Hidden within the unique fynbos landscape of South Africa’s Western Cape lies one of the rarest botanical treasures: Aristea teretifolia, a fragile and endangered species clinging to survival. This delicate flowering plant, endemic to the region, has seen over 70% of its natural habitat lost to agriculture, and its remaining populations are scattered across isolated…
Vintage Cap Classique Bundle Offer R1200,00Add to cart Blanc de Blancs 2019 vintage R225,00Add to cart Brut 2020 vintage R225,00Add to cart Brut Rosé 2020 vintage R225,00Add to cart Nectar non-vintage R170,00Add to cart It’s February – the month of love and bubbly! A glass of Cap Classique elevates the soul and sends the senses…
Farm Update Harvest in Full Swing (what I was hoping to say) With harvest preparations complete, we are eagerly anticipating the start of harvest. A cooler and wetter spring delayed the onset of ripening, but this provided an ideal environment for slow, even fruit development. The past four weeks have been a flurry of activity,…
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…
