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Erfenis in die grond
Monday, 27 Oct 25 by Groote Post
At a time when family farming is under pressure worldwide, VIA’s new series "Erfenis in die grond" brings hope, pride, and inspiration back to the farmyard.
Out and About with wine.co.za: Awards season 2025 - Part 2
Thursday, 23 Oct 25 by wine.co.za
As winter turns into summer, the South African wine industry's exciting awards season continues.
2025 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10: Another win for the cultivar’s remarkable versatility
Thursday, 16 Oct 25 by Sauvignon Blanc SA
Four vintages. Wooded and unwooded. Three wards and six districts across three regions. This is the story of the 2025 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10.
Tragic passing of Peter Pentz Snr
Monday, 15 Sep 25 by Groote Post
Peter Pentz Senior, the founder of Groote Post, sadly passed away over the weekend.
Versatility on show: FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 announces 20 finalists and debuts aroma wheel
Tuesday, 9 Sep 25 by Sauvignon Blanc SA
South African Sauvignon Blanc continues to impress with its stylistic range, showcased by the 20 finalists in this year’s FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition and the launch of the country’s first-ever Sauvignon Blanc Aroma Wheel.
Taking off at a tangent: Cape wine farms off the beaten track
Tuesday, 2 Sep 25 by Graham Howe
Graham Howe visits a handful of wine farms that are stand-alone destinations located at a tangent off the Cape's main wine routes.
Groote Post Wines unveils Seasalter 2025
Tuesday, 5 Aug 25 by Groote Post
Groote Post is thrilled to announce the release of the 2025 vintage of Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc!
Groote Post nominated for Best Wine Farm Experience in KFM Best of the Cape Awards
Thursday, 31 Jul 25 by Groote Post
Groote Post has been announced as a finalist in the Best Wine Farm Experience category in the 2025 KFM Best of the Cape Awards.
The Taransaud Top 10 Merlot Awards 2025: Celebrating South African Merlot
Tuesday, 24 Jun 25 by Merlot SA
The winning Merlot wines of the fourth annual Taransaud Top 10 Merlot Awards have been announced.
Groote Post takes top honours at the Trophy Wine Show
Tuesday, 10 Jun 25 by Groote Post
Groote Post Merlot 2022 has been awarded the Investec Trophy for Best Merlot at the Trophy Wine Show 2025.
Investec Trophy Wine Show reveals trophy and gold medal winners for 2025
Monday, 9 Jun 25 by Trophy Wine Show
The Trophy Wine Show, the industry’s leading platform for celebrating South Africa’s premium wines, announces the results of this year's competition.
South African Chardonnay: how does it stack up internationally?
Wednesday, 21 May 25 by Wine Anorak, Jamie Goode
Chardonnay is undoubtedly a strong category for South Africa, declares Jamie after attending a tasting with the South African Chardonnay Association in London.
Groote Post unveils reimagined Salt of the Earth
Tuesday, 18 Mar 25 by Groote Post
Groote Post Vineyards has revitalised the Salt of the Earth wine with a significant blend composition and packaging evolution.
Groote Post wins big at the Veritas Awards – Double Gold and Gold medals!
Monday, 14 Oct 24 by Groote Post
Groote Post is celebrating a major achievement at the 2024 Veritas Awards, South Africa's leading wine competition.
Groote Post: From milk production to eco wine tourism, the friendly innovators
Friday, 4 Oct 24 by Christine Lundy
The Pentz family of Groote Post in Darling is known for their innovative spirit. Christine Lundy reflects on her recent visit to the farm and shares some of her snapshots.
Groote Post unveils rebrand of an icon: Modern, yet sophisticated
Tuesday, 25 Jun 24 by Groote Post
Groote Post Vineyards, a distinguished name in the South African wine industry, is excited to announce the rebranding of its iconic The Old Man’s Blend range.
One million wine views: a record-breaking figure
Monday, 10 Jun 24 by wine.co.za, Judy Brower
For the last two consecutive months, the wine fact sheets on wine.co.za have been viewed over a million times per month.
#SauvBlancDay: Celebrate with more than just one box of wild white Sauvignon Blanc
Thursday, 2 May 24 by Sauvignon Blanc SA
Sauvignon Blanc South Africa invites all Sauvignon Blanc lovers to join us and the rest of the world in celebrating South Africa’s most popular wine cultivar on International #SauvBlancDay 2024!
Worth the road trip: The best off-the-beaten-path wine farm destinations
Tuesday, 21 Nov 23 by wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
A guide to seven of the best off-the-beaten-path wine farm destinations in the Western Cape.
A pinch of salt not taken lightly
Monday, 13 Nov 23 by Wine Goggle, Emile Joubert
In conveying the soul of a wine brand, the conveyor’s sense of fun is a vital element in attracting my attention.
Pinch of Salt makes 2023 vintage worth its wait in wine
Wednesday, 25 Oct 23 by Groote Post
Take this chardonnay with a pinch of clay, a pinch of steel and a pinch of wood.
Introducing Groote Post Seasalter 2023: the epitome of West Coast elegance
Friday, 11 Aug 23 by Groote Post
Groote Post proudly presents Seasalter 2023, the latest vintage release of their flagship Sauvignon Blanc.
Taste the winners! Meet the winemakers!
Thursday, 15 Jun 23 by Trophy Wine Show
There's only one opportunity a year for wine enthusiasts to sample SA's best wines: it's the one-night-only tasting of the Trophy winners and medalists from the 2023 Trophy Wine Show.
Groote Post introduces donkeys to protect grazing sheep from vermin at night
Wednesday, 3 May 23 by Groote Post
Groote Post has introduced a new solution to protect their grazing sheep from vermin at night.
Groote Post 2023 wine grape harvest report
Friday, 14 Apr 23 by Groote Post
The 2022 wine grape harvest marked the first normal-sized harvest in seven years, following the drought experienced between 2016 and 2018.
Vinpro's questions to Peter Pentz, communications manager at Groote Post
Monday, 13 Mar 23 by Groote Post
Every month Vinpro talks to a cellar about their business, what keeps them awake, and what gives them hope. Meet Peter Pentz from Groote Post.
Peter Pentz speaks about the impact of loadshedding
Thursday, 2 Mar 23 by Groote Post
Every day of 2023 so far has had rolling blackouts and the situation is set to continue for the next two years.
The world of Groote Post - February 2023
Tuesday, 28 Feb 23 by Groote Post
Groote Post Vineyards has been a hive of activity this summer.
This Valentine’s Month romance your loved one in sparkling style… with Groote Post Brut Rosé
Tuesday, 14 Feb 23 by Groote Post
Nothing says romance quite like a glass of chilled pink bubbles, so this month of love celebrate in sparkling style with Groote Post’s Brut Rosé.
Wine farm reacts to ongoing power crisis in South Africa
Thursday, 19 Jan 23 by Groote Post
Groote Post Wines is one of several SA wine producers that are feeling the effects of the ongoing load shedding struggles in the country.