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Slanghoek Cellar pays tribute to the valley's legends
The Slanghoek Legends (L to R): Roelf du Toit, Bill Pretorius, Mariè du Toit, Gerrie van der Merwe, Christine le Roux en Cecil le Roux.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Wine industry bids farewell to a great mentor
Pieter Hugo, well-known wine grape producer in the Slanghoek valley, passed away on July 2020.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Opstal Estate - rock-solid between the Slanghoek and Badsberg Mountains
In 1847, the farm De Opstal bij de Fonteine was granted to Jan Coenraad Rossouw, and the name indicates that the farmhouse (opstal) might have been the first homestead in the valley at the time.
By Santi Basson · 3 min read
Breedekloof's 2018 vintage shows valley's true capacity for quality
There's excitement in the wineries of the Breedekloof, the mountainous district surrounding the town of Rawsonville. With this year's harvest of wine grapes bea
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
What’s happening on the other side?
Thanks to the efforts of a group of Breedekloof winemakers, the image of the Breedekloof River Valley has been boosted and sparked new interest in this region with its fantastic variety of Chenin Blanc wines.
By Bernard Mocke · 3 min read
Wine festivals vs niche events
Traditional wine-marketing efforts have focused largely on the more sophisticated 40-plus age group which is the biggest wine consumer segment, so it makes stra
By Carlin Cloete · 7 min read
An insider’s guide to the BREEDEKLOOF
An insider’s guide to the BREEDEKLOOF
By Carlin Cloete · 4 min read
Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards 2018: Many wine terroirs produce awarded wines
At the 13th annual Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards the many terroirs in the Cape Winelands which create great wines were highlighted. The 23 National Winners of c
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Home of Chenin Blanc takes its place among the champions
Slanghoek Wine Cellar is proud to announce that its Slanghoek Legends Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2016 has been named one of the country’s Top 10 Chenin Blanc
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Breedekloof's Valley of Plenty: Where every vine tells a story
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Breedekloof Valley is home to only large-scale wine producing cooperatives. Anton Pretorius recently discovered that thi
By Anton Pretorius · 11 min read
Badsberg triumphs at the Muskadel SA Awards
The 17th annual Muskadel SA Awards function was held as usual at the cosy second-floor dining room of Noop Restaurant in Paarl, where the low ceiling ensures ev
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
