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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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
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 […]
Read More Kanu Wines and their Fabulous Asian Fusion ‘Du Vin’ Restaurant
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 […]
Read More Mooiplaas Wine Estate in Stellenbosch Exudes Humble Heritage
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 […]
Read More Pizza and Shiraz Heaven at Kunjani Wines in Stellenbosch
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 […]
Read More THE SUPER MODERN QUOIN ROCK WINERY IN STELLENBOSCH
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, […]
Read More SUPER WINE PAIRINGS AT DIEMERSFONTEIN IN WELLINGTON
SUPER WINE PAIRINGS AT DIEMERSFONTEIN IN WELLINGTON
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 […]
Read More FAMILY FRIENDLY FAVOURITE AT DUNSTONE WINES IN WELLINGTON
FAMILY FRIENDLY FAVOURITE AT DUNSTONE WINES IN WELLINGTON
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 […]
Read More RUGBY AND PINOTAGE LEDGENDS AT WELBEDACHT IN WELLINGTON
RUGBY AND PINOTAGE LEDGENDS AT WELBEDACHT IN WELLINGTON
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 […]
Read More PIZZA AND CAP CLASSIQUE HEAVEN AT LINTON WINES IN WELLINGTON
PIZZA AND CAP CLASSIQUE HEAVEN AT LINTON WINES IN WELLINGTON
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 […]
Read More BOUTIQUE WINE AND BEER DELIGHTS AT KIRABO IN BREEDEKLOOF
