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Category: Modern Farms

Oldenburg Vineyards The wine girl cape town

Posted on 15 Jun 202115 Jun 2021  

Oldenburg Vineyards is my 146th wine farm visit in South Africa. This winery is just 8kms from Stellenbosch on the way to Franschhoek in an area called Banghoek. The gravel […]
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Oldenburg Vineyards in Stellenbosch is a Classy Affair

Earnie Els wines

Posted on 9 Feb 20219 Feb 2021  

Ernie Els Wines is my 130th wine farm visit out of 800 in South Africa. As part of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, this winery has neighbours such as Hidden Valley, […]
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Ernie Els Wines is the Modern Embodiment of Wine Excellence

kunjani wines stellenbosch

Posted on 29 Jan 202129 Jan 2021  

What a treat at wine farm 126 of 800, Kunjani Wines in Stellenbosch, South Africa. This winery is totally modern and boasts not only wine but a restaurant and accommodation […]
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Pizza and Shiraz Heaven at Kunjani Wines in Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Winery South Africa

Posted on 3 Mar 202023 Sep 2020  

What a treat it was to visit Quoin Rock Winery tucked away in a valley just off the R44 about a 35-minute drive from Cape Town because it just exudes […]
Read More THE SUPER MODERN QUOIN ROCK WINERY IN STELLENBOSCH

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THE SUPER MODERN QUOIN ROCK WINERY IN STELLENBOSCH

South Hill Winery Elgin South Africa

Posted on 20 Sep 201923 Sep 2020  

What a great spot in Elgin – South Africa’s coolest climate wine region – just an hour’s drive from Cape Town. South Hill is my 114th winery visit out of […]
Read More FOODIE AND MAZE WONDER AT SOUTH HILL IN ELGIN

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FOODIE AND MAZE WONDER AT SOUTH HILL IN ELGIN

Posted on 29 Jul 201923 Sep 2020  

First of all, let me just say brrrrr… it’s the middle of winter so trust me to visit the coolest wine region in South Africa – Elgin. 😄🥶 Because it’s […]
Read More COOL CLIMATE HAVEN AT IONA WINES IN ELGIN

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COOL CLIMATE HAVEN AT IONA WINES IN ELGIN

Posted on 22 Jul 201923 Sep 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!

Newstead Family Wines

Posted on 5 Mar 20198 Mar 2019  

It seems that most wineries in the Plettenberg Bay Winelands have a great backstory of family discovering new lives. Sue and Doug Lund of Newstead Lund Family Vineyards were once from families […]
Read More 107 of 800 is Newstead Family Wines in Plettenberg Bay

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Kay and Monty Vineyards

Posted on 15 Feb 201915 Feb 2019  

This was my first stop exploring the Plettenberg Bay winelands and it just so happens that this winery was amongst the first in the Plettenberg Bay Winelands to start planting […]
Read More 105 of 800 is Kay and Monty Vineyards in Plettenberg Bay

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lanzerac wine estate hotel and spa stellenbosch

Posted on 4 Nov 20184 Nov 2018  

In South Africa, we are absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to great wine, food and luxurious accommodation. The Western Cape Winelands is one of those iconic destinations in […]
Read More My Luxurious Escape to Lanzerac Wine Estate’s NEW Hotel

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My Luxurious Escape to Lanzerac Wine Estate’s NEW Hotel

Silvermist Organic Estate The Wine Girl Cape Town Constantia

Posted on 30 Jun 201830 Jun 2018  

Just on the boarders of the Constantia Wine Route and on the way to Hout Bay, lies a new kid on the old block –  Silvermist Organic Wine Estate. It […]
Read More 93 of 800 – Silvermist Organic Wine Estate, Constantia

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93 of 800 – Silvermist Organic Wine Estate, Constantia

The Wine Girl Cape Town Anthonij Rupert Wyne

Posted on 28 May 201828 May 2018  

Indulge on Italian wines, MCC and Tapas all whilst being chauffeur driven in a vintage car around this luxury estate in Franschhoek. The entire package costs just R595 per person.
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90 of 800 – Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Franschhoek

Posted on 18 Mar 201829 May 2018  

My first time exploring the Constantia Wine Route and I think I started at the right place!  Beau Constantia is number 86 of 800! The Constantia wine valley is the oldest wine […]
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Posted on 2 Mar 2018  

Wine farm 85 of 800 is Grande Provence in Franschhoek. Believe it or not, this modern estate is over 300 years old (1694)! Enjoy a nougat & Angel’s Tears Wine […]
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Grande Provence MCC and Oyster tasting portrait with bottle in focus HR (1)

Posted on 9 Feb 20187 Feb 2018  

You can’t miss out on this one guys! Head off to Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek for the ultimate tasting experience of their brand new bubbly and oyster […]
Read More NEW! Bubbly and Oyster Pairing Alert!

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Hi I'm Leanne

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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