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…
The Triathlon is back! Please reserve the date. The Lomond Adventure Weekend is taking place from 14 to 16 December 2024 at Lomond in Gansbaai. Known for our rugged terrain and spectacular vistas, our unique venue invites both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic newcomers to test their limits in an exhilarating off-road setting. Saturday 14 December…
Wet Wet Wet I am not referring to the Scottish band from the 80’s, but to Lomond. We have had so much rain that the water is literally oozing out of the ground, making some parts of the farm impassable. Yes, I did get the cruiser stuck and had to get the John Deere to…
Our new Estate Syrah 2022 launches today The release of a new vintage is the highlight for not only our Cellarmaster Anné and her team, but for the entire farm as it represents, literally, the fruits of our labour. From today, Friday 12th July you are able to purchase this from our online store. Climatically,…
A Farm Update June traditionally heralds the start of winter when we will experience cool and wet weather, with temperatures averaging between 10°C and 18°C. The forecasted rains have arrived with a vengeance and the dam rose by over a meter overnight and was lapping at the Tasting Room door. The image above shows the…
The nights are drawing in, the leaves are falling from the vines and the vines are slowing down.The post harvest fertilisation is complete and the farm team is hard at work on all of the maintenance on the farm. The cover crops have been sown, their purpose being to feed the soil, suppress weeds and…
