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Marian Jack
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Exploring the Vineyards of South Africa in 2024-Bein Merlot Wine.
One farm - one grape - 7 wines!
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Marian Jack
Mar 25, 20242 min read
Exploring the Exquisite Flavours of South Africa 2024 - SpijkerbessieWine
What does a cow have to do with wine? Wines that moooove you!
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Marian Jack
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Exploring the Unique Flavors of South Africa's 2024 Genevieve CC.
Another sunny day here and we travel to Bot Rivier for lunch and tasting at Genevieve CC
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Marian Jack
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Exploring the Award-Winning Wines of Silverthorn Wine Estate in South Africa 2024
Perfection is sitting on the stoep drinking a glass of Silverthorn CC watching the sun set over the Breed River!
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Marian Jack
Mar 12, 20242 min read
Exploring the Delightful Flavors of Arendsig Wine in South Africa 2024
Drive through the country roads of Robertson all decked with beautiful Calla Lilies to Arendsig Wine
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Marian Jack
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Exploring the Wonders of Bellevue Wine in South Africa 2024
Bellevue Wine Estate in Stellenbosch - The first winery to cultivate pinotage!
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Marian Jack
Mar 5, 20242 min read
Exploring the Unique Flavours of South Africa 2024 - Lynx Wine Collection
A quick visit today to Lynx Winery.
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Marian Jack
Feb 29, 20241 min read
South Africa 2024- Peter Falke Wine
Drive through the busy town of Stellenbosch to the vibrant bougainvillea tasting area at Peter Falke #peterfalke #peterfalkewines...
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Marian Jack
Feb 22, 20242 min read
South Africa 2024- Clos Malverne Wine
Clos Malverne Wine Estate is a beautiful haven in the Devon Valley #closmalverne #southafrica #visitstellenbosch #wineseason2024...
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Marian Jack
Feb 16, 20243 min read
South Africa 2024- Stony Brook Wine
A beautiful drive today to Stony Brook Vineyard #stonybrookvineyards #stonybrookwine #ghostgumwines  #ovidius #winetasting...
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Marian Jack
Jan 24, 20241 min read
South Africa 2024- Muratie Wine
Day 2 of our South African wine buying trip
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Marian Jack
Jan 22, 20241 min read
South Africa 2024- Noble Hill Wines
Lunchtime at Noble Hill Winery #noblehill #cosecha_restaurant #freshfood #viognier #winetasting #passionatewinemaker #simonsberg...
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Marian Jack
Jun 17, 20232 min read
South Africa 2023 - Trip Résumé
At last, our South African wines have arrived in the UK and are available
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Marian Jack
May 21, 20232 min read
Day 14 - A Vineyard with wines named after cattle?
Wines that moooove you!
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Marian Jack
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Day 12 - A Vineyard #wine pairing menu
#closmalverne #mcc #wineandfoodpairing #icecreamandwine #stellenboschwineries #basketpress A weekend to relax and enjoy the restaurants...
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Marian Jack
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Day 10 - A Vineyard With a Fizz
#genevievemccbubbly #botrivier #chardonnay #bubbles #wineandfoodpairing #southafricansparklingwine Saturday is sparkles day for us. Bot...
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Marian Jack
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Day 6 - A Vineyard since 1861
Another day another vineyard! Today we are again on the outskirts of Stellenbosch at Bellevue Wine Estate and Theresa meets us to guide...
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Marian Jack
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Day 5 - A Vineyard with style!
Today we travel through Stellenbosch to Peter Falke Wine Estate. This exclusive winery is nestled against the majestic slopes of the...
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Marian Jack
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Day 4 - A Vineyard with a view!
Today's visit is to Muratie Wine Farm - we are here for a wine tasting and to enjoy everything this wine farm has to offer. Firstly the...
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Marian Jack
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Day 3 - 2 Vineyard Visits in Franschhoek
Work starts today in earnest! The first visit we make today is to Stony Brook whose tasting room is situated on the outskirts of...
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