The Journey of the Qvevri

The Journey of the Qvevri

“I don’t believe wine could be made much more naturally than this,” says Johnathan Grieve, proprietor of Avondale Estate, which has released the maiden vintage of its landmark Qvevri Red Blend and Qvevri Chenin Blanc, the first South African wines to be vinified,...
Harvest 2018 News

Harvest 2018 News

Harvest time at the beginning of each New Year brings an incredible energy of profusion and fruitfulness to the farm.  In the early morning of the 26th of January, we celebrated our 21st Harvest Anniversary, bringing in the Chardonnay grapes we use to make Avondale’s...