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Lamb Loin with Herbs, Cognac & Port Recipe for Christmas
Don’t feel like the traditional gammon and turducken this Christmas? Try Chef Ian Bergh’s rolled lamb loin, grilled over the fire, and serve with your favourite festive side dishes.
Consistent Excellence for De Grendel with Four Platter’s 5 Star Wines
De Grendel’s success in pioneering new winemaking areas, and achieving consistent quality across diverse terroir, is reflected in the four five-star ratings achieved in the 2022 Platter’s South African Wine Guide.
Veritas Awards’ Highest Score in History for De Grendel Elim Shiraz
De Grendel’s unique Elim Shiraz 2019 has made history with the highest score ever achieved in the Veritas Awards, South Africa’s highly respected and longest-running wine competition.
The History of Pinotage in South Africa
There is so much to talk about when the topic of Pinotage, a uniquely South African grape, comes up. From historic tales of creation – merging Pinot Noir and Hermitage (Cinsaut) grapes by Prof Perold – to today’s legends crafting the latest Pinotage or Pinotage blends.
Marinated Leg of Lamb on the Braai with Tzatziki
We asked Chef Ian Bergh, De Grendel Restaurant's Head Chef, for his take on the perfect Braai Day recipe. He created this delicious marinated leg of lamb recipe that pairs beautifully with our De Grendel Merlot 2019. Try it on Heritage Day and let us know what you think.
Top Scores for De Grendel's Shiraz Trio
De Grendel’s three different expressions of shiraz/syrah, grown in three different regions, may be diverse in character and style but they share the distinction of award-winning quality, with all three wines achieving upwards of 90 points in the 2021 Winemag.co.za Prescient Shiraz Report and a Top 10 place for De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2019.
Introducing the new De Grendel Op Die Berg Syrah
Elegant and complex, full-bodied, fragrant and fresh – the maiden vintage of De Grendel Op Die Berg Syrah is a distinctive wine grown in one of South Africa’s highest, and coldest, winemaking districts.
Shiraz or Syrah? What's the difference?
‘I say Syrah, you say Shiraz’ is the official slogan of the Shiraz Association of South Africa. Whether you call it the former or the latter, you are right. But why the difference in name, and what does it mean?
Op Die Berg Chardonnay makes it a double at Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
De Grendel Op Die Berg Chardonnay 2020 has brought home two best-in-show trophies and a place in the Top 10 Producers for De Grendel in the 2021 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show.
5 Most Common Wine Faults (and What Causes It)
Ever wondered why the waiter pours you a taster when opening a bottle of wine? This is not so you can decide whether you like it or not, but rather to determine any wine faults. We take a closer look at the 5 most common wine faults, what causes it and how to identify it.