December is here and it’s hard to believe that the year is almost over. It seems like just the other day we welcomed in 2017 and now 2018 is right on our doorstep. Of course the Festive Season is a joyous occasion, even more so in the Stellenbosch winelands at …

It was another beautiful day in the Stellenbosch winelands as a select group of wine lovers gathered for the final of the 34th Annual Blaauwklippen Blending Competition! With the picturesque Stellenbosch Mountains as the backdrop, finalists, judges and members of the media were greeted at the Blaauwklippen Tasting Room with …

Known as one of the largest arts festivals within the South African space, the Aardklop National Arts Festival held annually in Potchefstroom celebrates the cultural heritage and spirit of primarily Afrikaans theatre, dance, music, cabaret and the visual arts. The 2017 festival will run from the 2nd until the 8th …

Kelderhof Winos, a first time entrant in the annual Blaauwklippen Blending Competition did the Western Cape proud as the triumphant winner, returning the trophy ‘home’ with their serious red blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Shiraz. Kicking dust in the eyes of 83 other wine clubs, the …

Spring has sprung, bringing blue skies and sunny days to the Stellenbosch winelands. At Blaauwklippen Vineyards we are busy bees as we shake off the cold of winter and prepare for the busy summer season ahead. We’re blessed with beautiful views and a spectacular setting, the perfect backdrop for enjoying …

Winter has descended upon South Africa and it’s easy to want to hide away and hibernate at home. But why not treat yourself instead and indulge in the perfect pairing of their incredible products with mouth-watering meals: a 6 course pairing meticulously designed to tantalise your taste buds and warm …

Stellenbosch has the perfect climate for wine, with Blaauwklippen Estate lying at the very heart of this winemaking paradise. Over the course of centuries the surrounding granite cliffs have been eroded by sun, wind and rain, producing our most valuable asset: the abundant mineral-rich soil in which we plant our …

The times they are a changin’, and so are the seasons. As summer gives way to autumn the leaves change and colour the vineyards in beautiful smatterings of orange, yellow and red, and we start preparing for the colder, wet winter weather on its way. Of course this is no …

Summer time in South Africa is all about revelling in the incredible things life has to offer; sun filled days spent indulging in tasty treats and wonderful activities with our loved ones. We’re always searching for the ideal time, to make the most of summer. The Cape winelands is the …

German wine club Weinnasen from Rindchen’s Weinkontor Uhlenhorst were crowned winners of the 33rd annual Blaauwklippen Blending Competition. They became the first team to win consecutively in their first 2 years and beat 72 clubs to the title, including finalists Business Time from the Western Cape, Howling Wolves from Gauteng, …

The German wine club, Weinnasen from Rindchen’s Weinkontor Uhlenhorst – Germany did it again in the battle of the blends outsmarting and out-blending 71 other wine clubs to be crowned winner of the annual Blaauwklippen Blending Competition, one of the oldest wine competitions in South Africa now in its 33rd …

It was a super sweet weekend as the Winelands Chocolate Festival descended upon Blaauwklippen Vineyards on August 20 and 21, with enough chocolate inspired products to keep even Willy Wonka and his Oompa-Loompas up to their eye-balls in chocolatey goodness! South African chocolate manufacturers, producers, and aficionados put on a …

A brand new look with the same great taste is what awaits wine lovers with The Pony Express. As one of the oldest working wine farms in South Africa, with an illustrious past dating back to 1682, we at Blaauwklippen Vineyards are proud of our history. From being owned by …

Winter has descended upon South Africa, bringing with it the cold and the rain that has everybody racing indoors, grabbing up their blankets and cuddling by a fire. With the weather being as it is one would be tempted to simply hibernate, stay at home and wait for warmer weather …

From oil spills to the Titanic, accidents can often have disastrous consequences for those involved. However, every now and then, something accidental turns into something beautiful. Just look at Alexander Fleming accidentally discovering life-saving penicillin, or Christopher Columbus stumbling upon the Americas. One such happy accident was Blaauwklippen’s popular Before …

Summer has finally passed us by and gone are those long, sunny days made for sipping in the shade. While this may seem upsetting, we now welcome winter, with nights spent cuddling by a roaring fire whilst watching the rain falling outside. Of course with winter being so cold it’s …

The 2015 Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails, which finished with much aplomb and fanfare right here at Blaauwklippen Vineyards, will premiere on SuperSport 8 Monday 28 December at 20:30. Make sure to catch a glimpse of your favourite wine farm as well as the excitement of the race! For entire broadcast …

Dating back to 1682, Blaauwklippen Vineyards is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, and this year celebrates 333 years of wine history in the picturesque countryside of Stellenbosch. To celebrate this significant achievement Blaauwklippen launched an art competition, encouraging artists from all over the country to visually …

Finalists, the Digital Blenders, recount their experience with the Blaauwklippen Blending Competition over the years. Join their journey: When we first got together as the Digital Blenders for the 30th Blaauwklippen Blending Competition 3 years ago, we had no idea what we were doing. But what started as simply an …

The finalists for the 333 Year Blaauwklippen Art Competition are, in alphabetical order: Adrian Schikkerling Antoinette Martens Betty Werth Diane White Erika van Zyl Hanneke Laubscher Beukes Lester van Rooyen Lynette Mills Nicolene Botha These 9 finalists will have to wait until Wednesday, 16 September 2015 when the winner will …

“A woman should be two things: classy and fabulous.” – Coco Chanel August is Women’s Month in South Africa, and we celebrate mothers, daughters, wives, and sisters from all over South Africa, and what’s a celebration without bubbles? With our fun and fizzy Ons Sprankel and the Diva herself, we …

South African brandy has a legacy almost as old as the country itself. Taken from the Dutch word “brandewijn”, meaning burnt or distilled wine, brandy has been produced and enjoyed in this country from as far back as 1672. Today, South African brandy is acknowledged as some of the world’s …

Since the arrival of the first European settlers on our shores, South Africa has become synonymous with good quality wines. And one of the earliest wine farms, nestled in a tiny valley just outside Stellenbosch, is Blaauwklippen Vineyards. Founded by Gerrit Jansz Visser in 1682, 6 years later the decision …

Come join us on our road trip! We are bringing you some of your favourite wines from Season 1 of the Sediment TV show. Come sip and savour with us! For more info visit www.sediment.co.za   The Sediment TV team are hitting the road and bringing you some of your …

It was a festive occasion and although the weather was getting chilly outside, the bubbly atmosphere kept everyone warm and especially, very happy. Celebrating a brand new “Diva” is what it was all about and 125 guests joined our Blaauwklippen team in our Tasting Room to do so. The guests …

What does Blaauwklippen mean to you? Is it the family market on sunny Sundays? Your wedding venue many years ago? The old heritage farm that is a significant part of the history in the Winelands? Or perhaps the Malbec, the Ons Sprankel or the Reserve Zinfandel wine in your glass …

Registreer nou vir die 32ste jaarlikse Blaauwklippen Versnit-kompetisie Alle lede van wynklubs en verenigings word genooi om in te skryf vir hierdie unieke kompetisie. Vanjaar is dalk net die jaar wat jy as wenner van hierdie 32ste jaarlikse Blaauwklippen Versnit-kompetisie aangewys word wanneer jou wenversnit onder die Blaauwklippen Barouche-etiket in …

Registration now open for the 32nd annual Blaauwklippen Blending Competition Calling on all members of wine clubs and societies to enter this unique competition, because this year you could be the winner of the 32nd annual Blaauwklippen Blending Competition with the honour of your winning creation being bottled and sold …

Wine and food pairings always lead to lively discussions and so it was last week  at Longridge Wine Estate and Restaurant when two chefs and four wineries got together to preview a selection of the wine and canapé pairings planned for the 2014 Seasons of Flavour event, which takes place …

Vir die eerste maal in die 31 jaar geskiedenis van die Blaauwklippen Versnitkompetisie word die glorie gedeel deur ses wynklubs, drie van Pretoria naamlik Wine 101, Baronne Wynklub en die Vaal Ja-Pe Wynproe Groep, asook die Versapper van Centurion, die Weskus Wyngilde van Vredenburg en laaste, maar nie die minste …

For the first time in the 31 year history of the Blaauwklippen Blending Competition, the winning glory had to be shared between six wine clubs, with three clubs hailing from Pretoria, namely Wine 101, Baronne Wynklub, and Vaal Ja-Pe Wynproe Groep the Versapper from Centurion, Weskus Wyngilde from Vredenburg and …

Blog Article on The Blaauwklippen Family Market You know something is good when you feel compelled to do it two weekends in a row! Last Sunday and the Sunday prior, my partner and I took a mini road trip down to the Blaauwklippen Family Market in Stellenbosch, Cape Town. Fortunately …

Blaauwklippen Zinfandel 2008 mentioned in the September 2014 Issue of Wine Extra. Click here to read the full article

Jump down the rabbit hole and don’t be late for a very important date! With “Alice in Wonderland’ as this year’s Cellar2Cellar Trail Run and Wine Experience theme, get ready to meet the Mad Hatter, bat your lashes at the Queen of Hearts and make a beeline for the Cheshire …

ANNUAL BLAAUWKLIPPEN BLENDING COMPETITION… After a marathon tasting of 99 blends, the finalists for the 31st Annual Blaauwklippen Blending Competition are, in alphabetical order:

THE BEST KEPT SECRET… …about winters in Stellenbosch are those crisp sunny days we get treated to every so often. Sunny enough to make one forget that it is actually RED WINE season! Luckily we have just released the 2014 vintage of our Cultivar Selection Chenin Blanc and Rosé, perfect …

GIAN GROEN IN CONCERT Gian Groen will be performing in our Wine Centre, the show starts at 20h00, with dinner being served from 19h00 – 20h00. Tickets cost R150 per person.

The marvellous May Malbec madness continues with a special offer! When buying five bottles of the 2010 Blaauwklippen Cultivar Selection Malbec online, you get the 6th one free! A saving of R69. We will be releasing the 2011 Malbec soon, so this is a great opportunity to stock up on …

Don’t miss out to watch the Konfetti movie, it is really witty, sophisticated & funny and filmed at our beautiful farm! Article from Screen Africa ‘Biding his time seems to have paid off, judging by audience reaction. “Above everything else, this is a film at a wedding, which required a …

Clever wine marketers are bracing themselves for a wine-selling bonanza in Sandton next week as The Wine Show, delivered by Dawn Wing, opens its doors for the 9th consecutive year. Read the full press release here For more information visit

MAKE ZINFANDEL PART OF YOUR COLLECTION WITH THIS GREAT APRIL OFFER: When buying online before end of April, you qualify for a 10% DISCOUNT on all our Zinfandel products:

In honour of a decade of dealing with the Zinfandel grape varietals, and April being “Zinfandel Month”, we invited a small group of writers to attend a 10 year Blaauwklippen Zinfandel vertical tasting at the Table Bay hotel, the seventh presented by Blaauwklippen. The tasting was hosted by none other …

Read the wonderful article from the Winetimes.co.za website about our magnificent Zinfandel experience. Last month wine media and trade representatives flocked to Blaauklippen Wine Estate in Stellenbosch to celebrate the tenth Zinfandel vintage of the estate’s Cellar Master, Rolf Zeitvogel. Apart from its 300-year history, Blaauwklippen is also one of …

Sien die aanhegsel vir ‘n fantastiese artikel oor Konfetti wat grotendeels hier op Blaauwklippen opgeneem is. “Ek dink Suid-Afrikaanse gehore word onderskat wanneer dit kom by Afrikaanse flieks. Dit is ‘n baie meer gesofistikeerde gehoor vir wie daar dikwels net toilethumor opgedis word.” Read more here

Selected Blaauwklippen wines are now available as part of the Miles for Style program. To view the selection, click here