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A Decade in the Making, Armand de Brignac Introduces Blanc de Noirs Assemblage No. 5 as its Boldest Expression Yet

Assemblage No. 5 Debuts as a Rare and Refined Expression of 100% Pinot Noir, Inspiring a Culinary Collaboration with a Three Michelin-Starred Chef Ten years ago, Armand de…

Claire Blanckenberg and Zama Ngcobo at the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award 2023 event.

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award opens for entries in South Africa

The award celebrates innovative women leaders and entrepreneurs across the world

Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi and Miss South Africa 2022 Ndavi Nokeri celebrate Champagne Day at The Westcliff in Johannesburg.

A passion for sustainability and Moët & Chandon savoir-faire combine in Champagne Day celebrations across Africa

It was an appropriate way to honour Moët & Chandon’s milestone 280th anniversary

Wine expert Tinashe Nyamudoka.

Savouring life’s effervescence: A toast to World Champagne Day

The Absa Champagne in Africa Festival brings bubbly from the region of Champagne to our doorstep for a two-day festival in Sandton

Objects of Desire: Little luxuries

H&M taps Rich Mnisi, while candles provide a ‘scents’ of place

Aleisha Kalina. Photo: Supplied

Pop the cork to 364 years of South African wine

South African wine celebrates winemaking mastery

Wiid Design Photographed by Justin Patrick

Objects of Desire: Dopamine Dressing

Going into 2023, we’re craving frivolity, glamour and campy hedonism as a source of happiness

Toast to 2022 with champagne for that splurge on maximalist luxury, local sparkling wine in champagne cocktails, or Methode Cap Classique

Bubbles to toast 2023

It’s time to pop some bottles. The best champagne makes you feel fancy, but the celebration makes you feel special

Must order: The Japanese pancake is to die for

Only the best to eat and drink at Shortmarket Club and Marble Restaurant

Luke Dale Roberts sizzles at Shortmarket Club and meet the Marble restaurant’s signature cocktail, the Italian Rosé

Amcu failed to hold congress since 2013: labour registrar
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Less stress more champagne

Bubbly flutes runneth over as demand for the glitzy beverage grows in black circles

What’s in the shape of your champagne glass?

The preferred glass for bubbly is not flute-shaped, the boffins hold out. It’s round.

Bursting the bubble

Bursting the bubble

What is it about bubbles that prompt so many people to forget that the wine containing them is often either acidic or insipid?