by La Vierge | 1830 August, 2023 | Main Blogs
[Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Walker Bay] – La Vierge is proud to announce that its exquisite Apogée Pinot Noir 2020 has achieved resounding success by securing a top position in the esteemed Mosaic Top 5 Pinot Noir Awards. This recognition underscores the winery’s...
by La Vierge | 1709 August, 2023 | Main Blogs
The ultimate expression of a premium Hemel-en-Aarde vineyard site, La Vierge Apogée Pinot Noir 2020 is the national Pinot Noir champion in the 2023 SA Terroir Wine Awards. Having been selected as the winning pinot noir from the Walker Bay district, where it is located...
by admin | 3132 July, 2023 | Main Blogs
1. It is known as the Heartbreak Grape. Despite its popularity, Pinot Noir is not the easiest grape to cultivate. It is very thin-skinned, which makes it liable to get damaged in the vineyard. It is also difficult to ripen, requiring specific conditions and high...
by La Vierge | 2055 July, 2023 | Main Blogs
Earthy medium-bodied red wines such as Pinot Noir pair best with Mushroom Risotto due to their rustic and complementary flavours. Pinot Noir is a lighter-bodied red wine that typically has a lower tannin content than other red wines. This makes it a great match...
by La Vierge | 1809 July, 2023 | Main Blogs
A few months into the job, our Farm Manager, Walter Pretorius, is getting to know the vineyards that are used to produce the La Vierge collection of wines. We thought this was a good time to sit down for a chat so we can tell you a little more about the man overseeing...
by La Vierge | 2601 June, 2023 | Main Blogs
Serves 4 We are big fans of a “lekker braai”, like any typical South African should be, and we love to “kuier” around a fire in winter. We came across this recipe by Jan Braai, South Africa’s very own braai guru and founder of National Braai Day (24 September) and...
by La Vierge | 2615 June, 2023 | Main Blogs
Do you know who is the Father of Shiraz in South Africa? Where this grape originated? Where it ranks in terms of plantings? Or what foods pair well with it? This article provides some of the most interesting facts about this red grape variety. 1. In the late 90’s it...
by La Vierge | 2511 May, 2023 | Main Blogs
The ultimate expression of the heavenly vineyards of the Hemel-en-Aarde region, La Vierge’s flagship Apogée Pinot Noir 2020 is one of only three South African wines to have been awarded a Trophy at the 2023 International Wine Challenge – claiming the South African...
by La Vierge | 1201 December, 2022 | Main Blogs
It’s official. La Vierge Jezebelle Chardonnay 2021 is a fine wine of global standard. La Vierge’s bold and beautiful Jezebelle took to the international stage in the invitation-only 2022 Global Fine Wine Challenge* and walked off with a Gold medal in competition...
by La Vierge | 1200 July, 2022 | Main Blogs
La Vierge’s wines of desire proved their high desirability with one of the highest scores for Chardonnay in the Investec Trophy Wine Show for La Vierge Jezebelle 2021 and a top score for The Affair Pinot Noir 2021. La Vierge Jezebelle Chardonnay 2021 scored an...