Happy 2026 and best wishes for the new year.
Hope everyone had a joyful and restful festive season filled with lots of bottles of good wine, especially some Flagstone wines. I had a good break, although very busy as my holiday was filled with time spent in Struisbaai, Robertson for a family wedding, Ceres for Christmas, and a bike trip with my wife to Pearly beach to go and visit some friends. Luckily, it was before all the fires. Our thoughts go out to all the firefighters and especially to the local residents of all the affected areas.
The new year has kicked off with a bang, and it is all systems go with a vintage that is around 10-14 days earlier than usual due to the very warm and dry conditions. The September to December period was the driest in more than 10 years and has resulted in medium to small berries across all varieties. Expectations are for a good quality and healthy grape harvest although a bit smaller than initial indications due to the dry conditions, especially in the traditional dry land (no irrigation) growing regions.
Our first grapes of the season, Verdelho, were picked on Tuesday, 20 January. Next, we're expecting Chardonnay for Poetry Chardonnay and soon thereafter Chenin Blanc for Tributary Chenin Blanc from our 39-year-old block in Wellington.
With the grapes more than a week earlier, it is a matter of organised chaos mixed with excitement in the cellar. The adrenaline is pumping and harvest 2026 is officially here!
Until February, cheers,
Gerhard Swart
Harvest team of 2026
Harvest is officially underway, and behind every vintage is a dedicated team making it happen. Our 2026 harvest team is ready for the long days, early mornings, and careful work that go into shaping the wines of the year ahead. We’re excited to have this passionate group in the cellar as the season unfolds and we can’t wait to see what this vintage brings.
Wines on promotion: 28 January – 8 February
Enjoy a 33% discount on the following wines:
Poetry Chenin Blanc 2025
- Was: R570 per case
- Now: R381.90 per case
Poetry Merlot 2025
- Was: R570 per case
- Now: R381.90 per case
Free Run Sauvignon Blanc 2023
- Was: R930 per case
- Now: R623.10 per case
Treaty Tree Classique Red 2022
- Was: R1 020 per case
- Now: R683.40 per case
Click HERE to shop these wine specials online.
Food and wine pop-up events
We’re excited to share the new menus for our upcoming Food and Wine Pop-Up events, taking place on 30 and 31 January and 6 and 7 February. Join us at the Tasting Room between 12h00 and 15h00 to enjoy a relaxed food-and-wine experience, featuring dishes prepared by chefs Mark and Mo and paired with Flagstone wines.
Bookings are essential. To reserve your spot, please contact us at flagstone.wines@vinarchy.com or call 021 850 5891.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Flagstone pop-up menu: 30 and 31 January
As a starter
Spanish prawn and chorizo croquettes with gazpachio diping - R100
As a main
Fire grilled chicken with Romesco sauce, cauliflower and Spanish potato tortilla - R160
Spanish lamb "Albondigas" with patatas Bravas and seared garden greens - R170
For dessert
Basque style cheesecake with sherry stewed red plums - R90
Flagstone pop-up menu: 6 and 7 February
As a starter
Roasted fig salad with baked feta, rocket and a port walnut dressing - R100
As a main
Franschhoek trout with mange tout, pea and fennel salad with wholegrain mustard and caper crisp red skinned potatoes - R160
Korean style BBQ beef "Bulgogi" with apple, ginger, spring onions with steamed rice and seared broccolini - R170
For dessert
Raspberry, chocolate and hazelnut roulade with Vietnamese coffee ice-cream - R90
Upcoming event: Akkedis se Verjaarsdagfees
Friendly reminder: the Akkedis show is happening this weekend (24 January)!
Come and spend a relaxed afternoon with us at the Tasting Room, enjoying live music, good food, and Flagstone wines. If you’re planning to join, make sure your booking is in.
We’d love to see you there!
Click HERE to book now.