Saturday, 14 June 2025

Sedgefield Craft Brewery

 The Sedgefield Craft Brewery  14 June 2025    38/60









Best Beer of the day

Name of Beer

IPA

Varietal

Indian Pale Ale

Price

R 40

Aroma

Banana

Colour

Gold/ Amber

Taste

Crisp, hops

Overall Rating (/20) 

17

Winery rating (/20)

14

IBU

34.5

Alcohol %

5%



Friday, 13 June 2025

The George

 The George Brewery 3    13 June 2025    37/60

    



Deep in the industrial area in George (name gave it away) is a small brewery with good beers.

Our growlers were purged with CO2. 





Best Beer of the day

Name of Beer

SPA

Varietal

South African Pale Ale

Price

R 20

Aroma

Banana

Colour

Deep Amber

Taste

Crisp, hops

Overall Rating (/20) 

16

Winery rating (/20)

18

IBU

50

Alcohol %

5%

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Wolvenhoek Vineyards

 Wolvenhoek Vineyards    8 June 2025    36/60




It was a tasting of note. We were probably one of the first groups to attend, and the day started with a cellar tour, and tasting from the barrel! Duan, the winemaker, and Fiona were so friendly and knew their stuff. Passionate about their farm.

 


Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine 

Takaya

Varietal

Shiraz, Cabernet  Sauvignon, cab franc  and merlot

Price

R 298

Aroma

Berries and pepper

Colour

Black

Taste

Berry leather

Overall Rating (/20) 

19

Winery rating (/20)

18

Vintage

2022

Alcohol %

14%


Honourable mention

Name of Wine 

Shiraz single vintage

Varietal

Shiraz 

Price

R 298

Aroma

White pepper 

Colour

Black

Taste

Berry

Overall Rating (/20) 

18

Winery rating (/20)

18

Vintage

2022

Alcohol %

14%


Saturday, 24 May 2025

Darling brewery

 Darling Brewery 24 May 2025 35/60


A little rustic gem in an industrial area. Nice ambiance 




Best Beer of the day

Name of Beer

Rogue Pony

Varietal

IPA

Price

R 50

Aroma

Hops

Colour

Deep Amber

Taste

Crisp, hoppy

Overall Rating (/20) 

16

Winery rating (/20)

14

IBU

16.3

Alcohol %

5%




Cloof Winery

 Cloof Winery   24 May 2025. 34/60


This farm is at the end of a 5 km gravel road. Stunning views and tastes outside in the shade of a giant ficus benjamina. Home of Rocking the Daisies!







Pierre taking notes




Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine 

The Darkside

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Price

R 120

Aroma

Mulberry and cinnamon 

Colour

Black

Taste

Spicy, black currant 

Overall Rating (/20) 

18

Winery rating (/20)

18

Vintage

2020

Alcohol %

13.5%





Sedgefield Craft Brewery

 The Sedgefield Craft Brewery   14 June 2025     38/60 Best Beer of the day Name of Beer IPA Varietal Indian Pale Ale Price R 40 Aroma Banan...