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...
