I’ve compiled some of my favourite food and drink gift ideas to bestow on loved ones this Christmas.

Next time you’re in Paarl, known as the Pearl of the Cape Winelands, make sure to visit Nederburg’s beautifully revamped wine and food experience hub, The Manor.

Judd’s Local is the new kid on the block bringing to the party a bar / bistro / trattoria flavour.

The Blaauwklippen Family Market has reopened with a fresh focus on small and local – a place to meet farmers, entrepreneurs, designers, cooks and crafters, and shop for seasonal produce and hand-crafted and sustainably-produced goods.

This summer festive season, when preparing some of your favourite dishes for family and friends to enjoy, don’t forget to pop open a bottle of your favourite wine to take your dish to the next level.

Elgin Vintners has joined the growing global trend for canned wine with the launch of Fynbos Lite, premium vintage red and white wines in convenient, eco-friendly packaging that are light in all senses of the word – a lighter carbon footprint, light on alcohol and lighter on the waistline.

A tranquil, leisurely picnic in the setting of your choice – on the banks of a river, under a tree in the botanical gardens with black eagles soaring overhead, or on the shores of a trout dam – seems like just the right medicine after the year that was 2020.

Wijn, a boutique wine bar and online shop, has expanded its wine bar experience to also reach your home, with their latest innovative product, Wonderwijn.

A new family and pet-friendly dining experience has opened at Diemersfontein, the celebrated wine and country estate in Wellington.

Renowned establishment Greenhouse has opened its doors for luncheon on Fridays and Saturdays from November onwards.