Durbanville Archives - The Wine Girl Cape Town

Posted on 5 September 20235 September 2023

In the heart of the premier wine-growing region of Durbanville, South Africa, lies a hidden gem known as Klein Roosboom Winery. This beloved winery, just minutes away from Cape Town’s […]

Klein Roosboom Unveils a Timeless Transformation of their Labels

Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc bottle with pairing

Posted on 8 May 20238 May 2023

Congratulations to Durbanville Hills who has been awarded with two gold medals at the prestigious Concours Mondial du Sauvignon competition for its Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022 and Tangram White […]

Durbanville Hills awarded with 2 golds at International Competition

Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc 2023 styled shot on blue background with two white wine glasses

Posted on 8 May 20238 May 2023

The highly anticipated release of the Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc 2023 vintage is finally here! Launched on 3 May and just in time for Sauvignon Blanc day which was celebrated on […]

The highly anticipated release of Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Posted on 13 April 202313 April 2023

The Durbanville Wine Valley Sauvignon Blanc Soiree will take place on 5 May 2023. This is the opportunity to discover a region that’s world-renowned for its Sauvignon blanc wines, on International Sauvignon […]

Durbanville Wine Valley Sauvignon Blanc Soiree

Posted on 1 August 20221 August 2022

The Durbanville Wine Valley’s popular wine and dine event “Dine Durbanville” returns in August with an exciting new line-up and splendid collaboration between local wineries and the region’s leading restaurants. […]

Dine Durbanville is back this August with fantastic food & wine

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 […]

157 of 800: Canto Wines in Durbanville, South Africa

Posted on 11 August 202111 August 2021

I received a beautiful Women’s Day pack from the Durbanville Wine Valley which included some scrumptious pairings. The great part is that the valley worked together to pair these items […]

Celebrating Women’s Month with Durbanville Wine Valley

Posted on 11 August 202111 August 2021

Enjoying an inviting bowl of soup during the cooler seasons, is satisfying and flavourful, especially when paired with a gorgeous wine. But pairing wine with a soup can be tricky […]

Durbanville Hills Soup and Wine Pairing: 11-15 August 2021

The wine girl cape town at Maastricht wines

Posted on 7 June 20217 June 2021

Maastricht Wines is my 145th winery visit in South Africa. They have recently renovated and opened their new tasting room and so are causing quite a stir in the Durbanville […]

Maastricht Wines in the Durbanville Wine Valley has all the Vibes

Durbanville Wine Valley Daria views of vineyards

Posted on 18 May 202118 May 2021

Finally, the wine valley which I call home, Durbanville Wine Valley, has united in a refreshed marketing campaign enticing visitors to explore this Northern Wine Route Gem. Breakaway to drink, […]

The Durbanville Wine Valley Unites in Refreshed Marketing Campaign

Posted on 22 July 201923 September 2020

Get ready to drool not only over the views but the gourmet food and wine that De Grendel Estate in the Durbanville Wine Valley has on offer this winter…and there’s […]

De Grendel’s Winter Menu is as Good as the Views!

Posted on 12 December 201812 December 2018

Just around the corner from where I live in Durbanville, is Groot Phesantekraal who are celebrating their 320th anniversary which dates back to 1698! WOW! Records show that by 1756 some […]

Groot Phesantekraal Chenin Blanc 2018

Posted on 21 September 2017

The demand for premium wines from South Africa is on the rise! The latest offering from Durbanville Hills’ premium wine range, The Tangram, was fully allocated to distributors before its […]

Premium, SA wines are in big demand

Posted on 19 May 2017

I recently met with Head Chef, Louisa Greeff, and Cellar Master, Martin Moore of Durbanville Hills Wine to taste their new Winter Menu. It does not disappoint! “The winter menu was […]

Durbanville Hills new Winter Menu

Posted on 1 March 2017

You will remember the Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling wine released last year. It is doing exceptionally well having been awarded the top sparkling wine at international wine challenge, Battle […]