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The best stories from Elgin
Elgin is one of South African wine’s great success stories and Paul Wallace is an integral part of that story. He and wife Nicky regaled Johannes Richter with the many stories from the region, including the honest mistake that led to the launch of Paul Wallace Family Wines.
By Johannes Richter · 1 min read
Elgin Vintners appoints new ‘Leading Lady’
Marinda Kruger-Claassen has been appointed as Elgin Vintners new business manager and winemaker.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Wines of Elgin get a fresh new identity
Wines of Elgin have undergone a fresh re-branding to ensure that the region stands strongly, and uniquely, amidst the competitive international landscape. While Cool Climate remains at the core of Elgin’s wine style, there was a desire to create a more meaningful message.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Soil type effects on Merlot wine quality in Elgin
PHOTO: Hendrik Holler (Wosa Library).
By Doronae · 7 min read
Soil type effects on Sauvignon blanc wine quality in Elgin
PHOTO: Shutterstock.
By Doronae · 9 min read
French wine marketer Christine Lundy gets appointed as wines of Elgin’s new marketing manager
We are delighted to welcome Christine Lundy to Wines of Elgin as Marketing manager for the valley.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
South Africa prominent at 2017 IWC
Shortly before International Chardonnay Day (25 May) Boschendal’s Appellation Series Elgin Chardonnay 2015 was awarded the Best Elgin Chardonnay Trophy, Best Chardonnay Trophy and ultimately the Best White Wine of South Africa Trophy at the 2017 International Wine Challenge (IWC).
By Bernard Mocke · 1 min read
Chasing La Brune
Nico Grobler had always dreamed of owning a patch of Elgin to make Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the best Burgundian tradition. This dream became a reality when stepped onto his very own Elgin property in 2021 – the brand home of La Brune.
By SA Wine Industry · 7 min read
The geology of wine
Paul Clüver Family Wines recently hosted Professor John Compton to discuss the geological history and significance of the Elgin basin. Elgin is a cool-climate region known for exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but despite its rocky niche, the valley shares a fragile ecosystem with other parts…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Champion wines highlight brilliant vintage at 2019 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10
Sauvignon Blanc South Africa and FNB have announced the winners of the 2019 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 competition and no less than eight of the 10 winners are
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Mosaic Top 5 Pinot Noir Awards winners announced
Today (18 August) is International Pinot Noir Day. To mark this auspicious occasion, the Mosaic Top 5 Pinot Noir Wine Awards has announced its 2021 champions –
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Paul Clüver's Seven Flags wine a boost for Cape Chardonnay
Elgin producer Paul Clüver's Seven Flags 2020 has underscored the status and pedigree of Cape Chardonnay at the 2022 Decanter Awards.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
