𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭!

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The Cabernet Franc Challenge is an annual wine competition, this year Christine Rudman led the tasting panel. There were 43 entrants this year, held at Vrede en Lust in March. Although there were fewer entries due to stock shortage the …

𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭! Read More »

The story behind Le Pommier’s Jonathan’s Malbec

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We are thrilled to present to you the recently released Jonathan’s Malbec labels and our 2019 vintage! Yes, we were hard at work to get these done for you to enjoy them with us. Le Pommier Wine Estate is a …

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PLATTER AWARDS RESULTS 2020

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“Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2020 was launched at Cape Town’s Table Bay Hotel on 8 November 2019 with over 230 guests in attendance, the VIPs including the wine producers who achieved the maximum 5-star rating in …

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Le Pommier Rosé & MAC earns GOLD at the Gold Wine Awards 2020

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“The Gold Wine Awards was born out of a need to help the consumer make educated buying decisions and to promote worthy wines.” With so many wines available these days on the shelves and online customers are very unsure what …

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Le Pommier introduces new Angle Peur Cabernet Franc

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Every once a while, a winery must make some changes for them to keep up with the newest trends and to keep customers coming back to purchase your product. Everybody says the first impression is lasting, and with wine labels, …

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Le Pommier Angle Peur Cabernet Franc 2019

LE POMMIER SHOWS OFF WITH A NEW RED BLEND THAT’S VERY CLOSE TO THE HEART

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Every wine estate has a wine that lies very close to their heart and for Le Pommier it is theirs newest red blend, Le Pommier Mac 2019. Le Pommier’s Mac Cabernet Franc – Malbec blend, pays homage to Mac van …

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Our beloved Jonathan’s Malbec earns a Silver at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Award

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The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards was established in 1997 to offer South African producers the opportunity of having their wines tasted & scored by a highly experienced and respected panel of professionals from around the world. The Michelangelo …

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Date Night Ideas

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“Date night” noun “A prearranged occasion on which an established couple, especially one with children, go for a night out together – date night. Every married couple needs a break from their daily routine from time to time to keep …

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Le Pommier Rosé 2020 earns a Double Gold at the Rosé Rocks Competition.

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“ ‘Rosé Rocks!’ is South Africa’s first dedicated rosé wine competition which seeks to recognise excellence in rosé winemaking and promote the SA Rosé category. Rosé is still one of the fastest growing categories of wine in South Africa and …

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New Food and Wine pairings at Le Pommier Wine Estate

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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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HOW YOU CAN HELP A SMALL BUSINESS DURING COVID-19

Restaurant, Wine, Winelands / 3 minutes of reading

“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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How much do you really know about wine?

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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 …

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Cosy up this winter with Le Pommier’s Wineland comfort food

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“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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Easy One Pot Greek Chicken Recipe

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An easy recipe to make one pot Greek Chicken.

How to prevent a Wine Hangover

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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 …

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How to spoil your Mom this Mother’s Day

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How to spoil your mom this Mother’s Day.

7 Ways to improve your Wine knowledge

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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 …

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3 Wine tips you can’t go without

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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 …

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Sauvignon Blanc International Day is to be celebrated.

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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 …

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Happy World MALBEC day!

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Sip, sip hooray! 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 soft, velvety …

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Why life is better with wine

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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 …

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FRUITY RED COCKTAIL WITH LE POMMIER RED WINE

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FRUITY RED COCKTAIL WITH LE POMMIER RED BLEND

Le Pommier has new Wine & Food Pairings to enjoy this Summer.

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5 Gift ideas for MOM this Mother’s Day!

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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 …

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Enjoy a delicious Le Pommier pizza on your next visit!

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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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Romantic Getaway in the Winelands.

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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. …

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Summer Spitbraai in the Stellenbosch Winelands.

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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.

SUMMER SPITBRAAI IN THE STELLENBOSCH WINELANDS

Quite a few good reasons to visit Le Pommier Wine Estate this Festive Season.

Restaurant, Stellenbosch Experiences, Wine, Winelands / 4 minutes of reading

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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Le Pommier Wine Estate opts for environmental friendly pest control methods.

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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 …

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10 Must-do Wine Pairings in the Western Cape

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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 & …

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Le Pommier Rosé earns a gold at the Rosé Rocks competition.

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“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 …

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Le Pommier Wine Estate wins gold awards at SAWWA 2018

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Le Pommier Wine Estate wins gold

10 Reasons to visit Le Pommier this Festive Season

Child Friendly, Restaurant, Winelands / 3 minutes of reading

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 Celebrating 100 years of History

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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 …

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Poached Pears in Le Pommier Red Blend Wine.

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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 …

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Enjoy Our 10 Favourite Summer Wine Cocktails

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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: …

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Host Your Own Blind Wine Tasting Party

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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 …

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Le Pommier Wines — Platter Awards Results

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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 …

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Tips for the Perfect DIY Picnic

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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 …

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Jonathan’s Malbec ranked in Top 12 Malbec Wines

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We are proud to announce that Le Pommier Jonathan’s Malbec 2013 has been ranked among the Top 12 Malbec Wines on top12wines.com.

5 Wine Party Ideas

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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 …

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Wine Apps we like – Top 6

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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 …

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Le Pommier Sauvignon Blanc Wins Bronze Medal

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LE POMMIER SAUVIGNON BLANC WINS BRONZE MEDAL

7 Ways to improve your wine knowledge.

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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.

Wineland Team Building at Le Pommier

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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 …

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Le Pommier Sauvignon Blanc: Best Value Award

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We are very proud of our Le Pommier Sauvignon Blanc which received a Best Value Award at the RECM Best Value Tasting.

10 Cape Wineland Wine pairing trends we love!

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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.

Top tips for a Girl’s Getaway in the Winelands

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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.