wine estates
This is the story of Burton Francis and Francis Wines
A JOURNEY from rugby fields in Paarl to the vineyards of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, grounded in place, purpose, and transformation, Burton Francis began life playing barefoot rugby in Paarl, a… →
The Owners’ Lodge has opened at Brookdale Estate
THE Paarl winelands has welcomed a new benchmark in luxury accommodation with the opening of The Owners’ Lodge at Brookdale Estate. Tucked away on a secluded hill of the 67-hectare… →
The Bistro at Brookdale wins its first Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Award
THE Bistro at Brookdale Estate has earned its first Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Award when it was named among just 66 restaurants nationwide, celebrated for shaping and elevating South Africa’s… →
It’s harvest time – blend your own wine at Durbanville Hills
DURING the 2026 harvest season, Durbanville Hills opens its cellar doors to offer guests a rare opportunity to step inside the living, breathing heart of winemaking. From now until to… →
The art of flowers at La Motte this Saturday
LA MOTTE in Franschhoek is hosting a beautiful morning on the farm this Saturday, 31 January at 11am, presenting the rose in all its wonderful facets. There will be an… →
Honouring Achim von Arnim
It is with great sadness we share that Achim von Arnim, founder and guiding spirit of Haute Cabrière, passed away peacefully this week, surrounded by his beloved family. As we… →
La Petite Ferme Announces the Winner of The ZA Project
BOUTIQUE hotel and wine estate La Petite Ferme has announced the winner of The ZA Project: A Fusion of South African Art and Pinotage. This initiative invited final-year illustration students… →
Creation Wines celebrates top 10 placement in 2025 World’s 50 Best Vineyards
CREATION Wines, in the breathtaking Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge near Hermanus in the Western Cape, proudly announces its recognition as the seventh best vineyard in the world and second in Africa at… →
Things are getting personal at Klein Constantia
IN a quiet corner of the Klein Constantia tasting room, a unique ritual has begun. It’s called Vin de Constance Personalisation, an exceptional and innovative experience that invites guests not… →
