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Bucolic luxury at Rüssels Landhaus in the forests of Saar-Hunsrück

July 19, 2019 — 2 Comments

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If you think of South Africa, what typical landscape would you expect? . From my first visit more than ten years ago, I was amazed to see sumptuous garden landscapes full with colourful flowers. . Especially many of the Cape's wineries have created amazing gardens; and the wineries in the lesser known wine regions do it exactly like the better known ones. . . #winetourist #ilovewine #winecountry #sawine #winesofelgin #elgin #overberg #loveoverberg #thisissouthafrica #southafricathroughmyeyes #visitsouthafrica #travelmemories #passportready #wanderlust #amazingplaces #carrotsandtigers

The Cape Winelands must be one of the most kids friendly wine regions in the world. . While traveling under the premise to drink wine might seem fairly unfit for a family activity, especially involving small kids, wineries in the Cape have built wonderful kids experiences into their spaces. . From kids playing grounds to specially crafted kids tastings (non alcoholic obviously) your don't have to worry planning a winery visit including your whole family. . . #winetourist #wineadventures #wineenthusiast #winelife #kidsfriendly #familytime #thisissouthafrica #aboutsouthafrica #exploresouthafrica #sawine #lovetotravel #elgin #overberg #carrotsandtigers

Cap Classique wines refer to sparkling wines produced according to the traditional Champions method. They are called Methods Cap Classique (or MCC as they are referred to in South Africa) because of the protected name of Champagne, which can only be called Champagne if grown in the namesake region. . If you never tried the MCC varieties from the Cape Winelands, you should put them on your list. . There are now several wineries exclusively producing MCC wines and one I can only recommend to visit is the small, family-led Charles Fox Wine Estate in the lesser known Elgin Wine Valley in the Overberg. . They produce an excellent range of reserve brut and vintage brut, and the view over the Elgin Valley from their small tasting room is absolutely breathtaking. . #elgin #overberg #winesofelgin #sparklingwine #bubbles #capclassique #winetourist #winedestinations #wineadventures #sawine #mysouthafrica #thisissouthafrica #meetsouthafrica #tastethelifestyle #momentslikethese #ipulledoverforthis #takemethere #carrotsandtigers

Elgin in the Overberg is part of the recently created first biodiversity wine route in the world. Also called the Green Mountain Route, it includes Elgin, Grabouw, Bot River, Houw Hoek and Villiersdorp. . In terms of winery visits, the area is still a bit more closed than the more touristy Stellenbosch-Franschhoek area. . Even though there are a couple of wineries run by well-established names originating in the historic Cape Winelands area like Boschendal, Neil Ellis and Vrede En Lust, there farms currently do not receive visitors here. Others require prior appointments if you wish to visit. . Still there are a number of really excellent wineries open to visitors on a regular schedule, and they are really a trat to visit. Several even offer food/ restaurants on-side - and they don't stop at food. . How gorgeous is this art themed restaurant at South Hill Cool Climate Vineyards? You can actually buy any of the exhibits. . #elgin #overberg #winesofelgin #visitsawinelands #sawine #winetourist #wineenthusiast #winetrail #thisissouthafrica #mysouthafrica #aboutsouthafrica #lovetotravel #mytinyatlas #wanderlust #passportready #travelwithme #postcardsfromtheworld #carrotsandtigers

I found my dream tasting room ... . The lesser known Elgin wine valley in the Overberg region of South Africa is a real treasure drove for wine lovers. . Located only around 75 kilometers east of Cape Town, Elgin valley is the only South African wine region surrounded by four mountain ranges, and with the cold Atlantic Ocean only about ten kilometers away, this is creating a unique microclimate that helps to produce spectacular wines. . The local conditions make it one of South Africa's cool-climate wine growing areas and I is the ideal destination to grow Chardonnay for which the area is already widely recognized. . Head over to the blog- new post on visiting Elgin valley wineries is now live. . . #elgin #elginvalley #overberg #winesofelgin #experienceelgin #sawine #wosa #winetourist #winedestinations #ilovewine #wineenthusiast #winelife #wanderandwine #thisissouthafrica #southafricathroughmyeyes #meetsouthafrica #meettheworld #exploringtheglobe #travelgoals #lovetotravel #travelwithme #carrotsandtigers

Do you always visit somewhere new or do you fancy coming back to rediscover places you've already been? . . Returning gives you the possibility to know a place from a new angle and getting to know it more deeply. It is also a great way to slow down, not feeling a pressure you need to explore and not miss anything new. . That's why I love to keep a balance between visiting new places and returning to those I already know. . . #traveltales #traveldiary #travelmemories #momentslikethese #citizenoftheworld #passportready #wanderlust #winetourist #stellenbosch #mysouthafrica #carrotsandtigers

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