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Capetonian Ellen Fedele gives gift of life – for the 174th time

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Have you tried: Reach Trust for Solar and Building Management?

Quick Cape Town Fact: Why are the houses in Bo-Kaap district painted in bright colours? The original residents of this area in Cape Town were descendants of slaves brought in from Africa and Asia and were Muslims. As part of their religion they celebrate Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting. At the end of the holy month it is tradition to dress up in brightly coloured clothes and at the same time many of the residents then paint their houses. The reason for getting so many different colours is that the residents and neighbours discuss together what colours they are painting their houses to avoid colour clashes or two houses painted the same colour next to each other.



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TOKARA Noble Late Harvest shimmers in a festive gift pack

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Add the Midas touch to your festive season with TOKARA’s opulent Reserve Collection Noble Late Harvest – a Platter’s 5-star dessert wine beautifully presented in a shimmering gift pack befitting this awe-inspiring golden nectar. This 5-star laureate shares top honours as the country’s best Noble Late Harvest in the definitive 2020 Platter’s South African Wine Guide.

Made from 100% botrytised Sauvignon blanc grapes from TOKARA’s Highlands farm in Elgin, the just released 2017 vintage stems from the same vineyards that have produced no less than four Top 10 TOKARA Sauvignon Blancs in recent years. The sought after botrytised bunches are left to hang on the vines long after the grapes have been picked for the TOKARA Reserve Collection Elgin Sauvignon Blanc.

The story of this remarkable Noble Late Harvest begins with ideal weather conditions, meticulous selection, time on the vine for the grapes to develop the sought after ‘noble rot’ character and rich flavour intensity, and, above all, patience for just the right moment to pick the grapes.

“One of the most beautiful aspects of this wine is its stunningly brilliant golden hue,” says winemaker Stuart Botha, for whom this is the ultimate dessert wine for the festive table.

In perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, this Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest teems with honey, dried fig, apricot and quince with hints of lemon grass and spicy notes typical of botrytised grapes. It is surprisingly dry on the finish enhanced by a slight grip of tannins imparted during fermentation on the skins and in oak barrels.

TOKARA Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2017 is available exclusively at the TOKARA cellar and Delicatessan at R350 per bottle including the gleaming gift pack. For online purchases, visit www.tokara.com.

 

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Have you tried: Travelling to South Africa?

Quick Cape Town Fact: One of the oldest traditions in Cape Town is still alive and well, startling visitors at precisely midday—every day. An old cannon at the top of Signal Hill is fired off, sending a resounding boom around the CBD. It was originally meant to announce approaching ships, to let traders know it was time to haul their wares down to the harbour. The gun has gone off since 1806, and a second gun is always prepared in case of a misfire. Rumour has it the gun only failed once in those two centuries—because a spider interfered with the remote signal.



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The ideal gift this Father’s Day – a turntable!

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The ideal Fathers Day Gift - Denon Vinyl Turntable Photo: Homemation
The ideal Fathers Day Gift – Denon Vinyl Turntable Photo: Homemation

The ideal gift this Father’s Day – a turntable! Homemation, the exclusive distributor of Denon in South Africa, recommends the Denon DP-400 turntable as the ultimate Father’s Day gift. This year give the man in your life a gift that he will revel in and enjoy for years to come.

For the vinyl enthusiast this turntable is a coveted and inspired gift. Whether it’s the golden oldies or modern sounds he loves the Denon turntable is an impressive piece of technology for all vinyl-faithfuls.

The turntable produces precision sound! Equipped with a phono equalizer and speed auto sensor the Denon DP-400 plays back vinyls in pristine quality. It boasts an attractive, sophisticated design aesthetic, made from aluminium, its sleek lines make it a special feature in any home entertainment area. It is built for high performance yet is compact and easy to set up. Best of all the turntable fits seamlessly into an existing hi-fi system!

Special features: Unique curved horizontal tracking angled tonearm design with auto lift-up and playback stop. Built-in phono equalizer with on/off toggle. Engineered with a more than 100-year Denon legacy in audio excellence. Exclusive, removable dust cover with base that doubles as a display stand for vinyl record covers. Multi-speed selector (33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm). Weighted, belt-driven platter with auto speed sensor maintains accurate speed for precise sound reproduction. Includes high quality MM cartridge and supports both MM and MC cartridges. Reduces harmonic distortion. Connect the DP-400 to any amplifier or system with analogue or phono inputs. Automatically returns to seated position when playback ends. Plays the widest array of vinyl records. Strong, weighted base and durable construction. Advanced flexibility that matches personal audio preferences. Reduces external vibrations and improves audio performance. Enjoy precise sound out-of-the-box within minutes.

You can trust that this high-quality and durable turntable will deliver the ultimate audio experience, and that it will make an excellent Father’s Day gift.

Happy Father’s Day, cool Dads!

Homemation is a specialist supplier of premium branded audiovisual, home automation and home theatre products. The brands in their stable offer some of the most advanced and sought-after AV and technology in the world. Homemation has the exclusive distribution, in Africa, of global leading brands such as Control4, Definitive Technology, Denon, Heos, Klipsch, Monitor Audio, Polk Audio, Steinway Lyngdorf and Stewart Filmscreen.

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Quick Cape Town Fact: Since it was first colonised in 1652, Cape Town was tossed back and forth between two of the greatest colonial powers of the time, the British and the Dutch. The Dutch were in charge for the first century and a half after colonisation. Britain took over in 1795, only to lose the colony to the Dutch in 1803. Another three years passed before the Cape was back in British hands, where it stayed for the next century and a bit. Finally, in the early 1900s, South Africa was granted independence, but it was another 90 years before the first democratic elections took place.



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