Introducing the winemaker of Blaauwklippen in Stellenbosch.

The Twilight Christmas Market at Blaauwklippen has become a firm favourite during the festive season because of the unique and charming atmosphere – imagine a beautiful summer evening in the company of loved ones under a canopy of century old wild fig trees. Africa meets Europe where the old farm buildings and vineyards welcome mistletoe and fairy lights.

‘Tis the season for festive markets, carols by candlelight, outdoor movie nights under starlit skies, sipping Gin cocktails on balmy evenings, traditional Christmas roasts, sparkling decorations and all the magic that a warm South African summer Christmas brings. 

Over the past three decades, Nataniël has not only established himself as singer, songwriter, producer, director, designer and public speaker, but also as South Africa’s leading exponent of the solo stage act. On Thursday 28 November he will be performing at Blaauwklippen Vineyards in their opulent Glass Cathedral for a magical evening with storytelling and music by candlelight.

Blaauwklippen heritage estate in Stellenbosch is launching a unique twist on craft gin with South Africa’s first Zinfandel-infused gin – the alluring bright crimson Zin Gin.

The Blaauwklippen team is in a celebratory mood after the 2019 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, where the panel of international judges awarded two of our wines with Gold medals.

Call it Heritage Day or Braai Day – either way, 24 September celebrates the many cultures that make us uniquely South African and what better way to celebrate than by uniting around a fire for good food and wine?

DYNAMIC TV chefs and creative caterers Johnny Hamman and Marius Uys are bringing South African heritage food with global, modern flair, to historic Blaauwklippen wine estate with their restaurant Hamm & Uys opening on Sunday, 8 September, in Stellenbosch.

HISTORIC Stellenbosch wine estate Blaauwklippen has unveiled stylish new labels for their signature Zinfandel red and white wines, honouring the estate’s 337-year heritage and pioneering role in bringing Zinfandel to South Africa, along with a contemporary flair that signals their future vision.

Founded in 1682, Blaauwklippen Vineyards is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa and has erected and opened a contemporary glass structure on its grounds, aptly named the Glass House, an ideal