25 Years On: Remembering the Berlin Wall
In 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell, I was in my final year of high school and just finishing my end-of-year exams. I vaguely remember …
Chenin Blanc: The Cape’s Unsung Grape
Chenin Blanc is the most widely planted grape varietal in South Africa. There are just under 19,000 hectares of the vine rooted, accounting for around …
4 Annoying Questions You Can Ask People With Tattoos
Despite their ubiquity, tattoos are still taboo. The fact that the following four questions are asked with nauseating regularity and predictability confirms this. My mother …
An Introduction to Sailor Moon
During the 90s, Japanese cartoon shows like Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon would usually be a kid’s first introduction to anime. Even if some people aren’t anime fans, they …
Nitida: Wine Gone Wild
I have a very love-hate relationship with Sauvignon Blanc. It’s mostly 90% hate- 10% love. I’ve been scarred by warm and pungent New Zealand “plonks” …