A recent event for Bottega Prosecco, at Carne Constantia, transported me on a nostalgic trip back to Italy! Prosecco, for those who don’t know, is the Italian equivalent of champagne. It has become a rather popular drink worldwide and is becoming increasing trendy in South Africa. [Read more…]
Inspired Living Wine Blog
Welcome to Inspired Living SA, a top Wine Blog, based in Cape Town, South Africa. The Inspired Living South African Wine Blog brings you wine reviews, news on top wine tasting experiences, as well as tips for delicious Food and Wine Pairings.
New Babylonstoren Tasting Room
Babylonstoren is one of those places, once you have been, you will want to go back – again and again! My most recent visit to the farm was for the unveiling of the stunning New Babylonstoren Tasting Room! [Read more…]
Tangled Tree Loves Travelling
I recently took up the challenge, of taking a few bottles of Tangled Tree wine on a trip with me! As you know I love travelling and it just so happens so does Tangled Tree! The wine arrived just in the nick of time before we set out on a road trip to De Hoop. [Read more…]
Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival
Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival
Summer time, delicious pizza and great wine – the perfect combination for a good time in the winelands. If this sounds good to you then Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival is a must-add to your calendar! You will be able to enjoy a selection of superb wines, paired with mouth-watering pizzas and live music.
Where & When
A first of its kind in the Stellenbosch winelands, the festival will take place on the picturesque Welmoed Farm, home of Stellenbosch Vineyards. The Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival, will take place on the 12th and 13 March. It promises to be fun-filled experience, with activities for the kids, a variety of pizzas and as I mentioned great local wine!
Gourmet to traditional, vegetarian to Banting and Flamenkuchen to Calzones – the unlimited choice of pizzas is the perfect culinary match to some of the Stellenbosch Vineyards wines on offer! Explore, taste and savour wines in the Stellenbosch Vineyards signature range. You will find the hand-crafted Welmoed heritage selection, the innovative Infusions range of wine-based refreshments, to name but a few. All enjoyed while relaxing on the lawn under the trees or in the stylish tasting room.
And wait there’s more! Take a break from the pizza and wine, and indulge in the oyster and bubbly bar, set under the thatched area in the middle of the Welmoed pond. Live entertainment completes what promises to be an unforgettable experience, and a must on your social calendar for 2016!
Tickets:
Tickets cost R120 per person, which includes entry, a tasting glass, tasting coupons and the live entertainment. Additional coupons can be purchased on the day. Book directly via Web Tickets.
Win Tickets & a Wine Hamper
What a perfect way to spend a day out in stunning Stellenbosch! Wine and Pizza, in a beautiful setting who could ask for more? Well there is more – two lucky readers can each stand the chance of winning a set of tickets to the Stellenbosch Vineyards Pizza & Wine Festival, as well as a wine hamper! The mixed wine hamper can include wines from: Stellenbosch Vineyards, Welmoed, Arniston Bay Infusions, Versus and Arniston Bay. (*Please note hampers need to be collected at the event)
To Enter:
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*Terms & Conditions:
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- Entries are open from 17th February 2016 until 2nd March the 2016.
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Top Wines for Summer
Summer days in Cape Town, are perfect for sipping chilled wine and enjoying time with friends! After spending time overseas recently, I have a renewed appreciation for South African wine! Not only from a cost perspective but quality as well! It made me think, why not put together a list of my Top Wines for Summer. [Read more…]