What’s the Sa Wine Lockdown all about? SA Wine companies have to pause all sales for three weeks due to the South African Lockdown with COVID-19. That makes me really sad. It’s a big knock for the industry. So what can we as wine lovers do to help? Just because wine sales have stopped, doesn’t…
What a treat it was to visit Quoin Rock Winery tucked away in a valley just off the R44 about a 35-minute drive from Cape Town because it just exudes elegance! But unfortunately for locals, it is super expensive – or is it? I booked a simple wine tasting to find out… Wine Tasting Wine…
If you’re a fan of pairings and something a little different, then Wellington Wines in South Africa is just for you! Think of tasting a very unique white Pinotage and to enjoy a fabulous doughnut and wine pairing! The Location Wellington Wines is about an hour’s drive out of Cape Town. The tasting room is…
Diemersfontein is probably one of the most down-to-earth and family-orientated corporate wineries in South Africa. Their work culture is something to be really proud of. For three generations, since 1947, the Sonnenberg family has been uplifting the Wellington community by not only creating jobs but also empowering the locals with training and education to grow…
Dunstone Wines was named after a UK farm where current owners, Lee and Abbi were engaged. They purchased this estate in August 2002 when they fell in love with South Africa and have since grown the portfolio to not only produce wine but also offer a restaurant and accommodation portfolio too. The location Dunstone Wines…
If you’re a SA rugby fan, then you will know the name Schalk Burger and Schalk Burger Senior – both South African Springbok Rugby players. I had the privilege of meeting and enjoying a wine tasting and even a cellar tour with Schalk Burger Senior himself at the charming Welbedacht wine farm which he purchased…
