News and Events of the cool climate Wines of Elgin | Update

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Surrounded by Nature

If you have ever taken the winding Houw Hoek pass, through the heart of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve you might have noticed the picturesque Houw Hoek Hotel. Surrounded by nature,…
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Elgin Chardonnay Dominates

Elgin Chardonnay regularly dominates local wine competitions and blind tastings, and has made a name for itself internationally as a key producer of some of the finest cool climate Chardonnay…
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Where Magic is Distilled | Oude Molen Distillery

South Africans like to rant and rave about their lush Winelands, and the immense offering visitors can expect around every corner and at every cellar door. This is indeed true.…
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From Vikings to Vines | Iona Wine Estate | Elgin Valley

Elgin as a wine-growing region is a beautiful enigma. It harbours a plethora of stories and tease you with its unpredictable weather. Driving from a sunny Cape Town towards a…
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Authentic people. Authentic wine. Authentic food.

Did you hear the good news? Paul Cluver wines have reopened the doors to their restaurant, this time as an extension of the Cluver family values and everything they represent.…
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Discover Elgin at your leisure

#UnmaskElgin We are living in unprecedented times that have urged us to rekindle a special relationship with nature. Heated hotel swimming pools are exchanged for cosy campfires, and mesmerising sunsets…
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A melting pot that makes your heart melt too

This time last year, most of us wanted to avoid the commercial folly of Valentines Day's  so often associated with exorbitant prices for a romantic meal. A year later, we…
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Where angels fear to tread in the Elgin Valley | Zipline

Ziplining more than 100 meters above the ground is arguably one of the most exhilarating experiences the Elgin Valley has to offer. Just imagine the thrill of swooping  from platform to…
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STAY ALERT, STAY SAFE, AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL VALLEY

STAY ALERT, STAY SAFE, AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL VALLEY We are thrilled that leisure travel is now allowed. As the Elgin Valley remains a popular destination for both day and…
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