Explore-Kapstadt/CapeTown with Heike

Explore-Kapstadt/CapeTown with Heike Unvergessliche private KapTouren, Sehenswürdigkeiten, hilfsbereite Menschen mit einem kosmopolitanischen Flair.

NATUR
Cape Peninsula
KULTUR Stadt
GESCHICHTE
6 bis 10 WEINGEBIETE
die WALKÜSTE
Tolle Garten Route
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Our well-loved, well appreciated and ever popular L***a theatre seems to be booming, who would miss out on Meryl Streep ...
03/05/2026

Our well-loved, well appreciated and ever popular L***a theatre seems to be booming, who would miss out on Meryl Streep anyway, a formidable remarkable actror of our times.

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Great little Friday afternoon escape-enjoy-unwind with a favourite glass of white. A Colombard not too often produced as...
20/02/2026

Great little Friday afternoon escape-enjoy-unwind with a favourite glass of white. A Colombard not too often produced as a single varietal, this one stands out for me. Balanced, creamy texture, refreshing, just enough acidity and dry.Happy Friday.

Yellowwood Winery's "Aspoestertjie" (Cinderella) is a South African white wine, primarily made from the often-overlooked Colombard grape, sometimes blended with Chenin Blanc, from the Swartland region. It's known for its complex, artisanal style, with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and spice, and is praised for transforming Colombard into a high-quality, age-worthy wine.





Catching up to day 4 of boutique Cape wine farm exploration. Here we are in Tulbagh seeking out off the track wine prod...
16/02/2026

Catching up to day 4 of boutique Cape wine farm exploration. Here we are in Tulbagh seeking out off the track wine producers. Drk welcomed us warmly and shared so much knowledge.

When the farm was acquired by the current owners, they found remnants of wine production, including pieces of wooden barrels and brass-work for barrel closures in the old stone barn, dating back to 1848. 

Modern Era & Family Business

Acquisition: In 1995, Jerry Swanepoel, an advocate, and his wife, Henriette, an attorney, bought the farm to raise their children, moving from Cape Town.

Revival: In 2018, their son, Dirk Swanepoel, a qualified winemaker and viticulturist who studied at Elsenburg and worked in Sonoma, California, took over the winemaking operations.

Boutique Approach: The farm focuses on a low-intervention approach, with Dirk producing small-batch wines that showcase the terroir, including a unique White Pinotage. 

The Wine Experience

Labels: Wines are released under two main labels: Compagnies Wijn and Swanepoel Wines.

Tasting & Atmosphere: The farm is known for its rustic, non-commercial atmosphere, offering tastings in a restored stone cellar or under trees, often hosted by Dirk, who is known for his storytelling.




29/01/2026

Specialised wine tour, day 2 and 3. Boutique wine farms, this one in Tulbagh valley. Thanks Dirk for being so welcoming, informative and sharing your time between guests and harvesting your Pinotage. Authenic, minimalist intervention wines are produced by Dirk and his team.

Swanepoel Pinotage, white and red Pinotage is a South African white and red wine from the Tulbagh Valley, known for its bright red fruit flavors (like strawberry) and fine-grained tannins, offering a balanced and energetic style. Produced by the Swanepoel family at Oude Compagnies Post, it's made by winemaker Dirk Swanepoel, who blends traditional and modern techniques to create a complex yet approachable wine with a long finish.

Specialised wine Tour day 1. Personalized Tastings: The cellar offers intimate,, by-appointment-only tastings conducted ...
27/01/2026

Specialised wine Tour day 1. Personalized Tastings: The cellar offers intimate,, by-appointment-only tastings conducted by John or Karen themselves, highlighting the personal, non-commercialized, and authentic nature of the estate. Karen is one of the most informative presenters I have come across, she leaves no stone unturned connecting nature, terroir, topography and geological background while you are sipping these absolutely high class Cap Classiques, wich are John's special treasures born of his passion.

Silverthorn is a boutique producer specializing exclusively in Cap Classique (bottle-fermented sparkling wine). Founded on a 10.8-hectare farm by John and Karen Loubser in 1999 (with roots back to 1976), the estate is renowned for its limestone-rich soil and high-quality sparkling wines like The Green Man and Jewel Box.

Justin van Wyk, a highly acclaimed and award-winning Cellar Master, has been leading the wine production at Constantia G...
24/01/2026

Justin van Wyk, a highly acclaimed and award-winning Cellar Master, has been leading the wine production at Constantia Glen since 2011, following his role as assistant winemaker in 2008. Known for producing cool-climate Bordeaux-style blends, he was named Diner’s Club Winemaker of the Year in 2021. 

Loved the Glen 2 and Glen 3. Our Swiss winefunidis exploring great wines in South Africa. Thanjs for visiting.


I am totally enjoying this Sur Lie citrusie Sirus Star finely crafted Chardonnay in our summer here, from Silverthorn in...
22/01/2026

I am totally enjoying this Sur Lie citrusie Sirus Star finely crafted Chardonnay in our summer here, from Silverthorn in Robertson. A refined, bright South African Chardonnay known for citrus purity (lemon, green apple), minerality (flinty), and a clean finish, often with hints of white peach, brioche, almond, and creamy texture from sur lie aging and French oak barrels. It offers elegance with balanced acidity, a rich texture, and notes of toasty oak, making it complex yet refreshing, similar to fine Burgundy or Chablis. 

09/11/2025

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What a wonderful 3 days spent with these incredible people from Milano. Bellisimo, heart, soul, laughter, life, care, fo...
20/09/2025

What a wonderful 3 days spent with these incredible people from Milano. Bellisimo, heart, soul, laughter, life, care, food and together we toured and shared. Hope to see you again, Italia? Puglia?


What a wonderful 3 days touring with these incredible folks from Milano, heart, soul, care, food, life, living. Stay wel...
20/09/2025

What a wonderful 3 days touring with these incredible folks from Milano, heart, soul, care, food, life, living. Stay well, stay blessed. BELISSIMO hope to meet up again one day...Puglia?

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