Flowering in the heat of summer the glossy pink stars of Orphium frutescens (sea roses) always attract attention, especially with the surrounding vegetation going brown and dormant. These perennial evergreen shrublets are native to the sandy flats and marshes of South Africa’s southwestern Cape coast and can currently be seen as pink mass displays on…
Cheers to 2025! Farm Update Happy New Year! At Lomond, we wish everyone a joyful and prosperous start to 2025, filled with memorable moments and exceptional wine. While many are still recovering from the festive season’s indulgence, there’s a buzzing excitement on the farm as we prepare to kick off our 2025 harvest season. Our…
In the heart of South Africa’s Western Cape, resilience isn’t just a survival trait—it’s a way of life. This rings true not only for the extraordinary Common Pogoda (Mimetes cucullatus), but also for the team behind Lomond Wine Estate, who continue to thrive amidst challenges in one of the most dynamic and unpredictable landscapes in…
Sauvignon for Summer Farm Update “The only statistics you can trust are those you falsified yourself” – Sir Winston Churchill. As I failed Stats 4 times, I ask you to draw your own conclusion:Less than 4% of the total hectarage of Sauvignon Blanc vines in South Africa are planted in the Cape Agulhas Appellation. In…
PLATTER’S 2025 RESULTS Wine elevates the soul and sends the senses soaring with the same surging energy as the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic. Here’s to wine, here’s to the good life! The Platter’s 2025 results are out: 4 ½ Star Wines7Rows Semillon 2022 Cat’s Tail Single Vineyard Syrah 2021 Conebush Single Vineyard Syrah 2021…
The journey to make the best wine possible continues: On that note! Award season is underway and some notable highlights include: Sugarbush 2023 Conebush 2021 Muscat de Frontignan 2017 FARM UPDATE The onset of warm weather (finally and long may it last) is the signal for the vine to really start to push, bud break…
A Coastal Orchid Masterpiece and Conservation Efforts at Lomond Wine Estate Orchids are renowned for their remarkable diversity, not only in appearance but also in their intricate pollination strategies. Among them, the Rooi Trewwa (Satyrium Carneum), a coastal orchid native to South Africa, stands out for its fascinating relationship with its pollinator, the sunbird. This…
How we make the best Rosé wine: The harvesting of these grapes will last 7-10 days with fermentation taking another 2-3 weeks thereafter. While a lot of people associate this pink wine with easy drinking, fun and relaxation; the process of making it is a challenging, precise and a very artistic process. There is a…
The Sugarbush Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc originates from a special single vineyard site, carefully selected for its specific terroir, benefitting from fine kaolin clay soils and an elevated position on the southeast-facing slopes of Ben Lomond. This vineyard is among the highest on the farm, where it benefits from the cooling summer winds that sweep…
Site-specific wines shine in the 2024 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Courtesy Sauvignon Blanc SA Producers of South Africa’s top-selling cultivar make exceptional site-specific wines. In a closely contested challenge, the judging panel of the 2024 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 awarded winners from no less than seven wards, six districts, and three…
