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Flagstone Wines Launches Refreshing ‘Poetry’ Rosé

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What better time to crack open a few bottles of perfectly chilled rosé, spend some time with friends and family and let the worries from the year disappear, as the holiday season kicks off with perfect summer evenings here in Jozi. Rosé is proving to be a popular choice with consumers as the temperature’s soar – and it’s the perfect accompaniment to just about everything – beach, park, braai, lunch, sundowners… you get the idea! Flagstone’s Poetry Cinsault Rosé is much more than a light, refreshing summer wine with zip, rosé is about a lifestyle, and like poetry it truly embraces the joy, and highlights the natural sadness of our human condition, it eulogises the cycle of nature and blushes a romantic cherry-blossom pink. Beneath the top is a bouquet of crushed summer berries, black and red cherries, supported by subtle spicy tones to introduce expressive juicy berry flavours that…

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Fairlawns launch their redefined spa experience and it is heavenly

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Creating quite a stir among guests and locals alike, the newly refreshed spa at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel in Sandton is already gaining a reputation for its tranquillity, relaxed ambience, beautiful layout and of course it’s treatments, which are unparalleled. The 5-star hotel itself is located on sprawling grounds, and is one of Joburg’s most well known inner city hotels, and the new addition of the extended space and garden area in it’s Balinese spa now makes it one of the largest and most exclusive spa experiences in the city. Not only are the stunning lawns welcoming, and the entrance walk through to the treatment rooms reminiscent of a bamboo grove, but around every nook and cranny awaits either a beautiful Balinese statue or a water feature to catch your eye, and the sound of birds singing in the tree’s will already create the feeling of having stepped in to another…

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Food Trends For 2019 – What To Expect When You Dine Out

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We recently caught up with well-known local chef James Diack, who is the owner of The Brightside Group of restaurants, to find out what to expect from out dining experiences in the new year – what’s new, and what’s old news! James shared with us that source and cost will be the two largest driving forces for purchasing in 2019. This will shape what you see on your plate and also what you pay too. Chef James is all about sustainable food and farming and was recently awarded the SASSI Trailblazer Award for 2018. So, how we can be smarter about our food – knowing where it comes from and how it was farmed, and smarter with our money? Trend 1: Katsu Pork Katsu, which means “cutlet” in Japanese, refers to various cuts (often the cheaper cuts) of meat that’s been pounded to be really thin before cooking. The meat,…

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A stylish affair at The Bull Ring in Midrand…

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It’s the new hotspot in Joburg, and if you have not yet visited The Bull Ring – make sure that you plan a trip to the stylish new racecourse, restaurant and event venue in Randjesfontein, Midrand. Deep in the heart of horse country north of Johannesburg, the newly revamped Bull Ring is set to accommodate a host of events. Horse racing enthusiasts will flock to enjoy the fixtures that will be added to and complement the horse racing calendar, while corporates can rent the land, as well as the chic new restaurant, The Bull Ring Grill and Bar, for events ranging from car launches to year end functions or sporting events. The venue seats 150 people easily and The Bull Ring Grill and Bar boasts a stylish industrial chic look with quirky touches, and an extensive menu, which caters for all occasions – from business lunches and after work drinks…

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Wade Bales brings their Cap Classique and Gin Affair to Jozi…

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One of Joburg’s most anticipated events has to be The Wade Bales Cap Classique & Gin Affair which will be hosted on the beautiful Southern Sun in Hyde Park’s Rooftop Terrace Bar on 24th and 25th of November. Expect spectacular views and great music, makes for a stylish and sophisticated experience, spent sipping the finest bubbly and enjoying the coolest craft and international gins available in South Africa. Over 60 of South Africa’s premium MCC’s (all made in the traditional Methode Champenoise style), will be available to taste, and you’ll get to enjoy the likes of Graham Beck, Steenberg, Anthonij Rupert, Tanzanite and Boschendal to name but a few. Then taste and celebrate with the fastest growing spirit in the world, gin! There will be up to 50 craft and international gins to taste, with local producers present to share their knowledge and unique insights into what makes their particular…

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The Grande Matriarch MCC 2015 from Nitida is a winner

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It’s been three years in the making, but it has certainly been worth the wait for Nitida’s 100% Pinot Noir bubbly – The Grande Matriarch MCC 2015! Amber in colour, this refreshing and clean bubbly is one of our must haves for the festive season ahead. “After three years of hard work, we are finally releasing our very first 100% Pinot Noir bubbles, The Grande Matriarch. During the final stages of getting this wine ready, we realised that everyone’s expectations of a blush bubbly are very different and upon further investigation we also noted that the other 100% Pinot Noir bubblies on the shelves are also not what we had envisioned.” says Nitida winemaker, Daniel Keulder. “This gave us a clean canvas to make a serious style Method Cap Classique that ticked all the boxes of what we expect of a blush bubbly – a truly unique Nitida wine.” Adds…

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LUX* Mauritius – The Ultimate Lux Experience

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Luxury is not just a price tag. It’s about beauty, experiences and moments that you’ll hold onto forever… and at LUX* Belle Mare and LUX* Grand Gaube in Mauritius, you’ll do just that, and more. There are beach resorts and then there’s LUX*. LUX* Belle Mare is situated on the east coast of Mauritius, in Belle Mare, roughly an hour’s drive from the airport. The resort is set on the island’s widest stretch of beach and, in my opinion, home to one of the most beautiful pearly white beaches I have ever seen. Driving up to the entrance of LUX* Belle Mare, you are immediately overwhelmed by the beauty surrounding it, and enveloped into an experience that plucks you from your everyday life and drops you into a world that demands you stop and take a moment. We were escorted to our beach-view junior suite upon arrival, and were blown…

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Loving @home’s Christmas Catalogue right now…

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It’s that time of year again, and most of us (okay, well we do) tend to clear out and tidy up our homes around the end of the year, getting rid of unwanted items, and also doing a bit of home decorating too. So when we caught up with @home’s trend specialist and product developer, Louise Vorster to find out more about what they have on offer, and what the international décor trend’s and looks are – we were delighted to see that the fresh green and natural trend is staying with us in to next year – as well as all our fave shimmery metallic items too. Mirroring the leading homeware retailer’s passion for all things functional and innovative @home’s philosophy is foundational to this year’s Christmas catalogue… Says Louise “@home offers inspiring on-trend products across a range of categories, and with the festive season in close sight, our…

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Steenberg is bringing sparkle to your festive season…

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Everyone needs an excuse to celebrate, right – be it the fact that it’s the holidays. or even just a Tuesday – a bottle of bubbles never goes amiss – especially when the Sandton Magazine team are involved. We are loving Steenberg’s youthful and playful Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc which is not only great value for money but also looks super stylish on any table with it’s chic packaging and is the perfect accompaniment to a summer’s day. Fresh and fruity this fashion forward bubbly is made in the classic French style by creating the sparkle in the bottle. Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is no ordinary bubbly. Your first sip will find you experiencing a burst of litchi, guava, pineapple, mango and green fig. Your second sip will find a pineapple and passion fruit combination refreshing your palate. The Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is available at wine shops countrywide and sells…

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Champagne Breakfasts At Southern Sun Hyde Park Hotel

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Big ups to the team at Southern Sun Hyde Park for creating the ultimate weekend breakfast solution. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to start of their Saturday (or Sunday for that matter) with a delicious breakfast and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot on the roof top of the Southern Sun Hyde Park Hotel. You can take in some of the best views in Jozi – and enjoy a weekend breakfast in style with an a la carte breakfast at only R250 per person including a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label per four people. Choose from a full English Breakfast with all the trimmings, Chef Grant’s signature omelettes or even a tasty, and filling Eggs Benedict to nibble on, as you sip on your champers and enjoy the amazing view out over the city. With the Jacaranda trees in bloom at the moment, it is nothing short of…

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