Elgin Vintners Merlot 2019 showed its class against 600 of the best of New World wines, winning the overall Merlot Trophy in the 2022 Global Fine Wine Challenge in Australia. Elgin Vintners was one of only two South African wineries to win an overall trophy across 22 classes of wine varieties and styles in the…

250g Phyllo pastry, thawed 30 ml melted butter 500g chopped Spinach 200g chopped shoulder bacon 250g chopped button mushrooms 1 chopped onion 1 tbs olive oil 15 ml chopped garlic 250 g medium fat cream cheese 4 eggs, whisked 180g smoked mozzarella, grated 1 wheel of Feta cheese, crumbled Black pepper and salt to taste…

Introduction The first thing that comes to mind in reminiscence of this harvest, is that this was the latest start I have had in my 20 years winemaking career. A late winter had the growing season start at a very slow pace.  Late winter rains caused wet conditions during November and December.   No significant difference…

MIRRA Semillon 2021 reflects passion, admiration, creative freedom A long-standing love affair with the versatile Semillon grape has come to fruition for Elgin Vintners winemaker and business manager Dr Marinda Kruger with the release of her personal passion project – MIRRA Semillon 2021. While she first fell in love with Semillon when working with 50-year-old…

The elegance and fruit purity derived from the unique cool climate of the Elgin Valley have earned Elgin Vintners Merlot 2019 a Top 10 ranking in the best of South African Merlot. The results of the South African Merlot Forum’s inaugural Merlot Top 10 competition were announced earlier today (Wednesday, 22 June 2022), with Elgin…

1 roll of puff pastry 1/3 cup ricotta cheese 750g Mix of portabellini and white button mushrooms, cut into thick slices 125 ml onion marmalade made with 1 medium onion, 1 tsp sweet mustard and 2,5 ml crushed coriander seeds 120g gruyere cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, for grating as a garnish pinch of salt and…

INGREDIENTS 1,5 kg Chicken pieces 2  red onions 1 tbsp crushed garlic 250g bacon pieces 50 ml Olive oil 1 cup of white wine 2 chicken stock cubes 500 ml hot water 300g button mushrooms 1 cup of frozen peas 250 ml fresh cream 1 tin of coconut milk 1 packet mushroom powder soup Salt…

The Elgin Vintners Site-Specific range showcases selected vineyard sites within the unique cool climate of the Elgin Valley, bringing terroir to the fore in wines made with hands-on attention to the details of the craft of winemaking. With elegantly refreshed labels and packaging and renamed to foreground the Elgin Vintners brand and their distinctive terroir,…

Cape Malay Stewed Apricot and Peach compote made with dried fruits instead of fresh, is delicious served with yogurt for breakfast, with custard for dessert or as an accompaniment to baked puddings. When served as a dessert, the Elgin Vintners T’Kane Ouwe Viognier Straw Wine is a great pairing partner. INGREDIENTS 250 grams dried peaches 250 grams dried apricots water to cover…

One cool climate, four different styles – the Sauvignon Blancs of Elgin Vintners have golden quality, with the latest accolade a Gold medal for the 2021 Sandstone Sauvignon Blanc in this year’s Concours Mondial du Sauvignon. Elgin Vintners Sandstone Sauvignon Blanc was one of only four wines from South Africa to achieve Gold in the…