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  • A new Benchmark in Excellence for Eikendal Chardonnay

    Among the Eikendal Chardonnay’s most recent achievements was its 2014 vintage rated overall champion in the esteemed 2015 Prescient Chardonnay Report for scoring the highest points. The annual assessment by highly regarded wine authorities involves a blind tasting of 60 of South Africa’s most high-profile wines in the category. This is the best I’ve made.  […] More

  • Eikendal amuses with Weintaufe Harvest Carnival

    The Stellenbosch winelands will take on wonderland proportions when Eikendal Vineyards celebrates the end of its harvest with a farm-style Weintaufe Carnival that promises a pleasure-seeking funfair for young and old on Sunday, 5 March 2017. Playground of Winelands pleasures for young and old The Eikendal Weintaufe has become a summertime family tradition in the […] More

  • Golden Terroir shines through every Eikendal Wine

    Like DNA, excellence is an inseparable part of Eikendal Vineyards near Stellenbosch; its very essence, the purity expressed in the blend of sublime terroir, choice fruit and meticulous skill. This is the foundation that has again seen to a steam of awards across all varieties in its wine portfolio. Every variety across the Eikendal range […] More

  • Eikendal Excels in Tim Atkin’s SA Special Report 2016

    Eikendal Vineyards, known for its focused and structured wine pedigree that showcases the best in varietal recognition, has broken the venerable 90-point barrier with no less than seven of its wines in the Tim Atkin’s 2016 South Africa Special Report. Among Eikendal’s highest scoring wines is the estate’s flagship Bordeaux-style red blend, Classique 2014, which […] More

  • Ease into summer with an Eikendal Experience

    From light pizza and wine pairings to a lazy vineyard walk Although serious when it comes to producing its award-winning wines of great fruit purity and finesse, Eikendal Vineyards, has ‘lighten up’ with a fresh new list of leisure attractions to satisfy the whole family this summer. Conveniently situated midway between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, […] More

  • Eikendal to collaborate with Peace Parks Foundation

    Eikendal Estate has entered a significant collaboration with internationally renowned Peace Parks Foundation, highlighting its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. The award-winning Stellenbosch winery has committed to donate a portion of sales of its newly released Pinotage 2015 to the conservation body. Sales of new Pinotage 2015 to support African conservation efforts! The contribution flows […] More

  • Eikendal warms up with Winter Pizza & Wine Pairings

    Chilly days call for serious comfort therefore Swiss owned Stellenbosch Estate, Eikendal, has tweaked its popular Pizza & Wine Pairing experience with new wintry taste sensations that will beat the winter blues one sizzling bite and sip at a time. From now until the end of June, food and wine lovers can tuck into a […] More