Bellevue Wine Estate lies in the smaller region of Bottelary – a windy road on the way into Stellenbosch centre. The first Pinotage plantings made their way onto Bellevue soil in the early 1950’s and today the estate is known for their 1953 Pinotage made of the original Pinotage block that was (yes you guessed it)…
Can you believe that the Constantia Wine Route is celebrating 333 years this year? The celebration of this heritage brings about the launch of a very exciting and modern twist! Be amongst the first to explore each wine farm through a 360 degree virtual tour, on the Constantia Wine Route website. Constantia Wine Route…
Indulge on Italian wines, MCC and Tapas all whilst being chauffeur driven in a vintage car around this luxury estate in Franschhoek. The entire package costs just R595 per person.
Just before the Huguenot tunnel lies one of South Africa’s original and iconic wine brands – Nederburg. Purchased in 1791 – it has an incredibly rich history – some of you may actually still have a Nederburg in your family cellar from the 1960s or 70s (if you do, take a piccie and tag me…
Devonvale Golf Club and Wine Estate, just off Bottelary road in Stellenbosch, have some great winter specials for locals like us! If you use WINEGIRL with your booking (up until 31 July 2018) you can get a further 30% off accommodation! Think around R700 per night for a couple sharing. What a bargain! HOW? just…
Tucked away in the remote town of Ashton, lies the newly renovated winery, Zandvliet wines, my 88th farm. Many South African’s may associate this farm with the popular Shiraz and Chardonnay available from this estate. Despite being newly renovated, the winery has been around since 1838 and today, is not only producing great wine but Citrus and…