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The Rascals travel and meet many people around the World and South Africa, people, places, and things that inspire us and generally make the world a better and sometimes funkier place. So here are a few of our favourites.
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- People and things we like
- Places we like
- Wine news, noise and good reading
TIM ATKINS
WELL RED WINE MAGAZINE – Blogger, online wine magazine featuring all things wine
YOU HAD ME AT BORDEAUX – Wine blogger
THE WINE GIRL CAPE TOWN – Wine blogger and influencer with a goal of visiting 800 wineries before she’s 40
MEGAN KATE SWAN – South African private chef and food stylist
DAVID HIGGS – International Chef and Restauranteur
GLOU GLOU – Wine bloggers for real people
ALBERT FROST – Respected blues/ rock musician who has performed all over the world
CHRISTINE MEINTJES – Blogger, lifestyle and wedding photographer
DAN PATLANSKY – South African musician and guitarist
KAMINI PATHER – Chef and blogger
MUNGO DESIGN – Woven textiles designed in South Africa
ROWDY BAGS – Leather goods manufacturer in Cape Town
JUST JADE – Influencer and Content Creator
RUSHTUSH – Fitness Influencer and Content Creator in Cape Town
KELLI CLIFTON – Beauty Editor and Stylist
WONDERBOOM – South African Rock band
RICKY RICK – South African Rapper
TREVOR NOAH – World Famous South African Comedian
KAREN ZOID – South African Musician
TREVOR STUURMAN – Artist and photogapher
BONANG MATHEBA – Influencer, Actress, Television Presenter
LEE FRASER – Travel and Lifestyle blogger
THE BLONDE ABROAD – Award winning Travel and lifestyle blogger
SHANTE HUTTON – Blogger and influencer
SEBA KAAPSTAD – Multi – national music group
LORRAINE LOOTS – Artist and Painter
SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT – Afrikaans Comedian
AFRIKABURN – Festival celebrating and creating art and music in the desert
WOORDFEES – South African festival celebrating literature, movies etc. in Stellenbosch
ROB FORBES – Radio DJ and MC
NADIA JAFTHA – Influencer and Entertainer
GOOD THINGS GUY – Website about all things good, spreading good news from South Africa and the world
WINE CONCEPTS ON KLOOF – Wine shop offering daily tastings
MAKRO
GHOST MOUNTAIN INN – Intimate and award winning hotel in the Zululand
DE WARENMARKT – Our local in our local town, food, wine, coffee, meat, and more
PROOF WINE BAR – Upmarket , intimate bar offering independent wine producers and unusual varietals
THE 41 – Funky Camps Bay restaurant with an amazing view
SEVRUGA – Always the coolest spot in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront – see and be seen with our wines in hand
PULP CINEMA – The University of Stellenbosch’s own movie house and they serve our wines!
ALCHEMY – Vibey Craft bar in Ballito serving interesting and cool drinks and snacks
BELLEVUE CAFÉ – Casual Bistro in Kloof, Durban, serving lunches, dinners and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere
CHEFS TABLE – An intimate table serving only 16 people at a time, taking guests on a food journey paired with great wines
CAFÉ 1999 – A trendy café serving Mediterranean cuisine in an upmarket setting
ETHOS – Boutique upmarket Mediterranean restaurant serving delicious offerings
DRYDOCK LIQUORS – Boutique liquor retailer specialising in the curation of unique and special offerings
FRANKS – A friendly and relaxed speakeasy where people can feel like home, have a drink and delicious food
GREEN OLIVE RESTAURANT – A tranquil and relaxing café and guesthouse offering breakfasts and light lunches
LIBERTY LIQUORS – Leading KZN liquor wholesaler with stores across KZN
JONNYS LIQUOR PRETORIA – Liquor wholesaler situated in Pretoria
LIQUOR CITY BRACKENFELL – Leading liquor store with franchises all over South Africa
MEANDER FINE WINES – Boutique wine store listing over 700 wines from across the Cape and the world
NORMAN GOOD FELLOWS – Leading wine retailer offering the finest wine and spirits
OLD TOWN ITALY- DURBAN and MENLYN – Unique and romantic Italian restaurant focusing on good food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere
PARC-CAFE – Social, casual dining spot offering good food
RAYS KITCHEN – A Relaxed, social dining experience in KZN offering hearty meals
RIVERSIDE LIQUORS – Liquor retailer stocking an extenstive range of wine, craft beer and spirits
SANDBAR RESTAURANT – A vibey restaurant with beautiful views serving mouth-wateringly delicious food with award winning wines
SPRIGS – Deli and shop offering wholesome, delicious food
THE GOOD OAKS – Wine store where you can taste, experience and purchase premium wines
SUMMERHILL ESTATE – Culinary retreat in the Midlands offering great food and company
THE GREEN MANGO – Thai restaurant in Durban
TOPS DIE BOORD – Liquor store in Stellenbosch
TOPS EASTMANS – Liquor store in Durban
WINE CELLAR – Fine wine merchants and online store
WINE CONCEPTS NEWLANDS – Wine shop offering daily tastings
WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB – Panel of wine experts source and taste the best wines to give you a range of wines delivered to you bi-monthly
COWBOYS AND COOKS GREEN POINT – Upmarket restaurant offering steaks served with good wine
CREW BAR – Bar with stylish décor and 2 dancefloors
KONG – Fresh, upmarket restaurant offering intercontinental cuisine in a vibey, laid-back atmosphere
SOTANO – Mediterranean styled menu with ocean views and a relaxed atmosphere
HARRINGTONS – Classic cocktail bar and restaurant with a laid back style
THE 41 – Funky Camps Bay restaurant with an amazing view
DE WARENMARKT – Our local in our local town, food, wine, coffee, meat, and more
BALBOA BALCONY BAR – Cool spot for late night music, cocktails, and some Vinyl wine from Rascallion
GOOD FOOD REVOLUTION – Malcolm Jolly’s infectious website that mirrors his own nature
AWARE
WINE ROUTE
OLD VINE PROJECT
JAMIE GOODE – Dr Jamie Goode’s most comprehensive website has over 19 years worth of content
HARPERS WINE AND SPIRIT TRADE NEWS – Still one of the most authoritative trade publications for the UK trade
JAMESON FINK – Should be Jameson Funk, no worries about wine, great content
DRINKS FEED – South Africa’s wine news site
DECANTER – The doyen of wine magazine’s home on the Internet
DAME WINE – Wine life from a New York dame!
COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE – They love our wines and we love them
1 WINE DUDE – Serious wine talk for the not so serious wine drinker – enough said
WINE SEARCHER – The place to find every wine anywhere in the world
WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA – The home of South Africa’s wine export industry
WINE WIZARD – South Africa’s doyen of wine writers’ home online
WINE MAG SOUTH AFRICA – All things South African wine
WINE SPECTATOR – All things global wine
WINE FOLLY – The Rascal met Madeline a number of years ago and has followed her ever since
WINE ENTHUSIAST – All things global wine
WINE CO ZA – Everything you need to know about who does what for whom in the SA wine trade
WINE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS – Good friend Peter McAtamney is one of the world’s foremost wine business consultancies
WINE BUSINESS – The serious side of the wine industry and a must for anyone wanting to be in the know
WINE ALL THE TIME – Well they have the Ross test – need we say anymore!
VINE PAIR – Outrageously brilliant site for wine lovers
VICTORIA JAMES – Started working in restaurants at 13, the youngest sommelier in a Michelin restaurant by 21, her Wine Girl book is a must read
VANITY FAIR MAGAZINE – The Rascal’s favorite magazine and website
THE WINE SIREN – The wine siren of Napa Valley
THE WINE ECONOMIST – Wine economics guru Mike Veseth’s home online
THE WINE ADVOCATE – The man, like it or not, who created the current wine reality
THE TERROIRIST – David White covers the entire wine world, every day and is the one and only Terroirist
THE REAL HOUSEWINE – Keeping it real one glass at a time
THE NEW YORKER – Great journalism needs a great home, this is it
THE FERMENTED FRUIT – Enjoying wine and drinking well for less
THE FERMENTATION DAILY WINE BLOG – Tom Wark’s online home, enough said
THE CORK REPORT – Home of the More than Drinkable review and tons more content
THE BUYER – Probably the most connected premium on-trade website on the planet, and it’s run by the Chief
TEXAS WINE LOVER – Texas and wine!
TAILS OF A MERMAID – Natalie Roos is now living in Kenya and still enjoying her best life
SPITBUCKET – Home of the 60 second review and vastly intelligent writing
SOCIAL VIGNERONS – If you like infographics, this site is for you
SIP ON THIS JUICE – Sonoma lifestyle website
SNOOTH – A garantuan site full of information from all over the world
QUENCH – Wine and lifestyle, a rich bed of content
PUNCH – All things beverages, comprehensive and always relevant
NATALIE MACLEAN – One of Canada’s most well known wine commentators
MEININGER – It’s mostly in German but it remains Europe’s foremost wine business publication
JANCIS ROBINSON – The Queen of wine writing, that is all!
I WANT THAT NOW – Ok it’s my sister’s site, but it’s ridiculously cool
WINE PAGES
WINE INDUSTRY INSIGHT
THAPELO MOKOENA – Actor, Producer, Food and Wine Lover
TIM HUTCHINSON on CLIFF CENTRAL – CEO and Founder of DGB talks lockdown & what it means for the alcohol industry
SEA BREEZE FISH AND SHELL – A contemporary take on traditional seafood
UNCORK SA – Exploring a world of exceptional craftsmanship expressed through fine wine, premium spirits and luxurious establishments.
MALU LAMBERT