurant, Plattekloof Road, Panorama

Diemersfontein

Diemersfontein Wine invites you to stop by and visit our tasting room in Wellington – after all, there’s so much more to taste than just the Pinotage! Open 7 days a week from 10h00 to 17h00, Aubern, Joanne and their team of tasting advisors eagerly await your visit! Whilst visiting our tasting room, you are able to sample our full range of wines, including the Diemersfontein Original range, our Flagship Carpe Diem range, as well as the Thokozani Range. Cellar door prices are convenient and delivery can be arranged directly to your home!

Tel: +27 21 864 5050 • Email: tastingroom@diemersfontein.co.za • www.diemersfontein.co.za Diemersfontein Wine Estate

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Address: R301, Jan Van Riebeeck Dve, Newtown, Wellington

DIEU DONNÉ Vineyards

“Dieu Donné” translates literally into “A gift from God”. The farm is situated high on the cool south-west facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, which tempers the sun, ensuring that our grapes ripen slowly. Thanks to our cool summer conditions & unique soils, this lends to the unique flavours and characters of the terroir in the grapes. Merlot being the flagship wine on the farm, we invite you to visit our tasting facility or enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace while soaking in the beautiful views.

Tel: +27 21 876 2493 • Email: info@dieudonnevineyards.com • www.dieudonnevineyards.com Dieu Donné Vineyards

@DieuDonneWines

Address: Dieu Donné Vineyards Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek, 7690

Laborie Estate

Laborie Estate is a historic working farm on the foothills of Paarl Mountain, less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. A gem of an estate located in the heart of Paarl, that has been revived as a one-stop destination in the Cape Winelands. A family-friendly stylish restaurant, luxury guest rooms set among the vineyards, a relaxed tapas restaurant & a wine-tasting venue with some of the most breathtaking views in the Boland, are just some of the comforts which Laborie offers its guests.

Tel: +27 21 807 3095 • Email: reservations@laborieestate.co.za • www.laborieestate.co.za Laborie Estate

Address: Taillefer & Main Road, Southern Paarl, Paarl

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Delheim Wine Estate

Situated at the foot of the Simonsberg mountains, Delheim Winery welcomes you to experience the culinary pinnacle of several decades of conservation history. Enjoy a one of a kind fynbos cupcake and wine pairing at just R120 per person while soaking up the first inklings of Spring. Reservations can be made on 021 888 4600.

Tel: +27 21 888 4600 • Email: info@delheim.com • www.delheim.com Delheim Wines

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Address: Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch

La Motte Wine Estate

Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape winelands, La Motte is home to the finest wines, recognised internationally for exceptional quality. With its picturesque setting, traditional cuisine and historic charm, La Motte is an enchanting choice for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Enjoy an introduction to La Motte’s internationally acclaimed wine portfolio,produced to express distinctive varietal character in a style that is classic and elegant.

Tel: +27 21 876 8000 • Email: info@la-motte.co.za • www.la-motte.com La Motte

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Address: R45 Main Road, Franschhoek Valley

Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards

Known for its versatile easy-drinking wines, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards also enjoys sharing its passion for quality living with guests and tourists who visit the beautiful wine tasting room and Rotisserie restaurant situated in the famous Franschhoek Valley. This popular, laid-back destination offers a family-friendly experience of note. Choose between a variety of tasting options, enjoy an innovative wine cocktail or sit down to an informal and seasonal lunch. The food and wine experience also extends to a programme of exciting cooking classes and an internationally awarded Friday morning Food & Wine Pairing.

Tel: +27 (0)21 867 8002 • Email: info@leopardsleap.co.za • www.leopardsleap.co.za Leopard’s Leap

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Address: R45 Main Road, Franschhoek

Blaauwklippen Wine Estate

Nestled on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, Blaauwklippen is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, dating back to 1682. As one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, we are proud of our heritage, our spectacular setting, our fertile soil and our award-winning wines. Most of all we are proud of our people, who share a philosophy that the winemaker merely finishes what nature has begun. Experience the rich and fascinating world of wine with Blaauwklippen Vineyards, combining traditional values with innovative ideas for over 333 years, to create one of South Africa’s top wine tourism destinations.

Tel: +27 21 880 0133 • Email:tasting@blaauwklippen.com • www.blaauwklippen.com Blaauwklippen Vineyards

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family connect Netcare launches Family Connect Line to keep COVID-19 patients and their loved ones connected Dedicated personnel deployed to enhance communication between patients and families In mid-January 2021 Netcare launched a dedicated support line to keep next-of-kin informed on the status of their loved ones who have been hospitalised with COVID-19 and, where possible, to facilitate direct communication between patients and their families. This is in line with the healthcare group’s focus on placing each patient in hospital and their loved ones at the centre of the care provided to them. “The significant surge in people with COVID-19 infections requiring hospitalisation has forced us to focus our attention primarily on optimising our clinical resources to provide the best and safest care possible for all patients,” says Dr Richard Friedland, chief executive officer of Netcare. Unfortunately, as a result of the strain on our resources, communication with patients’ loved ones has at times been affected. “We understand that the hospitalisation of a loved one can be very stressful and anxiety provoking for the next-of-kin, especially during this time when, in order to mitigate the risk of the virus spreading in our hospitals, visitation has been suspended other than in exceptional cases. “As a result and in an effort to improve communication, we have set up the Netcare Family Connect Line. This makes it possible for families to engage with dedicated personnel, mainly social workers who we deployed for this purpose, for information on the status of their loved ones admitted with COVID-19 to any of our Netcare hospitals countrywide, whilst enabling us to maintain patient confidentiality,” Dr Friedland explained. “We understand how crucial it is for families to know how their loved ones in our care are doing, and this new service is dedicated to fulfilling this need,” Dr Friedland says. The number for the Netcare Family Connect Line is 0800 111 266. It will be operational weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00 and weekends from 08:00 to 17:00. The Netcare Family Connect Line service enables patients’ next-of-kin to connect with one of our team of trained call centre professionals, who will facilitate the feedback process. A dedicated Netcare representative at the hospital where the patient is cared for will obtain information on the patient’s status, and will personally phone the family member to provide feedback. Messages to and from the family and patient will also be relayed where direct communication between the family and patient is not possible. Feedback will be provided within hours of the first enquiry and thereafter on a daily basis. Netcare has, since the start of the month, already recruited and deployed 30 social workers to support patients and their families in non-clinical patient liaison roles, which enables healthcare workers to focus solely on their clinical and nursing duties. Netcare hospitals are in the process of expanding the number of social workers to ensure that their services will continue over weekends too. “Already, we are seeing the profound value that the social workers’ efforts have brought for families through facilitating better communication in these unprecedented times, and we believe that this telephonic support service will enhance connection between patients and their loved ones even further.” How the Netcare Family Connect Line works To ensure that loved ones stay connected to patients admitted to Netcare hospitals with COVID-19, Netcare has established a national Family Connect Line, with dedicated Netcare personnel deployed as liaison between patients and their next-of-kin.

Here’s how to use the line: • Phone 0800 111 266 during the Netcare Family Connect Line’s operating hours: Mondays to Fridays, 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturdays and Sundays, 08:00 to 17:00. • Provide the call centre professional with the patient’s case number, which will enable them to immediately identify the patient and the hospital where he or she is being cared for, as well as with your name and surname. This case number is sent via sms to patients admitted to hospital as from Monday, 18 January 2021 as well as to those listed as their next-of-kin.

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• Should you not have the patient’s case number, we will require the following information: - Patient’s name and surname - Patient’s ID number - Hospital where the patient is being cared for - Date of the patient’s admission - Your name and surname • The call centre professional will relay your enquiry to a dedicated Netcare representative – either a social worker or patient liaison officer – at the hospital where the patient is cared for, who will confirm with the patient that we may disclose information on their status to you. • The dedicated Netcare representative will contact you telephonically within hours, with information on your loved one’s status. In cases where the representative cannot facilitate direct contact between the patient and family, they will also relay any messages to and from the patient and family, and will continue to update you on the patient’s status on a daily basis during their hospital stay.

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soft smooth range cocktails INGREDIENTS 180ml SSR White Cointreau Rinse 1 Orange Zest 1 Lemon Zest

Glass: White Wine Method: Build Garnish: Raspberries

STEPS 1. Chill a stemmed wine glass. 2. Rinse glass with Cointreau orange liqueur. Discard excess. 3. Pour SSR White into chilled glass. 4. Express the zest of an orange over the liquid and discard the peel. 5. Express the zest of a lemon over the liquid and then place the peel gently on top of the surface of the drink.

INGREDIENTS 180ml SSR Rosé 3 Blueberries 2 Sliced Strawberries Ice

Glass: Copa Method: Build Garnish: Strawberry

STEPS 1. Place fruit in the bottom of a large stemmed Copa glass. 2. Lightly press the fruit with a muddler. 3. Pour SSR Rosé over muddled fruit and swirl gently. 4. Add a scoop of cubed ice to the glass and stir. 5. Place a strawberry on the lip of the glass before serving.

INGREDIENTS Ice & Kiwi SSR White 50 ml Noble Late Harvest 200ml Lemonade 200ml Soda Water Ginger Cubes

Glass: White Wine Method: Build Garnish: Kiwi

STEPS 1. Slice the glazed ginger into small squares and place in the bottom of a large wine glass. 2. Pour about 50ml of Dryland Natural Sweet Chenin Blanc or noble late harvest over the glazed ginger in the glass. 3. Add about 3cm of ice to the mix so that the wine and kiwi slice is topped with the crushed ice. 4. Pour the Perdeberg SSR White into the glass until the glass is approximately half full. 5. Slowly layer the remaining space left in the glass with lemonade and soda water in equal quantities or according to taste so that it forms a transparent layer on top of the wine. 6. Slice a 2mm thick slice from the kiwi fruit and add it into the wine glass.

INGREDIENTS 50ml SSR Red 40ml Dry Cranberry Juice 20ml Crème De Cassis 15ml Black Cherry 10ml Cointreau 4 Fresh Strawberries Mint Leaves Crushed Ice

Glass: High Ball Method: Build Garnish: Mint

STEPS 1. Take a tall glass and ﬁll it with the strawberries. 2. Muddle the fruit into a paste. 3. De-stem the mint leaves and tear mint across the veins and add them to the strawberries. 4. Add the liquid ingredients along with a scoop of crushed ice. 5. Churn the ingredients well until completely mixed. Add another scoop of crushed ice and repeat. 6. Garnish with a mint sprig, and a cap of fresh crushed ice.

INGREDIENTS SSR Rosé Fitch & Leeds Grapefruit Tonic 200ml Soda Water x Crushed Ice Pomegranate Seeds

Glass: White Wine Method: Build

STEPS 1. Place approximately a teaspoon of pomegranate seeds into a large wine glass. 2. Add about 3 cm of crushed ice to the mix so that the wine and pomegranate seeds are topped with the crushed ice. 3. Fill the glass to the halfway mark with the Perdeberg SSR Rosé. 4. Slowly layer the remaining space left in the glass with Fitch & Leedes Grapefruit Tonic and soda water in equal quantities or according to taste so that it forms a transparent layer on top of the wine.

INGREDIENTS 180ml SSR Red Honey Cloves 1 Sprig of Basil

Glass: Red Wine Method: Build Garnish: 1 Sprig of Basil

STEPS 1. Dust a stemmed glass with honey and clove dust, then refrigerate. 2. Pour SSR Red into chilled glass with a dusted rim. 3. Take a leaf of basil and tap the leaf on the rim of the glass to express flavour before gently placing it on the surface of the drink.

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