Wineries I have visited in South Africa
My goal is to visit and review 800 wineries in South Africa. I have catalogued all my visits to date on Google so that you can follow along too!
My Wine Map
“I started blogging about wine in 2016 and to date, I have blogged about 163 wineries in South Africa. I do hope you enjoy some of the reads below.”
No. 31/800 - Bon Courage Estate, Robertson
Besides from the great MCC there is a fabulous café that does pink burgers! It is child friendly and the wine tasting is FREE!
No. 30/800 - Bonnievale Wines, Robertson
I enjoyed this unique cookie and wine pairing experience at Bonnievale Wines for only R30. Read more about what this farm has to offer.
A bubbly affair at Season of Sauvignon, Durbanville Hills
I was in for a bubbly treat at my second wine festival last weekend. The Season of Sauvignon Festival at Durbanville Hills. #thiscitysparkles. Read more about why this event is the best that Durbanville has to offer.
The classy Diemersfontein Pinotage On-Tap Fest
Festival goers at the recent Diemersfontein On-Tap Festival were treated to the Awarded “Best Wine Event in the World” (2014) by Drinks International, this past weekend. Festival goers say, "It is a wine, food and music extravaganza which is the classiest of the lot!" Here's why.
Boschendal Sunday Music Picnics are a must this summer!
Finally! Summer is here and I HAVE to try this! Just imagine listening to live music whilst munching on a gourmet picnic, laying in a hammock with some WINE! Yes please! R495 for a picnic basket for 2.
High Tea in the Boschendal Rose Garden - 5 November 2016
If you love splendid affairs, then the Boschendal Rose Garden is the place to be. Enjoy the scenery with fabulous food and drinks with Landscaper Jan Blok as he hosts a lavish High Tea and shares his passion for and knowledge of Heritage Roses. R295 pp.
No. 29/800 - Excelsior - Robertson
Mix, bottle and label your own wine whilst sitting on top of a dam. Food, wine, views, what more can you ask for!
No.28/800 Arendsig - Robertson
Wine farm number 28/800 is Arendsig in Robertson, #TastethelifestyleAll tastings at Arendsig are by appointment only with the Wine Maker himself for FREE tastings!
Grande Provence picnic under the Oaks - November 2016
Relax under majestic oaks with a rustic summer picnic in true French style at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek. Any day in November 2016 up until April 2017. R275 per person sharing, or R325 for a single basket.
Stellenbosch Pop-up street party, 16 and 30 November 2016
The Stellenbosch Street Soirees will take place every second and last week of the month for a hip crowd to immerse themselves in the inimitable food and wine culture of this forever young town, with live music adding to a cool and casual vibe.
Paul René Bubbly Festival, Robertson: 5 November 2016
Take a journey to the ravishing Robertson in Spring to discover the home of Paul Rene at the Wonderfontein Wine Estate. Family and friends will experience the heart and soul of authentic hand crafted Paul René Brut and Brut Rosé.
Celebrating in style with Lanzerac MCC
What better way to celebrate the year’s successes and end off on a high note than with a glass of chilled bubbly.At a recent family gathering, I enjoyed tasting the Lanzerac Blanc de Blancs Brut Méthode Cap Classique (MCC).
No. 27/800 - Cavalli, Stellenbosch
Meet wine farm 27/800 - Cavalli in Stellenbosch. #DoStellies.Cavalli is born from a family’s love for Horses, Wine and Cuisine and the sublime result when all three passions find a single home in the Stellenbosch Wine Route district.In this exquisite context, Cavalli strives to become a world class estate in terms of its enduring aspiration for quality with the principle of integrity at its heart.
