CAPE TOWN, DAY 4
Let me start with a disclaimer, I’m not known for my love of wine but believe I am turning a corner for the red variety!
THE DOUBLE VISION KICKED IN AND WE STILL HAD 3 WINERIES TO GO
As South Africa is one of the biggest manufactures of wine it only makes sense to “do as the Romans do” and go on a winery tour to no less than 5 wineries.
WHERE IS STELLENBOSCH?
SOUTH AFRICA’S WINE CAPITAL
After one of the most horrendous break checks I have ever been involved in we arrived in Stellenbosch, the country’s second oldest town and wine capital. There is much more than just wine here. Whether you are going to a winery or not it makes sense to visit Stellenbosch so you can experience the stunning Cape Dutch architecture and sample the olive oils and vinegars.
SELF MEASURES
TASTING LIKE A PRO
It was all going so well and as backpackers we felt we were bluffing our way through the first 2 wineries as if we were experts; legs crossed, giving the wine a swirl before dipping our nose in for a good smell when in fact we didn’t have a clue what we were doing. Not one bit of wine was wasted and spat into a bucket which would immediately prove to be the death of me.
HEADACHE
Getting onto the 4th and then the 5th and final winery I was gone and I wasn’t the only one. There was no more smelling for those subtle hints of blueberry and oak as I could no longer operate my senses! Not to mentioned I since became victim to a horrendous headache, the reason why I don’t drink white wine.
After the initial drive out to Stellenbosch was fairly reserved the drive back was a completely different affair and if you were shy to get to know the others on the tour then you no longer had to worry!
FINAL THOUGHTS
Not one to sound like a broken record but coming to South Africa and not doing a winery tour is like visiting the Bahamas and not going to the beach, it’s a must.
NEXT UP
City tour, old friends and Butter chicken, sounds like a good day! Click to read
SAFE TRAVELS, DS x
118/229 Revisit
This post is part of the Southern Africa Series, click to explore or for episode 1 click here.
