One of the most beautiful times of the year. With the cold temperatures comes changes in the vineyards. Leaf colouring makes for one of the most amazing sites on the farm. Just a reminder that after such a successful harvest our vines need to go to bed and rest so that they could produce another […]
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Harvest Update 2017
In the midst of the Harvest chaos I find myself sitting on my office chair for the first time in what seems forever. So I thought I would take the opportunity to update on the harvest 2017 so far. I really do believe the Devil sits and waits somewhere on the roof of the […]
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The exclusive Saartjie Semillon.
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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