BLAAUWKLIPPEN NEWS
BLAAUWKLIPPEN NEWS
South Africa’s oldest wine estate honoured at the Global Brand Awards
Blaauwklippen, South Africa’s oldest wine estate and the country’s oldest registered company, has been honoured as Best Heritage Wine Estate in the 2025 Global Brand Awards. Celebrated for its centuries-old legacy, ongoing innovation, and unforgettable visitor experiences, Blaauwklippen was selected from over 18,000 global contenders. This recognition follows the estate’s recent return to independent production and investment in premium guest offerings—from vineyard walks to a purpose-built Pump Track. With deep roots dating back to 1682, Blaauwklippen continues to shape the Cape Winelands as a proud ambassador of South African heritage.
Blaauwklippen welcomes Greg Straw, visionary landscape architect and horticulturist
Greg Straw, the creative force behind Blaauwklippen’s grounds and Family Market, brings a distinctive blend of artistic vision and ecological sensitivity to the estate. A celebrated South African landscape architect and horticulturist, Straw is known for landmark projects such as Nelson Mandela’s memorial gardens and the creation of Johannesburg’s iconic Fourways Farmers Market. With international experience across more than eight countries and a deep commitment to environmental restoration, his work champions sustainability, community, and natural beauty—values that are now deeply rooted in every corner of Blaauwklippen.
