cabernet sauvignon Archives - The Wine Girl Cape Town

Posted on 27 Jan 202127 Jan 2021

Simonsig Wines has released a very special, limited edition, single-vineyard cabernet called The Garland and it is a 2015 vintage at R1550 a bottle. Yes, you heard right, it’s R1550 […]

LIMITED RELEASE: SIMONSIG WINES SINGLE-VINEYARD CABERNET

Posted on 29 Aug 2019

Can you believe that Neil Ellis has been making South African wine for 35 years!? Today I’m drinking the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon to celebrate international Cabernet Sauvignon Day! As a […]

Neil Ellis Cab 2017 – a top performer!

Posted on 1 Sep 20171 Sep 2017

I attended the launch of Tokara‘s premium, 100% Chardonnay MCC with outgoing winemaker Miles Mossop. This MCC has been 12 years in the making and the first release, a 2011 […]

Tokara launches premium MCC

Posted on 20 Jun 2017

Wine farm 61 of 800 is the stunning Rust en Vrede in the Stellenbosch Wine Routes which is over 320 years old. This is a perfect red wine destination, specialising […]

Classy cellar vibes at 61/800 – Rust en Vrede, Stellenbosch

Posted on 8 May 20178 May 2017

What a perfect location to celebrate a birthday at number 58 of 800, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards in Franschhoek. In fact, it seemed like everyone was celebrating their birthday that day! […]

Modern fun at 58/800 – Leopard’s Leap, Franschhoek

Posted on 17 Mar 2017

Wine farm 53 of 800 is Jan Harmsgat in the Robertson Wine Valley It’s a fabulous 5-Star accommodation farm with 10-exclusive rooms – Double, Twin & Family Rooms plus a […]

Harvesting fun at 53/800 – Jan Harmsgat, Robertson

Posted on 7 Mar 20177 Mar 2017

What a treat it was to finally visit number 52 of 800 – Lanzerac Wine Estate, in Stellenbosch. In 1959, Lanzerac harvested the world’s first Pinotage harvest and released the […]

The Pioneer of Pinotage at 52/800 – Lanzerac, Stellenbosch

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Posted on 13 Feb 201713 Feb 2017

Wine farm 48 of 800 is Glenelly Estate in the Idas Valley, Stellenbosch. #DoStellies The Estate was established in 1682, granted by Simon van der Stel. In 2003, May de Lencquesaing […]

Living a French dream at 48/800 – Glenelly Estate, Stellenbosch

Posted on 11 Jan 201720 Jan 2017

Enjoy a relaxing lunch with wine tasting brought to your table or a divine picnic on the grass for only R195 per person. It is kid friendly too!

Country Courtyard charm at 44/800 – Hartenberg, Stellenbosch

Posted on 24 Nov 201619 Jan 2017

Built in 1693, this farm has all the charm you would expect from a historic estate. Plus the wines are award winning!

17th Century Charm at No. 38/800 – Plaisir de Merle, Franschhoek

Posted on 17 Nov 20168 Aug 2017

A guided garden tour with a free glass of MCC, an extensive food and wine pairing menu, great service, a gift shop, hikes, MTB trails and even a restaurant - what more could you ask for?

The Garden of Love at No.35/800 – Van Loveren Wines, Robertson

Posted on 16 Nov 20166 Feb 2017

What better way to spend the summer than cruising down a river, enjoying a glass of wine and munching on some deli treats.

Wining down the river No. 34/800 – Viljoensdrift, Robertson

Posted on 28 Oct 2016

Mix, bottle and label your own wine whilst sitting on top of a dam. Food, wine, views, what more can you ask for!

No. 29/800 – Excelsior – Robertson

Posted on 27 Oct 2016

Wine farm number 28/800 is Arendsig in Robertson, #Tastethelifestyle All tastings at Arendsig are by appointment only with the Wine Maker himself for FREE tastings!

No.28/800 Arendsig – Robertson

Posted on 30 Sep 2016

Meet wine farm number 24! Jordan wines in Stellenbosch. #DoStellies The Jordan philosophy combines the vineyards’ natural assets with innovative management, creating a profound expression of terroir. Jordan Wine Estate […]