March News and Harvest Update
Sun, soil, sea, Sauvignon Blanc
Harvest Update:
Most great stories start with a bottle, ours starts with a grape.
“I believe in combining the best efforts of earth and man to produce beautiful wine, I believe in sustainable viticulture practices, ensuring our estate not only produce exceptional wines but also preserve their unique environments for future generations.”
- Johann Fourie, our Cellarmaster
Once again, our 2025 harvest was approached with respect and admiration for mother nature’s gift.
The first pickings of our Vinography Sauvignon Blanc were a stark reminder of how privileged we are to be the custodians of 2.6km vineyards engulfed by the ocean, grown at the lowest altitude in South Africa of a mere 2.7m above sea level. These extraordinary circumstances are highlighted by the unique characteristics that shape our Vinography Sauvignon Blanc year-on-year.
Each special vineyard parcel is diarised throughout its growing season, vinification and maturation until its time of release.
Join us on Saturday, 29 March, for our first intimate series of ‘Stories from the Cellar’ and be captivated by our cellarmaster Johann and winemaker Michelle’s tales.
Entice your taste buds for this special event today, by acquiring your share of our limited quantity Vinography Sauvignon Blanc 2023 now.
Sipping Success: Penny Streeter's Influence on Benguela Cove's Award-Winning Wines and Hospitality
On International Women's Day, we celebrate owner and developer, Penny Streeter OBE's vision and leadership
Her growing ambition has helped Benguela Cove earn its position among the world's best vineyards for two consecutive years. Through her innovative approaches of balancing luxury with environmental responsibility, Penny is committed to sustainable business practices at Benguela Cove. She immediately introduced the #Hannuwa philosophy when acquiring the Estate in 2013, an ancient /Xam San word more than 70 000 years old, which means the gathering of good fortune through living in sustainable harmony with our natural environment.
A wine that encapsulates Penny’s pledge to see the land as a source of life, is our Vinography Chardonnay 2023. This five star John Platter wine and Double Gold Michelangelo winner is a true gift to mankind that nourishes the soul. Own a case of Penny’s favourite Chardonnay today and raise a glass to all women on 8 March.
Have you ever dreamed of living on a working wine estate?
Imagine waking up surrounded by rolling vineyards
and breathtaking wide-open fynbos landscapes, where the air is filled with the rich aroma of salty water and the promise of exceptional wine. With the first long weekend of the year approaching on the 21st of March, book a long weekend stay in one of our luxurious Villas and explore the enchanting lifestyle of wine estate living.
Pull in and indulge in a weekend filled with vineyard tours, boat cruises, exceptional wine and food pairings, exquisite dining and the essence of farm living, and take a deep breath on our 12km tranquil trail basking in our serene sunrises or sunsets.
Discover how you can turn this dream into a reality. Let us help you relax and rejuvenate over the first long weekend of 2025, enquire about a package deal without delay today.
Better yet, make Benguela Cove Wine Estate a permanent sanctuary and build your own architectural masterpiece, enquire about our desirable vacant stands for sale, we would love to have you as part of our family.
Looking forward to welcoming you.
Best regards,
Penny, Johann and the Benguela Cove Team
