Before the kids head back to school…
It’s the last weekend before most kids head back to school, so why not make it a memorable one? Here are 5 reasons to pay a family visit to Constantia Uitsig this weekend…
What’s up at Uitsig?
A wonderful thing about being surrounded by vineyards is the unsentimental, unceasing and yet truly exquisite way the passing of time is observed. The flourish and leaping greens of summer, almost overnight, give way to burnt orange, rusty red and brown leaves...
What’s up at Uitsig
We’re committed to environmentally considerate farming practices at Uitsig. To this end, we try to use natural forms of pest control, like this clever little contraption. Filled with hundred of insect eggs, these natural predators will help to keep our grapes healthy, naturally.
What’s up at Uitsig?
Niall and Jill McKrill have recently joined our Uitsig team. Together, they’re set to transform the landscape into a wonderland of indigenous flora. “We’re up to the task and very excited about the work we have lined up ahead,” says Niall. “It’s really exciting getting to create something from scratch… watch this space!”
Sweet Endings
Is there a better way to spend a chilly afternoon, than by sitting beside a toasty fire at Open Door, sipping Uitsig’s non-vintage Muscat and calling it work? It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it.
Five Stars Three Wishes
It’s the beginning of a brand new year. The festive season is freshly behind us, and in its wake, Jacques, Neil and myself are sitting in Open Door reflecting on the year that’s past and the year ahead. Having freshly explored the idea of resolutions and how to make them stick (see this post), I asked each of my companions if they had any personal goals in mind. It turns out we’re all aiming to do life a little differently (and way more philosophically) this year…
What’s up at Uitsig: December 2015
December has been a great month at Uitsig, take a closer look at what we’ve been up to. On Tuesday the 8th, we celebrated the launch of our 5-star Semillon with a handful of Inner Circle members, wine makers from the valley and friends in the wine fraternity. A great send-off for the year, and a toast to the great things to come...
What’s up at Uitsig: November 2015
From multiple five star ratings in this year’s John Platter guide, to exciting new Bike Park developments and Open Door’s first New Year’s Eve – find out what’s on at Uitsig this festive season.
Wine & Food Pairing at Uitsig
For the month of November, every Saturday afternoon, we’re offering wine tastings as well as the option of a canapé-style food pairing experience – created by Open Door Restaurant, and facilitated by their very own Sommelier, Matteo.
What’s up at Uitsig: September 2015
Spring has been a great month at Uitsig, take a closer look at what we’ve been up to. To celebrate the arrival of Spring, and the release of our MCC 2012 vintage, we invited our Inner Circle members to be the first to taste our bubbles. The Constantia Valley Mountain Bike Series kicked off at Uitsig on the 26th of September. Consisting of 3 consecutive legs over 3 consecutive Saturdays, it’s proving to be a great addition to the local mountain biking scene...