Saartjie, the Jack Russell pup that became my best mate… It’s become somewhat of a cliché. All farmers have a little Jack Russell farming alongside them on a daily basis, but I believe that Saartjie is still an exception. I remember the first day I met her, she was the smallest and the most […]
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Valentine’s at Hillcrest
NOUGAT AND WINE PAIRING FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY A wine and sweet treat combination not to be missed for the Month of Love, come and enjoy this taste sensation in our Cellar Door with our newly introduced Nougat and Wine Pairing. We have paired 3 of our wines with handcrafted nougat, Estate Sauvignon Blanc with […]
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Summer must be my favourite time of the year. Not because off the weather or the holiday vibe in the air, but for one reason only, Grape harvest season is upon us. One of God’s spectacles takes place from September until March here on the farm, when our vineyards start budding after sleeping in the […]
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It’s official our craft beer garden opens tomorrow, Friday 7th October 2016!! Hillcrest Estate has latched onto the craft beer phenomenon that has spread through the Western Cape like wildfire. There are literally hundreds of brews available so one is not spoilt for choice. Our craft beer is brewed by our retired wine maker Graeme […]
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On the 29th and 30th October 2016 is the infamous Durbanville Valley Season of Sauvignon, and this year for the entire month of October we, at Hillcrest, will be celebrating and saluting Sauvignon Blanc and our new 2016 wine releases by hosting a variety of events. Briefly outlined below is the months lineup. Blog posts […]
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