Merlot tends to divide opinion. Being a “Half-brother” to Cabernet Sauvignon (both share Cabernet Franc as their “father”), with a somewhat similar flavour profile, you’d expect the same bold character to step forward. Instead, this chameleon of a grape surprises with every vintage and iteration. Merlot is thought to [...]
Come and experience the joys of the estate this festive season. Get something from our Tasting Room & Deli, buy one of our vouchers online or gift a truly unique experience for someone special. A Bountiful Terroir Home to the world’s first bottled Pinotage, our range of award-winning wines [...]
Champagne and celebration have always had a close relationship. Early records point to the 5th-century Romans cultivating the wine in Northern France, possibly even earlier. When Hugh Capet was crowned king of France in 987, Champagne became the wine served at every coronation. A tradition started in 987 and [...]
With awards season well on its way and so many South African properties being recognised for excellence in their respective fields, Lanzerac is also flying the flag proudly. Early in October, the World Spa Awards 2023 was announced and Lanzerac walked away as the winner in the Day Spa [...]
To say Chardonnay is one of Lanzerac’s focal points, is definitely no understatement. Since the renaming of the farm “Schoongezicht” to “Lanzerac” in 1920, Chardonnay has been high on the proverbial list of priorities. Rumoured to be a personal favourite of Mrs English, the grape was one of the [...]
Grow Your Own Microgreens Workshop (Includes Lunch) 09h00 @ R1200pp on Tuesday the 31st of October. Sprouts, microgreens, and edible flowers have become ever so popular, where top chefs use these plants and plant parts, to add exotic flavours, colours and creative presentation to dishes offered to health-conscious, upscale [...]
Lanzerac is hosting an exclusive dinner with well-renowned Cellar Master, Wynand Lategan. Join us for an evening of fine wines and exquisite food pairings. In celebration of Pinotage, Wynand Lategan will delve into the complexities involved in the winemaking techniques and processes of creating award-winning wines. The four-course menu, [...]
Saturday, 14 October & Sunday, 15 OctoberTime: 09h00 – 18h00In celebration of International Pinotage Day, we are transforming our Tasting Room & Deli into a wine lover’s dream, with outdoor seating and live entertainment.Family & friends can enjoy a perfect Wineland’s Day, with an array of delicious food, your favourite [...]
It comes as no surprise that celebrating International Pinotage Day at Lanzerac is a highlight on all Pinotage Lovers’ calendar each year. Professor Abraham Izak Perold, the first Professor of Viticulture at the University of Stellenbosch, created Pinotage in 1925. His cross-pollination of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut only produced four [...]
Lanzerac Keldermeester Versameling The Lanzerac Keldermeester Versameling wines are the brainchild of Cellar Master Wynand Lategan, focusing on experimentation, both from a variety and terroir perspective. The range comprising both reds and whites, made in boutique quantities of less than 3000 bottles, draws inspiration from the Jonkershoek valley and [...]
