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Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route group of people wine tasting

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021  

It’s the first varietal based wine route and I was one of the first to experience the brand new Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route. Available at six estates across the Constantia […]
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Samuel Viljoen, Nederburg cellar-master

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021  

A hearty congratulations to newly appointed Nederberg Cellar Master Samuel Viljoen (40) who has been part of the winery team since 2007! I love stories of people rising through the […]
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Tokara XO Brandy styled image landscape LR

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021  

Tokara XO Potstill Brandy comes from a family-owned wine estate in Stellenbosch South Africa and has just won international acclaim with its luxurious, hand-crafted XO Potstill Brandy bringing home a […]
Read More Tokara XO Potstill Brandy wins London Gold at Brandy Masters 2021

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Tokara XO Potstill Brandy wins London Gold at Brandy Masters 2021

Fleur du Cap BIB Rose styled HR (2)

Posted on Apr 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021  

This is probably the fanciest box of wine I have ever seen, and it is small enough to throw in your handbag but big enough to hold 2 litres! They […]
Read More Fleur du Cap Launches Bag in a Box Premium Wines

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Spier Wine Estate one of the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Challenge Winners, David Mkhwanazi (Spier) Tamlyn Almacin (Standard Bank), Anthony Kock(Spier) and Neil Groenewald (Regional Manager Standard Bank), Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA ©Luigi Bennett

Posted on Apr 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021  

Did you know that the prize money of the Standard Bank Top 10 Chenin Challenge is used to support the Sustainability Institute’s AgroEcology Academy? It’s an initiative that teaches regenerative, […]
Read More Standard Bank Top 10 Chenin Challenge gives back to the Community

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Standard Bank Top 10 Chenin Challenge gives back to the Community

Pulled Pork Pot Stickers Bistro sixteen 82 plate of food with wine

Posted on Apr 30, 2021Apr 30, 2021  

As an avid lover of Sixteen82 restaurant’s fabulous meals cooked up by Chef Kerry Kilpin, I was super excited to hear about their new winter menu and specials. From just […]
Read More Sixteen82 Restaurant at Steenberg Launches New Hearty Winter Menu

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Sixteen82 Restaurant at Steenberg Launches New Hearty Winter Menu

Mothers Day lunch at The Manor Nederburg

Posted on Apr 28, 2021Apr 28, 2021  

Enjoy a delectable Mother’s Day Lunch at Nederburg’s restaurant, The Manor, on 9 May 2021. From just R155 per person, you can enjoy a flavoursome lunch including tantalising dishes like […]
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Mother’s Day Lunch at Nederberg’s The Manor in Paarl

Van Loveren Wines Sauvignon blanc new label

Posted on Apr 20, 2021Apr 20, 2021  

Van Loveren Wines has launched a new logo and label for their Heritage range with a modern new look. The Van Loveren farm was established in 1937 by the Retief […]
Read More Van Loveren Wines celebrates four decades with a new look

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Van Loveren Wines celebrates four decades with a new look

Buitenverwachting constantia wine tasting

Posted on Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021  

It is really great to hear that the Constantia Wine Route has made its brand new online wine shop live! Now you can purchase mixed cases from Constantia all in […]
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Stellenbosch Wine Routes South Africa drone photography

Posted on Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021  

Did you know that the Stellenbosch Wine Routes is the first wine route in South Africa? This year the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary, a milestone that also marks the […]
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Stellenbosch Wine Routes in South Africa celebrates 50 years

Steenberg vineyards easter events

Posted on Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021  

Steenberg Vineyards brings you pickled fish this Easter! Pickled fish is synonymous with Easter in the Cape where recipes handed down from generation to generation are the heart and soul […]
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Constantia Glen Easter events

Posted on Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021  

Constantia Glen has you covered this Easter Weekend with live music at the tasting room to get you into the Easter spirit and a 5km breakfast fun run/walk perfect for […]
Read More Constantia Glen has planned some Egg-ceptional Easter Fun

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Constantia Glen has planned some Egg-ceptional Easter Fun

Avondale Wines Easter lunch veranda Credit Claire Gunn

Posted on Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021  

Avondale Wines, situated outside Paarl on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein mountains, invites you into their home and private gardens to experience and enjoy the beauty Mother Nature has […]
Read More Avondale Wines in Paarl has great April and May Specials

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Avondale Wines in Paarl has great April and May Specials

Easter Holiday Activities at Nederburg picnics

Posted on Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021  

There’s something on offer for everyone at Nederburg in Paarl, this April with a range of fun Easter Holiday Activities for everyone!   Make the most of gorgeous autumn days by […]
Read More Nederburg Wines has you covered with these Easter Holiday Activities

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Muratie Summer Wine Down

Posted on Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021  

27th March 2021 from 11h30 You won’t want to miss Muratie’s exciting new event coming up on the 27th of March – it’s their Summer Wine Down, an alfresco ‘celebration of […]
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Summer Wine Down Session at Muratie, Stellenbosch

Stop 4 of the Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route was Stop 4 of the Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route was Groot Constantia. @grootconstantia Steeped in heritage, Groot Constantia is one of the most sought after estates to visit. The tasting room recently got a make over and even features a special “instagram wall” that you can snap as seen in pic 1. We tasted three vintages, a 2013, 2018 and 2020. You could WIN a golden ticket to try this newly launched wine route at seven estates! Check out my stories on how to enter. 🍀 @constantia_wine_route #sauvignonblanc #seriousaboutsauvignon #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #winewithfriends #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #constantia #constantiawineroute #grootconstantia #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
Stop 3 of the Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route was Stop 3 of the Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route was Klein Constantia. You could WIN a golden ticket to try this newly launched wine route at seven estates! Check out my stories on how to enter. 🍀 @kleinconstantia @constantia_wine_route We had a proper wine safari up to the top of the mountainous vineyards where we experienced natural air conditioning brrrr. 😄 Afterwards we enjoyed two Sauvignon Blanc vintages with food pairing. Both experiences are available through booking. 😍🍷 📸 @jaredincpt #sauvignonblanc #seriousaboutsauvignon #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #foodpairing #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #constantia #constantiawineroute #kleinconstantia #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
Stop 2 of my Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route expe Stop 2 of my Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route experience was Steenberg. @steenbergfarm 🍀 We tasted a 2017 and 2019 vintage of Black Swan and afterwards enjoyed a delicious lunch. If you’re interested in trying out the @constantia_wine_route Sauvignon Blanc Route, check out my stories or click through to my blog to read my blog post (link in bio). #seriousaboutsauvignon #sauvignonblanc #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #steenberg #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #constantia #loveconstantia #constantiawineroute #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
Stop 1 of the NEW Sauvignon Blanc Route in @consta Stop 1 of the NEW Sauvignon Blanc Route in @constantia_wine_route 🍀 Check out my competition post and you could WIN this experience. 🍷 This is me enjoying a tasting of Constantia Royale hosted at @wade.bales.wine.co (one of the many stops you could win!) Available at six estates across the Constantia Wine Route: Steenberg, Buitenverwachting, Klein Constantia, Groot Constantia, Constantia Glen, Beau Constantia. Silvermist & Constantia Royale are available by appointment only and Eagles Nest will have their first Wine of Origin Constantia Sauvignon Blanc with the release of the 2021 harvest. The tastings will showcase both a current vintage and an older vintage to illustrate the age-ability of the Sauvignon Blanc variety in Constantia. You will receive a Sauvignon Blanc loyalty card and after visiting and tasting at 3 farms, will receive a 5% discount off the mixed case of Sauvignon Blanc from the Constantia online wine store. After visiting all 6 estates, you will receive a 10% discount, with no time limit to completing the Sauvignon Blanc Route. Visit The Constantia Wine Route website to check it out. #seriousaboutsauvignon 📸 @jaredincpt @constantiaglen @steenbergfarm @grootconstantia @kleinconstantia @eaglesnestwines @beauconstantia @silvermistvineyards @constantiaroyale @buitenverwachtingwinetasting Not for sale to persons under the age of 18 🔞. #sauvignonblanc #sauvignonblancday #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #constantia #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #constantiawineroute #wadebales #constantiaroyale #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
Today I visited @lovanewineestate 🍷 Lovane, pro Today I visited @lovanewineestate 🍷 Lovane, pronounced “Lo-van-ie” means chameleon ☺️ Wine tasting is just R30 for five wines. They also have accommodation. I loved their Shiraz and Malbec. #lovane #stellenbosch #drinkwine #winelife #winelover #lovanewines #winepairing #capewinelands #winegirl #boutiquewinery #shiraz #malbec #winetasting #drinksouthafrican #sawine #wosa #southafricanwine #spectacularsouthafrica
🍀COMPETITION 🍀You could win this pack of win 🍀COMPETITION 🍀You could win this pack of wine PLUS two tickets to the world’s first Sauvignon Blanc Route! Why? Because it’s international Sauvignon Blanc Day! How to enter... 🍀like this post 🍀 comment with your fav Constantia wine farm and tag three friends you would share this wine with 🍀like the @constantia_wine_route page Competition ends 17 May 2021. Winner will be selected by a computer generated draw and will be contacted via Instagram messenger. Good luck! 🍀 #seriousaboutsauvignon Not for persons under the age of 18. 🔞
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