After a recent visit to Oldenburg Vineyards, wine industry strategist Mike Carter shares his thoughts on his time with us. He explores how our wines are crafted in harmony with nature through our focus on regenerative farming practices, and discusses with Nic the importance of our commitment to sustainability as an investment in the future. … Continued
With the upcoming release of the Rondekop Una V Chardonnay, Adrian tells us more about the inspiring woman it is named after – his paternal grandmother, Una Vanderspuy. Nic and Adrian also have a taste of this extremely special wine.
The 1st of November saw the anticipated release of the maiden vintage Una V 2023 Rondekop Chardonnay. The wine is a tribute to Una Van der Spuy, Adrian’s grandmother and iconic gardener. It symbolises a love of plants, a spirit of learning and adaptation, an appreciation for the Cape’s natural beauty, and above all, recognition … Continued
The days are getting longer, the sunshine warmer, and the vineyards are a spectacular vibrant green. Before the fruit begins to set on the vine, there are a few more vital processes the vineyard team must tend to. Canopy (leaves, shoots and, later, fruit) management is practiced for a number of reasons, including improving fruit … Continued
Spring continues apace, and as we transitioned from September to October, a few warmer days set everything into hyperdrive – the entire farm was ablaze in fluorescent shades of lime green – a truly spectacular sight! With the farm now fully planted, the vineyard team, with their unwavering dedication, is racing to keep ahead of … Continued
Spring is here, and the farm is coming alive with activity. Nic and Christo tell us a bit more about the new plantings, Nic updates us on the work our Dexter cows have been doing in the vineyards and Greg tells us more about his recent achievement at the South African Best Young Sommelier … Continued
For those eager to get ahead of the festive season rush, Stefan has uncovered something exceptional. Oldenburg Vineyards has bottled fewer than 50 “Jeroboams” in its history. A “Jeroboam” refers to a Bordeaux variety bottled in a 5L format. As many are aware, larger formats take longer to mature, resulting in fresher profiles. Of the … Continued
As we make our way into Spring, the vineyard comes alive with beautiful young green buds. This period is known as budburst or budbreak, triggered by the rise in temperature, it is the first sign of new life after their winter dormancy. However, before we delve further into budburst, it’s important to understand the role … Continued
What I love most about the farm is its constant demonstration of Nature’s Raw Power. The team’s profound love for Nature is a common thread that binds us all, though for each of us it’s a deeply personal connection. Last week, some guests commented to me as they were leaving that the view from The … Continued
As a valued member of the Rondekop Wine Club, you have priority access to our newest releases, as well as exclusive invitations to bespoke wine dinners. This month, we are excited to present a special offer: a handpicked selection of wines from Private Client Sommelier, Stefan. This exclusive offering allows you to delve deeper … Continued
We’ve got some exciting new developments to share this month. As part of our regenerative farming practices, we have three brand new team members to introduce: two Dexter cows, a calf and a litter of Kolbroek pigs. These new additions will be helping with weed control through grazing.
This month we are acquainting ourselves with the person on the farm who – apart from the winemaker – probably has a hand on every bottle of wine produced: the logistics and warehouse manager. Adéle Basson became a part of the Oldenburg Vineyards team on the 1st of June this year, and stepped into a … Continued
