Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners In the heart of the Elgin Valley lies the Ridgelands Farm, home to Elgin Vintners Tasting Room & Guest House.

WINES:
Our internationally acclaimed wines, produced by Marinda Kruger, show exceptional poise, finesse, and elegance. Our portfolio consists of 4 ranges:
- Elgin Vintners
- Domaine-Site specific
- Cloud Haven
- Fynbos Lite

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WINE TASTINGS & PAIRINGS:
An array of wine tasting options as well as wine and pizza pairings are available from Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am - 4pm. Our skilled wine tas

ting ambassadors will guide you through a tasting while the panoramic vistas across the sprawling lawns envelope and welcome you. Cheese platters, wood-fired pizzas, snacks, and picnic boxes can be ordered from our Visitor Centre to enjoy with your wine of choice.

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WEDDINGS & EVENTS:
If you are seeking an idyllic venue to host your wedding or function, then Elgin Vintners is the perfect space for an intimate affair. With the natural surrounding beauty of this Elgin jewel, your wedding day will showcase romance in every sense of the word. The surrounding mountains provide the perfect backdrop and our English-style garden sets the scene for the ultimate summer wedding extravaganza. The garden can be transformed into a magical fairytale setting with festive lighting draped amongst the ancient Oaks.

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4-STAR COUNTRY HOUSE ACCOMMODATION:
Dreaming of big blue skies,, crisp clean air, green orchards, and lush vineyards? Then Elgin Vintners Country House ticks all the boxes. Escape into country living and feel like the lord and lady of the manor when you check in to our 4-star boutique guesthouse for a luxurious getaway. Built in 1927 to a Sir Herbert Baker design, our Country House has been restored to its Victorian glory with all the modern comforts. Accommodating up to 10 guests in luxury suites, the Country House is child-friendly and gives guests the run of the property, including the swimming pool, tennis court, and braai area.

The doors reopen this Sunday.Following the storms, a few weeks ago, the Elgin Vintners tasting room will once again welc...
28/05/2026

The doors reopen this Sunday.

Following the storms, a few weeks ago, the Elgin Vintners tasting room will once again welcome guests from 31 May.

Thank you for the patience, support and kind messages over the past few weeks and days. We look forward to sharing the farm with you again.

Bookings:
WhatsApp +27 72 548 2462
[email protected]

21/05/2026

Happy International Chardonnay Day from Elgin.

At Elgin Vintners, Chardonnay has become one of the defining wines of the range — shaped by Elgin’s cool climate, natural acidity and slower ripening conditions.

As winemaker Gus Dale explains:

“We’ve managed to convert quite a lot of those people back to Chardonnay with this beautiful, cool climate version of South African Chardonnay.”

The soon-to-be released 2025 vintage is naturally fermented in French oak barrels using indigenous yeasts, with extended lees ageing adding texture and depth while retaining freshness and precision.

Bone dry, bright and layered, it’s a style that continues to gain traction both internationally and here at home — proof that Elgin Chardonnay continues to speak for itself.

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The past week has brought real havoc to the farm — uprooted trees, broken branches and gale-force winds causing signific...
19/05/2026

The past week has brought real havoc to the farm — uprooted trees, broken branches and gale-force winds causing significant damage across the valley.

But between the storms, there are moments when the weather clears and the farm returns to what makes this place so special: crisp air, open landscapes and a sense of calm that feels far removed from the city.

We are open and looking forward to welcoming guests again for wine tastings, pizzas and country stays.

To book your getaway, contact our team on WhatsApp at 072 548 2462.

Ps: please note that the current tasting room is temporarily closed but tastings can still be organised.

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Due to severe storm damage, the Elgin Vintners tasting room will remain closed until further notice while repairs are un...
12/05/2026

Due to severe storm damage, the Elgin Vintners tasting room will remain closed until further notice while repairs are underway.

We appreciate your understanding, patience and support during this time and will keep you updated as progress is made.

For enquiries or wine purchases:
WhatsApp: +27 72 231 6511
Email: [email protected]

Post-harvest in the vineyards doesn’t mean the work stops.At Elgin Vintners, the focus now shifts to soil health and how...
08/05/2026

Post-harvest in the vineyards doesn’t mean the work stops.

At Elgin Vintners, the focus now shifts to soil health and how the vineyards are managed through winter. As Gus Dale explains, the farm follows a no-tilling approach between the vineyard rows, allowing natural cover to grow rather than repeatedly ploughing the soils.

“Natural weeds are definitely better than ploughing the rows clean,” he explains. Repeated tilling can further compact wet soils, while natural cover helps protect and stabilise them through the colder, wetter months.

While dedicated cover crops can bring additional benefits such as nitrogen retention and attracting beneficial insects, maintaining natural cover is still considered a more sustainable long-term practice than heavily disturbing the soil each year.

In a region like Elgin, where rainfall and soil structure play such an important role, these decisions continue long after harvest is over.

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You might come for the wine, but if you’re quiet enough, you may be one of the few to encounter one of Elgin’s quieter r...
04/05/2026

You might come for the wine, but if you’re quiet enough, you may be one of the few to encounter one of Elgin’s quieter residents.

The Cape grysbok moves almost unnoticed along the edges of the vineyards and orchards, most often at dawn or late afternoon, when the farm is at its stillest.

A few things to look out for:
– It’s a solitary antelope, rarely seen in groups
– Perfectly adapted to fynbos and orchard landscapes
– Mostly active when the day begins or fades
– Males carry short, straight horns — females do not

It’s part of what makes time here feel a little different.

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01/05/2026

A new release — and a new standard for how we bottle it.

Today, on Sauvignon Blanc Day, we introduce the Ridgelands range.

Named after the farm where Elgin Vintners is based, Ridgelands is not a permanent line. It will only appear in vintages where a specific parcel stands apart — in balance, ripeness and structure — and warrants separate treatment.

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is the first. A small portion was selected and fermented in older French oak, rather than stainless steel, to build texture while retaining clarity. Fewer than 950 bottles were produced.

“As with vintage Champagne or Port, this is not something we will do every year. Only when the quality is there — and when a parcel justifies standing on its own.” — Gus Dale

Ridgelands starts here.

Some mornings make it easier to understand the place.The vineyards may be post-harvest, but conditions like this are par...
30/04/2026

Some mornings make it easier to understand the place.

The vineyards may be post-harvest, but conditions like this are part of what shaped the season — not constant, not guaranteed, but influential when they arrive at the right time.

Cloud Haven takes its name from that.
A nod to the mist that moves through the valley and, in certain moments, leaves its mark on the wine.



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1 May lands on two occasions worth marking — Workers’ Day and Sauvignon Blanc Day — and the tasting room will be open fr...
24/04/2026

1 May lands on two occasions worth marking — Workers’ Day and Sauvignon Blanc Day — and the tasting room will be open from morning through to evening.

Start with a glass of Sauvignon on arrival, settle into the day at your own pace, and stay on for live music with Gert Engelbrecht from 17:00. The focus is simple: good wine, a relaxed setting, and time well spent.

Ridgeland Sauvignon Blanc will be available — the new release, recently rated 94/100 (4.5★).

Friday, 1 May
Tasting Room: 10:00 – 21:00
Live music: 17:00 – 19:30

If you’re planning to join later in the day, booking is recommended.

WhatsApp: 072 548 2462

Come and meet us at Elgin Railway Market on 25 & 26 April.Elgin Vintners will be there, pouring alongside 11 other produ...
20/04/2026

Come and meet us at Elgin Railway Market on 25 & 26 April.

Elgin Vintners will be there, pouring alongside 11 other producers from across the valley — a rare chance to taste Elgin, all in one place.

Work your way through Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and more, chat to the people behind the wines, and discover a few new favourites along the way.

Your ticket includes 10 tastings and a complimentary wine glass.

🎟️ Book your spot via Webtickets — link in the Elgin Railway Market bio.

Address

Appletiser Road
Elgin
7180

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27218489587

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