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Quoin Rock Black Series Méthode Cap Classique – elegance in a bottle
October 4, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Methode Cap Classique

Quoin Rock Black Series Méthode Cap Classique – elegance in a bottle

A sleek exterior best describes Quoin Rock’s Black Series Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) 2014, which is guaranteed to take pride […]

Quoin Rock’s French Songbook – culinary music to the ears
September 7, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Quoin Rock’s French Songbook – culinary music to the ears

If music is the food of the love, then Quoin Rock’s operatic French Songbook promises to be culinary music to […]

Picnics at Quoin Rock are a stylish affair
August 27, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Picnics at Quoin Rock are a stylish affair

The seasons are changing and what better way to welcome the warmer weather than with an al fresco farm picnic […]

Gåte’s Jack Coetzee Draws Inspiration From Winter For His Seasonal Menu
June 27, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock

Gåte’s Jack Coetzee Draws Inspiration From Winter For His Seasonal Menu

For the ultimate in fine dining this Winter let Gåte’s Head Chef, Jack Coetzee, transport your senses to new dimensions […]

7 things you didn’t know about Grappa – the after-dinner digestif
May 29, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Grappa

7 things you didn’t know about Grappa – the after-dinner digestif

Found in some of the top fine-dining restaurants around the world, Grappa is one of the most famous Italian beverages […]

Let Quoin Rock’s Chardonnay Transport Your Wine Senses To New Heights
May 12, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Chardonnay

Let Quoin Rock’s Chardonnay Transport Your Wine Senses To New Heights

Regarded as the divisive varietal, Chardonnay seems to have gone out of and come back into fashion in more ways […]

Let Gåte’s Autumn Menu Take Your Senses To New Dimensions
April 22, 2021 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Let Gåte’s Autumn Menu Take Your Senses To New Dimensions

Gåte’s Head Chef, Jack Coetzee, continues his journey of farm to plate philosophy with his soon to be released Autumn […]

Escape to the mountains with a luxury picnic at Quoin Rock Wine Estate in Stellenbosch
April 11, 2021 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 […]

Celebrate Easter In Style At Quoin Rock
April 2, 2021 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 […]

Wine Trends to Look Out For in 2021
March 7, 2021 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 […]

8 Reasons why wine estates in Stellenbosch should be on your Bucket List
February 26, 2021 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
February 24, 2021 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 […]

Schalk Opperman: Quoin Rock’s new winemaker a man on a mission
October 18, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Schalk Opperman: Quoin Rock’s new winemaker a man on a mission

“Craftsmanship in the vineyard and innovation in the cellar lead to wines that truly embody our terroir.” Quoin Rock’s wine […]

Unique Quoin Rock picnics re-launch in October
September 20, 2020 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Unique Quoin Rock picnics re-launch in October

Nothing beats a stylish picnic in a natural environment, with an awe inspiring backdrop and if you add dedicated service […]

Quoin Rock Vine Dried Sauvignon Blanc pure liquid gold
August 24, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Quoin Rock

Quoin Rock Vine Dried Sauvignon Blanc pure liquid gold

Quoin Rock Wine Estate’s unique terroir has facilitated the creation of a range of exceptional Quoin Rock and Namysto wines. […]

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