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A wine bar is the ultimate indulgence for vino-lovers—an entire space dedicated to the enjoyment of fine wine with friends, served with knowledgeable and attentive hospitality. Situated in the iconic De Wet Courtyard, the new Qbar (@qbar_stellenbosch) is the perfect...

Plating Up the Perfect Stellenbosch Wine Farm Picnic with Head Chef Jack CoetzeeEscape to best picnic spot in Stellenbosch with  a luxury picnic courtesy of  Gåte RestaurantQuoin Rock Wine Estate is nestled in the beautiful Knorhoek Valley in Stellenbosch. Known for...

Cape Town Opera American Songbook Cape Town Opera celebrates the work of great American composers: Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein and William Bolcom are recognised for the genius of their respective songwriting careers and for their remarkable output in an array of...

 Winemaker Schalk Opperman shares predictions for wine trends in 2021If there is one thing that we can predict about the year 2021, it’s that it is going to be another wholly unpredictable year! From alcohol bans to beach closures, we’re never quite sure what is...

STELLENBOSCH BOASTS THE BIGGEST & OLDEST WINE ESTATES IN THE CAPE Formed in 1971, The Stellenbosch Wine Route is a bucket-list destination for international tourists and South African holiday goers alike. Home to over 200 wine estates, the route is made up of five...

Our Chef Explains Why We Use Sustainably-Sourced Ingredients With over twelve varieties of fynbos, pine trees, wattle trees, and a nursery that houses an impressive number of plants, herbs, and vegetables, it is no wonder that the estate’s restaurant has embraced...

What is MCC Wine? Méthode Cap Classique, better known as MCC, is the South African version of champagne. In this article, you’ll find out exactly what MCC wine is, and how is it different from champagne and sparkling wine.  What is the difference between MCC and...

From Vine to Wine: The Winemaking Process SimplifiedDepending on the grape, the region and the type of wine that a winemaker wishes to create, the exact steps involved in the winemaking process will vary in time, technique and technology. Despite these variations,...

Quoin Rock’s Jack Coetzee Breathes New Life Into Gåte RestaurantGåte at Quoin Rock is proud to announce a new winery food concept and fine dining experience which will be represented through the introduction of the new culinary Head Chef, Jack Coetzee.This new chapter...

Schalk Opperman: Quoin Rock’s new winemaker a man on a missionWinemaker Schalk Opperman made the move to Quoin Rock, one of the best wine estates in Stellenbosch, in 2020. Nestled into the foothills of the Simonsberg mountain outside Stellenbosch, Quoin Rock Wine...

Picnic Under the Pergolas in Style at Quoin RockPicnics at wine farms and wine tasting picnics provide yet another way to enjoy what the winelands have to offer. Already known for the extraordinary cuisine at Gåte restaurant, Quoin Rock Wine Estate in Stellenbosch is...

The 2019 Vine Dried is release A phenomenal wine to end dinner with, the Vine Dried Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect companion to the stellar Quoin Rock range. Ideally served chilled at around 6-8 ̊C, it can also be enjoyed as an aperitif. Its character comes to the...

Covid 19 Update: Gåte Restaurant prioritises health and safetyNoting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s hard-hitting address to the nation, Quoin Rock Estate fully supports all measures mandated for the management of the Covid-19 outbreak. With the need for social distancing...