Slow Wine Weekends

Slow Wine Weekends is centred in the small village of McGregor in the Winelands of the Western Cape of South Africa.  Their focus is on the boutique wineries that operate either from or around the village and which produce some award-winning wines, including in the last two or so years, the country’s best Brut MCC. They offer…

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Klein Karoo Wine Route in the Southern Cape

The Klein Karoo Wine Route, in the Southern Cape of South Africa, spans the easternmost wine producing region in the country, stretching along the Cape Route 62 from Montagu in the west to the Outeniquas in the east.  It is characterised by spectacular mountain ranges, where vines are grown on high slopes and along riverbanks.…

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Vondeling, South African Sparkling Wine

The original Vondeling farm dates back to 1704 with a wine making tradition stretching back over three centuries.  Englishman Julian Johnsen, Managing director and co-owner, has been nurturing the 40 hectare vineyards with the five families who have been living and working on Vondeling Farm since 2002. Vondeling Rurale 2013, makes use of Chardonnay grapes…

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6 Vineyards to Visit in South Africa

South African wine has a history dating back to 1659 and is home to the sparkling wine known as Cap Classique. ‘Methode Cap Classique’ or MCC denotes a South African sparkling wine made by the traditional Champagne method. Pierre Jourdan Nestled between the Franschhoek Mountains and deeply rooted in history, Haute Cabrière – The Home…

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Sparkling Wine for under £15

There’s plenty of sparkling wine around that you can try for under £15, here’s a few that are available in the supermarkets, some are on offer, so prices may go back up. Let us know if you try any of them and what you think. Spain: Freixenet Sparkling Cordon Negro Brut £6.49  Codorniu Cuvee Barcelona…

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