Ligia

Wine Desk

I have worked in the wine industry since graduating from university many years ago, with the last 22 focusing on wine tourism. Winemakers and wine lovers in the Cape came to know me during the 9 years I worked (and studied) at the Cape Wine Academy in Stellenbosch, kick-starting my journey into wine. I have organized and led wine and food gourmet tours to France and Italy. A born and bred Capetonian with Mediterranean roots, sharing in my hotelier-parents' passion for food and wine, I owned my restaurant in Stellenbosch, am an intrepid cook, and love experimenting, and cooking with friends and family. I am a registered South African Tourist Guide specializing in wine. I have numerous qualifications in wine including a Diploma in International Wine with the Cape Wine Academy, as well as an Advanced Certificate in Brandy. My focus is always on my clients and I will always tailor-make my tours to offer the ultimate personal experience. I'm known to change up the itinerary on the day (once I get to know more about my clients) in pursuit of the perfect experience! I want to share our beautiful country, city, and its people, culture, and stories with you. Although my passion is for wine, as a cultural guide, I am qualified to do city, peninsula, and other cultural tours, always adding my special touch. Oh, and there will be a lot of laughter as well!