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I’m a South African Wine blogger making my way through 800 wine farms.

Clos Malverne is my 159th winery visit in South Af Clos Malverne is my 159th winery visit in South Africa, it offers the whole package from wine pairing lunches to accommodation to an ice cream & wine pairing and even a day spa. 

@closmalverne is located in the Stellenbosch Wine Route (Devon Valley) not far from JC Le Roux and Louisvale. This region is famed for producing excellent red wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, and Clos Malverne is no exception.

More on my blog, link in bio. 🍷 

#wine #capewinelands #closmalverne #winegirl #stellenbosch #winetasting #winelife #winelover
Autumn outings to @spierwinefarm 🍁🍷 I tried Autumn outings to @spierwinefarm 🍁🍷

I tried the Noble Song pairing which is available until end May 2022.

The wine is low in sulphur and was made in limited batches. 

🍷 Spier Noble Song Merlot
With roasted goat’s cheese melanzane topped with fresh Neapolitan basil

🍷 Spier Noble Song Shiraz
With mushroom & herb pâté en croûte

🍷 Spier Noble Song Pinotage
With oven-baked cheese tart served with a Parmesan crisp and three-cheese savoury custard

🍷 Spier Noble Song Cabernet Sauvignon 
With gorgonzola, almonds, oats and pineapple chutney

R150 per person. Reservations recommended. Valid until 31 May 2022. R150 per person. 

Delicious! 

#spier
#winetasting #capewinelands #winepairing #foodandwinepairing #southafricanwinefarm #winefarm #winery #stellenbosch #spierwinefarm #winegirl #winelover #winetime
🍁 The perfect pairing this autumn! 🍂 Today I 🍁 The perfect pairing this autumn! 🍂 Today I tried the Noble Song pairing at @spierwinefarm 

The wine is low in sulphur and was made in limited batches. 

🍷 Spier Noble Song Merlot
With roasted goat’s cheese melanzane topped with fresh Neapolitan basil

🍷 Spier Noble Song Shiraz
With mushroom & herb pâté en croûte

🍷 Spier Noble Song Pinotage
With oven-baked cheese tart served with a Parmesan crisp and three-cheese savoury custard

🍷 Spier Noble Song Cabernet Sauvignon 
With gorgonzola, almonds, oats and pineapple chutney

R150 per person. Reservations recommended. Valid until 31 May 2022. R150 per person. 

Delicious! 

#spier
#winetasting #capewinelands #winepairing #foodandwinepairing #southafricanwinefarm #winefarm #winery #stellenbosch #spierwinefarm #winegirl #winelover #winetime
Walker Bay Estate is my 158th winery visit in Sout Walker Bay Estate is my 158th winery visit in South Africa. This winery is situated about a 2-hour drive from Cape Town in the small town of Stanford which is just outside of the coastal town of Hermanus.

What I love about this winery is that they have a “red chardonnay” with a wax seal at a good price (R150 a bottle). It is something novel which sets them apart. There are three different options for wine tasting. Select the white wine tasting for R90 for 5 wines, the red wine tasting for R100 for 5 wines or R100 for 5 of the estate wines. Their wines are of great value and quality. The staff are also well versed in how the wine is made (especially Angela who really did a great job explaining all the different wines to us).

More on my blog, link in bio. 

@walkerbayestate #walkerbayestate #redchardonnay #winegirl #hermanus #walkerbay #sawine #winefarm #southafricanwinefarm #southafricanwine #southafricanwinery #winery #cheers #winetime #travelblogger #winetasting
Today I tried three different Sauvignon Blanc wine Today I tried three different Sauvignon Blanc wines from three different wine regions in celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc day. 

🥂 Constantia
🥂 Stellenbosch 
🥂 Durbanville 

Here you can see a Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc by @diemersdalwines 

A classically styled  Sauvignon Blanc showing a lemon-lime colour. On the nose; tropical fruit, ripe figs and gooseberries.

The grapes were night harvested at different stages of ripeness, with the blocks harvested and vinified separately. Three weeks' alcoholic fermentation, temperature controlled at 14-16ºC, post fermentation lees contact to enhance concentration and mouth feel.

R80 a bottle. 

#sauvignonblancday #sauvignonblanc #sauvignonblancsa #diemersdal #durbanville #whitewine #winegirl #sawine #drinksawine #drinkdurbanville
Today I tried three different Sauvignon Blanc wine Today I tried three different Sauvignon Blanc wines from three different wine regions in celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc day. 

🥂 Constantia
🥂 Stellenbosch 
🥂 Durbanville 

Here you can see a Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc by @wildebergwine 

From dry grown vines, the grapes are hand-picked, crushed then naturally fermented at Wildeberg.

Tasting notes:
A wave of rich tropical, leafy notes on the nose sway to a broad palate of tight lime-leaf, bay and silky texture with a super-bright, naturally acid finish.

R250 a bottle. 

#sauvignonblancday #sauvignonblanc #sauvignonblancsa #wildeberg #stellenbosch #winegirl #sawine #southafricanwine

Hi I'm Leanne

I'm making my way through 800 wineries in South Africa. I'm by no means a wine expert, but I do hope these posts help you find some wineries to explore.

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