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  5. Coastal Region
  6. Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch

  • May-Eliane de Lencquesaing
    From Pauillac to Stellenbosch: Celebrating May-Eliane de Lencquesaing at 100

    Trailblazing nobility...

    By Jason Millar Published 15 December 25

  • Kanonkop Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    South Africa’s Kanonkop announces new head winemaker

    Abrie Beeslar's replacement announced...

    By Malu Lambert Published 22 July 25

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    Decanter presents… Journey’s End: The Bordeaux legacy in Stellenbosch

    Our exclusive tasting event series returns! Tickets are now on sale...

    By Julie Sheppard Last updated 31 March 25

  • 2017 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
    Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2017: Panel tasting results

    The judges were impressed with this elegantly styled line-up...

    By Malu Lambert Last updated 24 July 24

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    Stars of Stellenbosch: Top South African wines unveiled

    Stellenbosch's must-try wines from DWWAs...

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 12 July 24

  • Polkadraai Hills
    Polkadraai Hills: Regional profile and 10 top wines rated

    Top picks from South Africa's Polkadraai Hills...

    By Tim Atkin MW Published 17 April 24

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    Top Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon: Panel tasting results

    See our expert panel's favourite wines...

    By Tim Atkin MW Last updated 12 December 23

  • Neethlingshof
    Grands Chais de France purchases historic Stellenbosch winery

    A new acquisition for the French wine powerhouse...

    By Martin Green Published 20 October 22

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    Journey’s End: Celebrating 25 years in sparkling style

    Sponsored

    The leading Stellenbosch producer is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of a new Methode Cap Classique wine.

    By Decanter Staff Published 16 November 21

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    Journey’s End Vineyards, a South African winery and a force for good

    Sponsored

    Purchased in 1995 by the Gabb family, Journey’s End is nestled among the Schapenberg hills in the Stellenbosch winelands – and it has always been wholly committed to sustainably and ethically producing excellent wines for all occasions.

    By Decanter Staff Published 5 October 21

  • Stellenbosch
    Not just a pretty face in the Cape Wine Region

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 12 May 20

  • Stellenbosch
    Stellenbosch Stellarbosch

    Think South African reds, think Stellenbosch. But just why is the region so far ahead of its neighbours, and just when are they going to catch up? TONY MOSSOP finds out

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 27 April 20

  • Stellenbosch
    Wine Trails: Franschhoek and Stellenbosch

    By Lonely Planet Last updated 5 September 19

  • Franschhoek wineries to visit
    Stellenbosch and Franschhoek: Wineries to visit

    By Lonely Planet Last updated 5 September 19

  • Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
    From the archive: Stellenbosch: home of Cape Cabernet

    South Africa’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon region should be world renowned. So why isn’t it?

    By Christian Eedes Last updated 21 August 19

  • Stellenbosch Cabernet tasting
    Stellenbosch Cabernet tasting lays down a marker

    By John Stimpfig Last updated 16 July 19

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    International Trophy White Blend under £15 – DeMorgenzon, Maestro, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2014

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 21 August 15

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    Decanter travel guide: Stellenbosch, South Africa

    By Angela Lloyd Last updated 17 August 15

  • DWWA 14 International Trophy, Hartenberg Cabernet Sauvignon South Africa 2010
    DWWA 2014 International Trophies: Red Bordeaux Varietals under £15

    This year's Decanter World Wine Awards International Trophy for the Best in Show Red Bordeaux Varietals under £15 went to Hartenberg, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2010 (14.5%)

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 1 July 15

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    Jackson Family Wines buys South African vineyard

    Jackson Family Wines has expanded its recent buying spree beyond US shores by acquiring vineyards in South Africa's Stellenbosch region.

    By Chris Mercer Last updated 25 June 15

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    BRL Hardy and Stellenbosch team up for new venture

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15

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    Pichon-Lalande invests in South Africa

    Renowned Bordeaux second-growth estate Pichon-Lalande has expanded into South Africa after acquiring a 126ha fruit farm estate in the Stellenbosch region.

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15

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    University to teach ‘garage’ winemaking

    South Africa’s University of Stellenbosch is responding to the current trend in ‘garagiste’ winemaking by offering a course in home winemaking.

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15

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    Travel: Stellenbosch

    The Cape Of Good Food. The town of Stellenbosch may not be known for its gastronomy, but get out to its winelands and you’re in for a treat, says Joanne Simon

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15

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    Stellenbosch boffins search for source of ‘burnt rubber’

    Researchers in South Africa have launched a hi-tech scientific investigation into the causes of the distinctive ‘burnt rubber’ aroma found in many of the country’s red wines.

    By Richard Woodard Last updated 28 May 15

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    CAPE TOWN 2010 ‘BEST OF’ WINERY TOURISM AWARD WINNERS HONOURED

    The 2010 Cape Town ‘Best Of’ Winery Tourism awards ceremony took place on November 25 at Rust en Vrede in Stellenbosch.

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15

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    Ex-Pichon owner opens Stellenbosch estate

    The former owner of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is about to formally open Glenelly, her South African estate.

    By Jane Anson Last updated 28 May 15

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    Mulderbosch sold

    Mulderbosch Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa, has been sold to California-based investment group Terroir Capital for an undisclosed sum.

    By David Furer Last updated 27 May 15

  • DWWA 2013 International Trophies, Boschendal Reserve Collection Shiraz
    DWWA 2013 International Trophies: Red Rhône Varietal Under £15

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 26 May 15

  • Spier 21 Gables Pinotage South Africa 2011
    DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: South African Red Single-Varietal over £15

    This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for South African Single-Varietal Red over £15 went to Spier, 21 Gables Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2011 (14.5%)

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 26 May 15

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    2015 South Africa Wine Industry “Best of Wine Tourism” award winners announced

    The South African wine industry gathered at Waterford Estate in Stellenbosch on November 28 for the 2015 ‘Best Of Wine Tourism’ awards ceremony.

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 26 May 15

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