Hello my friends, My husband and I along with some wine appreciating friends, are on a tour in South Africa. We spent 2 days doing a safari and today, we are in Cape Town visiting 2 wineries. Of course, I had to wear my Slik Wine t-shirt. It is a bit early for me to drink wine (10am) but I will sacrifice myself. PS. We had a long day yesterday and I fell asleep after taking a shower. Please don't judge the hair.

PSA for anybody in the Chicago area - Vin Chicago does monthly wine tastings featuring their new inventory. It is only $10 per person with a really great selection of offerings! We went tonight and really enjoyed it! Left with a Southern Rhone GSM blend, a Garnacha from Calatayud and a Sauvignon Viognier blend also from the Rhone region.

Just returned from a trip to Disney World and a stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge. While not expecting much I tried a wine flight at the hotel and was pleasantly surprised by one in particular. It was a 2021 Spice Route Chakalaka. Grenache blend. Very drinkable with a reasonable price point. I have very little experience with South African wines but after this would love to explore more. Has anyone tried this wine or had a good experience with other labels from South Africa?

I just got off the waitlist, anyone else in Chicago planning to go?

Anyone have any favorite wine shops and wine bars they recommend near them? My list for Chicago is below. Wine shops: Bottles Up! Augusta Food and Wine Red and White Wines Deep Red Wine Merchant Wine Bars: LTO Easy Does It Webster's Red and White Wines (it's also a wine bar!) Deep Red White Merchant (also, also a wine bar!)