Georgia’s art of winemaking in South Africa
Let us talk about something worth getting excited about. Georgia and the ancient art and tradition ofwinemaking and how it
The enchantment of Optenhorst Chenin Blanc on Date Night
One of the highlights of my week is Date Night as they are always full of passion. Not just the
Award Winning Wines in the Greek Tradition at Onoma Private Cellar
The South African wine industry is fantastic not least because there are an almost endless number of boutique
La Vierge Wines in Hermanus offers a wine tasting experience like no other!
If you are a wine connoisseur seeking to experience the perfect blend of a cool climate and the
Cape Fynbos Bubbly Wines are a breath of fresh air
The Cape Fynbos Wines and Spirits first became famous for their excellent gin and its beautiful packaging and
Darling Cellars offer a wide range great wines from distinctive terroirs
If you thought that the town of Darling in the West Coast region of South Africa derived its
A Journey through Taste, Time and Imagination at Silverthorn Wines
Based in the Robertson Wine Region, Silverthorn Wines is focused exclusively on the production of Cap Classique, where
Eccentricity and great wine at Black Elephant Vintners
Sophisticated, pretentious, historical, scientific and experimental are some of the adjectives I’ve used to describe wineries. Eccentric is
Le Lude Estate welcomes Kalissa de Kok as winemaker
Franschhoek, 20 July 2023 – Le Lude Estate, a leading producer of prestigious Cap Classique wines, has announced
Distinctive Neil Ellis Wines that Rank Amongst the Best in South Africa
Neil Ellis Wines is a family owned winery that has been at the forefront of the South African
Discover the Unforgettable Charm of Karusa Wines and Craft Brewery in the Klein Karoo
Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Swartberg near Oudtshoorn, Karusa Vineyard and Craft Brewery awaits, inviting visitors
Stellenzicht Wines – Syrah at its best
Stellenzicht Wines is located off Blaauwklippen Road in the Stellenbosch Wine Region and has recently been taken over
Calitzdorp Cellar offers great fortified wines as well as unique white and red varietals too
The Calitzdorp Wine District, also known as the Port Capital of South Africa, is a fairly unique area
La Vierge Apogée Pinot Noir receives Trophy at International Wine Challenge
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) is acknowledged as the world’s most rigorous, impartial, and influential annual wine competition
about us
Thirsty Traveler is all about South African gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and more.
We love to travel and we love to sample the wares of the craft brewer, distiller and wine maker.
In the mid 1900’s, governments worldwide almost killed off the art of distilling and brewing. The thousands of micro, boutique or craft distilleries and breweries that had been handed down from father to son were banned and destroyed and large corporations obtained the sole rights to distill mediocre, mass produced, but well-marketed spirits.
Craft gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other spirits.
Thankfully laws around the world are being liberalised and craftsmen, with their passion for perfection and their desire to explore are producing amazing gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other spirits.
Winemaking in South Africa had a terrible reputation until the 1980’s when many farmers decided to establish their own brands and produce their own wine. Competition, inspiration and a hard work ensure that today South African wines are some of the best in the world.
For those of you, who enjoy something special and want to pair their spirits, brew or wine with their food, mood and the atmosphere, there are new delightful, well-crafted and very special products appearing on shelves and more importantly, in on-line stores.
At the Thirsty Traveler, we take our food, brews, wine and spirits very seriously and, at times, light-heartedly too. Thus, in the true spirit of investigative journalism, we embarked on some very careful research into South Africa’s wines, brews and spirits.
Tastings
We frequently conduct tastings of gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other well crafted spirits.
Each Heritage Day we invite micro brewers from around the country to send us their wares for a tasting. We and the brewers have had great success with these tastings in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
We also conduct regular tastings of wines, gins and other spirits.
Read on to find out more about what South Africa has to offer those with discerning taste buds.
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Georgia’s art of winemaking in South Africa
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One of the highlights of my week is Date Night as they are always full of passion. Not just the kind that your carnal thoughts
Award Winning Wines in the Greek Tradition at Onoma Private Cellar
The South African wine industry is fantastic not least because there are an almost endless number of boutique estates whose craftsmanship may be explored. One
La Vierge Wines in Hermanus offers a wine tasting experience like no other!
If you are a wine connoisseur seeking to experience the perfect blend of a cool climate and the tantalizing flavours of some of South Africa’s
Cape Fynbos Bubbly Wines are a breath of fresh air
The Cape Fynbos Wines and Spirits first became famous for their excellent gin and its beautiful packaging and labelling. More recently they have introduced a
Darling Cellars offer a wide range great wines from distinctive terroirs
If you thought that the town of Darling in the West Coast region of South Africa derived its name from a term of endearment you
A Journey through Taste, Time and Imagination at Silverthorn Wines
Based in the Robertson Wine Region, Silverthorn Wines is focused exclusively on the production of Cap Classique, where the terroir of rocky lime rich soil
Eccentricity and great wine at Black Elephant Vintners
Sophisticated, pretentious, historical, scientific and experimental are some of the adjectives I’ve used to describe wineries. Eccentric is probably what best describes Black Elephant Vintners.
Le Lude Estate welcomes Kalissa de Kok as winemaker
Franschhoek, 20 July 2023 – Le Lude Estate, a leading producer of prestigious Cap Classique wines, has announced the appointment of Kalissa de Kok as
Distinctive Neil Ellis Wines that Rank Amongst the Best in South Africa
Neil Ellis Wines is a family owned winery that has been at the forefront of the South African wine industry for forty years, producing wines
about us
Thirsty Traveler is all about South African gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and more.
We love to travel and we love to sample the wares of the craft brewer, distiller and wine maker.
In the mid 1900’s, governments worldwide almost killed off the art of distilling and brewing. The thousands of micro, boutique or craft distilleries and breweries that had been handed down from father to son were banned and destroyed and large corporations obtained the sole rights to distill mediocre, mass produced, but well-marketed spirits.
Craft gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other spirits.
Thankfully laws around the world are being liberalised and craftsmen, with their passion for perfection and their desire to explore are producing amazing gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other spirits.
Winemaking in South Africa had a terrible reputation until the 1980’s when many farmers decided to establish their own brands and produce their own wine. Competition, inspiration and a hard work ensure that today South African wines are some of the best in the world.
For those of you, who enjoy something special and want to pair their spirits, brew or wine with their food, mood and the atmosphere, there are new delightful, well-crafted and very special products appearing on shelves and more importantly, in on-line stores.
At the Thirsty Traveler, we take our food, brews, wine and spirits very seriously and, at times, light-heartedly too. Thus, in the true spirit of investigative journalism, we embarked on some very careful research into South Africa’s wines, brews and spirits.
Tastings
We frequently conduct tastings of gin, vodka, wine, brandy, beer and other well crafted spirits.
Each Heritage Day we invite micro brewers from around the country to send us their wares for a tasting. We and the brewers have had great success with these tastings in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
We also conduct regular tastings of wines, gins and other spirits.
Read on to find out more about what South Africa has to offer those with discerning taste buds.