Under African Skies: Exploring the Enchanting Landscapes of South Africa
South Africa is a country renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse natural wonders. From the majestic African skies that paint stunning sunsets to the enchanting canyons and wildlife reserves, this country offers a wealth of awe-inspiring experiences. In this article, we delve into some of the most captivating destinations in South Africa, where travelers […]
The Big Five: Africa’s Most Sought-After Animals
The African continent is renowned for its diverse wildlife, captivating landscapes, and extraordinary safari experiences. Among the many remarkable creatures that roam its plains, the Big Five hold a special place. The term “Big Five” originally referred to the five most challenging and dangerous animals to hunt on foot: the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and […]
Embrace the flavors of Aaldering family wines: a blend of excellence and value
In the ever-evolving world of premium and ultra-premium wines, Aaldering Vineyards & Wines has been a consistent provider of a complete portfolio of world-class wines for over a decade. Alongside their well-known ‘Estate Range,’ they have introduced several ‘private label’ wines such as the Florence by Aaldering range and the “Kus van Thérèse” by Aaldering. […]
Harvest Report 2022: From the Winemaker’s Mouth
This harvest season resulted in a great vintage, with the wines showing a lot of promise. The harvest gave us opulent reds with good extract and great tannin structures, and for the whites, it offered wines of full body and flavour. Above-average winter rainfall as well as sufficient cold units ensured that the vines had […]
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: PRE-HARVEST REPORT
During the winter months, above-average rainfall and sufficient cold units ensured a perfect hibernation period for the vines and a good accumulation of reserves. The winter rains actually continued late into spring, which made disease control a bit of a challenge, and meant that we had to be on top of our game to keep […]
Lodge bookings are open
With travel opening up and the warm weather around the corner, it’s time to book your holiday accommodation for the 2021/2022 season. A relaxing stay at the Aaldering Estate – in one of our three, gorgeous 5-star lodges – offers the perfect, peaceful break in one of South Africa’s most picturesque regions. Our luxury lodges […]
Pinotage Rosé – Magnum 2021 “Women of the World”
This season, Aaldering Vineyards & Wines is launching a magnum Pinotage Rosé. And, for the first time, we have opted for a transparent glass bottle so that the bright colour of this rosé is beautifully visible. The wine is themed – another Aaldering first – specifically around the concept “Women of the World”. This theme […]
Really, really good grapes
After the severe drought of 2018, the following year brought us a good old-fashioned Cape winter: cold and wet. Thanks to Mother Nature’s bounty, the vines built up sufficient reserves for the growth season. And even the budding season – from September 2019 till January 2020 – was colder than usual, which laid the foundation […]