A Winter Escape on a Working Wine Farm: Why Saxenburg Is the Perfect Seasonal Getaway
As the temperatures drop and the vines start to go dormant, Saxenburg offers a unique experience: quiet, grounded, and deeply restorative. Winter brings a chance to slow dow
Harvest Report 2025
The 2025 harvest was one to remember at Saxenburg, with excellent weather and thriving vineyards setting the stage for an impressive vintage. Everything aligned perfectly, and the
Saxenburg Corporate Offering
Tailored Corporate & Team Building Experiences Officially proclaimed in 1693, Saxenburg is one of the oldest farms in South Africa. Thanks to the combination of the perfect nat
It’s Here! Saxenburg’s New “Heritage Collection” Wine Club Case
It is that time of year again to present our latest Wine Club release, the “Heritage Collection,” which celebrates the rich legacy and heritage of Saxenburg Wine Estate
Introducing Saxenburg’s Crown Jewel: The new Saxenburg Syrah Select (SSS) 2019 Vintage
Situated in the heart of the Polkadraai Hills, Saxenburg Wine Estate boasts a rich history dating back to 1693. Today, Saxenburg stands as a testament to centuries of winemaking ex
Wine Collecting for Beginners: Savouring the Age-Old Art of Wine
Explore the enchanting world of wine collecting with our beginner-friendly blog! Reveal the secrets of Vinoteque treasures, discover your unique palate preferences, and learn how e
Saxenburg’s Guesthouse: Your premier choice for exceptional stays, tailored for business travellers
Welcome to Saxenburg Wine Estate's exquisite guesthouse, situated in the breathtaking Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch. Ideal for business travellers, our esteemed accommodation of
Harvest Report 2023
At last! A moment to catch one’s breath and reflect on the past two months of harvest. It has been quite a journey up to this point and now at […]
TIM JAMES HIGHLIGHTS SAXENBURG’S GUINEA FOWL RED 2021 AS A “RECOMMENDABLE FAVOURITE”
Recently Tim James, a Cape Wine Master as well as one of South Africa’s leading wine commentators, published a piece called, “In search of cheaper red wines”. Amongst
“A Classy Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Showing The Rebirth of Saxenburg…”
Introducing the Saxenburg Private Collection Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 vintage: A Word from our Proprietor, Fiona Buhrer: The Private Collection Stellenbosch Cabernet Sa
Introducing Saxenburg’s New Head Winemaker
Brendan Smith With a passion for Syrah and an MSc in Oenology, Brendan Smith is the newly appointedWinemaker of Saxenburg. His philosophy is “to create wines of consistent
Tips on buying wine – make it YOUR choice.
Blog by Kyle Zulch – National Sales Manager So, when dining out at a restaurant, one is usually assisted by a sommelier or a certified wine specialist to select a […]
Sustainability at Saxenburg
At Saxenburg, we constantly strive to lessen the impact that our farm and our business have on the environment. Sustainability is the key to unlocking a better tomorrow for future
Sommelier: Le Roi (ëlgr restaurant)
Did you know that the 3rd of June is Sommelier Day? To applaud the important impact they have on the wine industry, we’ve interviewed Le Roi, the head sommelier, and [&hellip
Sales with Stature – Meet our new National Sales Manager, Kyle Zulch
Each season gives room for change and Vincent and Fiona, together with their team, are delighted to welcome Kyle Zulch as our new National Sales Manager. We’ve asked him a [&
Harvest Report 2022
Harvest 2022 is officially completed. As the fermentations come to an end and we are pressing the last of our red tanks, we can reflect on the season that has […]
Saxenburg Wine club – March wine club box
We are delighted to share our very first Wine Club Box for 2022. These six wines were curated by proprietors Fiona, Vincent, and winemaker Dirk Van Zyl to showcase SaxenburgR
Winding down the year with Fiona and Vincent
Each year we share special memories created by custodians Vincent and Fiona to celebrate personal milestones they have reached as a family. Also, they share what Saxenburg wines th
A look back at projects we focus on in 2021
After a truly turbulent year, which in many ways forced us to revisit our business model, we had a time of much change and innovation. As a result, we started 2021 by [&h
Private Collection Pairings: Festive Season recipes
We asked Heleen Meyer to pair Festive Season treats or meals with two of our Private Collection wines, and she definitely wowed us with two recipes. Recipe 1 Saxenburg Private [&he
Private Collection Syrah 2017 paired with a garlic and rosemary lamb
We asked Amanda Manyatshe (For the Foodie in Me) to create a special Festive Season dish that pairs well with our Private Collection Syrah 2017. Recipe Background Over the festive
Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2021 paired with a Pastry Christmas Tree
The Festive Season is meant for sharing food and wine and creating special moments. We’ve asked Julie (One Stop Wanderlust) to pair our Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 202
Saxenburg Wine club – October wine club box
We are excited to share our second Wine Club Box release for 2021. Our team specifically selected these thought-provoking and elegant wines to create special Saxenburg Moments. Joi
Saxenburg Wine Club – 2nd generation Syrah 2020 & Gourmet Burger pairing
Saxenburg Wine Club At Saxenburg Wine Estate, there is nothing more important to us than our family and our friends, and that is why we have dedicated our Wine Club […]
Tim Atkin South Africa Report 2021
The yearly Tim Atkin South African wine report was released in September by Master of Wine Tim Atkin himself. Thousands gathered online to await his announcement and overall assess
The Art of The Blend
Wine is a world of sensations, and while winemaking is equal parts of art and science, one of the most unspoken yet most essential elements is the art of the blend.
Harvest Report 2021
The year that followed no rules. This is probably the easiest way to sum up the peculiar and unpredictable 2021 vintage. A vintage that was immensely different...
The Family Business
In this instalment of Rooted, Port2Port speaks to Vincent Bührer, second-generation custodian of Saxenburg Wine Estate on the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch.
What makes great wine…
It is said amongst many that “Great wine is made in the vineyards and exceptional wines are made on the vine”.
Wine Club Case Release
We invite you to join the family and get more out of your glass. Our prestigious members’ club grants you access to special offers and experiences. Our new Wine Club […]
Michael Olivier Talks Shiraz 2016
The Saxenburg Private Collection Shiraz 2016 is superb as a quiet contemplative sipper. It comes alive with food. A tranche of beef, out of the oven or from over the coals...
A Unique Experience For Your Wine
A Unique Experience For Your Wine With over 40 years of research and development into discovering how the shape and size of your wine...
Michael Olivier Sips Our Pinotage
The Saxenburg Private Collection Pinotage 2017 is no quaffer, made for gentle sipping. Chill it slightly for greater enjoyment. It is a perfect food wine and loves spicy...
Michael Olivier Pairs Our Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
The Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is a perfect glass after dinner for some serious reflection. It is a perfect food partner and Alida Ryder’s...