Swartland Wine & Olive Route

17/06/2026

The Swartland Wine & Olive Route is proud to introduce Swartland in a Box. Two limited quarterly cases that showcase the diversity and character of the wines from the region.

Each release features a curated selection of wines from participating Swartland producers

Discover new favourites. Explore the region. Enjoy the journey.

Limited cases available.

Order now. https://swartlandwineandolives.co.za/swartland-in-a-box/

11/06/2026

Something exciting is coming…

A new way to discover the wines of the Swartland.

Launching soon.

10/06/2026

The Vesper Grenache, Shiraz, Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, produced by Marras Wines, evokes a Swartland twilight sundowner: wild berries, spice and smoke underpinned by an earthy, savoury finish. Enjoy with anything on the grill, including vegetables.

08/06/2026

Did you miss the Swartland Open Day 2026?

If you couldn't join us this year, be sure to mark your calendar for the next Swartland Open Day — taking place on the first Saturday in June 2027. We look forward to welcoming you then!

Photography: Johan Viljoen

07/06/2026

Hofstraat Kelder (Renosterbos Wines) featured the Italian cultivar wines they produce during an Italian lunch and tasting on the Swartland Open Day.

07/06/2026

An exclusive, rare event at Klein Amoskuil, just outside Malmesbury, was the perfect stop during the Swartland Open Day.

07/06/2026

Fun was had by all at Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards during the annual Swartland Open Day 2026.

03/06/2026

Another winter warmer. Riebeek Cellars Shiraz, produced by the Riebeek Valley Wine Company.

Stock up and order yours from www.riebeekvalleywineco.com

03/06/2026

Time to explore the backroads of the Swartland. Join us this Saturday. Meet some lekker people and sample awesome wines. (Bookings essential!)

Find the official program of participating producers on our website. www.swartlandwineandolives.co.za

If it's not on the official program, it's not part of the Swartland Open Day.

28/05/2026

***HOT OFF THE BLOG***
Old vines are a treasure for South African wine, revealed in large part by the work of Riebeek Valley local Rosa Kruger and Swartland winemakers, and - in no small part - the dedication of passionate growers. Significantly, many of these vineyards, like Sk'windjiesvlei in the Paardeberg, survive not only on nostalgia but also on the immense quality of fruit they deliver.

Read more in our latest blog.

📸 Johan Olivier Viljoen

Written by Clifford Roberts; Photography by Johan Viljoen Old vines are a treasure for South African wine, revealed in large part by the work of Riebeek Valley local Rosa Kruger and Swartland winemakers, and – in no small part – by the dedication of passionate growers. Significantly, many of the...