Traveling along the N7 in the northern reaches of the #Swartland region the imposing buildings of Org de Rac Wine estate meets the eye as one crosses the Berg River, near Piketberg. The first vines were planted on this organic certified farm in 2002. #swartlandsecrets
It is Monday! Take the punch...
This time of the year Lieze Norval, the winemaker at Nativo, gets her daily workout doing punch downs in the cellar. Nativo is an organic and biodynamic certified producer and is situated 13km outside Malmesbury in the #Swartland
LAMMERSHOEK SWARTLAND - 'The Valley of Life'
The name Lammershoek dates back more than four centuries, linked to the preservation of life in a once harsh environment. Meaning “lambs’ corner”, legend has it that ewes sought shelter here in the forest for survival of their lambs🧵
We are excited for Rooibos Day! Let’s celebrate together and paint South Africa red on 16 January 2022 - National Rooibos Day!
Celebrate with us or make a road trip to the Cederberg region. We suggest you follow the Rooibos Route 👇
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As the first grapes of 2022 are being harvested, mainly for the making of Cap Classique wines, we celebrate with all the viticulturists and wine makers the 363rd vintage of wine making in SA (with the first wine made in 1659 by Jan van Riebeeck).
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All 10 wines produced by The Sadie Family Wines were awarded 5 stars in the latest Platter’s by Diners Club SA Wine Guide. It's the 3rd time that the cellar has been honoured as Winery of the Year by this prestigious publication. Their home base is in the #Swartland
Summer fun at @Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate never stops! The kids play around the jungle gym and bike track, whilst Mom and Dad relax under the trees and enjoy a delicious lunch at the new Kringe-in-die-Bos restaurant. #Swartland#SwartlandSecrets
Derek and Susan of the Olive Boutique in Riebeek Kasteel are an absolute treasure trove of information on the health benefits, pressing and curing of olives. Much like wine, olive oil speaks to the terroir of a region. #Swartland#swartlandsecrets
Some olive cultivars can be used for curing, whilst others are more suitable for the production of olive oil. Visit the Olive Boutique in Riebeek Kasteel this summer holiday to learn more about olives and the health benefits of olive oil. Visit https://t.co/VnlmFe4plB
If you’re traveling up the beautiful West Coast this festive season, we have the ultimate list of stopovers to enjoy along the way.
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