Wine Farms Visited Archives - Page 2 of 10

Wildehurst Wines the wine girl cape town

Posted on 20 May 202120 May 2021

Wildehurst Wines from the small town of Koringberg in the Swartland is my 143rd winery visit in South Africa. This winery is about an hour’s drive from Cape Town and […]

Wildehurst Wines in Koringberg is a Country Escape Hidden Gem!

Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route group of people wine tasting

Posted on 10 May 202110 May 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 […]

My Experience of the First-Ever Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route

Vendome Wines Paarl The Wine Girl Cape Town

Posted on 21 Apr 202121 Apr 2021

Vendome Wines in Paarl is my 142nd wine farm visit in South Africa and I was totally surprised to hear that they have been growing grapes since 1692! That’s over […]

Vendome Wines in Paarl has been Producing Grapes since 1692

Neil Ellis Wines the wine girl cape town

Posted on 13 Apr 202113 Apr 2021

Neil Ellis Wines is my 141st South African wine farm visit. They have a “newish” wine tasting centre in Stellenbosch which is absolutely lovely with incredible views. They didn’t start […]

Neil Ellis Wines in Stellenbosch Started out with Just a Cellar

Posted on 30 Mar 202130 Mar 2021

Ridgeback wines is my 138th winery visit in South Africa. They have recently opened their brand new wine tasting room and I was privilaged to be one of the first […]

Ridgeback Wines and their new Tasting Room in Paarl

La Motte Franschhoek The Wine Girl Cape Town

Posted on 29 Mar 202129 Mar 2021

La Motte in Franschhoek is my 137th winery visit in South Africa. I have actually visited on numerous occasions but never actually counted it as a review. This time I […]

La Motte offers the Quintessential Franschhoek Wine Valley Experience

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

Perdeberg wines paarl the wine girl cape town

Posted on 23 Feb 202123 Feb 2021

Perdeberg Wines in Paarl is my 135th winery visit in South Africa. Perdeberg is actually a co-op winery with a HUGE production and maturation room facility, buying in grapes and […]

Perdeberg Wines in Paarl has Delicious Braai Picnics

Posted on 17 Feb 202117 Feb 2021

Druk my Niet winery in Paarl is my 133rd winery visit in South Africa. This is a fantastic, family-run boutique winery producing some amazing chenin, Tempranillo, Tinta Amerela and Tannat. […]

Discovering the three “T’s” at Druk My Niet in Paarl

Posted on 15 Feb 202115 Feb 2021

Mellasat Vineyards is my 132nd wine farm in South Africa. They are said to be the first to introduce White Pinotage. I must say, it was quite an experience! You […]

Mellasat Vineyards in Paarl and their White Pinotage

Posted on 10 Feb 202110 Feb 2021

Painted Wolf Wines is my 131st wine farm visit in South Africa. I met up with the owner, Jeremy Borg, in the tasting room and what a story! Jeremy started […]

Painted Wolf Wines in Paarl Saves the African Wild Dog

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, […]

Ernie Els Wines is the Modern Embodiment of Wine Excellence

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

Posted on 3 Feb 20213 Feb 2021

Established in 1806, Mooiplaas wine estate in Stellenbosch is my 128th farm visit out of 800. “Mooiplaas” means “beautiful farm” in Afrikaans and the tasting room is virtually unchanged from […]

Mooiplaas Wine Estate in Stellenbosch Exudes Humble Heritage

Posted on 1 Feb 20211 Feb 2021

Vrede en Lust is a fabulous place to visit if you are a foodie who loves Lindt Chocolate! If you’re not particularly into chocolate, then it may be the history […]