Solms-Delta Wine Estate

26/05/2026

National Wine Day.

A good day to slow things down a little and open something worth sharing.

At Solms-Delta, we’ve always believed wine is at its best when it reflects where it comes from; the land, the people, and the moment around the table.

From Franschhoek to wherever you’re opening your next bottle, here’s to South African wine continuing to earn its place on the world stage.

27/04/2026

27 April. Freedom Day. A day that carries real weight in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela spoke about freedom not as a single moment, but as something to be lived, protected, and shared.

At Solms-Delta, that idea has always mattered. In the land, in the people behind the wines, and in the stories that continue to shape this place.

Today is a reminder of how far South Africa has come, and what it took to get here.

24/04/2026

World Viognier Day.

It’s easy to think of Viognier on its own, but some of the best expressions come when it’s part of something bigger.

In both the 2023 and 2024 vintages of Amalie, Viognier plays its role — adding lift, texture, and that subtle aromatic edge that keeps you coming back to the glass.

Not dominant. Just exactly where it should be. A good day to open one.

17/04/2026

We agree.

South African wine has been building toward this moment for years. Better sites, better farming, and a clearer sense of identity across regions like Franschhoek.

At Solms-Delta, that shows up in wines like Amalie — textured, balanced, and made to sit with, not rush through.

It’s not that these wines are new.
More people are just starting to pay attention.

Worth exploring if you haven’t in a while.

29/03/2026

Sent to us by a long-time member of the Solms-Delta community. A good way to end the night.

08/03/2026

The story of South African wine is often told through vineyards and vintages.

But behind every harvest are women shaping the future of the industry — in vineyards, cellars, laboratories, tasting rooms, export offices, and boardrooms.

Across South Africa, more women than ever are leading wineries, crafting wines, and redefining what this industry looks like.

At Solms-Delta, we’re proud to be part of a wine culture that continues to open doors and create opportunity.

Today we raise a glass to the women who grow it, make it, lead it, and share it with the world.

🍷 Happy International Women’s Day

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

Today we welcome the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse.

In many cultures, the Horse symbolizes drive, resilience, and forward motion — qualities we understand well in winemaking. Vines demand patience. Harvest demands timing. Great wine demands endurance.

From Franschhoek to the world, we raise a glass to a year of progress and shared tables. Cheers to 2026. 🍷

14/02/2026

Tim James nails it!

"Such wineries are not only helping collapse the institution, but, I’d suggest, also failing the wine-drinking community and tourists."

"by abandoning Platter as the most faithful record of South African wine, year by year, they are greatly damaging any future historical perspective on the industry."

02/02/2026

Today marks 165 years of South African wine — a journey shaped by history, resilience, and an unmistakable sense of place.

From vineyard to glass, this industry has grown into a global force while staying deeply rooted at home.

Raise a glass to everyone who made it possible — past, present, and future.