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Category: Elgin Valley

Paul Wallace Wines and Guest Cottages | A Home Away From Home
February 13, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Paul Wallace Wines

Paul Wallace Wines and Guest Cottages | A Home Away From Home

Nothing is more soothing than a wonderful getaway. Greeting the morning when you feel like it and creating your own […]

Spring heralds a new era for Elgin Ridge Wines
September 6, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Ridge Wines

Spring heralds a new era for Elgin Ridge Wines

All good things come to an end, but in the case of Elgin Ridge Wines, their successes will continue under […]

Elgin Vintners | Pinot Noir Masterclass
May 2, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners | Pinot Noir Masterclass

Pinot Noir is sometimes referred to as ‘the heartbreak grape’ or the naughty child in the cellar. No other variety […]

Paul Wallace Wines | Black Dog Malbec
April 27, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Malbec

Paul Wallace Wines | Black Dog Malbec

Black Dog Malbec [MAHL-beck] Vertical Tasting One of the six grape varieties in a Bordeaux red blend. Malbec is a […]

Charles Fox Cap Classique Wine Estate | CoolWineLtd
April 27, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Charles Fox Cap Classique Wine Estate

Charles Fox Cap Classique Wine Estate | CoolWineLtd

Charles Fox is situated in the cool-climate Elgin Valley and was originally a fruit farm planted with apples, pears and […]

The Melting Pot | For Small Sharing Plates That Are Big On Flavour
March 14, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Oak Valley Wine Estate

The Melting Pot | For Small Sharing Plates That Are Big On Flavour

Big things, they say, come in small packages which is certainly the case when it comes to The Melting Pot. […]

Elgin Vintners Launches New Tasting Room – A Family-Friendly Country Escape for Fine Wine and Fresh Air
November 17, 2020 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
November 17, 2020 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 […]

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