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Monday, 23 March, 2020

A Robertson Valley Chardonnay soars to a place in the world’s top ten

Meet the champion! Rietvallei JMB Chardonnay 2019 has been voted one of the best in the world, the only South African entrant to achieve this spectacular honour.
Myrna Robins

Friday, 18 October, 2019

Veritas Victorious - Awards showered on Robertson Wine Valley Members

A plenitude of plaudits for our market-ready wine ranges The number of Double Golds awarded to Robertson Wine Valley members has risen from one last year to an impressive five in 2019. Overall our producers brought home an inspiring 100-plus total of medals this year, ample proof, should we need it, of just how highly their wines are rated blind by panels of local and international judges.
Myrna Robins

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Thursday, 10 October, 2019

Michelangelo awards RWV members a magnificent medal tally

Robertson region scores record results as competition season hots up.
Robertson Wine Valley

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019

De Wetshof’s Icon Site Chardonnay Takes Michelangelo Platinum

De Wetshof Estate’s The Site Chardonnay won a Platinum award in this year’s Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards.
De Wetshof Estate

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Monday, 23 September, 2019

Indulge, discover, savour at 14th annual Wine on the River Festival in Robertson

Satisfy your wanderlust and take a journey to the country on the scenic Route 62. Robertson Wine Valley is celebrating their 14th Wine on the River festival in partnership with Nedbank on 11 – 13 October 2019.
Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 19 August, 2019

Robertson Valley Honours Wine Champions

The prestigious SA Young Wine Show, dating back to 1833, showcases the best wines of a current vintage. 186 wines were entered from the Robertson Wine Valley for their regional Young Wine Show. The winners were announced on Thursday, 15 August, at the astonishing Lord’s Wines venue proudly sponsored by JF Hillebrand. Local wine producers from the valley entered and received amazing results.
Robertson Wine Valley

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Wednesday, 7 August, 2019

Terroir Triumph for Robertson Wine Valley

Trophy, National and Area winners star in the Robertson Wine Valley during 2019
Robertson Wine Valley

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Monday, 1 July, 2019

Robertson Wine Valley Presents: Slow Food & Wine Festival 9 – 11 August 2019

Slowly Made … Slowly Enjoyed
Robertson Wine Valley

Tuesday, 25 June, 2019

Escape to the countryside for a long weekend to the valley of wine and roses for an authentic experience to remember.

Soak up the simple pleasures in life at the 13th annual Slow Food & Wine Festival hosted by Robertson Wine Valley members, 9 - 11 August 2019.
Robertson Wine Valley

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Monday, 3 June, 2019

Take a wine weekend jaunt on the Robertson Valley 'Zebra'

The Wine Valley Safari is a great way to experience the Robertson winelands and its people without having to drive there yourself, writes Clifford Roberts.
Clifford Roberts

Thursday, 9 May, 2019

Escape to the Valley of Wine: Wacky Wine Weekend

The famed Wacky Wine Weekend takes place from 7 – 9 June 2019. This well–established event has become a wine institution in the social calendars of people across the country. This Winter-festival attracts wine connoisseurs, novices, families and friends alike travelling far and wide to “taste the lifestyle”.
Robertson Wine Valley

Thursday, 21 March, 2019

Chardonnay Mastery in Robertson Wine Valley

The Robertson Wine Valley has once again demonstrated its ability to produce Chardonnay that shines on a world stage, with two wines from the region excelling at the recently held Chardonnay du Monde in France. In addition, one of the winning wines, De Wetshof’s Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2018, was adjudged one of the best 15 wines in this year’s competition.
Beatrix Galloway

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Monday, 11 March, 2019

Escape to Robertson, The Valley of Wine, for a Wacky Wine Weekend in June…

The famed Wacky Wine Weekend takes place from 7th to 9th June 2019. This well–established event has become a wine institution in the social calendars of people across the country. This Winter-festival attracts wine connoisseurs, novices, families and friends alike travelling far and wide to “taste the lifestyle”.
Michael Olivier

Wednesday, 10 October, 2018

Veritas Victories: A starry finish to Robertson Wine Valley’s 2018 awards

The kudos keep coming! And the region deserves a round of applause.
Myrna Robins

Tuesday, 9 October, 2018

Exhilirating Display of Michelangelo Awards - RWV 2018 results inspire and impress!

Both the venerable and the recent arrivals, the large estates and the boutique producers have all taken pride of place in the 2018 annual Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards. Another welcome characteristic is the diversity of the winning wines – the valley is producing an intoxicating array of cultivars and blends along with those for which the valley has long been renowned.
Robertson Wine Valley

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Friday, 31 August, 2018

Robertson Wine Valley Shines At 2018 SA Young Wine Show

Appraising the potential of the valley’s current vintage
Myrna Robins

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Tuesday, 21 August, 2018

Wine on the River in Partnership with Nedbank: 26 - 28 October

Ladies and gents, lovers of fabulous wine, good food and happy vibes - assemble! Springtime is around the corner and the Robertson Wine Valley is getting ready to celebrate in style.
Robertson Wine Valley

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Monday, 9 July, 2018

Robertson Wine Valley Presents: Slow Food & Wine Festival 3-5 August 2018

Slowly Made … Slowly Enjoyed
Robertson Wine Valley

Wednesday, 25 April, 2018

10 Things to do at Wacky Wine: 31 May – 3 June 2018

Savour 15 years of greatness at this year’s Wacky Wine Weekend in partnership with Cape Talk from 31 May to 3 June 2018, proudly hosted by Robertson Wine Valley.
Robertson Wine Valley

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Wednesday, 21 March, 2018

Robertson Wine Valley tastes success at Chardonnay Du Monde 2018

Wine producers from the Robertson Wine Valley route kicked off 2018 with astronomical success raking in four of the seven silver medals awarded to South African producers at the 25th annual Chardonnay Du Monde awards.
Robertson Wine Valley

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Monday, 12 March, 2018

Savour 15 years of greatness

The famed Wacky Wine Weekend takes place from 31 May to 3 June 2018. This well–established event has become a wine institution in the social calendars of people across the country, attracting wine connoisseurs, novices and families & friends alike travelling far and wide to “taste the lifestyle”.
Robertson Wine Valley

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Wednesday, 14 February, 2018

A decade of vinous generosity and a centenary of caring

One hundred years on we look back at 1918 with compassion. Europe, Britain and Commonwealth countries were still reeling from the aftermath of World War One as the Great Flu pandemic swept across the globe, arriving in South Africa in September, and claiming some 140 000 lives over the next two years.
Myrna Robins

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Friday, 2 February, 2018

The Robertson Wine Valley presents Hands-on Harvest

Celebrate the 10th annual Hands-on Harvest festival in the picturesque Robertson Wine Valley from 23-25 February 2018.  Savour delicious local wines, experience country hospitality, indulge in country cuisine and explore all that the towns of Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson have to offer.
Robertson Wine Valley

Wednesday, 6 December, 2017

#TastetheLifestyle at Hands-on Harvest: 23-25 February 2018

Celebrate the 10th annual Hands-on Harvest festival in the picturesque Robertson Wine Valley from 23-25 February 2018. Savour delicious local wines, experience country hospitality, indulge in country cuisine and explore all that the towns of Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson have to offer.
Robertson Wine Valley

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Thursday, 26 October, 2017

Enjoying wine on the river in Robertson

Robertson is looking gorgeous, with the vines already showing great growth.
Judy Brower - wine.co.za

Wednesday, 11 October, 2017

Veritas victors impress at the annual gala awards

Robertson Wine Valley cellars score well with Double Gold and Gold.
Robertson Wine Valley

Friday, 6 October, 2017

Robertson Valley records stellar success

The results of the 21st Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards for 2017 were announced at a glamorous function at the Tsogo Sun hotel in Cape Town on Friday September 29.
Robertson Wine Valley

Wednesday, 27 September, 2017

Robertson Wine Valley toasts to success at the 2017 Amorim Cap Classique Challenge

The recently released results of the prestigious Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, has got the Robertson Wine Valley bubbling with pride. The Robertson Wine Valley deservedly walked away with a class winner in the Museum Class, two Gold Awards and nine Silver Awards. The highly sought-after Frans Malan Legacy Trophy was also bestowed on a producer from the Robertson Wine valley.
Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 4 September, 2017

Education is an important focus

“We always think nothing big ever happens in Bonnievale,” begins a letter that arrived in the Bonnievale Wines post box last week. Written by a learner, it followed an educational excursion that Bonnievale Wines helped realise.
Bonnievale Wines

Monday, 4 September, 2017

Employee development is key

Rowan and Caryl Beattie, owners of Esona Boutique Wine, are fanatical about developing people.
Rowan Beattie

Monday, 4 September, 2017

Wine with roots in the community

The wine industry is a significant contributor to the South African economy and has been the livelihood of thousands of families for centuries. Go deeper and you’ll also discover that the roots of wineries in their communities go even deeper, especially in Bonnievale.
Bonnievale Wines

Monday, 4 September, 2017

Elethu black-owned farm pays dividends

The successful 100% black-owned grape farming initiative that benefits Bonnievale Wines workers, is approaching a significant milestone.
Bonnievale Wines

Friday, 1 September, 2017

Bonnievale Wines and the Universals Rugby Team

Bonnievale Wines are proud sponsors of the local Universals Rugby team.
Bonnievale Wines

Friday, 1 September, 2017

The Jakes Gerwel Entrepreneurial School

Most learners from Bonnievale come from under-resourced backgrounds, fatherless homes and broken family structures. Secure character is what made Prof Jakes Gerwel a world changer behind the scenes and apt role model. In this school, the first priority is to invest in the character of the learners.
Philip Jonker

Friday, 1 September, 2017

Bon Courage Child Care Initiative

Bon Courage started a childcare initiative to set the mind of parents working on the estate at ease while they work.
Anneline Smuts

Friday, 1 September, 2017

Rooiberg Winery gives back with their Game Reserve Range

Rooiberg Winery donates a contribution to the Wilderness Foundation for each bottle of their Game Reserve range sold.
Rooiberg Winery

Tuesday, 29 August, 2017

Robertson Wine Valley rises at Rosé Rocks

Three of Robertson Wine Valley producers had double the fun at this year’s Rosé Rocks competition, each scooping Double Golds for their respective entries.  
Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 28 August, 2017

Robertson Wine Valley strikes it rich with the Gold Awards

Seven Wine Valley cellars amass a glittering array of awards.
Robertson Wine Valley

Friday, 11 August, 2017

Sommeliers’ Selection Results in Sweet Success

RWV winners target wine lovers in new and innovative ways.
Robertson Wine Valley

Friday, 11 August, 2017

Terroir Triumphs: Recognition for Robertson Wine Valley Cellars

Celebrating a national winner and eight district Top Wines.
Robertson Wine Valley

Thursday, 3 August, 2017

Wacky Wine Weekend raises R10,000 for The Herberg and Thunderchild

Robertson Wine valley has recently taken on the Thunderchild project as their official charity partner. This partnership was launched during the Wacky Wine Weekend in June 2017.
Thunderchild Wines  

Tuesday, 4 July, 2017

A toast to a new chapter for Robertson Wine Valley

Peter de Wet, Excelsior Estate, was elected as Chairman of the Robertson Wine Valley Board along with Johann de Wet, De Wetshof Estate, to serve as Vice-Chairman. These two industry giants in the Robertson Wine Valley are raring to help guide the valley to a fruitful future.
Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 3 July, 2017

De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay Portrays Excellence of 2017 Vintage

The just-released De Wetshof Limestone Hill 2017, one of South Africa’s most popular unwooded Chardonnays, portrays the excellence of this year’s vintage experienced on this pioneering wine estate in Robertson.
De Wetshof Estate

Monday, 3 July, 2017

Why you should be drinking South African Chardonnay

T&C wine critic Jay McInerney returns to South Africa after a 12-year hiatus and finds that the quality of the wine matches the beauty of the region.
Jay McInerney

Friday, 30 June, 2017

Slow Food & Wine Festival: 4 - 6 August 2017

Head out to the country on the scenic Route62 and explore a wealth of history and authentic wine experiences at the Robertson Wine Valley’s eleventh annual Slow Food & Wine Festival in partnership with WESGRO. Taking place from 4-6 August 2017 at various wineries and a Family Market on Sunday on the Klipdrift farm.
Robertson Wine Valley

Thursday, 22 June, 2017

Mont Blois revived: A good sign of progress in Robertson

A remarkable number of the Cape’s top wines in the last decade or so come from vineyards that previously fed the producer cellars’ vast blending tanks. Go back a bit further and the same thing is true of more wines, and of many entire estates. Such change is certainly one of the most important indicators of national progress in winemaking.
Tim James

Wednesday, 21 June, 2017

Rooiberg’s Red Jewel

The well-awarded Rooiberg Red Muscadel 2014 has clinched another award by garnering a gold medal at the 15th Muscadel SA Awards.
Rooiberg Winery

Thursday, 15 June, 2017

Graham Beck Shines at the 2017 Vinordic Wine Challenge

Graham Beck Brut NV recently scored the top accolade in the only EU certified wine competition in Sweden, the Vinordic Wine Challenge (held in Stockholm every year).
Graham Beck Bubbly

Thursday, 15 June, 2017

Rustic rendezvous in Robertson

Often forgotten in favour of the more well-known wine routes or unheard of by tourists, the Robertson Wine Valley provides an off-the-beaten track experience where winemakers indulge visitors with long talks in cosy cellars and local chefs cook up a storm in quaint country kitchens.
Janine Avery

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Wednesday, 31 May, 2017

International plaudits for Robertson Valley Shiraz

Member producers bring home two of South Africa’s five golds.
Robertson Wine Valley

Friday, 19 May, 2017

Stylish new look for John B wines

We are proud to introduce the vintage inspired new packaging for John B. A lot of thought went into this new design to bring back elements of origin, tradition and a bit of nostalgia.
Rietvallei Wine Estate

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Thursday, 11 May, 2017

Top 10 things to do at Wacky Wine

Top Wine Experiences at the 14th annual Wacky Wine Weekend proudly hosted by Robertson Wine Valley from 1-4 June 2017
Robertson Wine Valley

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Monday, 8 May, 2017

Red, White, Sparkling and Still – Robertson shines across the board

Cellars in the Robertson Wine region produced a total of 15 winners in the 2017 National Wine Challenge.
Robertson Wine Valley

Friday, 5 May, 2017

Champion Chardonnays – A Timely Celebration

Bringing home gold to Robertson Wine Valley
Robertson Wine Valley

Tuesday, 21 March, 2017

Can you make a difference in someone's life?

21 March is not only the Autumn and Spring Equinox, but also Human Rights Day. Read on to find out how wineries are making a difference in people's lives and how you, too, can make a difference. #wineforgood
wine.co.za, Judy Brower

Thursday, 2 March, 2017

Esona's hands-on approach

At Esona, we take a hands-on approach when it comes to the fair and ethical treatment of our close-knit team of farm workers.
Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 27 February, 2017

Graham & Rhona Beck Development Trust

Through the Graham & Rhona Beck Development Trust (GRBDT) Graham Beck Enterprises has contributed significantly to the development of the local communities within the Langeberg Municipal region (situated in the Robertson Wine Valley) in the areas of Education, Skills Development, Arts, Sports as well as in the Healthcare/Wellbeing and Housing requirements of our own employees.
Robertson Wine Valley

Tuesday, 21 February, 2017

Weltevrede Estate Restoring Faith

The Edge of Life fund pays out once a year to charities who specifically focusses on the restoration of self worth in individuals.
Robertson Wine Valley

Thursday, 16 February, 2017

Ashton Winery giving back to the less fortunate

Did you know that for every litre of grape juice that Ashton Winery sells, a rand is donated to Meals on Wheels Community Services.
Robertson Wine Valley

Wednesday, 15 February, 2017

The Thunderchild Project making a difference

None of the children in Herberg Children’s Home in Robertson originate from homes and communities where the sun proverbially always shines and where there is always lovely weather.
Robertson Wine Valley

Wednesday, 15 February, 2017

KLINK AWARDS - Vote for WINE ON THE RIVER

Wine on the River is a finalist in the Best Festival category for this year's Klink Awards!
Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 13 February, 2017

Hands on Harvest : 10-12 March 2017

Experience the harvest in the heart of autumn with the 9th annual Hands on Harvest festival from 10 - 12 March 2017 in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley.
Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 19 September, 2016

Two wine lovers stand a chance to win a weekend to the Robertson Wine Valley’s Wine on the River Festival for four

Celebrate Spring on the banks of the Breede River at the Robertson Wine Valley’s 11th annual Wine on the River festival taking place from 14-16 October 2016.
Robertson Wine Valley

Wednesday, 31 August, 2016

#WINNING

The prestige SA Young Wine Show, dating back to 1833, showcases the best wines of a current vintage. 260 wines were entered from the Robertson Wine Valley for the regional Young Wine Show. 
Robertson Wine Valley

Saturday, 23 July, 2016

6 foodie things to do at SLOW Food and Wine Festival presented by Robertson Wine Valley

Known for its rustic and charming country life, the Robertson region is home to some of the best wines in the country and makes for a relaxing, slow-paced getaway for city folk.
EatOut, Nikita Buxton

Friday, 13 May, 2016

Wacky Wine Weekend - 20 days to go

Expect to be WOWED with the Robertson Wine Valley’s thirteenth annual Wacky Wine Weekend showcasing more than 40 wine estates, boutique wineries and tourism establishments from the Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson region.
Robertson Wine Valley

Monday, 21 March, 2016

Chardonnay du Monde Results

The Chardonnay du Monde international competition recognises the world’s best Chardonnay wines by awarding them with reliable and representative medals.
Chardonnay du Monde

Monday, 21 September, 2015

Robertson Wine on the River - head for the banks of the Breede for some fun in the sun

The weekend of 16 to 18 October 2015, the banks of the Breede River will come alive with the annual and ever-popular Robertson Wine on the River – this year celebrating its 10th anniversary. The festival will once again take place on the picturesque riverside farm, Goudmyn, situated on the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale.
Charmaine Baird

Friday, 11 September, 2015

Robertson Wine Valley producers gear up for Cape Wine 2015

The Robertson Wine Valley, fondly known as the valley of wine and roses, will bring its unique selection of terroir-driven wines and brilliant diverse product ranges to the tri-annual Cape Wine 2015 to be held at the CTICC from Tuesday, 15 September until Thursday, 17 September.
Charmaine Baird

Wednesday, 22 July, 2015

WIN tickets to Robertson Wine Valley Festival at Kievits Kroon Country Estate

On 1 & 2 August, Robertson Wine Valley will once again host its two-day festival at Kievits Kroon Country Estate, just outside of Pretoria, showcasing dozens of wineries and wine cellars from in and around the Robertson area, including Ashton, McGregor and Bonnievale.
Robertson Wine Valley

Friday, 10 July, 2015

Robertson Wine Valley returns to Gauteng for two-day festival

On 1 & 2 August, Robertson Wine Valley will once again host its two-day festival at Kievits Kroon Country Estate, just outside of Pretoria, showcasing dozens of wineries and wine cellars from in and around the Robertson area, including Ashton, McGregor and Bonnievale.
Robertson Wine Valley