If it’s a hidden gem you are looking for, look no further than Leipzig in the Nuy Valley about an hour’s drive out of Cape Town. It’s a popular destination for weekend getaways including weddings due to the accommodation on the estate. The staff at Leipzig are extremely friendly. I had arrived on a particularly…
Meet wine farm 95 of 800 – Neethlingshof, Stellenbosch, which was bought by “Lord Neethling” and his 18-year-old wife, Maria, in 1788. Fast forward almost 50 years and it was Maria who ended up planting over 80 000 vines and was one of the first female winemakers of the time. With so many stories spanning…
Meet Devonvale Golf Club and Wine Estate which is just off Bottelary road in Stellenbosch. You have probably driven past it a few times thinking that it is just a golf course but they have been producing wine since 2004. It’s not just about golf and wine though either. I was booked for accommodation including a…
Bellevue Wine Estate lies in the smaller region of Bottelary – a windy road on the way into Stellenbosch centre. The first Pinotage plantings made their way onto Bellevue soil in the early 1950’s and today the estate is known for their 1953 Pinotage made of the original Pinotage block that was (yes you guessed it)…
Meet my second wine farm visit in the Constantia Wine Route – Eagle’s Nest Wines! Despite this being a well known winery in Constantia, it is still a family run, boutique wine farm. Better known for their red wine, if you love Shiraz, Merlot and cheese platters in a family setting – then this one…
I recently heard about Healey’s Cheese Deli in Somerset West for having a great cheese and wine selection so I had to try it for myself. It’s also the perfect time to do so because they have just unveiled the latest vintage of their exclusive, Single Release Cheddar! There is only 200kg available. It sells for R75…