Farm Update Welcoming the 2026 Harvest and Fynbos Renewal As February nears, we welcome more than just the arrival of our 2026 grapes, we welcome a season of renewal across the land that sustains us. The vineyards are looking exceptional, the best growing season since 2019. We live largely in a fire-driven ecosystem in our…
Farm Update Welcome to 2026! As the vineyards wear vibrant green and almost glows with life, energy, and promise, they rise in striking contrast against the surrounding dry landscape that reflects the effects of a dry season leading to the 2026 harvest. Like any proud parent, your heart lifts when the youngsters thrive and our…
Walk through the fynbos above Lomond Wine Estate on a still morning, and you may feel it — that unnamable ease that settles into your body before you have time to notice. The air glows. Edges soften. Your thoughts fall into rhythm with the land. What you are feeling is not mere sentimentality; it is…
Farm Update The Festive Season has arrived, and no matter your preference, we’ve got you covered! Things to do at Lomond this Summer: Adventures Explore our scenic mountain biking trails, or book a guided fynbos walk. Leisure Unwind with a glass of wine beside the Lomond dam. Outings Join us for one of our signature…
When the World Changed and the Fynbos Was Born: How the Last Great Climate Shift Forged the “Fine Bush” Across the wind-burnished ridges of South Africa’s southwestern Cape lies one of Earth’s most astonishing landscapes. The locals call it “fynbos” — from the Dutch “fijn bosch”, meaning “fine bush”. From a distance, it can appear…
We are so proud to announce our Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide awards for 2026. No less than 9 of our wines have been awards 4 ½ star ratings. A testament to hard work and dedication of our cellar team, led by Cellarmaster Anné van Heerden. Seven Rows Ben Nevis Sauvignon blanc…
At Lomond, Sauvignon blanc truly comes alive in the cool coastal conditions of Cape Agulhas. The fresh sea breezes and slower ripening season let the grapes linger longer on the vine, building layers of vibrant fruit and irresistible concentration. Our Sauvignon blanc vines, aged between 20 and 25 years old, deliver grapes bursting with character…
Farm Update November at Lomond: New Life & Festive Plans There’s excitement in the air at Lomond! Our resident spotted eagle owl, Medora, has welcomed a new brood – her eggs have hatched! If you’ve been following us on social media, you’ll know that Medora (whose name beautifully means “mother’s gift” or “ruler” in Latin…
We recently received a wonderful review from a new customer who had received one of our Cellar Master Selection Subscription boxes. 12 bottles of wine, handpicked by our Cellar Master Anné van Heerden, consisting of small batch and exclusive ultra-premium wines produced in our Lomond cellar. This is what he had to say: I have…
Along the Agulhas Plain, where the wind shapes the dunes and the salt air burns the edges of the land, stand the white milkwoods (Sideroxylon inerme). To most passers-by, they are familiar figures—gnarled trunks, glossy green leaves, broad crowns twisting toward the sea. Yet these trees are far more than coastal scenery. They are survivors…
