Almenkerk’s 100 hectare farm spreads over south-facing slopes surrounded by pristine fynbos and fairy-tale ravines. The high gravel and clay content eliminates the need for irrigation on the 15 hectares of vines. Sauvignon Blanc’s east-west row direction allows precision management of flavour components. Red varieties are planted with north – south row directions to maximise radiation .White grapes are pressed using a nitrogen press (eliminating all oxygen). Both free run and press juice are used, the latter’s higher phenol content giving richer wines. Sauvignon Blanc is aged on lees f...
Sxollie, an alcoholic apple cider that salutes the opportunistic and playful spirit of urban Africa.
With a unique flavour profile enhanced through the use of fresh South African apples and our secret recipe inspired by winemaking expertise, Sxollie skilfully salutes the distinctive flavour of apple varietals.
Our ciders are distinctive, premium, single varietal African ciders/ perrys that are locally grown in the Elgin Valley.
Our cider is a naturally sweet cider made from fresh juice, with no added concentrate, using varietal apples sourced from the Elgin Valley.
The cider/perry is...
Country livin’ teaches slow-cookin’. In the tradition of Texas-BBQ we have created a smokehouse here in Elgin SA, where wood-fires and blue smoke set the perfect moment for the pit-masters craft. We never use electric smokers, use local woods and organic chips and believe that only time will serve the cut. All our meats are carefully selected for the heritage, texture and taste they bring. We honour the Texas tradition of dry rub meat over smoke and sauce after. We take it slow, slow, slow so you can enjoy just the right amount of smoke, juice and flavour. Come over and meet our bad-ass pi...
