For the past few years, ever since I heard about their magical lunches at The Table at De Meye, I have been dying to visit De Meye Estate. Fortunately, my opportunity came at last and at the perfect time. After a difficult year, my friend and travel companion, Alicia and I decided to end the year off with one final adventure. As we are both cautious during the pandemic, we decided the best option would be something outdoorsy. So a picnic in the winelands seemed like the perfect idea. (Especially as picnics are naturally socially distanced with plenty of fresh…
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Mont Rochelle, a picturesque wine estate in the Franschhoek Wine Valley, is one of my favourite wine farms. Not only does it form part of the fun Wine Tram tours but it is a great wine farm, with excellent food and wine, accommodation and estate experiences to enjoy. Mont Rochelle also doubles as a stunningly beautiful wedding venue. (It’s also a lovely place to get engaged.) Happily, the estate offers some nature-rich outdoor experiences. In fact, this estate is one of the most well-rounded you will find anywhere in the Cape Winelands. A Wonderful Waterside Picnic at Mont Rochelle But…