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Posted on 9 January 202315 September 2023  

Skilpadvlei is my 160th wine farm visit in South Africa and offers a very unique cheesecake and wine pairing. Skilpadvlei is an Afrikaans word meaning “tortoise little lake” and is […]
Read More 160 of 800: Skilpadvlei in Stellenbosch, South Africa

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160 of 800: Skilpadvlei in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Dine Durbanville

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.  […]
Read More Dine Durbanville is back this August with fantastic food & wine

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Dine Durbanville is back this August with fantastic food & wine

Shiraz and Venison at Anthonij Rupert Estate

Posted on 1 August 20221 August 2022  

National Shiraz Day is celebrated annually on the 21st of August, which represents the pinnacle of Shiraz celebrations in South Africa with producers and restaurants alike creating delicious Venison dishes to […]
Read More Indulge in Shiraz and Venison at Anthonij Rupert Estate this August

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Indulge in Shiraz and Venison at Anthonij Rupert Estate this August

Haskell Winemaker Dinners

Posted on 29 July 202229 July 2022  

Haskell Vineyards has launched a series of winemakers’ dinners in celebration of their 20th anniversary. To make it that much more exciting, these three-course dinners will have not one but […]
Read More Haskell Vineyards Partners with Other Wineries for Winemakers Dinners

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Haskell Vineyards Partners with Other Wineries for Winemakers Dinners

Stellenbosch Hills Wine & Cheese pairing red wines

Posted on 16 May 202216 May 2022  

Stellenbosch Hills Wine & Cheese Pairing is back until the end of October 2022 at only R95 a person for four pairings. The four wines and highly-rated artisan cheeses from […]
Read More Stellenbosch Hills Wine and Cheese Pairing only R95 per person

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Stellenbosch Hills Wine and Cheese Pairing only R95 per person

Walker Bay Estate The Wine Girl Cape Town

Posted on 28 April 202215 September 2023  

Walker Bay Estate is my 158th winery visit in South Africa. This winery is situated about a 2-hour drive from Cape Town in the small town of Stanford which is […]
Read More 158 of 800: Walker Bay Estate in Stanford, South Africa

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158 of 800: Walker Bay Estate in Stanford, South Africa

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 […]
Read More 157 of 800: Canto Wines in Durbanville, South Africa

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157 of 800: Canto Wines in Durbanville, South Africa

Spier Heritage Tasting close up of food

Posted on 12 October 202112 October 2021  

I love it when wineries come up with new and interesting tastings to entice our senses. As we have just celebrated heritage month in September, Spier has launched a special […]
Read More Trying the NEW Spier Heritage Tasting which runs until end Oct 2021

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Trying the NEW Spier Heritage Tasting which runs until end Oct 2021

Louisvale food and wine

Posted on 11 August 202111 August 2021  

Join Louisvale on the 25th of August from 17h30 – 21h00 for a delectable five-course food & wine pairing hosted by Louisvale’s newly appointed assistant winemaker, Julia Blaine and entertained by tenor, Chris Coetzer. The wines have […]
Read More Louisvale Wine pairing dinner with Entertainment by Chris Coetzer

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Louisvale Wine pairing dinner with Entertainment by Chris Coetzer

Durbanville Hills Soup and Sip HR

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 […]
Read More Durbanville Hills Soup and Wine Pairing: 11-15 August 2021

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

Stellenbosch Hills Cheese and Wine Pairing

Posted on 18 May 202118 May 2021  

Nothing goes together quite as well as the traditional cheese and wine pairing. I was excited to learn that Stellenbosch Hills has paired up with Stonehouse Cheese for a scrumptious […]
Read More Cheese and Wine Pairing with Stellenbosch Hills and Stonehouse Cheese

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Cheese and Wine Pairing with Stellenbosch Hills and Stonehouse Cheese

Roodeberg Wines food pairing

Posted on 18 May 202118 May 2021  

Roodeberg Wines 1949, the meticulously crafted commemorative blend, is the perfect wine companion for heart-warming comfort food. Nothing chases away the winter chill like a full-bodied red, paired with soul-warming […]
Read More FREE recipe: Roodeberg Wines and hearty lentil soup by Elmarie Berry

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FREE recipe: Roodeberg Wines and hearty lentil soup by Elmarie Berry

The Wine Girl Cape Town at Glenwood in Franschhoek

Posted on 8 April 20218 April 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 23 March 202123 March 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 9 March 20219 March 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 […]
Read More Food and Wine Pairing Recipe with South African Red Wine

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Food and Wine Pairing Recipe with South African Red Wine

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Hi I'm Leanne

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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