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Posted on 15 Mar 202115 Mar 2021

Jasons Hill is my 136th winery visit in South Africa which I stumbled upon during a family vacation to the Breedekloof valley, about a 1.5-hour drive from Cape Town. I […]

Jasons Hill in Breedekloof has been Growing Grapes for Six Generations

Posted on 8 Feb 20218 Feb 2021

My 129th wine farm visit is Kanu Wines in the Stellenbosch Wine Route of South Africa. When driving down the Stellenbosch R304 road, you will pass a large sign that […]

Kanu Wines and their Fabulous Asian Fusion ‘Du Vin’ Restaurant

Bergsig Winery Breedekloof Wine Valley South Africa

Posted on 27 Oct 201923 Sep 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 […]

UNIQUE PAIRINGS AT BERGSIG IN BREEDEKLOOF

Leipzig Wine and Country House The Wine Girl Cape Town

Posted on 28 Mar 201928 Mar 2019

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 […]

109 of 800 is Leipzig Wines in the Nuy Valley

The Wine Girl Cape Town Neethlingshof stellenbosch wine farm south africa

Posted on 23 Sep 201823 Sep 2018

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 […]

95 of 800 Neethlingshof, Stellenbosch

Devonvale stellenbosch the wine girl cape town

Posted on 24 Jun 201824 Jun 2018

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 […]

92 of 800 – Devonvale, Stellenbosch

Bellevue Wine Estate Stellenbosch South Africa

Posted on 10 Jun 201810 Jun 2018

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 […]

91 of 800 – Bellevue, Stellenbosch

Eagles Nest wines constantia the wine girl cape town

Posted on 2 Apr 201829 May 2018

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, […]

87 of 800 – Eagle’s Nest Wines, Constantia

Posted on 27 Oct 201727 Oct 2017

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 […]

Cheese and Wine heaven!

Posted on 6 Sep 20176 Sep 2017

Wine farm 71 of 800 is Vergenoegd wine estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. What makes this farm totally unique are their Duck Parades! At certain times of the day, […]

71 of 800 – Vergenoegd, Stellenbosch

Posted on 24 Aug 201724 Aug 2017

Wine farm 69 of 800 is Zevenwacht Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Route. “Zevenwacht” translates to “Seven Expectations” in Dutch. The farm was founded in 1688 when the farm […]

69 of 800 – Zevenwacht, Stellenbosch

Posted on 2 Jul 20172 Jul 2017

You definitely cannot go to Hermanus without visiting HermanusPietersfonein. The quirky sheep that you will see at this farm have a historic story to tell and is in fact dedicated […]

Meeting Skaapie at No. 64 of 800 – HPF1855, Hermanus

Posted on 28 Jun 20171 Jul 2017

This farm was absolutely, food and wine pairing heaven at number 63 of 800, Creation Wines in the Hemel-en-aarde wine valley, Hermanus. What’s interesting is that this farm has never […]

7 chapter pairing at No. 63 / 800 – Creation, Hermanus

Posted on 18 Jun 201715 Sep 2017

Wine farm 60 of 800 is Bilton Wines in the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. What a great winter destination (fire place!) plus it has a pretty good function venue. For all […]

60 of 800 – Bilton Wines, Stellenbosch

Posted on 8 May 20178 May 2017

What a perfect location to celebrate a birthday at number 58 of 800, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards in Franschhoek. In fact, it seemed like everyone was celebrating their birthday that day! […]