Le Pommier Wine Estate is situated just outside Stellenbosch on the Helshoogte Pass towards Franschhoek. This family-friendly, wine farm boasts magnificent mountain views. It offers a restaurant, various accommodation options (including self-catering units), a wine tasting area (that we are busy …
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“We are all in this together.” You see this slogan everywhere in the media. And if you come to think about it, we are all in this. Don’t believe that if you are trying to stay healthy, clean and safe, …
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Interesting facts about wine, did you know? The dinner host, in Ancient Greece, would always be the first to sip the wine to assure guests that it was not poisoned. Wine makes women intoxicated easier and faster because women have …
“Comfort food”… see, already you’re smiling inside! Our Winelands comfort food specials will certainly warm you up on a winter’s day or night. Combine with a good bottle of Le Pommier wine, friends and family next to our fireplaces, and …
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An easy recipe to make one pot Greek Chicken.
If you are a wine lover, you have probably had a night or two where you drink too much wine hence the dreaded wine hangover…yes the glass was practically filling itself the whole night! It’s not a hangover…It’s Wine Flu …
How to spoil your mom this Mother’s Day.
Like many other things in life, the more you know about wine, the more you can enjoy it. Much like your favourite sport, if you didn’t understand the basic rules you wouldn’t enjoy it as much. Here are a few …
All #WineLovers will agree that you can’t waste a drop of wine — it’s just wrong! On the off-chance of having leftover wine (yes, we know that doesn’t happen often) you need to be prepared to save it. Here are …
You love, we love, everybody loves Sauvignon Blanc! This is one of the most widely planted wine grapes in the world, and because of this, it has a wide range of styles and flavours. We are so privileged to celebrate …
Sauvignon Blanc International Day is to be celebrated. Read More »
Sip, sip hooray! Friday, April 17th is World Malbec Day – a date when Malbec lovers around the world celebrate the must-have grape of the moment. Malbec wine is a real crowd-pleaser with rich, fruity flavours, spicy notes and a …
Can you imagine a life without wine? We’d rather not, so instead we have come up with 5 reasons why wine makes your life better! Pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy. Our 5 reasons why WINE makes your …
MOM a three letter word, but means so much more, so treat her as such this Mother’s Day. “All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” ~ Abraham Lincoln. Some call it a sixth …
For us at Le Pommier Wine Estate, pizza is one of those foods that we never get tired of eating. And who is not always in the mood for pizza? We recently built our own authentic wood fire pizza oven, …
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Investing time to create romance in your relationship is vital to achieving a satisfying love life. Even if you think your ideas are trivial, your partner will be pleased that you took the effort to do something loving for them. …
South Africans can really braai anything, and it’s more than a meal, it is a tradition. A braai is about being South African, and so is a spitbraai.
We have rounded up at least 13 reasons why you should visit Le Pommier Wine Estate this Festive Season. Make your reservation early before it is too late. Welcome the New Year while enjoying a South African Spit Braai and …
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Historically at Le Pommier Farm, we predominantly made use of chemical pest control methods to eradicate grape and vine mealybugs in our beloved vineyards. Both grape and vine mealybugs are major pests. They’re also hard to kill with chemicals because …
Le Pommier Wine Estate opts for environmental friendly pest control methods. Read More »
Feeling like more than just a cheese board with your wine tasting? Your favourite wines paired with delicious titbits are a great way to kickstart your food & wine summer outings. Try these 10 great pairings in and around Stellenbosch & …
“The Rosé Rocks competition continues to go from strength to strength with high-quality entries this year which reflect the increasing skill and attention South African winemakers are applying to this growing category. The trend continues to favour the drier styles …
Le Pommier Rosé earns a gold at the Rosé Rocks competition. Read More »
Le Pommier Wine Estate wins gold
1. Spitbraai on New Year With New Year approaching we are having a party at Le Pommier right where everyone can enjoy the festivities. A mouthwatering Spitbraai prepared by our fantastic team and a night filled with fun and dancing …
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Le Pommier meaning ‘The Apple Tree’ in French was an apple orchard once; it was a part of the 300-year-old Zorgvliet farm before. Today you will still find a couple of these apple trees – scattered on Le Pommier. In …
Poached pears in Red Wine is the perfect dessert option for cold winter nights. How to make poached pears: Ingredients 4 firm pears 1 bottle Le Pommier Red Blend wine (Merlot blend) 3 cups water 1 vanilla bean 1 cinnamon …
Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. What better way to lavish praise on the most special woman known as Mom, Mother, Ma, …
Summer is in full swing! The perfect way to celebrate these hot days is with a deliciously refreshing Summer Wine Cocktail. We’ve listed our top Summer Wine Cocktails: Strawberry-Grapefruit Rosé Summer Wine Cocktail Our firm favourite! (Makes 1 glass) Ingredients: …
Nothing can compete with good company and great wine! The difficult part is combining these elements with a memorable party. No worries – we’ve got you covered 🙂 Host your own Blind Wine Tasting Party A Blind Wine Tasting Party is …
From the archives: It’s that time of the year where our Le Pommier Wines had to strut their stuff against the competition. We’re referring to the annual Platter Awards of course! This being a big year with our new Olivia …
Having a picnic with the family or that someone special in your life is an excellent idea. But we all have that frustrating question of “What to make?” that keeps us from taking the picnic leap, and this can be stressful! Tips …
We really missed the sunny days since the start of Winter and yes, finally Summer is back and we just love the sunny-shorts-and-flip-flop weather. Le Pommier Restaurant is celebrating summer with great penny-saving restaurant specials. Restaurant Specials Le Pommier Restaurant is …
Every year’s vintage brings something different and unique to the Le Pommier Wine range. This year we’ve got a new flagship wine and couldn’t resist designing a new label to capture the essence and history of the wine. What makes the wine? …
New Label Designs for our Olivia and Jonathan’s Wines Read More »
We are proud to announce that Le Pommier Jonathan’s Malbec 2013 has been ranked among the Top 12 Malbec Wines on top12wines.com.
Nothing can compete with good company, great wine, and a fireplace – especially in Winter! The difficult part is combining these elements with a memorable party. Here are a few ideas to help you host a party worth remembering. 1. Wine Party: Blind …
These days, Apple’s trademark catchphrase “There’s an app for that”, can be uttered for a wide variety of industries and interests and wine drinkers have not been left out. From wine recommendations to keeping track of wines you have sampled …
Le Pommier Wine Estate has a selection of special offers to warm you up this Winter, choose from delicious specials available at Le Pommier Restaurant, Wineland Getaways at Le Pommier Country Lodge and beautiful wineland wedding packages when choosing Le Pommier …
Le Pommier Restaurant has a selection of Winter Wineland Specials to warm you up this season. Winter Breakfast Special Le Pommier’s Winter Breakfast Special is just what you need to get going on a chilly wineland winter morning – An …
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Your knowledge of wine will improve when you spend some time exploring fun ways to learn. Games, wine clubs and reading all assist in growing your general knowledge.
Team building activities can be of great benefit to a workforce, developing employee motivation and improving group communication. Le Pommier Wine Estate offers a range of activities suitable to corporate team building. Vineyard Walk Enjoy beautiful sunsets and breathtaking views in the Banhoek …
We are very proud of our Le Pommier Sauvignon Blanc which received a Best Value Award at the RECM Best Value Tasting.
Wine and cheese may be ageless pairing companions but the Cape Winelands have some far more creative pairing options for wine and food. here is a selection of Cape Wineland Wine pairing trends that we love.
A girl’s getaway in the Cape winelands is like an extended sleepover with your besties enjoying the very best that the winelands have to offer. Travelling with your girlfriends can add so much richness and depth to your relationships while you experience fun and exciting things together.
Le Pommier shares a few guidelines on hosting your own wine tasting at home, including which cheese best suits a particular wine.
Serving wine at the correct temperature will improve the overall taste of your wine. We share a few guidelines.
What do you do with your wine products (bottles, corks and barrels) after you’ve drunk the wine? If you’re a serious wine drinker you’ve probably collected a sizeable amount of these to make a significant impact on the environment. Try …
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