

The story of Karo Brandy begins on Karoolkie, a small 6-hectare farm in the centre of Barrydale. Here, a block of Colombar grapes grows under the Karoo sun. For Gerald Phillips and his wife Carol, the journey from owning a block of single-origin grapes to holding the first bottle of Karo Cape Brandy was written in the stars. During a Tarot card reading with famed astrologer Rod Suskin, Gerald was told two things: that he would peak at the age of 78; and that something special was going to happen involving ‘wine’. Little did Gerald know that this prophecy would ring true 15 years later and culminate in the creation of a very special brandy. On the day of his 77th birthday, Gerald Phillips proudly raised a glass from the very first bottle of 3-year-old premium Karo Cape Brandy XO.
Which way are we leaning: Rooibos or regular? Milk: yes or no? The standard sugar inquiry, a two-part question if the first answer is yes.
And if you have your black belt in tea-making, one final question concerning the tea bag: in or out?
How are you supposed to remember that all if you're making tea for, oh say, 3 people?
It doesn't concern today's deals at all, but we had to think about something while we waited for the kettle to boil.