If a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, then aphrodisiacs are sure to be the shortest and most direct route. By Gaylyn Wingate-Pearse

The Chocolate Studio is the first of its kind in South Africa, offering specialised training workshops to entry level chefs, non professionals and chocolate enthusiasts.

Popular Stellenbosch estate Neethlingshof has revamped its wine tasting facility in keeping with the greater elegance and refinement of the winery’s range, also mirrored in its recently launched new-look labels and website.

While not everyone has been lucky enough to sample the velvety smoothness of the most coveted meats in the world, the legends and exoticness surrounding Kobe beef have long been a source of fascination.

Some call it a handcrafted gastronomic delight, others call it the fur of the food world. Foie Gras is the food that divides the dinner table. By Gaylyn Wingate-Pearse.

Carmen Stevens, the daughter of a clothing factory worker, first sensed something of wine’s romance from the bodice-ripper novels she used to read as a young girl growing up in Kraaifontein near Stellenbosch.

Sazerac six-year-old Rye Whiskey symbolises the tradition and history of New Orleans. The taste of this distinctive Rye Whiskey has notes of liquorice, clove, citrus and candied spices. It is available at good liquor stores

Reyneke Cornerstone is a spicy, perfumed blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 50 percent, Shiraz 30 percent, and Merlot 20 percent. It has a dense and rich, yet youthful ruby appearance, with a nose that is packed

Klein Genot Black Swan Reserve is an equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine’s entry is fruit driven and has a powerful explosion of flavours.

The 2008 Simonsig Woolworths Limited Release Chenin Blanc won the trophy for the Best Chenin Blanc as well as the Old Mutual Trophy for the Best White Wine Overall.