When Lizelle Gerber, White and MCC Winemaker for Boschendal, first arrived at Boschendal, she explains that her focus was on Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and to increase the volume of the bubbles. 13 years later and having achieved her initial goals,  you’ll find her whipping back and forth around the vineyard and cellar like a well-oiled metronome, knowing precisely what to do to ensure that these wines – and more – are made to her exact, knowledgeable specifications.

Summertime and the living is inspired, especially when an afternoon includes scrumptious salads paired with delectable wines!

We believe the versatility of Boschendal Rose Gold Chardonnay Pinot Noir means it pairs beautifully with almost everything, but here are a few of our favourite options for next time you’re hosting family and friends:

The Tree House edu-play centre at Boschendal is a creative and playful space with a hands-on educational programme, where children between the ages of 4 and 14 can have fun, build friendships and lifelong memories.

With summer in full swing, there’s an unwavering hankering towards fresh whole foods. And in perfect timing, Boschendal has opened up its Werf Food Garden harvest to the public with its newly launched Friday Night Market.

Boschendal is super proud to have collaborated again with the always inspiring David Tlale for AFIJoburgFashionWeek earlier in the month. The iconic fashion designer’s show closed the week with an extravagant showcase of his powerful Spring/Summer Collection. A stunning tribute to Africa and South African heroes like Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko. And of course, we brought the bubbles! Boschendal’s award-winning MCC to be precise.

The Boschendal team was in celebration mode last month as we raised a glass to a number of prestigious accolades for our wines.

Boschendal’s 1685 Chardonnay 2017, 1685 Merlot 2016 and Grande Cuvée Brut 2013 are so sought after. They’ve been sniffed, swirled and selected by the country’s top sommeliers for the prestigious 2018 Sommeliers Selection. A go-to list of SA’s best wines at every price point.

Boschendal is proud to announce that its Jean le Long Prestige Cuvée 2008 has won gold in the coveted Six Nations Wine Challenge. This exquisite cuvée is made from Chardonnay grapes which are exclusively selected from high altitude cool vineyards – giving it a rare and ultra-premium quality that sets it apart from wines the world over.

Striking the perfect balance between science and art, our winemakers Lizelle Gerber and Danielle Jacobs know exactly what goes into creating our award-winning wine.