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Elgin Vintners – Elegantly Elgin
May 14, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Valley

Elgin Vintners – Elegantly Elgin

Elgin Vintners is situated in the beautiful Elgin Valley, completely surrounded by mountains. Just 70km from Cape Town, it is […]

South Hill Vineyards – Elegantly Elgin
May 13, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Valley

South Hill Vineyards – Elegantly Elgin

Situated on the south eastern side of the Elgin Valley, lies South Hill Vineyards. South Hill is the kind of […]

Cab Franc Carnival Celebrates Niche Varietal At Intimate Festival
May 13, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Avontuur Wine Estate

Cab Franc Carnival Celebrates Niche Varietal At Intimate Festival

The 2019 Cabernet Franc Carnival takes place on Saturday, 18 May from 11-4 at scenic Avontuur Estate between Stellenbosch and […]

Elgin Ridge Wines – Elegantly Elgin
May 12, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Ridge Wines

Elgin Ridge Wines – Elegantly Elgin

Elgin Ridge Winery is situated in the heart of the Elgin Valley and is owned by ex-pat Brits Brian and […]

Highlands Road Wines – Elegantly Elgin
May 8, 2019 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt Cultivar

Highlands Road Wines – Elegantly Elgin

Elgin is renowned for its cool climate and it creates a sense of calm with a touch of adventure. Abundance […]

Oneiric Wines – Elegantly Elgin
May 7, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Oneiric Wines – Elegantly Elgin

The Elgin Valley is the natural home for lovers of fresh food, cool-climate wines and beautiful country living. It’s a […]

Almenkerk Syrah Vintage Vertical tasting
May 7, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Almenkerk Wine Estate

Almenkerk Syrah Vintage Vertical tasting

What exactly is a vertical tasting? A vertical tasting is designed to showcase a variety of vintages – or harvest […]

Almenkerk Wine Estate – Elegantly Elgin
May 5, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Almenkerk Wine Estate

Almenkerk Wine Estate – Elegantly Elgin

Over the years, Elgin Valley has added great richness to the valley’s creative heart, and a fervent energy has been […]

Iona Wines – Elegantly Elgin
May 5, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Iona Wines – Elegantly Elgin

Elgin is a lush plateau completely surrounded by steep mountains forming a natural amphitheater. With vineyards up to 500m above […]

Paul Wallace Wines – Elegantly Elgin
May 5, 2019 2 Comments by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Paul Wallace Wines – Elegantly Elgin

The wine route offers scenic drives through Elgin’s picturesque Overberg valley. Expect a warm embrace from this hospitality and friendly […]

Jordan Winter Charity Drive
May 5, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Jordan Wine Estate

Jordan Winter Charity Drive

Last year’s Winter Charity Drive, in its 11th year since inception, received incredible support from the Stellenbosch and Western Cape Community.  […]

The Hickory Shack – Elegantly Elgin
May 5, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Valley

The Hickory Shack – Elegantly Elgin

Love Texas BBQ-style food? Then head over to The Hickory Shack in Elgin. Expect an expansive wooden deck as you […]

Oak Valley Wine Estate – Elegantly Elgin
May 4, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Oak Valley Wine Estate – Elegantly Elgin

Ringed by mountains, its green rolling hills are a tapestry of orchards, vineyards and olive groves. The Elgin Valley has […]

Unveiling of the 2013 vintages of Glenelly’s Flagship Lady May and Estate Reserve Signature Red Blend
May 4, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon

Unveiling of the 2013 vintages of Glenelly’s Flagship Lady May and Estate Reserve Signature Red Blend

Glenelly, the Stellenbosch wine estate with a French touch, located on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg, have released the […]

Journey’s End Vineyards Rebrands its range of wines
May 4, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Journey’s End Vineyards

Journey’s End Vineyards Rebrands its range of wines

Introducing the ‘Tales Series’, ‘V Series’ and ‘Precision Series’ Journey’s End Vineyards (situated on the mountain slopes above Sir Lowry’s […]

Lothian Vineyards – Elegantly Elgin
May 1, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Lothian Vineyards – Elegantly Elgin

The annual Elgin Festival is a haven for lovers of great cool-climate wines and country-style food with flair that took […]

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