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Meet Arlene Mains: New Assistant Winemaker at Bellingham

We welcome Arlene Mains to the fold, a winemaker who has achieved an impressive CV in her relatively short career.

We are celebrating #DrinkChenin2019 Day!

As #DrinkChenin day comes around on the 15th June, we’re celebrating this quintessential SA variety with one of our most awarded Chenins – The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc.

The Biggest Reward Is Progress | Bellingham Harvest Report 2019

Despite the challenges, harvest kicked off with a bang, with the first pickings of Verdelho, Chenin and Pinotage coming in at the end of January.

Sommelier Series: Cape Grace Hotel’s, Marlvin Gwese

Cape Grace Hotel’s, Marlvin Gwese tells us why rules were meant to be broken when it comes to food and wine pairing.

Sommelier Series: Shirley & Penelope of Chefs Warehouse

Shirley Muswema and Penelope Setti of Chefs Warehouse discuss the Cape Town food scene, sommeliers and the evolution of Pinotage.

Bellingham, The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc, celebrates esteemed vineyard heritage

The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc originates from 2 exceptional vineyards aged between 35 and 47 years.

Bellingham beefs up Pinobiltongfest with amazing trio of wines

Take the train, car or bus. A bike if you must. We don’t care how you get there, just get there if you can (with apologies to Oleta Adams). Because if there is one festival you don’t want to miss this year, it is the Pinobiltongfest on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April.

Bellingham Harvest Report: The end is in sight!

Any winemaker will tell you that harvest is a marathon and not a sprint. For Bellingham winemaker Richard Duckitt and his dedicated cellar team, the final straight of the race is beckoning

Richard’s favourite pasta dishes with our Bellingham range

With cooler nights approaching, Bellingham winemaker Richard Duckitt, who is also an avid home cook, has been revisiting many of his favourite pasta dishes for dinner lately.

Bellingham 2019 Harvest Update

Harvest 2019 is in full swing at Bellingham, and winemaker Richard Duckitt is pleased with the progress so far. Most of the white grape varieties have been received, with the reds now gradually making their way to the cellar.