I love spending time in the Winelands, particularly in Winter. Things are less frenetic, leaves have changed colour, and who can resist the charm of red wine and fireplaces. Grant and I recently had the opportunity of heading off to experience the A to Z of Winter in Stellenbosch. [Read more…]
Landskroon Wine Estate Favourite Red Wines
It is winter in Cape Town, which means red wine abounds! So over the next few weeks, I will be sharing a few of my top red wines. Today I am starting with two of my favourites from Landskroon Wine Estate. [Read more…]
Backsberg Pinotage Rosé Double Gold Rosé Rocks
This write-up is a tad behind schedule, too much wine, too little time! Last year the newly launched Backsberg Pinotage Rosé was awarded Double Gold at the Rosé Rocks wine awards. After tasting it, I can understand why. [Read more…]
Hermanuspietersfontein Wines Kat met die Houtbeen
I love the fact that “Wine” has become such an integral part of what I write about on Inspired Living. One of my favourite things is discovering new wines and while I know that it is unrealistic to think that I will enjoy everything I try, there are very few South African wines, which I find unpalatable. A recent wine discovery I made, is Kat met die Houtbeen, from Hermanuspietersfontein Wines. [Read more…]
The Constantia Wine Route: Need to Know Facts
When you mention wine tasting in the Cape, many people will automatically think of regions such as Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. We often overlook The Constantia Wine Route, a fantastic wine region, which is on our doorstep. I thought I would share a few Need-To-Know Facts about this wonderful Wine Valley. [Read more…]
Essence du Cap Pinot Noir 2016 Alive with Flair
Fleur du Cap wines were somewhat of an institution in our home when I was growing up. I am certain that you will agree that many of the traditional South African wine farms produce fantastic wine. Many of them use the most updated techniques. Their branding, however, has not moved with the times. When I heard that Fleur du Cap was having a makeover I was excited to see the transformation. Especially as they were sending me a bottle, of their Essence du Cap Pinot Noir 2016, to experience the “new look” first hand. [Read more…]
Protea Range from Anthonij Rupert Wine
The Protea range, from Anthonij Rupert Wine, is a firm favourite in our home. Both the Sauvignon and Rosé are fantastic, everyday drinking options, that won’t break the budget. [Read more…]
Christina Van Loveren The Perfect Treat
We have just arrived back from a fantastic family trip to Croatia. What a gorgeous country, with incredible natural beauty, lovely people and delicious food but one of the things I missed is our incredible South African Wine! Before our trip, I received a delivery from Christina Van Loveren, which proved to be “the perfect treat”. [Read more…]