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Category: Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates half-century of leadership and innovation
3 days ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates half-century of leadership and innovation

SA’s first wine route to remain collaborative pace-setter in wine tourism The Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates its 50th anniversary this […]

Escape to the mountains with a luxury picnic at Quoin Rock Wine Estate in Stellenbosch
1 week ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Escape to the mountains with a luxury picnic at Quoin Rock Wine Estate in Stellenbosch

Quoin Rock Wine Estate, nestled in the beautiful Knorhoek Valley in Stellenbosch is home to award-winning wines, world-class architecture, breathtaking […]

Heard it through the Grapevine | Louisvale
2 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Louisvale

Heard it through the Grapevine | Louisvale

Cape Town March 2021 – The most-anticipated date on the wine calendar, for Louisvale Wines, is of course harvest season.  […]

Moments of Bliss with Ken Forrester Silver Rose 2020
2 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Ken Forrester Wines

Moments of Bliss with Ken Forrester Silver Rose 2020

Treat yourself this Easter Long Weekend with some Pamper time. The ultimate luxury in today’s busy life is finding the […]

Saluting The Culture Of Food And Wine At Muratie Estate
2 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Muratie Wine Estate

Saluting The Culture Of Food And Wine At Muratie Estate

“Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures”. These are the words […]

Celebrate Easter In Style At Quoin Rock
2 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Celebrate Easter In Style At Quoin Rock

Treat yourself to an elegant Easter celebration this year by heading off to Quoin Rock, situated in the heart of […]

The Kruger Family Reserve Range – heritage in a bottle
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Stellenview Premium Wines

The Kruger Family Reserve Range – heritage in a bottle

When Stellenview Premium Wines founder, winemaker and entrepreneur, Reino Kruger established the brand in 2009 (primarily for export markets to […]

Wine Trends to Look Out For in 2021
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Wine Trends to Look Out For in 2021

Schalk Opperman, Quoin Rock’s award-winning winemaker, takes a look in his crystal wine glass to share his predictions for the […]

TOKARA brings vibrant Reserve Chardonnay to the table
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

TOKARA brings vibrant Reserve Chardonnay to the table

With harvest time well underway, it’s time to enjoy the last throes of summer with a top tier white wine. […]

Knorhoek Wine Farm Easter Family Staycation | 2 – 5 April 2021
1 month ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Knorhoek Wine Farm

Knorhoek Wine Farm Easter Family Staycation | 2 – 5 April 2021

  Family is one of the most important, if not the most important thing in our lives. Taking time every […]

8 Reasons why wine estates in Stellenbosch should be on your Bucket List
2 months ago 2 Comments by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

8 Reasons why wine estates in Stellenbosch should be on your Bucket List

  The alcohol ban is lifted! Here’s why you should visit Stellenbosch this weekend. Simon van der Stel, the second […]

Quoin Rock White Blend 2018……2021’s answer to the perfect food wine
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Quoin Rock White Blend 2018……2021’s answer to the perfect food wine

The recently released Quoin Rock White Blend 2018 is South African’s answer to finding that perfect food wine. A blend […]

Delheim celebrates 60 years of iconic Spatzendreck
2 months ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Delheim Wines

Delheim celebrates 60 years of iconic Spatzendreck

Collector’s wine encompasses a spirit of tenacity and sense of humour One of South Africa’s most loved and quirkiest fine […]

Team Zimbabwe triumphs at SWR Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy
December 11, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Region

Team Zimbabwe triumphs at SWR Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy

SA’s first wine route headlines international sommeliers derby The Stellenbosch Wine Route Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy and The Best Sommelier of […]

Taste The Stars With Quoin Rock’s New Release Blanc de Blanc 2009
December 7, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Taste The Stars With Quoin Rock’s New Release Blanc de Blanc 2009

The Stellenbosch based wine estate, Quoin Rock has just released their maiden vintage, limited edition Blanc de Blanc 2009 Méthode […]

Stellenbosch Wine Routes backs ZIM & SA sommelier champions
December 6, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Wine Routes backs ZIM & SA sommelier champions

SA’s first wine route headlines at inaugural Ubuntu Sommelier Trophy Stellenbosch Wine Routes has re-affirmed the essential role of sommeliers […]

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