Inspired Living Wine Blog

Welcome to Inspired Living SA, a top Wine Blog, based in Cape Town, South Africa. The Inspired Living South African Wine Blog brings you wine reviews, news on top wine tasting experiences, as well as tips for delicious Food and Wine Pairings.

Wine, Wine News

My Top Alcohol-Free Wine and Bubbly Picks

I know there are wine lovers out there who would question why alcohol-free wine? Well, there are those who choose not to drink wine for a variety of reasons but still enjoy joining in the festivities. Over the past six months, I have discovered quality alcohol-free wine, as well as a de-alcoholised white wine, which I thought I would share with you. [Read more…]

Wine, Wine News, Wine Tasting

Backsberg Pinotage Rosé Double Gold Rosé Rocks

This write-up is a tad behind schedule, too much wine, too little time! Last year the newly launched Backsberg Pinotage Rosé was awarded Double Gold at the Rosé Rocks wine awards. After tasting it, I can understand why. [Read more…]

Wine, Wine Farms, Wine News, Wine Tasting

Hermanuspietersfontein Wines Kat met die Houtbeen

I love the fact that “Wine” has become such an integral part of what I write about on Inspired Living. One of my favourite things is discovering new wines and while I know that it is unrealistic to think that I will enjoy everything I try, there are very few South African wines, which I find unpalatable. A recent wine discovery I made, is Kat met die Houtbeen, from Hermanuspietersfontein Wines. [Read more…]

Coffee, Taste, Travel, Wine, Wine Tasting

The Constantia Wine Route: Need to Know Facts

When you mention wine tasting in the Cape, many people will automatically think of regions such as Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. We often overlook The Constantia Wine Route, a fantastic wine region, which is on our doorstep. I thought I would share a few Need-To-Know Facts about this wonderful Wine Valley. [Read more…]

Taste, Wine

Festive Lunch with Laborie Wine

At the end of last year, to kick-start the season of feasting and celebration, I hosted a three-course “festive lunch”, in collaboration with Laborie Wine. The menu I created, centred around the idea of sharing delicious seasonal food, complemented by a fantastic selection of Laborie wines. [Read more…]