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…
Farm Update 🌿 October at Lomond: A Season of New Beginnings Our 2025 vintage Cap Classique is now safely in the bottle, beginning its slow and careful maturation journey to reach its elegant best. In the vineyards, bud break has begun, and we’re optimistic for the new vintage of grapes taking shape. Preparations for the…
Farm Update At the farm, the days are growing warmer, though the odd cold front still sweeps through. You can feel and see nature slowly waking from its winter rest; a sure sign that Spring is just around the corner. We’re proud to share that the Lomond Estate SSV 2024 has been awarded Gold, scoring…
Farm Update Planting Trees, Planting Hope “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” I must have been 8 or 9 when my friend Steve and I planted our first trees on the banks of the then-wild Elsieskraal River, right next to the 3rd Pinelands Scout…
Farm Update Replanting for the Future: A Commitment to Quality and Sustainability This winter, we are removing almost 25 hectares of vineyard, including 8 hectares of Syrah, to make way for new vines that will ensure optimal yields for years to come. The decision to replant isn’t taken lightly; Syrah, in particular, thrives in our…
Farm Update As you know, I love this quote from Winston Churchill: “The only statistics you can trust are those you falsified yourself” – Sir Winston Churchill. So let’s talk Syrah statistics. Less than 0.7% of the total hectarage of Syrah vines in South Africa are planted in the Cape Agulhas Appellation. 76 ha out…
Farm Update May is Sauvignon blanc Month at Lomond The 2025 harvest season has come to a close, and we’re delighted with the exceptional quality of this year’s grapes and wine. Although it started later than expected, the harvest progressed smoothly, with all our Sauvignon blanc vineyards harvested within four weeks. Ideal weather and no…
Farm Update A Season of Firsts and Final Touches As we step into April, the farm is buzzing with a mix of reflection and excitement. This past month marked a significant milestone with the maiden harvest of our Chenin Blanc, grown in what is officially the southernmost block of Chenin Blanc in Africa. It’s an…
Farm Update Knees Deep in Harvest 2025 Harvest season is officially in full swing at Lomond! The vineyard is alive with energy as our team carefully picks and processes the fruit that will shape the 2025 vintage. It’s a time of early mornings, late nights, and intense focus, but also one of great excitement and…
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,…
