Travel & Food
Kruger at 100: reconnecting with the wild and reckoning with its past
A visit to Kruger reveals its extraordinary wildlife, enduring magic and complex history
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | The alchemy of wine blending is making the whole greater than its parts
From Michel Rolland to Tokara’s Telos, great wines reveal the mysterious art of blending
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Hamilton Russell wines retain their Cape royalty status
Latest releases show why Hamilton Russell remains one of the Cape’s great wine names
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | How Lukas van Loggerenberg turned fine wine into a proper business
Old vines, precision and personality underpin Van Loggerenberg’s wine success
Devon’s Masons Arms preserves 14th-century charm for modern travellers
The formula remains unchanged through seven centuries — good food plus comfortable beds at a strategic location equates to longevity
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Family-owned wine estates favour patience, substance and long-term investment
Champagne Louis Roederer, established in 1776, is still in the hands of the family
House-hunting in isolated Hondeklipbaai
Isolated Northern Cape coastal town is known for its rugged beauty, challenging access and lack of fresh water
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Michelin erred in putting producer’s reputation above rankings
Methodology of neutrality and independence was not applied to the Burgundy rankings
Michelin recognises Californios as world’s top Mexican restaurant
Restaurant in San Francisco is awarded a third star for fine dining cuisine
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Reinvention needed to restore Paarl to its former glory
Revival potential is exemplified by Brookdale, a neglected grape farm transformed by Tim Rudd into a leading estate with award-winning wines and luxury amenities
Mount Olympus may soon join Unesco World Heritage List
Locals hope to protect the mountain from an ever-growing number of visitors
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Meridian Trade Show offers a chance to mull over wine
The advantage in attending is to chat with producers and hear about their vineyards
World Cup fans share joy, torment and unforgettable moments
New heroes emerged, like Cape Verde’s debut team, while iconic stars Messi and Ronaldo marked milestones in their storied careers
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Just desserts: skip the pasta, drink the wine
The sweet wines of the Cape are the most underpriced of our vinous treasures
A riverside English retreat steeped in grandeur
A commanding riverside escape, blending quiet luxury with one of the most coveted views in the country.


























