Experience the joy of harvest time at La Motte
Harvest time is the most important time on a wine farm, but it is also a time to celebrate the joy of this special season. “It’s too good not to share!”, invites La Motte cellar master Edmund Terblanche. “The vineyards love a cold and wet winter and that’s what they Continue Reading
Flora, fauna and fine wine: Vergelegen’s new guided hiking trail
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, sustainability initiatives and rich heritage, has opened bookings for a new one-day, 13-kilometre guided hike. The first hike takes place on Saturday, 15 March and is thereafter offered twice a month, weather permitting. Hikers will enjoy access to areas Continue Reading
Mill St Bistro Stellenbosch launches its new outdoor Wine Deck
This summer, Mill St Bistro unveils its new Wine Deck, a vibrant celebration of South African wine-making at its most interesting. Situated on the corner of Mill and Church streets, the Wine Deck invites guests to savour the essence of the region in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Atmosphere For Welsh-born Continue Reading
Introducing ANEW Collection wines, in partnership with Van Loveren
ANEW Hotels & Resorts has launched the ANEW Collection, a small range of wines created in collaboration with Van Loveren, well known as South Africa’s leading family-owned winery. The ANEW Collection range of wines includes the ANEW Collection Chenin Blanc, which is a highly aromatic wine with a full mouthfeel, Continue Reading
Nuy unveils first-ever Perlé with a fresh look
Nuy Wine Cellar has launched its first-ever Perlé wine, the Nuy Winery Rosé Moscato Perlé, accompanied by a vibrant new look for its Inspiration range. Christo Basson, Nuy’s cellar master, describes the Rosé Moscato Perlé as a wine that embodies summer in a glass, with its delicate pink hue and Continue Reading
Le Grand Jardin: 90 years of joy and wonder
Set amid the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch in the Devon Valley, Le Grand Jardin – the iconic private winelands villa – celebrates its 90th anniversary this summer. Original story Previously the primary home of UK-based Bernard and Sue Fontannaz, the couple have opened the doors of Le Grand Jardin to Continue Reading
Celebrating 40 years of excellence at La Petite Ferme
Nestled at the top of Franschhoek Pass, La Petite Ferme has spent four decades as a cornerstone of luxury, hospitality and fine wine in the Cape Winelands. As this iconic boutique estate marks its 40th anniversary, it invites guests to join in celebrating a milestone that honours its rich history Continue Reading
Turn up the heat with Stellenbosch’s Stay & Play Summer
Summer is here, and Stellenbosch is ready to stay and play! From November 2024 to March 2025, this picturesque town in the heart of the Cape Winelands offers an exciting blend of summer experiences for families, foodies, wine enthusiasts and culture vultures. “We’re inviting everyone to discover the magic, freedom Continue Reading
Vergelegen’s innovative wine tourism experiences awarded
Vergelegen Wine Estate, long renowned for its commitment to protecting history and heritage, has officially been recognised for its innovation, too. The 324-year-old Somerset West estate scooped the Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences award in the 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism and Wine Tourism Ambassador Awards. Initiated by Great Wine Capitals Continue Reading
Steenberg Vineyards marks rebrand with two exciting updates to its Classic range
Steenberg is updating its prestigious Classic range with a new vintage, and rebranding its Merlot 2021 to build on the estate’s proud legacy of producing wines bearing the unique Constantia hallmarks of purity, refinement and elegance. Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is produced from 23 vineyard blocks, each yielding its own Continue Reading
La Petite Ferme: Rebranding of Baboon Rock wine range and a new partnership with Baboon Matters
Every brand has its seasons and moments to reassess its market appeal. Over the past few months, La Petite Ferme has embarked on this journey with Baboon Rock, its playful and creative label. The wine estate’s goal is to blend curiosity with a touch of modern sophistication, while maintaining the Continue Reading
An extraordinary food and wine experience
Join renowned chef Luke Dale Roberts and acclaimed winemakers Chris and Andrea Mullineux – the pioneering duo behind the Mullineux Winery – for an exceptional evening celebrating their illustrious careers and the inspirations behind them. This rare culinary and vinous experience will take place at SALON, the latest addition to Continue Reading
Hazendal Wine Estate launches new Taste of the Cape food and wine pairing
Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch introduces a new Taste of the Cape food and wine pairing menu ahead of Heritage Month. Hazendal’s executive chef Michelle Theron, and winemaker and viticulturist Neil Strydom have partnered to create the new pairing menu that is now available at the estate’s Tasting Lounge. Featuring Continue Reading
City Lodge Hotels launches debut house wines
City Lodge Hotels is introducing its debut range of EASY house wines, produced in partnership with award-winning Diemersfontein Wine Estate and Thokozani Holdings. As the group’s food and beverage offering continues to grow and develop, adding a signature house wine was a natural next step. The new and exceptional house Continue Reading
A celebration of all things sparkling
Marking another milestone for Franschhoek Wine Valley, bubbly lovers and aficionados of all things sparkling come together for this newest venture: the Cap Classique Safari, a weekend that pays tribute to all things Cap Classique wines, perfectly coinciding with the beginning of spring and international Cap Classique day. As the Continue Reading
Embrace the winter chill with the Heart of the Helderberg wine and food pairings
Back by popular demand, Somerset West wine estates are offering delectable, value-for-money food and wine specials during the chilly winter months. Erinvale Hotel & Spa and Erinvale Golf Estate, Lourensford, Morgenster and Vergelegen are members of the Heart of the Helderberg collective. They are collaborating to raise awareness of the Continue Reading
Wellness in the winelands
Brookdale Estate is bringing wellness to the winelands from 17 to 19 May 2024 – presenting a special weekend filled with pampering and self-care, rest and relaxation, creativity and culinary delights. Located in the Paarl winelands, the elegant Manor House at Brookdale forms the perfect base for an indulgent and restorative wellness Continue Reading
Launch of the new Solms-Delta Wine Company
Tommy Hall is not a man who leaves things to chance. As director of Global Operations for a Fortune 500 technology company, he is all about meticulous planning, managing risk and being prepared for the unexpected. And yet, fate must have played a hand in bringing Hall and his family Continue Reading