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    Review: Exploring Revitalised Vergenoegd Löw, the Wine Estate

    21 May 2022 - By 

    Situated on the fringes of the scenic Stellenbosch winelands and industrial suburbia, the historic Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate needs little introduction. This historic Cape wine farm has rich, award-winning winemaking roots. Dating as far back as 1696, the farm also safeguards a vibrant Cape heritage. It has seen generations of winemaking- and farming-excellence shape its award-winning foundation. In recent months, this Stellenbosch wine farm has undergone a major overhaul. These enhancements have seen new life breathed into the estate. With everything from exciting new eateries and a firm element of sustainability carefully woven into its day-to-day operations. More than that…

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    Celebrating 50 Years of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes

    14 April 2021 - By 

    In 2021, the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Routes celebrates 50 years of forward-thinking wine innovation and pioneering (wine) tourism. As South Africa’s first official, recognised wine route – founded in 1971 by Frans Malan (Simonsig), Niel Joubert (Spier) and also, Spatz Sperling (Delheim) – this stunning wine route has only grown from strength to strength. Stellenbosch Wine Routes have put South Africa on the wine map globally in a big and powerful way during these past 50 years. Today, with five sub-routes (namely, Bottelary Hills, Greater Simonsberg, Helderberg, Stellenbosch Berg and Stellenbosch Valley) and a plethora of diverse wine farms, gorgeous…