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Vergenoegd Löw has been newsworthy for decades. From news reports about its award-winning wines, race horses, its flock of Indian Indian Runner Ducks, its contribution to the South African wine and sherry making to the meticulous restoration of its historic buildings to contemporary functionality. It has featured extensively on social and news media – from local, South African media to the world’s most widely distributed news channel, CNN, reaching more than 400 million households viewed in over 200 countries.
Be Part of Our Inclusive Circle: The Vergenoegd Löw Heritage Circle Wine Club
Our rich history informs so much of what we’ve established and offer here at Vergenoegd Löw, one of South Africa’s oldest working farms (since 1696), situated a stone’s throw away from the False Bay coast at the gateway to the winelands of Stellenbosch. Our team likes to call this place, Stellenbosch-by-the-Sea. A unique enclave of
Waiting with bated breath:A later harvest
Winemaker and viticulturist Vusi Dalicuba, who joined Vergenoegd Löw close to Stellenbosch after the 2021 harvest, is preparing for his fourth harvest here. Picking will be slightly later than in previous years, and that’s something he’s thrilled about. The cooler-than-usual climatic conditions leading up to the 2025 harvest have been ideal for the slow and
A Butterfly Alights: A Shimmery, Coppery-tinged Dry Rosé You Won’t Want To Miss
“How can one blush for what one adores?” – George Sand (novelist, journalist and women’s rights activist) (1804 – 1876) A blush imparts a rise of colour, a flush. In wine that often means pale pink or, in the case of our just-released 2024 Cabernet Franc Rosé, a coppery pink tinge, so delicate, so subtle
Grace In A Glass
Cap Classique is South Africa’s answer to champagne. Made in the traditional way of champagne, (méthode champenoise) with a secondary fermentation in the bottle, it is the same, yet very different. Our climate is different, our soils are different, and, in some instances, our grapes are different. There’s a very good reason we have our
Cocooned in luxury, with a taste of the sea
Drive into our estate and immediately, you get a waft of the ocean. You can touch it, almost. There’s that unmistakable breeze on your face. That’s because we’re situated at the gateway to the winelands of Stellenbosch, with the False Bay coast only a few kilometres away. (See why we’ve unofficially named the area “Stellenbosch-by-the-Sea”?)
Our George named SA’s Best Young Sommelier
George Young, our resident sommelier, has been honoured as the Best Young Sommelier of South Africa 2024 by the expert panel of the South African Sommeliers Association (SASA). Calm, composed, and a consummate professional, George, who hails from Hoedspruit in Limpopo, demonstrates a quiet commitment and deep passion for sharing the joys of wine. His
Meet Loyd Chapfika,tasting room ambassador at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Lounge
At Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate, we pride ourselves not just on our world-class wines but also on our incredible team members who make every visit unforgettable. Today, let’s raise a glass (of our finest, of course) to one of our shining stars: Loyd Chapfika – the man who can recommend a wine for your palate
Vusi makes his mark
Our talented young winemaker Vusi Dalicuba is still beaming with joy after winning the VinLog Merlot Trophy at the prestigious 2024 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, for his 2022 Vergenoegd Löw Amalie Merlot. The wine also earned a score of 90 points in the newly released 2024 South Africa Special Report by international wine
Come Over For A Taste Of “Stellenbosch-by-the-sea”
Say Stellenbosch and the first thing that comes to mind is an image of beautiful vineyards and majestic mountains. Stellenbosch is virtually synonymous with Cape wine. Wine has been made here since the late 17th century. Today, the internationally celebrated region – one of South Africa’s most popular tourist spots – is home to over