

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 […]
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Fairview is my 134th winery visit in South Africa. Fairview is absolutely famous for their fantastic cheese but have you tried their wine too? The winery was founded in 1693 […]
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Fairview in Paarl has The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Experience

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. […]
Read More Discovering the three “T’s” at Druk My Niet in Paarl
Discovering the three “T’s” at Druk My Niet in Paarl

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 […]
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Mellasat Vineyards in Paarl and their White Pinotage

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 […]
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Painted Wolf Wines in Paarl Saves the African Wild Dog

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

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 […]
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Kanu Wines and their Fabulous Asian Fusion ‘Du Vin’ Restaurant

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 […]
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Mooiplaas Wine Estate in Stellenbosch Exudes Humble Heritage

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 […]
Read More Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek is Foodie Paradise
Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek is Foodie Paradise

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

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 […]
Read More Meeting the Phantom at Spookfontein Wines in Hemel en Aarde
Meeting the Phantom at Spookfontein Wines in Hemel en Aarde

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 […]
Read More THE ELEGANT AND UNIQUE LOUISVALE WINES IN STELLENBOSCH
THE ELEGANT AND UNIQUE LOUISVALE 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 […]
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THE SUPER MODERN QUOIN ROCK WINERY IN STELLENBOSCH

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 […]
Read More COSY COMFORTS WITH WELLINGTON WINES AT BOVLEI
COSY COMFORTS WITH WELLINGTON WINES AT BOVLEI

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, […]
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