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Posted on 6 November 20236 November 2023  

Introducing the NEW Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Royale Cap Classique 2023. This exquisite new Cap Classique is the very essence of celebration, vivacity, and luxury. Join us as we delve […]
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Klein Roosboom close up

Posted on 2 March 20232 March 2023  

Finally, after 4 years in the making, the Klein Roosboom Cap Classique has graced our champagne flutes! The good news is that Klein Roosboom have not only released one but […]
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Canto Wines Durbanville Wine Valley the wine girl cape town

Posted on 1 April 202215 September 2023  

Canto Wines is my 157th Winery visit in South Africa. it is a relatively new winery set up in the heart of the Durbanville Wine Valley. It’s the building that […]
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157 of 800: Canto Wines in Durbanville, South Africa

Graham Beck Tasting Room, Robertson

Posted on 4 November 202115 September 2023  

On the drive back from Robertson, I stopped by at Graham Beck which is my 148th winery visit in South Africa. I have been a few times before but never […]
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Amorim Cap Classique Challenge 2021 winners Kleine Zalze

Posted on 17 September 202117 September 2021  

Yesterday, 16 September, I was honoured to attend the 20th Amorim Cap Classique Challenge 2021 held at Chefs Warehouse Tintswalo. The top performers were Kleine Zalze, Graham Beck, Boschendal and […]
Read More Congratulations to the top 5 Cap Classique in SA awarded by Amorim

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Congratulations to the top 5 Cap Classique in SA awarded by Amorim

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Frans Malan Founder

Posted on 17 February 202117 February 2021  

Did you know that Simonsig produced South Africa’s first Cap Classique ever made – the iconic Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel. This year they celebrate their 50th anniversary and this milestone also […]
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Louisvale the wine girl cape town

Posted on 23 September 202011 August 2021  

I visited Louisvale Wines just before lockdown in March and looking back, now that the alcohol ban has been lifted, what a fabulous place this is! If you’re a lover […]
Read More THE ELEGANT AND UNIQUE LOUISVALE WINES IN STELLENBOSCH

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THE ELEGANT AND UNIQUE LOUISVALE WINES IN STELLENBOSCH

Riebeek Wine Valley Kasteelberg MCC

Posted on 10 November 201910 November 2019  

What a pleasure it was to taste the NEW Kasteelberg Chenin Blanc MCC by Riebeek Valley Wine Co, wine of the Swartland. I attended the launch at the ever so […]
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NEW! Riebeek Valley Wine Co. Kasteelberg Chenin Blanc MCC

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Posted on 25 October 201925 October 2019  

30 November & 1 December 2019 Kickstart the festive season on a fashionable high note at the annual Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, ‘The Magic of Bubbles’, presented by Sanlam Private […]
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Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival 2019

Posted on 21 October 201921 October 2019  

Introducing Bubbly & Friesday’s! From October until early 2020 every Friday you can enjoy the latest trend in an unusual food pairing – bubbles and French fries.   Why fries?  […]
Read More Bubbly and French Fries pairing at Café Caprice, Camps Bay this summer!

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Bubbly and French Fries pairing at Café Caprice, Camps Bay this summer!

Posted on 14 October 201914 October 2019  

Oh how marvelous! With Champagne day coming up on Friday 18th, I’m exploring some older vintages like this Méthode Cap Classique Chardonnay Pinot Noir Vintage Brut 2013 by Kleine Zalze! It is […]
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Kleine Zalze MCC Vintage Brut 2013

Posted on 5 August 201923 September 2020  

Time for bubbles! One simply cannot visit the Elgin wine region without sampling some truly local sparkling wine. Charles Fox sticks to the traditional French method of Champagne making – […]
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Newstead Family Wines

Posted on 5 March 20198 March 2019  

It seems that most wineries in the Plettenberg Bay Winelands have a great backstory of family discovering new lives. Sue and Doug Lund of Newstead Lund Family Vineyards were once from families […]
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Kay and Monty Vineyards

Posted on 15 February 201915 February 2019  

This was my first stop exploring the Plettenberg Bay winelands and it just so happens that this winery was amongst the first in the Plettenberg Bay Winelands to start planting […]
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Paul Rene Robertson The Wine Girl Cape Town

Posted on 29 October 201829 October 2018  

Wohoo! I made it to 100 farms! Into the TRIPLE digits and one-eighth of the way through my wine farm list! It’s somewhat humbling to realise that each blog post takes […]
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Leanne Beattie The Wine Girl Cape Town

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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