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Category: Elgin Valley

Elgin Vintners Launches New Tasting Room – A Family-Friendly Country Escape for Fine Wine and Fresh Air
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners Launches New Tasting Room – A Family-Friendly Country Escape for Fine Wine and Fresh Air

The newly-opened Elgin Vintners Tasting Room is an ideal destination on a visit to the scenic valley of vines and […]

Elgin Vintners Brings Cool-Climate Elegance to Cool Canned Wine Trend with Fynbos Lite Premium Wines
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners Brings Cool-Climate Elegance to Cool Canned Wine Trend with Fynbos Lite Premium Wines

Elgin Vintners has joined the growing global trend for canned wine with the launch of Fynbos Lite, premium vintage red […]

Elgin Railway Market
September 21, 2020 2 Comments by Sharese Hunt Elgin Valley

Elgin Railway Market

Located inside a converted apple warehouse, the Elgin Railway Market is a vibrant place with beautifully crafted metal staircases, detailed […]

L-gin in Elgin
September 20, 2020 3 Comments by Sharese Hunt Gin

L-gin in Elgin

“Inspired by Elgin…. Made in Elgin” Elgin is famous for its delicious cool climate wines. The abundance of orchards, forests, […]

It’s a 95 for the. Cabernet Franc
September 13, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Franc

It’s a 95 for the. Cabernet Franc

The collaboration has paid off, earning friends and winemakers Niels Verburg of Luddite Wines and Brian Smith of Elgin Ridge […]

the. giveaway you don’t want to miss
July 28, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Franc

the. giveaway you don’t want to miss

Although wine sales and distribution are currently prohibited we can still work wonders with your imagination. Imagine winning a bottle […]

Celebrating International Chardonnay Day with Elgin Ridge’s 282
May 20, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Celebrating International Chardonnay Day with Elgin Ridge’s 282

Whilst our normal is not entirely ‘normal’ let’s embrace the change with a glass of Chardonnay on Thursday, 21 May […]

Elgin CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019 – nature’s definitive collaboration between humans and grapes
May 7, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Ridge Wines

Elgin CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019 – nature’s definitive collaboration between humans and grapes

Known for producing outstanding certified biodynamic and organic wines, Elgin Ridge Wines’ CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019 adds further endorsement to […]

Enjoyment all year round with Elgin Ridge’s new release Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
April 25, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Ridge Wines

Enjoyment all year round with Elgin Ridge’s new release Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

South Africa is home to only a handful of certified biodynamic wine producers, and Elgin Ridge Wine Estate happens to […]

A Different View of Paul Wallace Wines
April 18, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Paul Wallace Wines

A Different View of Paul Wallace Wines

Tucked away in the cool climate region of Elgin, just an hour drive from Cape Town, is where you would […]

the. Idea | the. Collaboration |  the. Benchmark the. Cabernet Franc
December 13, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Franc

the. Idea | the. Collaboration |  the. Benchmark the. Cabernet Franc

Can South Africa produce a world class Cabernet Franc, capable of holding its own against the best of the Loire? […]

Elgin Chardonnay Colloquium 2019
November 2, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Elgin Chardonnay Colloquium 2019

Elgin recently celebrated their fourth annual Chardonnay Colloquium at South Hill Vineyards – the perfect event for all Chardonnay enthusiasts. […]

Elgin Chardonnay Colloquium 2019
August 25, 2019 by Glen Hunt Chardonnay

Elgin Chardonnay Colloquium 2019

Saturday 12 October 2019 will see Chardonnay aficionados flock to South Hill Vineyards in Elgin for the fourth annual Elgin Chardonnay Colloquium. […]

Elgin Winter Festival 2019
August 14, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Almenkerk Wine Estate

Elgin Winter Festival 2019

Winter and wine is a match made in heaven, add a fireplace and the picture is complete. It actually doesn’t […]

Elgin Ridge 282 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Summer In A Glass
July 21, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Ridge Wines

Elgin Ridge 282 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Summer In A Glass

Bid farewell to the cold of Winter and welcome the warmth of Summer’s golden rays with a chilled glass of […]

SALT @ Paul Cluver’s Winter Warmer Offering
July 21, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Valley

SALT @ Paul Cluver’s Winter Warmer Offering

Keep the cold at bay this Winter with an irresistibly delicious three-course menu (with a choice of dishes per course) […]

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