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Tuesday, 1 April, 2025

Alto Estate welcomes Altus van Lill as farm manager and viticulturist

Meet Alto Estate's newly appointed farm manager and viticulturist, Altus van Lill.

Friday, 28 February, 2025

Alto moves to Klein Alto during renovations

Alto Estate is embarking on an exciting chapter: While the estate temporarily closes for renovations, guests can visit Klein Alto opening in mid-2025.

Friday, 21 February, 2025

February news from Alto Estate

Alto Estate shares the latest updates on their renovation plans, harvest 2025, and more.

Friday, 14 February, 2025

All the award winners from the Master Winemaker 100 2025 - including 3 South African winemakers

Who went above and beyond in last year's Global Wine Masters competitions? The Drinks Business announces the individual award winners from this year's guide.

The Drinks Business, Michael Huband

Friday, 24 January, 2025

Experience the magic of Alto Wine Estate

We at Alto are excited to announce that our tasting room and restaurant will remain open until further notice.

Friday, 27 December, 2024

Recipe: Bread pudding with citrus, sultanas and rooibos served with milk tart ice cream and paired with Alto Rouge

A delicious South African take on on the traditional bread and butter pudding served with milk tart ice cream. Pair it with Alto Rouge!

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

Recipe: Braaied stone fruit with thyme, aniseed and honey paired with Alto Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2023

Here's a fresh and vibrant summer recipe, perfect to enjoy with Alto Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2023.

Friday, 13 December, 2024

Experience Alto this festive season

Alto Estate reveals its special festive events and offerings and invites you to experience its magic this season.

Thursday, 5 December, 2024

Recipe: Bratwurst boerie rolls with red wine onions paired with Alto Rouge

This bratwurst boerie rolls recipe, a twist on the traditional South African boerewors rolls, pairs well with Alto Rouge 2022.

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Thursday, 21 November, 2024

Platter's by Diners Club South African Wine Guide launches milestone 45th edition

The 45th edition of South Africa's original wine adviser, Platter's Guide, is here.

Platter's by Diners Club

Tuesday, 5 November, 2024

Summer at Alto Estate

Make sure that Alto Estate is at the top of your to do list this festive season!

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Wednesday, 23 October, 2024

Out and About with wine.co.za: Spring celebrations in the Cape Winelands

From a birthday party to a celebration of a centennial vintage release, here are some events the wine.co.za team attended in spring 2024.

Wednesday, 16 October, 2024

Alto Estate still delivering the golden goods 100 years after first vintage

Alto underscored its reputation as a leading South African wine estate by winning two Double Gold medals at this year's Veritas Awards.

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Monday, 14 October, 2024

A glorious Veritas 2024 evening for KWV, Flagstone and Diemersdal

At the 34th Veritas Awards, 70 Double Gold medals were awarded and the Duimpie Bayly Vertex Trophy went to the KWV The Mentors Perold 2020.

Tuesday, 8 October, 2024

Exciting news: Alto Estate to undergo renovations and upgrades

Alto will soon close its doors temporarily for renovations and relocate its tasting room and restaurant to sister farm Bontehoek.

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