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%

Swartland Winery

 Swartland Winery 24 May 2025. 33/60

First time although driven past hundreds of times. Very friendly staff and a huge selection of wines.

On the way there we learnt that Dave loves banana flavoured condiments 

Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine	Winemakers  Sauvignon Blanc
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Price	R 77
Aroma	Guava, passion fruit
Colour	Pale white
Taste	Tropical
Overall Rating (/20)	14
Winery rating (/20)	14
Vintage	2025
Alcohol %	13%

Delheim

 Delheim    10 May 2025    32/60

Many fond memories were discussed about this farm. It was one of the original three to start with the Wine Routes in South Africa. And of course was frequented by students as the tastings were free.

Our wine ambassador, August, was quite knowledgeable and showed us the bottle and the latest after 25 years. 

Some cobwebs that apparently were never removed from day one.

Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine	Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal	Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Price	R 125
Aroma	Raspberry
Colour	Black
Taste	Spicy, black currant
Overall Rating (/20)	16
Winery rating (/20)	18
Vintage	2022
Alcohol %	13.5%

Lillypatrick Brewery

 

Lilly Patrick Brewery    10 May 2025 31/30

Best Beer of the day

Name of Beer	IPA
Varietal	IPA
Price	R 45
Aroma	Pineapple
Colour	Deep Amber
Taste	Crisp
Overall Rating (/20)	16
Winery rating (/20)	14
IBU	41
Alcohol %	5.2%

Anura Vineyards

 Anura Vineyards    10 May 2025    30/60

It was a stunning venue and sommelier knew his stuff. Chirp of the day : his dogs name is Merlot because in South Africa you can’t name a dog Malbec.

Best Wine of the day

Name of Wine	Signature Nebbiolo
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Price	R 300
Aroma	Toffee
Colour	Dark red
Taste	Berry
Overall Rating (/20)	18
Winery rating (/20)	16
Vintage	2017
Alcohol %	15.5%