WINE

A last look at fine reds before summer heat dictates something a little more rosé, a very special box and a selection of lovely vegan whites.

DAMN FINE REDS

A last look at three outstanding reds to help take the chill off an early spring evening... Sutherland Reserve Grenache 2016: Subtle and elegant as well as delicately spiced and ripe (R300) Lomond SMV 2016: Juicy red fruit with ample black pepper and other spices, and hints of floral notes (R150) Bellevue 1953 Pinotage 2016: This beautiful wine blew us away – rich and smooth with dark berries and complex undertones. Truly something very special (R545)

PULL THAT CORK!

We’re enjoying this OXO Steel Winged Corkscrew with Remov able Foil Cutter from Yuppiechef (R569) – pricey, but it’s a workhorse that will last you for life. Yuppiechef have just opened a lovely bricks-and-mortar store in Cape Town’s Gardens Centre, so check it out for yourself!