
Category: Modern Farms

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 […]
Read More Oldenburg Vineyards in Stellenbosch is a Classy Affair

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, […]
Read More Ernie Els Wines is the Modern Embodiment of Wine Excellence
Ernie Els Wines is the Modern Embodiment of Wine Excellence

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 […]
Read More Pizza and Shiraz Heaven at Kunjani Wines in Stellenbosch
Pizza and Shiraz Heaven at Kunjani Wines in Stellenbosch

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
THE SUPER MODERN QUOIN ROCK WINERY IN STELLENBOSCH

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
FOODIE AND MAZE WONDER AT SOUTH HILL IN ELGIN

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
COOL CLIMATE HAVEN AT IONA WINES IN ELGIN

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

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
107 of 800 is Newstead Family Wines in Plettenberg Bay

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
105 of 800 is Kay and Monty Vineyards in Plettenberg Bay

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
My Luxurious Escape to Lanzerac Wine Estate’s NEW Hotel

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
93 of 800 – Silvermist Organic Wine Estate, Constantia

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.
Read More 90 of 800 – Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Franschhoek
90 of 800 – Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Franschhoek

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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86 of 800 – Beau Constantia

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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85 of 800 – Grande Provence, Franschhoek

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!