In the Media
Sustainable Farming – preserving the land’s integrity for future generations
Increasingly, wine farmers are putting sustainability at the heart of what they do – and South Africa is no exception. As far back as 1998, South Africa introduced guidelines on sustainability which is adhered to by over 95% of growers and cellars. Sustainable wine...
Avondale Wine Estate joins forces with PiWOSA
Avondale Wine Estate is excited and honoured to join forces with PiWOSA as its 12th member. PiWOSA – Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa, is a collective of likeminded, independent wine producers focused on promoting premium South African wines on the international stage.
The danger of Assumption
By Madeleine Stenwreth MW “...you cannot enter into an investigation with a philosophy that dictates the outcome. Objectivity is paramount; this is the first principle of detective work that each of us must learn. It sounds simple, but our presuppositions are...
DIVERSIFICATION OF CAPE WINELANDS WINE ESTATE ENSURES ITS SUSTAINABILITY AND ONGOING POSITIVE LOCAL IMPACT
FABEREvents & SpecialsAs South Africa, and the world over, has rallied together to curb the spread of COVID19 and save lives, the resulting detrimental impact of regulations imposed (although much needed and necessary), is well documented. Unarguably, South...
FABER Easter Sunday Lunch
Bring the whole family and celebrate Easter Sunday with a 3 course family sharing lunch at FABER restaurant! Traditional Easter favorites such as pickled fish, hot cross buns and roasted lamb can be expected, for a leisurely afternoon with loved ones. 3 course sharing...
CAROLS IN THE GARDEN
Join us at Avondale Wine Estate for a “Carols in the Garden” concert, a carols by candlelight taking place at our highly acclaimed FABER restaurant which has recently been awarded by Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards as the Best Garden Restaurant in Africa. An...
Avondale Wine Estate Opens Gardens – 24th & 25th October 2020
Avondale Wine Estate is situated outside Paarl on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein mountains. It has magnificent views of the Simonsberg, Paarl Rock, the Klein Drakenstein Mountains, and in the far distance, Table Mountain. After the abundant winter rains the...
FABER RESTAURANT WINS MULTIPLE AWARDS
We are delighted to announce that Faber at Avondale Wine Estate has been awarded in the 2020 Haute Grandeur Global Awards. The prestigious awards are as follows: FABER has won the 2020 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Award for: Best Garden Restaurant in Africa Most...
Release of New ‘Decade Edition’ Showcases Maturation Potential of Samsara Syrah
To be able to take a 10-year-old wine off the shelf and enjoy it immediately is an incredible proposition, but the Samsara 2009 is by no means at the end of its life. It’s drinking beautifully right now, but it still has years left to mature and improve.
New Releases Reveal the Value in Taking it SLOW
Long respected for its dedication to organic and biodynamic winemaking, the latest releases from family-owned Avondale Estate outside Paarl show the importance of the simplest ingredient of all: time.