Harvest 2026
Stellenbosch Vineyards Reflects on a Promising 2026 Harvest Harvest 2026 officially got underway on 14 January 2026, marking the beginning of one of the earliest and most promising vintages in recent years for Stellenbosch Vineyards. Commencing a full 13 days earlier
YOUNG WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR 2025
Stellenbosch Vineyards Celebrates Our Young Winemaker of the Year: A Proud Moment for Our Cellar and Our Future At Stellenbosch Vineyards, we have always believed that great wine is shaped by passion, curiosity, and the courage to keep pushing boundaries. This
Stellenbosch Vineyards Embark on Harvest 2024 with a Touch of Tradition
In the heart of South Africa's renowned wine region, Stellenbosch Vineyards has officially kicked off its harvest for the year 2024, marking the beginning of what promises to be a season of exceptional wines. However, this year brings more than
Stellenbosch Vineyards Unveils Expanded Operations and Logistics Hub, Inaugurated by AdVini President
Stellenbosch Vineyards Unveils Expanded Operations and Logistics Hub, Inaugurated by AdVini President Stellenbosch, South Africa - November 30, 2023 - Stellenbosch Vineyards, a leading player in the wine industry, celebrated a significant milestone today with the official opening of its expanded
Stellenbosch Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2023 garners top honours at Veritas Awards
Stellenbosch Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2023 garners top honours at Veritas Awards With unmatched access to diverse vineyards across the Stellenbosch region, Stellenbosch Vineyards received abundant recognition at the 2023 Veritas Awards. The vibrant and increasingly revered Stellenbosch Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2023 has
Arniston Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Strikes Gold at the 2023 Veritas
Arniston Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Strikes Gold at the 2023 Veritas A gold medal at the authoritative Veritas Wine Awards for the refreshingly crisp, cool climate Arniston Bay Sauvignon Blanc, confirmed Arniston Bay's dedication to crafting exceptional, environmentally sustainable wines. Arniston
Stellenbosch Vineyards awarded Carbon Hero status
Stellenbosch Vineyards awarded Carbon Hero status Stellenbosch Vineyards has been awarded Carbon Hero status through the Confronting Climate Change Initiative, as part of Advini South Africa’s extensive sustainability drive. The Confronting Climate Change (CCC) Initiative is a carbon footprinting project, developed to
Stellenbosch Vineyards Bushvine Chenin Blanc Top 10 winner at Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Challenge
The Stellenbosch Vineyards Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2021 has been announced as a Top 10 winner at South Africa's Chenin Blanc-focused wine competition, the Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge. Stellenbosch Vineyards has access to vineyards throughout Stellenbosch through 15 dedicated
Credo Chenin Blanc scores 96 at IWSC
The Stellenbosch Vineyards Credo Chenin Blanc 2021 was awarded a Gold medal with a 96 rating at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). This award places the Credo Chenin Blanc in the top four percent of South African entered
Arniston Bay Wines adopts penguins on World Penguin Day
Arniston Bay is proud to uphold the highest social and environmental responsibility standards through globally recognised certifications and community upliftment. Since the relaunch in 2021, Arniston Bay has partnered with SANCCOB (South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds)
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 UPDATE The 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,