{"id":2623,"date":"2026-04-04T21:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T19:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/book.vergenoegd.co.za\/?page_id=2623"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:33:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:33:29","slug":"newsroom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vergenoegd.co.za\/ru\/newsroom\/","title":{"rendered":"\u041f\u0440\u0435\u0441\u0441-\u0446\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vergenoegd L\u00f6w 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 \u2013 from local, South African media to the world\u2019s most widely distributed news channel, CNN, reaching more than 400 million households viewed in over 200 countries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tApril At Vergenoegd L\u00f6w\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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As the Cape settles into autumn, Geuwels Restaurant at Vergenoegd L\u00f6w Estate becomes a living tapestry of golden vineyards, crisp morning air, and the gentle rhythm of harvest\u2019s end. April is a month of abundance and reflection \u2013 where the fruits of the land meet the warmth of shared tables,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIndigenous Food & Wine Pairing in Stellenbosch\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Telling intriguing taste tales through indigenous food and wine pairing A one-of-a-kind wine & food pairing in Stellenbosch What do you get when you take indigenous ingredients and match them with stories of who first used them, how and why, and then pair them with top-rated wines shaped by the nearby ocean? At Vergenoegd L\u00f6w,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tKitchen-Crafted Syrups & Heritage Drinks at Vergenoegd L\u00f6w Wine Estate\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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At Vergenoegd L\u00f6w Wine Estate in the Cape Winelands, flavour begins long before it reaches the glass. Our approach is rooted in seasonality, preservation, and a close relationship with the land, drawing from estate-grown produce, indigenous botanicals, and time-honoured kitchen techniques that reflect the heritage of South African cuisine. Alongside our food<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you just happened to be in the Western Cape countryside this past spring, especially the winelands or the wheatlands, you might have been lucky enough to spot a gathering of blue cranes. Today a rare occurrence, most people would agree. But back in the day, such sightings were considered routine. Blue cranes (Grus paradisea)<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tA Fresh Start to the New Year at Vergenoegd L\u00f6w\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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There is something quietly hopeful about the beginning of a new year. At Vergenoegd L\u00f6w, January always feels like a gentle reset \u2013 a moment where the estate takes a long, deep breath. The vineyards hum with summer energy, the gardens brim with colour and fragrance, and in our kitchens,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tFrom Our Garden to Your Plate: Michelle\u2019s Seasonal Recipes at Vergenoegd L\u00f6w\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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I spend a lot of my time wandering our Vergenoegd L\u00f6w garden, picking herbs, tasting tomatoes straight from the vine, and seeing what\u2019s ready to inspire the kitchen that day. These recipes come directly from that garden \u2013 simple, fresh, and full of flavour, designed to let the ingredients shine.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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A heritage worth restoring One of the most pressing priorities under our new ownership, which happened in 2015, was to restore the farm\u2019s collection of fine, classic 18th century Cape Dutch buildings. Together, they had been recognised as a cultural asset and declared a National Monument in 1974. But with the passing years, the buildings<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSustainability Never Takes a Holiday at Vergenoegd L\u00f6w\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Even during the festive rush, our kitchen team at Vergenoegd L\u00f6w remains committed to zero-waste and regenerative practices. Christmas is a time of abundance, but here, abundance is handled with care \u2013 every peel, stem, and scrap has a purpose. Our garden-fresh herbs transform into vibrant syrups and sauces, lending<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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There\u2019s something magical about Christmas in the Cape Winelands \u2013 golden afternoons, long tables under old oak trees, and the soft hum of celebration drifting across the vineyards. At Geuwels Restaurant, on the historic Vergenoegd L\u00f6w Wine Estate, we try to capture this spirit with a festive feast that feels both nostalgic and beautifully<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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