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Avondale’s Qvevri journey
Celebrating its 21st harvest this year, family-owned Avondale near Paarl is firmly established as a pioneer of biodynamic winemaking. Known for terroir-driven o
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
PIWOSA welcomes Avondale Estate as a new member
PIWOSA welcomes Avondale Estate as the association’s 12th member.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Avondale Wine Estate opens its private gardens in aid of charity
Situated outside Paarl, on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein mountains, Avondale Wine Estate is home to some of the most luscious and abundantly beautiful gardens in the Cape Winelands. Well known for its range of extraordinary wines, as well as the award winning FABER restaurant and an ever…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Avondale donates 15% of online wine sales to support vulnerable communities in Paarl
Avondale and Faber have launched a special initiative to support Heart NPO in Paarl.
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Where nature leads the way
Work with life, not against it. This simple philosophy underpins everything at Avondale.
By Wanda Augustyn · 5 min read
Dealing with fire
This year’s fire season has again brought trepidation, sleepless nights, and destruction to the Cape winelands and beyond. While wildfires are expected and an accepted part of the natural ecosystem, their impact on businesses and people is not.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Organically made – Quality driven
Biodynamic and Organic wine producers have “upped the ante” when it comes to quality wine production. At the recent Which Wine tasting, the panel confirmed the
By Sandile · 2 min read
Skin-fermented white wine – all talk and no action?
One should consider that some of the more radical consumers could have an itch that orange wine just might scratch.
By Bernard Mocke · 3 min read
To flow or not to flow
Spicy notes, particularly white pepper, and violets were prominent and in accord with the wood. The fruit driven palate was further complemented by a blend of cloves, cinnamon, cherries and pepper. Structure was provided by the presence of firm tannins and balanced acidity.
By Bernard Mocke · 2 min read
Death by (mostly) Chenin Blanc
Given the wide array of Chenin Blanc styles, it is not surprising that this wine is one of South Africa’s favourites.
By Bernard Mocke · 2 min read
Finalists announced for the 2018 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Awards
2018 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Finalists: (Back L to R): Arco Laarman (Laarman Cellar Services at Avondale Wines), Ronell Wiid (Bartinney Private Cellar
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Werner Engelbrecht appointed new CEO of Riebeek Valley Wine Co.
Werner Engelbrecht has been appointed as the new CEO of Riebeek Valley Wine Co.
By Anton Pretorius · 1 min read
