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Category: Elgin Valley

Spioenkop Wines | An Expression Of Terroir
2 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Spioenkop Wines

Spioenkop Wines | An Expression Of Terroir

Surrounded by rolling hills and breathtaking views of the Elgin Valley, Spioenkop Wines offers visitors a truly memorable experience. The […]

Paul Wallace Wines Food & Wine Pairing | Cheverells
September 4, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cheverells Farm

Paul Wallace Wines Food & Wine Pairing | Cheverells

When incredible wines from Paul Wallace Wines are served with delectable dishes to highlight how beautiful food can bring out […]

Paul Clüver Chardonnay Named Best White Wine at Prestigious Trophy Wine Show
July 11, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Paul Cluver

Paul Clüver Chardonnay Named Best White Wine at Prestigious Trophy Wine Show

Pioneering Elgin producer Paul Clüver Family Wines confirmed its reputation as one of South Africa’s leading Chardonnay producers in winning […]

Elgin Vintners releases first single cultivar Semillon
July 5, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners releases first single cultivar Semillon

MIRRA Semillon 2021 reflects passion, admiration, creative freedom A long-standing love affair with the versatile Semillon grape has come to […]

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 2 Comments 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 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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