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Posted on Nov 6, 2020Nov 6, 2020

It was my first wine farm visit since March and boy oh boy did I pick a great weekend to do it at Spookfontein Wines. It was over the long […]

Meeting the Phantom at Spookfontein Wines in Hemel en Aarde

Posted on Sep 23, 2020Aug 11, 2021

I visited Louisvale Wines just before lockdown in March and looking back, now that the alcohol ban has been lifted, what a fabulous place this is! If you’re a lover […]

THE ELEGANT AND UNIQUE LOUISVALE WINES IN STELLENBOSCH

Posted on Mar 3, 2020Sep 23, 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 […]

THE SUPER MODERN QUOIN ROCK WINERY IN STELLENBOSCH

Posted on Mar 2, 2020Sep 23, 2020

If you’re a fan of pairings and something a little different, then Wellington Wines in South Africa is just for you! Think of tasting a very unique white Pinotage and […]

COSY COMFORTS WITH WELLINGTON WINES AT BOVLEI

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Posted on Jan 24, 2020Sep 23, 2020

Diemersfontein is probably one of the most down-to-earth and family-orientated corporate wineries in South Africa. Their work culture is something to be really proud of. For three generations, since 1947, […]

SUPER WINE PAIRINGS AT DIEMERSFONTEIN IN WELLINGTON

Posted on Jan 13, 2020Sep 23, 2020

Dunstone Wines was named after a UK farm where current owners, Lee and Abbi were engaged. They purchased this estate in August 2002 when they fell in love with South […]

FAMILY FRIENDLY FAVOURITE AT DUNSTONE WINES IN WELLINGTON

Posted on Jan 9, 2020Sep 23, 2020

If you’re a SA rugby fan, then you will know the name Schalk Burger and Schalk Burger Senior – both South African Springbok Rugby players. I had the privilege of […]

RUGBY AND PINOTAGE LEDGENDS AT WELBEDACHT IN WELLINGTON

Linton Park Wines Wellington South Africa

Posted on Jan 6, 2020Sep 23, 2020

Said to be the place of origin for the “Fourie” family tree in South Africa, Linton Park Wines in Wellington dates back to 1699! Today, the winery is owned by […]

PIZZA AND CAP CLASSIQUE HEAVEN AT LINTON WINES IN WELLINGTON

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Posted on Dec 9, 2019Sep 23, 2020

On a spur of the moment spree, I ventured into the Breedekloof Wine Valley, about an hour’s drive out of Cape Town, on a late Sunday morning when I discovered […]

BOUTIQUE WINE AND BEER DELIGHTS AT KIRABO IN BREEDEKLOOF

Posted on Nov 10, 2019Sep 23, 2020

What an absolute gem in the middle of the Breedekloof Wine Valley about an hours drive out of Cape Town. Opstal winery was established in 1847 and today has it […]

HOT TUB AND CHENIN BLANC PARADISE AT OPSTAL IN BREEDEKLOOF

Bergsig Winery Breedekloof Wine Valley South Africa

Posted on Oct 27, 2019Sep 23, 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

Posted on Sep 20, 2019Sep 23, 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 […]

FOODIE AND MAZE WONDER AT SOUTH HILL IN ELGIN

Posted on Aug 5, 2019Sep 23, 2020

Time for bubbles! One simply cannot visit the Elgin wine region without sampling some truly local sparkling wine. Charles Fox sticks to the traditional French method of Champagne making – […]

A POPPING DELIGHT AT CHARLES FOX IN ELGIN

Posted on Jul 29, 2019Sep 23, 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 […]

COOL CLIMATE HAVEN AT IONA WINES IN ELGIN

Lanzerac Wine Estate Stellenbosch hotel bedroom

Posted on Jul 7, 2019

Stellenbosch is keeping things cool this winter with a range of seasonal itineraries and packages perfect for active travellers, wine lovers and feasting foodies alike – for a two night’s […]