Niche gems awarded 5 stars in Platter’s South African Wine Guide
Stellenbosch Vineyards’ The Flagship Petit Verdot 2015 and Credo Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2019 both received 5 star ratings in the 2022 South African Platter’s Wine Guide – the highest rating for South Africa’s most authoritative wine guide. This achievement highlights the
Arniston Bay Fairtrade awards testimony to the quality of Coastal wines
Shortly after the launch of the Arniston Bay Fairtrade range, an array of accolades for these wines endorsed Arniston Bay’s drive to craft wines of excellence with integrity. The Arniston Bay Fairtrade Rosé 2021 and Shiraz 2020 were awarded Gold medals
Platinum for Credo Shiraz at Michelangelo
Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo Shiraz 2018 has been awarded a Platinum Medal at the 2021 Michelangelo Wine Awards, making it one of the top 14 wines to receive this award globally. This same vintage was placed in the Shiraz SA Top
Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo named the best Chenin Blanc in South Africa
The Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo Chenin Blanc 2019 was awarded Best in Class at the annual National Wine Challenge/Top 100 Wine Awards. Three wines from the Credo range were awarded Top 100 status, showing true testament to its slogan "Out of
Stellenbosch Vineyards upholds highest food safety standards
Advini South Africa’s logistics and smart solutions hub, Stellenbosch Vineyards, recently attained the FSSC 22000 certification – the world’s most comprehensive food safety management system.Stellenbosch Vineyards operations manager, Delana Green, human resources manager, Liande Coetzee, general manager, JG de Villiers
Stellenbosch Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc announced as Top 10 winner
Celebrations, cheers, and excitement filled many homes, as wineries and winemakers gathered to watch the announcement of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 virtual awards ceremony. Less than a month prior, the Top 20 wines were announced, creating significant anticipation.
Therona – One of South Africa’s most unique varietals
If you haven’t heard of the wine varietal, Therona, you are not alone. Therona, a grape variety proudly developed in Stellenbosch, is a unique part of South Africa’s wine heritage. Stellenbosch Vineyards is the exclusive winery in South African to
Stellenbosch Vineyards victorious at NWC Top 100 Wine Awards
Stellenbosch Vineyards received high praise as one of the top achievers at the tenth annual NWC/Top 100 South African Wine Awards 2020, with two Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class awards as well as five wines across various ranges
Winemaker, Petri de Beer, chats to us!
The Stellenbosch Vineyards marketing team sat down and took time to get to get to know our winemaking team. Petri de Beer, winemaker, joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2015. How many years have you been in the wine industry?2020 represents my 8th
Bernard Claassen, winemaker, answers all our questions
The Stellenbosch Vineyards marketing team sat down and took time to get to get to know our winemaking team. Bernard Claassen, senior winemaker, joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2005. How many years have you been in the wine industry?My first harvest was
Get to know winemaker, Abraham de Villiers
The Stellenbosch Vineyards marketing team sat down and took time to get to get to know our winemaking team. Abraham de Villiers, senior winemaker, joined Stellenbosch Vineyards in 2005. How many years have you been in the wine industry?I completed my Honours
Stellenbosch Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc shines at International Wine Competition
The Stellenbosch Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2019 won a gold medal at the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon 2020 that took placed in Brussels, Belgium. This internationally recognized, Sauvignon Blanc-focused competition attracted 24 countries globally and a total of 1100 wines were
Stellenbosch Vineyards Cellar Door Temporarily Closed
STELLENBOSCH VINEYARDS CORONAVIRUS UPDATEThe Stellenbosch Vineyards cellar door will be temporarily closed from 17 March 2020 and will remain closed until further notice. In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s national address on 15 March 2020 and as a leading wine producer
Stellenbosch Vineyards Logistics Hub Inauguration
On 5 March 2020, Stellenbosch Vineyards, owned by French wine leader Advini, inaugurated their brand-new Logistics Hub. The facilities were officially opened by Doug Smollan (Stellenbosch Vineyards shareholder), Antoine Leccia (Advini President) and Aurélien Lechevallier (French Ambassador to South Africa).Advini President,
Arniston Bay and Infusions GIVEAWAY!
Arniston Bay Wines and Infusions are the perfect brands to be enjoyed with friends in fantastic South Africa, and better yet in Arniston Bay itself!Arniston Bay Wines and Infusions is giving away a two-night stay for two people at the
Arniston Bay Infusions Pairing
Arniston Bay Infusions is known to many as an infused white wine based drink with fresh aromas and fruity freshness, a favourite for many. The Stellenbosch Vineyards tasting team was determined to find the perfect pairing to compliment the Infusions
Stellenbosch Vineyards 2019 – Awards
2019, a year not easily forgotten. A year filled with many awards and many world-class wines. We would like to congratulate our three winemakers for their dedication and expertise in producing wines of top class quality across multiple price points
Stellenbosch Vineyards winemaking team shows its versatility
The results of the International Wine and Spirits Competition confirmed Stellenbosch Vineyards’ ability to over-deliver across styles and price points.Known for its innovative wines, superior sourcing capabilities and technical expertise, Stellenbosch Vineyards was awarded a gold medal for the Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release New Vintage
On the 22nd of August, the winemakers along with their Limited Release Range were celebrated at the Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Launch. The Limited Release Range offers unique grape varieties not commonly available in South Africa. The Stellenbosch Vineyards winemakers, Abraham
Stellenbosch Vineyards Welmoed range walks away with three stamps of approval after the annual Gold Wine Awards
Three wines from the Welmoed range received high praise at the 6thannual Gold Wine Awards, which took place in the beginning of August 2019. This show aims to place a seal of excellence on wines that deliver quality at less
Top 100 success for Stellenbosch Vineyards
Three wines from the Stellenbosch Vineyards were given high praise at the ninth annual National Wine Challenge/Top 100 South African Wine Awards 2019. For the third consecutive year, the judging panel selected the Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Verdelho and Stellenbosch
Harvest Preview 2019: Good acidity with excellent cellaring potential
The enthusiasm among the Stellenbosch Vineyards winemaking team members regarding Harvest 2019, of which the first grapes of Sauvignon Blanc made its way into the cellar on 23 January 2019, is quite contagious. Winemakers, Abraham De Villiers, and Bernard Claassen
#SVPeople: Billy Martin
We are giving you the inside scoop to the people that form part of the Stellenbosch Vineyards team. Meet our Sales manager for Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, Billy Martin; who has been with us since 2015. Tell us more about
Exclusive: Christmas lunch Menu with wines from Stellenbosch Vineyards!
There’s nothing like enjoying a home cooked meal with loved ones during the festive season. We asked our head chef, Livinia Plaatjies what she’s planning to serve at her Christmas table and even paired it with their perfect wine partners