This year has certainly been one which will be remembered for many years to come – and as much as we acknowledge the challenges, we also believe in the importance of celebrating moments of joy and accomplishment. Boschendal has been fortunate to have created some of these special moments in 2020 – with many awards and accolades to remind us of the reward of passion, hard work and dedication. Most recently, Platter’s Wine Guide awarded no less than four of our wines with 4.5 stars in the 2021 report.  With a 335-year legacy in winemaking, you’ll be forgiven for wanting to add more than just one of our highly acclaimed vintages to your wine cellar.

With a 335-year heritage in award-winning winemaking, Boschendal Wines’ has been fortunate to have celebrated many special moments in 2020.

 This Heritage month, Boschendal celebrates a 335-year legacy winemaking with the announcement that their premiere Noble Late Harvest – the Boschendal Vin D’Or, has been added to their Heritage Collection, alongside the globally acclaimed Grande Syrah and Black Angus.

Boschendal has announced the extension of the exceptional offers on their expertly crafted wines.

Express your love and appreciation for the man who represents your heritage by sharing the experience of Boschendal’s elegant 1685 range and Heritage Collection.

Boschendal is delighted to share that our online store is now open.

Following the announcement by South African liquor company DGB (Pty) Ltd that its executive management team had agreed to a 25% reduction in salary for three months, DGB today said the accrued monies from this pay-cut will be donated to the Solidarity Fund set-up by Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa to fight Covid-19. The Solidarity Fund was announced by Pres. Ramaphosa on 22 March, urging South African businesses, organisations and individuals, and members of the international community to contribute towards the country’s efforts to combat the spread of the virus. The Fund will also aid in tracking the spread and, care for those who are ill. It will also support those whose lives are disrupted. 

If 2020 has shown us anything so far, it’s that Mother Nature is always in charge. With this year’s vintage described as one of the shortest and intense picking seasons on record, one might say that perhaps she offered a guiding hand to ensure the DGB vineyard and cellar team worked in collaboration with nature and wrapped up before the national lockdown! 

Top image: DGB’s CEO Tim Hutchinson

Harvest season has swung around again, and Boschendal Cellar Master, Jacques Viljoen, believes it’s going to be another great season. Viljoen says industry-wide drought recovery is well underway, with water-wise practices fostering future fitness. In terms of trends, sustainability is top of mind, along with terroir. Here, Viljoen delves into some of the secrets this harvest season holds – from power supply challenges to top vineyard tech.