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Glittering Quartet Of Platter’s 5 Stars Crown A Stellar Year For De Grendel
De Grendel capped its 300th anniversary year with the achievement of a new milestone – a remarkable four five-star ratings in the 2021 Platter’s South African Wine Guide.
De Grendel’s Heritage – Three Centuries and Four Generations
De Grendel celebrates its 300th anniversary this year, marking three centuries of a Cape landmark whose story – and that of its fourth-generation owners, the Graaff family – is deeply woven into South Africa’s history.
High Altitude Brings High Accolades for De Grendel’s Op Die Berg Pinot Noir in Michelangelo Awards 2020
De Grendel Op Die Berg Pinot Noir 2017 has claimed the Pinot Noir Trophy in the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2020, and the De Grendel Shiraz 2018 was one of just 24 entries scoring 96 points or more to achieve a Platinum medal, while Rubaiyat 2016 was awarded Gold.
Introducing the Limited Release Sensory Wine Box
We are pleased to release our exclusive and limited release Sensory Wine Box, which allow De Grendel fans to enjoy a private tasting with friends in the comfort of their homes.
Experience De Grendel - We Are Open
After months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited to welcome you back to De Grendel. Although we are only open for a limited amount of people to adhere to COVID-19 regulations, we look forward to introduce our various Estate Experiences to you.
Fantastic Five for De Grendel in Tim Atkin Report
We’re celebrating! De Grendel wines raked in a fantastic five 90-plus scores from respected wine commentator Tim Atkin MW in his 2020 South Africa Special Report, including an outstanding 93 points for our flagship Amandelboord Pinotage 2019.
Wine Tasting Reopens at De Grendel
We are delighted to announce that our Tasting Room & Lounge will be open for wine tasting and sales again from Saturday, 22 August 2020.
Amandelboord Pinotage Makes it Four
We're celebrating our fourth Top 10 place in a row in the Winemag.co.za reports this year – this time for the Amandelboord Pinotage 2018, along with 90 points for the current 2019 vintage of this consistent top performer.
De Grendel Elim Shiraz Makes it a Double - and a Triple
Unique in its cool-climate origin and unique in character, De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2018 has been named in the Top 10 in the Prescient Shiraz Report 2020 by Winemag.co.za – adding to its Top 12 status in the 2020 Shiraz SA Challenge recently.
De Grendel’s Unique Elim Shiraz Continues Its Winning Ways
De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2018 is a Top 12 champion in the 2020 Shiraz SA Challenge, maintaining the impressive track record of a distinctive wine that continues to attract accolades.