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Farming , News
March 11, 2025

Vergelegen: A Conservation Triumph for Wildlife

On World Wildlife Day, celebrated on 3 March, Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West marked the remarkable growth of its diverse wildlife population. Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, rare Rau quagga, eland, black wildebeest, bontebok, and indigenous Nguni cattle are thriving in the estate’s 1900-hectare private nature reserve. The reserve holds the same conservation status […]

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Energy , News
March 10, 2025

Solar Pioneers swap boardrooms for bikes at the Absa Cape Epic

Xavier and Andeon Louw, founders and executives of GreenSun, one of South Africa’s leading solar energy companies, typically spend their days managing teams and driving business strategy. This March, however, they’ll swap business meetings for blisters when they tackle the gruelling 2025 ABSA Cape Epic – an eight-day mountain bike race widely considered one of […]

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Lifestyle , News
December 21, 2024

Vergelegen Photographic Contest Now Open

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is renowned for its beauty and diverse attractions, and visitors constantly delight in photographing the historic buildings, manicured gardens, wildlife, wine range and spectacular scenery. Vergelegen fans now have the opportunity to not only showcase their photographs to a wider audience, but also the chance to win great prizes. […]

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Farming , News , Wine
December 2, 2024

Vergelegen Triumphs with Amorim Biodiversity Award for Pioneering Environmental Efforts

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, celebrated for its exceptional sustainability initiatives, has triumphed over four international wine estates to take home the Amorim Biodiversity Award. This coveted accolade was announced in London on Tuesday, 26 November, by the drinks business, a leading European publication specialising in wine, spirits and beer. Now in its 15th […]

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Awards , Innovation , News
October 21, 2024

Vergelegen Wine Estate Wins Innovation Award for Wine Tourism Excellence

Vergelegen Wine Estate, long renowned for its commitment to protecting history and heritage, has just been officially recognised for its innovation too. The 324-year-old Somerset West estate scooped the Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences award in the 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism and Wine Tourism Ambassador Awards on 16 October. Initiated by Great Wine Capitals 26 […]

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News
September 16, 2024

Stellenbosch University Launches Advanced Eucalyptus Research Laboratory

The Hans Merensky Chair in Advanced Modelling of Eucalypt Growth and Wood Formation (EucXylo) at Stellenbosch University (SU) officially launched its state-of-the-art IMPACT (Intensive Monitoring of Planted And Competing Trees) Open-Air Laboratory (OAL) on 11 September 2024 at Lourensford Farm, Somerset West. This research facility, a key component of the EucXylo programme, is designed to […]

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Farming , Innovation , News , Wine
September 10, 2024

Vergelegen Wine Estate Embraces Innovative Trellis System for New Cabernet Sauvignon Planting

Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is making strategic investments in new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings, and experimenting with an alternative trellis system, as part of its ongoing commitment to expressing its unique terroir. This initiative also supports the renowned estate’s focus on sustainable viticulture. Six hectares of new Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards have been planted near […]

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Innovation , News
June 24, 2024

Reviving Lourensford Road: Major Tree-Planting Effort Underway

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Lourensford Road in Somerset West is set to become a beautiful, tree-lined avenue, following an ambitious planting programme undertaken by the Heart of the Helderberg Initiative, and led by Vergelegen and Lourensford wine estates. The avenue had lost established trees due to heavy storms, with further losses incurred after infestation by the polyphagous shot-hole borer beetle, […]

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Lifestyle , News , Property
June 19, 2024

Luxury and Peace Await at The Retirement Collection

Nestled in the picturesque Western Cape, known as the country’s premier retirement destination, The Retirement Collection promises to provide you with unparalleled peace of mind as you enjoy a secure and enriching retirement experience. Explore Devmark Property Group’s esteemed estates within the Retirement Collection, featuring, Langebaan Manor in Langebaan, De Zwartland Manor in Malmesbury, Helderberg […]

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News , Farming , Innovation
April 16, 2024

Sustainable Pest Control Through Drone Technology

High-tech is being combined with ancient natural remedies at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, where an innovative approach is being adopted to maintain pest-free vineyards. The estate, renowned for its environmental stewardship, has embarked on a pioneering trial using drones to deploy beneficial insects, focusing on combating mealybugs, which are known for spreading the […]

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