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RECIPE: Spekboom Cucumber Relish
Not only does Spekboom help in the fight against air pollution and climate change, it is very high in basic nutrients and can be used in various recipes. Try our Spekboom cucumber relish recipe and enjoy with a glass of De Grendel Viognier.
Buy Wine, Plant a Spekboom and WIN 🌱
Support World Earth Day by donating R10 towards De Grendel for planting a spekboom shrub on your behalf, and stand a chance to win a case of De Grendel wines valued at R1 500.
De Grendel Wines Annual Price Increase 2022
Stock up on all your favourite De Grendel wines before Tuesday, 1 March 2022 to beat our annual price increase. Delivery is free for all orders of 12 bottles or more
A Look Back at 2021
Season’s Greetings from the De Grendel family! To you and yours, we wish a blessed, safe and happy festive season of celebration and rejuvenation together.
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.