Paying homage to more than 300 years of wine history and the distinctive blue-grey granite that gave the farm its original name, Blaauwklippen has released a classic Bordeaux blend in their rangeRead More…
29May/20
28May/20
Home-Cooked Meals Delivered by De Grendel
Recognised as one of the top fine dining restaurants in Africa, De Grendel restaurant is bringing its contemporary Cape cuisine to the doorstep with wholesome home-style meals for delivery. Chef Ian BerghRead More…
28May/20
Say “Hello” to Kunjani’s Heart-Warming Soulfood Delivered to Your Doorstep
Quirky, contemporary Stellenbosch winery Kunjani brings a taste of their “good life” philosophy and soulful food to lockdown with deliveries of hearty classics with stylish flair – and don’t forget Pizza DayRead More…
21May/20
Elgin Vintners Syrah 2017 Earns Gold from UK Sommeliers
An elegant, cool-climate New World wine with Old World charm, Elgin Vintners Syrah 2017 was awarded Gold in the Sommelier Wine Awards recently – the only wine competition in the UK focusedRead More…
30Apr/20
10 Interesting Facts About Pinot Noir
It is known as the Heartbreak Grape. Despite its popularity, Pinot Noir is not the easiest grape to cultivate. It is very thin-skinned, which makes it liable to get damaged in theRead More…
20Apr/20
10 Things to do at Elgin Vintners after Lockdown
Lockdown cabin fever getting to you yet? Dreaming of big blue skies, soaring mountains, long roads and tall forests, crisp clean air, lush green orchards, and vineyards – anything but the viewRead More…
09Apr/20
Elgin Vintners Harvest Report 2020
The harvest is in and Elgin Vintners winemaker and business manager Marinda Kruger-Claassen reflects on a healthy crop and the promise of an exceptional vintage. This was a very exciting harvest forRead More…
07Apr/20
“Classic with Character” – The Challenge For 2020 Blaauwklippen Blending Competition
Wine clubs from across South Africa are invited to try their hands at the art of wine blending in the 37th edition of the keenly contested Blaauwklippen Blending Competition. Online entries openRead More…
18Mar/20
Elgin Vintners Sauvignon Blanc Brings Home a Global Gold
Elgin Vintners Sauvignon Blanc 2019 has made its mark on the global stage with a Gold medal in the 2020 Concours Mondial du Sauvignon, the respected and influential competition that identifies theRead More…
09Mar/20
Full-Bodied, Intensely Flavoured Merlot Joins Vondeling Barrel Selection Range
Aromatic, vibrant and abundantly fruity, the first barrel-matured Merlot to be released by Vondeling Wines in the Voor-Paardeberg of Paarl is the latest addition to their Barrel Selection range of bold, full-bodiedRead More…