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Le Pommier, Stellenbosch South Africa

Jun 29, 2022May 18, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

Situated on the Helshoogte Pass, you will find Le Pommier Wine Estate. Originally an apple farm, the 6 hectares of vineyards produce 5 amazing wines. Gift Voucher In November last year I received a few bottles from Le Pommier with a hand written note saying there were no strings attached! It makes a huge change … Continue reading Le Pommier, Stellenbosch South Africa

Franschhoek Wine Tram, South Africa

Feb 9, 2022Jan 25, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

The Franschhoek Wine Tram experience is the perfect hop-on, hop-off way to explore the amazing wine farms of the area. Choosing your line The wine tram offers 8 lines with 4 routes, and to start off, I suggest you pick the one wine farm that is your must see visit. Once you have done that, … Continue reading Franschhoek Wine Tram, South Africa

Bonnievale Wines The River Collection

Jul 11, 2018May 30, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

Dave and I were invited to attend the launch of The River Collection 2018 at Bonnievale Wines. We were presented with a tasting of the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and a Cinsault Rosé. The start of our day We were asked to be at Weltevrede Wine Estate at 13h30 where they put on an amazing … Continue reading Bonnievale Wines The River Collection

Cape Blend Wine Tasting At Idiom Winery

Aug 30, 2017Jul 27, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

Cape Blend Wine Tasting Dave and I headed up the mountain to Idiom Wines to do a Cape Blend Wine Tasting. Alberto Bottega's vineyards are known as Da Capo and his style of wines mainly reflect his Northern Italian heritage. The Cape Blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinotage, with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc playing … Continue reading Cape Blend Wine Tasting At Idiom Winery

Bordeaux Blending Masterclass

Aug 23, 2017Jul 21, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

Bordeaux Blending Masterclass Dave, John, Dorothy and I went to a Bordeaux Blending Masterclass at Proof Wine Bar in Somerset West. We were given 5 wines and out of them we had to make our own blend which was judged. The judges were winemakers Clive Torr and Jean du Plessis and Nick, the owner. The wines … Continue reading Bordeaux Blending Masterclass

Master Class Tasting At Fairview, Paarl

Jun 10, 2015Apr 29, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

While my parents were here visiting in April, we drove through to Paarl to do a Master Class Tasting At Fairview. This is a wine and cheese tasting. Our host, Liaan was amazing and injected his own opinions of the wine and the cheese while he guided us through the tasting. We started with the … Continue reading Master Class Tasting At Fairview, Paarl

Wine Tasting At Waterkloof | Media Event

Sep 17, 2014Aug 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 30 Comments

Situated 11 kilometres from our house, The Restaurant at Waterkloof Wines is our destination of choice when dining out. This year we have enjoyed Greg's food on 6 occasions at the restaurant as customers and once as members of their wine club. The wine club event was hosted by Paul Boutinot who refers to himself as the … Continue reading Wine Tasting At Waterkloof | Media Event

Withington Wines, Darling

Dec 12, 2012Nov 18, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 23 Comments

My father recently read about a Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Blend from Withington Wines, a wine estate in the Darling region. He asked me to please taste the wine as he was interested in purchasing some. I contacted Withington Wines to find out where the wine was sold locally but they don’t have a sales outlet … Continue reading Withington Wines, Darling

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