Featured Wines Archives - The Wine Girl Cape Town

Posted on 13 November 202313 November 2023

Crafting Excellence: An Overview of Optima 2020 Anthonij Rupert Wyne, renowned for its commitment to exceptional winemaking, proudly presents the Optima 2020—a wine that epitomizes quality, sophistication, and the artistry […]

Unveiling Elegance: Anthonij Rupert Wyne’s Optima 2020

Posted on 18 September 202318 September 2023

Six Dogs Red Chenin is a newly released wine on the market – a white wine, but it’s red. Six Dogs Distillery is certainly not new to bringing out the […]

Six Dogs Red Chenin: The Wine That Defies Convention

Posted on 3 March 20233 March 2023

This exquisite bottle of Ultimate Provence Rose wine from France is now available in South Africa from retailers like Norman Goodfellows. Ultimate Provence – otherwise known as “UP” – is […]

Ultimate Provence Rose Wine from France now in SA

Posted on 8 February 202310 February 2023

Stellenbosch is the reigning region for Cabernet Sauvignon in South Africa, so when I was able to taste the new Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, I was excited. At […]

Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted on 8 February 20238 February 2023

After recently attending an Italian wine showcase, I noticed that the Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2020 contains two popular Italian varietals – Sangiovese & Nebbiolo. With Italian wine imports to South […]

Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2020

Posted on 6 June 20229 June 2022

Middelvlei Unoaked Chardonnay is a classic to keep on your wine rack for those alfresco sushi afternoons. 26 May was Chardonnay day, and although I don’t always agree with international […]

May was the perfect month for Middelvlei Unoaked Chardonnay

Posted on 13 May 202213 May 2022

As we all know, pairing wine with the right food is important but have you ever considered that the perfume you or those around you wear can influence wine enjoyment? […]

Trying a Roodeberg Wine and Perfume Pairing

Delheim wines cabernet sauvignon 2018 front label

Posted on 17 February 202217 February 2022

I received two bottles of the newly released Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon for Valentine’s day. I absolutely love a good Cab from Stellenbosch and was excited to try this one as […]

Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a sweet love story behind it

The Tangram Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted on 16 February 202216 February 2022

I had the privilege of tasting one of the world’s top 12 Sauvignon Blanc as awarded at the 2021’s Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters hosted by The Drinks Business. Congratulations to […]

Tasting one of the world’s top 12 Sauvignon Blanc – The Tangram by Durbanville Hills

Posted on 22 October 202122 October 2021

Summer calls for a crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc like the Tokara Sauvignon Blanc 2021 vintage. This deliciously vibrant Sauvignon Blanc tastes of fresh green apples, delicate black currant leaf […]

Tokara Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted on 22 September 202122 September 2021

It’s quite rare that I ever come across a white blend, it’s not a very popular wine choice for most, so when I heard that Glen Carlo has launched a […]

Glen Carlou releases its first vintage Collection White Blend 2020

Leopard's Leap Chescato low alcohol wine south africa

Posted on 25 August 202125 August 2021

Leopard’s Leap Wines has launched a new low alcohol wine called Chescato and I think the name is quite cute! The wine is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Moscato… […]

Leopard’s Leap launches new low alcohol wine called Chescato

Posted on 14 June 202114 June 2021

Survivor Wines has launched a new Swartland Syrah. It’s a 2019 vintage boasting a beautiful label – a tribute to the feisty Nguni cow that stands proud on every bottle. […]

NEW: Survivor Wines Swartland Syrah has all the South African feels

Posted on 7 June 20217 June 2021

Nuy Winery bottled their first merlot and I got to taste it recently. At only R72 a bottle, it offers great value, a wine that you can buy cases of […]

Nuy Winery Merlot 2018 is a Delicious Everyday Wine

Posted on 31 May 202131 May 2021

I’m a huge fan of Middelvlei Free-Run Pinotage! Not only is this farm family-run and has the most amazing boerebraai, but they also use 100% free-run juice to make this […]