Swirl and Spice, Cape Town (2026)

12/08/2026

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘇 | 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

Holden Manz Wine Estate was established in 2010 in the southern corner of the Franschhoek Valley. The estate’s original vineyards were planted in 2000, beginning with Merlot, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.

We were recently invited to Holden Manz for an intimate tasting celebrating the release of the new Reserve Range vintages. Insights were shared from the wines to vineyard blocks and production philosophy throughout the experience.

It was a wonderful opportunity to taste through the wines, including a selection of older vintages, followed by a 3-course lunch that rounded off the afternoon.

We tasted:
-Semillon Reserve 2023
-Chenin Blanc Reserve 2023
-Chardonnay Reserve 2023
-Big G 2022 | 2016
-Merlot Reserve 2023 | 2018
-Cabernet Franc Reserve 2023 | 2018
-Syrah Reserve 2020
-Elysium 2022

The older vintages made for a wonderful comparison, showing how the wines evolve over time, supported by the detailed stories shared behind each cultivar.

Franschhoek Wine Valley

11/08/2026

𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗜 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰

Every South African knows a good boerie roll. The smell of boerewors on the braai, the soft white roll waiting on the side, the fried onions, the smoor, the sauces, the first bite that is messy, warm and completely worth it. It is the kind of food memory that belongs to school fairs, rugby days, Saturday braais, roadside stops, market mornings and those no fuss moments where simple food just hits the spot.

With BURI cpt, the idea starts with one of the country’s most loved casual eats, the boerewors roll. Traditionally, it is boerewors tucked into a roll with smoor, fried onions or whatever sauce is on the table. It is humble, generous and part of everyday South African food culture.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://www.swirlandspice.wine/2026/08/10/buri-brings-a-new-take-on-the-classic-boerie-roll/

ManleySocial The Belly Restaurant Group

10/08/2026

𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗶 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗼𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹

The humble boerie roll is getting a Cape Town makeover, and BURI cpt has brought it to the East City.

Opened by Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn of Belly Restaurant Group, Buri takes one of South Africa’s most familiar comfort foods and gives it a fun new personality at Shop 1, 99 Harrington Street.

The idea is simple: a really good boerie roll, done properly. Buri has its own soft white bun and a bespoke boerewors recipe developed exclusively for the restaurant by Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants.

There are three signature rolls to choose from. The Classic keeps it traditional with fried onions, the Farmer adds smoor, while the O.G brings garlic mayo, chilli chutney and rocket. Then there is the sauce station, because no boerie roll is complete without your choice of extras, including homemade BBQ, peri-peri and Buri sauce.

And Buri is not stopping at the standard menu. The Buri of the Month will change things up with different sausages, toppings and flavour combinations, giving regulars a reason to keep coming back.

There are also loaded fries topped with boerewors and signature sauces, mini doughnuts with playful toppings, and an Adults Soda Fountain serving beer, cider, gin and tonic, and brandy and Coke on tap.

It is casual, uncomplicated and very South African, taking something we all know and giving it a little more personality.

Buri is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm, with daily happy hour from 4pm to 6pm, when everything on tap is half price.

ManleySocial Belly of the Beast Cape Town The Belly Restaurant Group

08/08/2026

𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗸𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲

Piekenierskloof Wines has released its 2025 Piekenierskloof Platklip Palomino Old Vine, a remarkable new addition to its heritage range. Produced from dryland bush vines planted in 1974 near Citrusdal, this limited release celebrates one of South Africa’s oldest grape varieties and an exceptional 2025 vintage.

The 2025 vintage delivered outstanding fruit purity and balance. Handpicked in the cool of the morning, the grapes were gently handled, fermented in concrete and matured for six months in older French oak barrels before bottling.

The wine is fresh and vibrant with a distinctive minerality. Delicate aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, white peach and wild fynbos lead to a bright palate layered with lemon zest, pear and subtle stone fruit.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://www.swirlandspice.wine/2026/07/28/piekenierskloof-wines-unveils-rare-old-vines-palomino-from-stellar-2025-vintage/

Roux Reklame

08/08/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘇 𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲

The winners of the 14th Shiraz SA Challenge were revealed at an illustrious awards ceremony in Paarl. The event, attended by all the finalists and wine industry celebrities, was preceded by a tasting of the finalist wines, at The Venue and followed by the annual Shiraz SA Awards Function at Blacksmith’s Kitchen.

The panel, chaired by La Motte’s cellar master Edmund Terblanche, judged the entries over a period of four days.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://www.swirlandspice.wine/2026/08/08/2026-shiraz-challenge-reflects-diversity-of-south-african-shiraz/

Yolandi de Wet PR

08/08/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘇 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘇

Eighteen winners were awarded in the three Shiraz SA categories: Rosé (1) Shiraz Blends (5) and Shiraz (12) with Spier pocketing two awards - one in the blends and one in the Shiraz categories:

Top 12 Shiraz of 2026:
* Cederberg Teen die Hoog Shiraz 2023
* De Grendel op die Berg Syrah 2024
* Driehoek Syrah 2023
* Fairview Cyril Back 2023
* Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2024
* Rickety Bridge Foundation Stone Shiraz 2025
* Riebeek Raar Shiraz Carbonic Maceration 2025
* Rooiberg Shiraz Reserve 2023
* Rust & Vrede Estate Vineyards Syrah 2022
* Spier Seaward Shiraz 2024
* Stellenbosch Hills Shiraz 2024
* Windmeul Shiraz 2023

2026 Shiraz blend:
* Black Elephant Vintners Free Bird Bush Vines Red 2024
* Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Joseph’s Legacy 2024
* Quoin Rock Simonsberg Blend 2023
* Spier Creative Block 3 2022
* Zevenwacht Tin Mine Red 2023

2026 Shiraz Rosé:
* Benguela Cove Lighthouse Rosé 2026

The Bernard Podlashuk Shiraz Trophy and Prize, sponsored by Bellingham, was presented for the 5th time this year with Stellenrust Wine Estate revealed as the 2026 winner. Journey’s End, winner in 2025 and Lomond Wine Estate were the runner-up finalists.
Apart from the magnificent trophy, the winner bags a R30 000 cash prize.

Yolandi de Wet PR

06/08/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Some events are worth returning to year after year and the Stellenbosch Wine Festival is definitely one of them.

For me, the highlight is always the wine. Having so many of Stellenbosch’s exceptional producers together in one place is a rare opportunity to explore the diversity of the region. From fresh, vibrant whites to beautifully structured reds, every tasting is a chance to discover something new or reconnect with a favourite.

The setting was beautifully put together, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrived. Live entertainment added to the occasion and made it easy to spend hours moving from stand to stand, chatting with winemakers and enjoying the experience.

The food was a lovely addition, with a generous graze table and a continuous selection of savoury bites and sweet treats being brought around the venue throughout the day. It meant there was always something delicious to enjoy between tastings.

It was another memorable celebration of Stellenbosch wine and I already can’t wait for next year’s festival.

Stellenbosch Wine Routes Roux Reklame

03/08/2026

𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The annual Taste of Terroir took place at Loch Lynne Wine Estate, Durbanville in Durbanville, showcasing a range of Durbanville red wines across several vintages and styles such as De Grendel Wine and Restaurant, Durbanville Hills Wine, D'Aria Winery, Diemersdal Wine Estate, Groot Phesantekraal Wines and Restaurant, Hillcrest Estate, Klein Roosboom Boutique Winery, Maastricht Wines, Meerendal Wine Estate, Mellish Family Vineyards, Nitida including the Durbanville Pinotage.

Red wine being a favourite in winter, Taste of Terroir was the perfect way to spend an evening tasting unlimited red wines from one of South Africa’s most awarded wine regions with live music by Jacob Swann together with enjoying three canapés by Kos.Kouture.

Durbanville Wine Valley Roux Reklame

03/08/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

If you love red wine, Caroline's Fine Wine Cellar, Sea Point Wine Review 2026 was an evening to remember. Once again, it brought together an outstanding selection of some of South Africa’s finest red wines under one roof.

Hosted by the ever-passionate Caroline Rillema, the Members’ Lounge at DHL Stadium was filled with excitement as wine lovers gathered to celebrate exceptional wines and the people behind them.

Posy Hazell

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