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South African Adventure – Journey’s End Vineyards

Posted on February 18, 2018

For four weeks, I am here in South Africa learning all I can about the ins and outs of winemaking, daily chores in the cellar and picking fruit in the vineyards. You never know what will happen in the cellar … Continue reading →

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South African Adventure – The Story of Creation

Posted on February 13, 2018

No, not that Creation, but rather the winery in Hermanus known as Creation. This place must be doing something right as it was extremely busy with people waiting under the umbrellas outside in the wind to get in to have … Continue reading →

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South African Adventure – De Grendel Wine Farm

Posted on February 6, 2018

I’ve discovered what a wine farm really is…more than just wine, De Grendel, at 7 km from the Atlantic Ocean and 180 m above sea level, boasts a massive landscape with not only wine being produced, but blueberries, cattle, sheep … Continue reading →

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South African Adventure – Day 1 & 2

Posted on January 30, 2018

Sometimes life deals you a hand you can’t refuse…yup, again, I am blessed, to not only be participating in my first harvest, but to do it in South Africa is beyond anything I ever imagined. I have my own little … Continue reading →

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South Africa: My Next Journey Awaits

Posted on January 13, 2018

Ringing in the new year always gives me pause and makes me reflect on the past year’s accomplishments as well as looking forward to what the new year may bring. I work in retail and the dichotomy between December and … Continue reading →

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