Since we're in Stellenbosch and there's a vineyard around every corner, I've been making the most of this opportunity and tried my hand at wine tasting. The wines here are just scrumptious, I've grown especially fond of the South African Pinotage.
The view is just spectacular here, what with the mountains in the background, and I managed (by accident) to save the best vineyard til last. Steve and I tried to find Stark-Conde last week, but since our GPS didn't recognize the name we gave it up for lost, turned around and went to another vineyard. Imagine my surprise (and, well frustration is a little too strong since I just had to laugh) when we drove around the next corner on the way home and - lo and behold, there was Stark-Conde. If only we'd driven another 200 feet that afternoon...
Anyways, I went there this afternoon and it was spectacular. See?!
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| my glass of award winning Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| the cabin on the pond where I did my wine tasting |
I had a blast chilling in the shade reading 'The Princess and The Goblin' - there's a shout out to my childhood and a movie my sisters and I just loved! :)
I also made lots of new friends today - it was definitely the friendliest vineyard I'd been too. People from England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany... And Mark and Kenny were professional hand cyclists here for training and racing. What a great day!
Cheers,
Sandy
xox
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