What's new at Glenelly Estate

Friday, 2 October, 2026
Glenelly Estate
With the year's critics' reports in and our open-air cinema returning to the estate, we're rolling out the red carpet for the highest-rated wines among our current releases.

Our current top scorers: And the award goes to...

Lady May 2021

Awards:

  • 98 Points: Greg Sherwood MW
  • 98 Points: Christian Eedes
  • 97 Points: Tim Atkin MW
  • 94 Points, #21 Top 100 Wines of SA: James Suckling
  • 93 Points: Robert Parker Wine Advocate

­Normal Price: R1 080

Private Cellar Club: R918

Click HERE to shop

Estate Reserve Red 2018

Awards:

  • 5 Stars (95 Points): Platter’s Wine Guide
  • 94 Points: Decanter World Wine Awards
  • 94 Points: Jamie Goode
  • 93 Points: Tim Atkin MW

­Normal Price: R385

Private Cellar Club: R327

Click HERE to shop.

Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023

Awards:

  • 4.5 Stars (93 Points): Platter’s Wine Guide
  • 92 Points: Tim Atkin MW
  • 91 Points: Vinous (Neal Martin MW)

­Normal Price: R385

Private Cellar Club: R327

Click HERE to shop

Glass Collection Merlot 2022

Awards:

  • Top 10: Taransaud Merlot Top 10 Competition
  • 90 Points: James Suckling
  • 4 Stars: Platter's Wine Guide

Normal Price: R185

Private Cellar Club: R157

Click HERE to shop.

Dirk van Zyl and Lehandri Bothma of Glenelly Estate

A fond farewell to Dirk van Zyl

This month we say goodbye to Dirk van Zyl as he begins a new role at Kanonkop. For the past four years, he has been the steady hand behind our wines and it has been a privilege to work alongside him.

Thank you for everything you've poured into Glenelly, Dirk. We wish you every success.

Over the past three years, Dirk and Lehandri Bothma have made a formidable team in the cellar. We are delighted that Lehandri now takes the helm as winemaker, carrying our wines forward into this next chapter.

Upcoming events with Glenelly Estate

Rosé de May Dinner and new Art Exhibition

Date: 23 October 2026

Venue: The Vine Bistro at Glenelly

With summer on the doorstep, we're marking the turn of the season with an evening of Rosé de May, a three-course dinner and a new exhibition on our walls.

Join us from 18h00 for a sunset glass of Rosé de May and a first look at the new works, presented by curator Julia Meintjes. Dinner is served from 19h00.

R590 per person for three courses. Menu to follow.

Our full list of Glenelly wines will be available to order with dinner.

Booking is essential | 021 809 6444 | bistro@glenelly.co.za

Book now

A 12.5% service charge will be added to the bill.

Our new spring menu launches soon.

The Galileo Open Air Cinema Returns to Glenelly Estate: ­Notting Hill under the stars

Date: 24 October 2026

Venue: Glenelly Estate
­
Join us for a movie night under the stars and enjoy the Galileo mini market and a selection of our wines. See more details here.

Notting Hill is a 1999 romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. The quiet life of a London bookshop owner is turned upside down when he meets one of the world’s most famous film stars. Set against the charm of Notting Hill, their unlikely romance proves that love can find you when you least expect it.

Tickets here