Cool facts

Elgin’s unique terroir, or natural environment, makes it SA’s coldest wine region known for producing fresh, flavourful, wellbalanced wines

The Cape’s infamous south-easter cools

the vineyards and often brings cloud cover, blocking sunlight and slowing ripening of the grapes.

The region has very cold

winters and rarely experiences summer temperatures over 30°C. Afternoon

coastal breezes help maintain acid levels in the grapes, leading to complex flavours.

Late ripening means later harvesting well into autumn. Cooler, shorter days slow down sugar development, contributing to flavour, aroma and higher acidity.

Elgin lies on a plateau and is completely surrounded

by mountains, with some vineyards up to 500 metres above sea level.