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Category: food and wine pairing

The Wine Girl Cape Town at Glenwood in Franschhoek

Posted on Apr 8, 2021Apr 8, 2021  

GlenWood Vineyards in Franschhoek is my 140th winery visit in South Africa and it’s about an hour’s drive out of Cape Town. Can you believe that this winery is one […]
Read More GlenWood Vineyards in Franschhoek has the Best Sushi and Wine Menu!

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GlenWood Vineyards in Franschhoek has the Best Sushi and Wine Menu!

Roodeberg Rose 2020 with kingklip mint and lemon yoghurt landscape LR

Posted on Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021  

If you follow the Easter tradition of choosing fish over meat on Good Friday, make new memories and enjoy Roodeberg Classic Rosé with family and friends while tucking into delicious […]
Read More Create new Easter memories with Roodeberg Classic Rosé

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Create new Easter memories with Roodeberg Classic Rosé

Food and Wine Pairing Recipe Roodeberg 2019 Classic Red Steak Salad

Posted on Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021  

There is nothing quite like a good food and wine pairing recipe and this one does not disappoint! Roodeberg has kindly shared a steak salad and South African red wine […]
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Food and Wine Pairing Recipe with South African Red Wine

Fairview wine farm Paarl

Posted on Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021  

Fairview is my 134th winery visit in South Africa. Fairview is absolutely famous for their fantastic cheese but have you tried their wine too? The winery was founded in 1693 […]
Read More Fairview in Paarl has The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Experience

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Fairview in Paarl has The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Experience

Vrede en Lust Wine Estate Franschhoek

Posted on Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021  

Vrede en Lust is a fabulous place to visit if you are a foodie who loves Lindt Chocolate! If you’re not particularly into chocolate, then it may be the history […]
Read More Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek is Foodie Paradise

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Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek is Foodie Paradise

Louisvale the wine girl cape town

Posted on Sep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020  

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

roodeberg wine and chocolate truffle recipe

Posted on Jul 7, 2020Sep 23, 2020  

I tried this Roodeberg Wine and Chocolate Truffle recipe and eventually got it right the third time around. Practice makes perfect! If you’re feeling creative, try your hand at making […]
Read More Roodeberg Wine and Chocolate Truffle Recipe Alert!

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Roodeberg Wine and Chocolate Truffle Recipe Alert!

Stellenbosch Hills Food and Wine Pairing

Posted on Jun 22, 2020Jun 22, 2020  

Wait, what!? You can now order a Food and Wine Pairing for the comfort of your own home? I am SOLD! Stellenbosch Hills is about to move your lockdown me-time […]
Read More On-the-go Food & Wine Pairing by Stellenbosch Hills is LIFE

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On-the-go Food & Wine Pairing by Stellenbosch Hills is LIFE

Hot Cross Bun and Wine Pairing

Posted on Mar 11, 2020Mar 11, 2020  

Legend has it that hot cross buns are good luck. True story: some among the ancients were known to hang their buns out all year long! Now, Stellenbosch Hills isn’t […]
Read More New! Hot Cross Bun & Wine Pairing at Stellenbosch Hills

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New! Hot Cross Bun & Wine Pairing at Stellenbosch Hills

Biltong and Pinotage Wine Pairing

Posted on Mar 2, 2020Mar 2, 2020  

Get your purple and white outfits ready, round up some friends and don’t miss out on this year’s Pinotage and Biltong Festival at Perdeberg Winery between Durbanville and Paarl in […]
Read More The Pinotage and Biltong Festival 18 & 19 April 2020

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The Pinotage and Biltong Festival 18 & 19 April 2020

Rose wine and prawns food pairing

Posted on Feb 20, 2020Feb 20, 2020  

First of all, as a South African, you may ask… what is a Pinot Grigio Rosé? Strictly speaking, you would normally drink this as a white wine but in some […]
Read More Food & Wine Pairing heaven, Prawns & Pinot Grigio Rosé

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Food & Wine Pairing heaven, Prawns & Pinot Grigio Rosé

Bergsig Winery Breedekloof Wine Valley South Africa

Posted on Oct 27, 2019Sep 23, 2020  

I found myself exploring the Breedekloof Wine Valley during a weekend stay away and stumbled upon Bergsig Winery. Family run since 1843, Bergsig is owned by the Lategan family and […]
Read More UNIQUE PAIRINGS AT BERGSIG IN BREEDEKLOOF

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UNIQUE PAIRINGS AT BERGSIG IN BREEDEKLOOF

Posted on Oct 21, 2019Oct 21, 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 Jul 22, 2019Sep 23, 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 […]
Read More De Grendel’s Winter Menu is as Good as the Views!

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

Posted on Jul 4, 2019  

Azure Restaurant at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, is thrilled to be participating once again in Restaurant Week, the Winter Edition! Join them from the 18 July-4 August for […]
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Stop 4 of the Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route was Stop 4 of the Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route was Groot Constantia. @grootconstantia Steeped in heritage, Groot Constantia is one of the most sought after estates to visit. The tasting room recently got a make over and even features a special “instagram wall” that you can snap as seen in pic 1. We tasted three vintages, a 2013, 2018 and 2020. You could WIN a golden ticket to try this newly launched wine route at seven estates! Check out my stories on how to enter. 🍀 @constantia_wine_route #sauvignonblanc #seriousaboutsauvignon #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #winewithfriends #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #constantia #constantiawineroute #grootconstantia #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
Stop 3 of the Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route was Stop 3 of the Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route was Klein Constantia. You could WIN a golden ticket to try this newly launched wine route at seven estates! Check out my stories on how to enter. 🍀 @kleinconstantia @constantia_wine_route We had a proper wine safari up to the top of the mountainous vineyards where we experienced natural air conditioning brrrr. 😄 Afterwards we enjoyed two Sauvignon Blanc vintages with food pairing. Both experiences are available through booking. 😍🍷 📸 @jaredincpt #sauvignonblanc #seriousaboutsauvignon #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #foodpairing #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #constantia #constantiawineroute #kleinconstantia #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
Stop 2 of my Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route expe Stop 2 of my Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route experience was Steenberg. @steenbergfarm 🍀 We tasted a 2017 and 2019 vintage of Black Swan and afterwards enjoyed a delicious lunch. If you’re interested in trying out the @constantia_wine_route Sauvignon Blanc Route, check out my stories or click through to my blog to read my blog post (link in bio). #seriousaboutsauvignon #sauvignonblanc #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #steenberg #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #constantia #loveconstantia #constantiawineroute #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
Stop 1 of the NEW Sauvignon Blanc Route in @consta Stop 1 of the NEW Sauvignon Blanc Route in @constantia_wine_route 🍀 Check out my competition post and you could WIN this experience. 🍷 This is me enjoying a tasting of Constantia Royale hosted at @wade.bales.wine.co (one of the many stops you could win!) Available at six estates across the Constantia Wine Route: Steenberg, Buitenverwachting, Klein Constantia, Groot Constantia, Constantia Glen, Beau Constantia. Silvermist & Constantia Royale are available by appointment only and Eagles Nest will have their first Wine of Origin Constantia Sauvignon Blanc with the release of the 2021 harvest. The tastings will showcase both a current vintage and an older vintage to illustrate the age-ability of the Sauvignon Blanc variety in Constantia. You will receive a Sauvignon Blanc loyalty card and after visiting and tasting at 3 farms, will receive a 5% discount off the mixed case of Sauvignon Blanc from the Constantia online wine store. After visiting all 6 estates, you will receive a 10% discount, with no time limit to completing the Sauvignon Blanc Route. Visit The Constantia Wine Route website to check it out. #seriousaboutsauvignon 📸 @jaredincpt @constantiaglen @steenbergfarm @grootconstantia @kleinconstantia @eaglesnestwines @beauconstantia @silvermistvineyards @constantiaroyale @buitenverwachtingwinetasting Not for sale to persons under the age of 18 🔞. #sauvignonblanc #sauvignonblancday #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #constantia #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #constantiawineroute #wadebales #constantiaroyale #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
Today I visited @lovanewineestate 🍷 Lovane, pro Today I visited @lovanewineestate 🍷 Lovane, pronounced “Lo-van-ie” means chameleon ☺️ Wine tasting is just R30 for five wines. They also have accommodation. I loved their Shiraz and Malbec. #lovane #stellenbosch #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #lovanewines #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #boutiquewinery #shiraz #malbec #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
🍀COMPETITION 🍀You could win this pack of win 🍀COMPETITION 🍀You could win this pack of wine PLUS two tickets to the world’s first Sauvignon Blanc Route! Why? Because it’s international Sauvignon Blanc Day! How to enter... 🍀like this post 🍀 comment with your fav Constantia wine farm and tag three friends you would share this wine with 🍀like the @constantia_wine_route page Competition ends 17 May 2021. Winner will be selected by a computer generated draw and will be contacted via Instagram messenger. Good luck! 🍀 #seriousaboutsauvignon Not for persons under the age of 18. 🔞
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