Lanzerac Blog & Latest News
Lanzerac Blog & Latest News
Stephen J Quirke Watercolour Artist
ABOUT THE ARTIST In the mid 80’s, with an MSc Applied Science in his back pocket, Stephen headed to Swakopmund to do vibration analysis on rotating shafts on the local uranium mine. Walking in the town one afternoon with Aura, his wife, he was arrested by a painting in [...]
Uncorking Tradition with a Sword
Whether you're at a fancy party or a grand event, witnessing sabrage is always a spectacle. But behind the sharp blade and the celebratory pop, lies a story rooted in French military tradition, opulence, and the enduring allure of champagne. Sabrage's origins date back to the Napoleonic era, in [...]
Long Table Dinner
Heritage Day is the iconic celebration of diverse cultures, traditions, and history. Here at Lanzerac, the Grande Dame is synonymous with old-world charm and rich Cape heritage, dating back to 1692 and nestled in [...]
A Sauvignon Spring
"Wine is sunlight, held together by water." — Galileo Galilei. Sauvignon Blanc captures the essence of Galileo's words. The first sip is like a crisp September morning, gradually revealing sun-kissed fruits and floral notes [...]
Moments with Lanzerac
Legend has it that the origin of Cabernet Sauvignon is akin to a miracle: a Sauvignon Blanc vineyard, known for producing white grapes, inexplicably begins yielding red ones. While reality might be less enchanting, [...]
