Stories from the Estate

by visiting authors

Take an immersive look into Delaire Graff and the Cape Winelands, with our selection of in-depth stories and articles by visiting authors to the Estate.

A sculpture by Lionel Smit in the gardens of Delaire Graff Estate

Morphous

Words by: Jessica Gliddon
Read time: 5 minutes

Lionel Smit’s immense artworks are an integral part of Delaire Graff Estate. A favourite work, Morphous, is an exercise in emotional portraiture and social commentary, set within a lush surrounding.

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Capri Romance

Words by: Kerry Searle
Read time: 7 minutes

Renowned purveyors of fine linen, 100% Capri’s breezy fashions define the simplicity of the chic Italian island lifestyle

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Crown Jewel

Words by: Georgina Johnston
Read time: 3 minutes

A showcase of the design aesthetic for Delaire Graff Estate, the Owner’s Villa is the crown jewel of Delaire Graff. It is the ultimate refuge in the Winelands, offering complete privacy and exclusivity within a sophisticated sanctuary that spans more than 660 square metres.

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The Sunburst brings golden brilliance to the Delaire Graff Icon Range

A Burst Of Sunshine

Words by: Kerry Searle
Read time: 2 minutes

The Icon Range features Delaire Graff Estate’s most refined and exclusive wines. Each of the range’s prestigious vintages have won multiple honours from The Platter’s Wine Guide.

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GRAFF- Delaire Sunrise

Shades Of The Sun

Words by: Eeden La Grange
Read time: 7 minutes

Internationally renowned as the world’s leading diamantaire, Graff Diamonds has built an astounding reputation for fabulous stones, with yellow diamonds counted amongst the most extraordinary.

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Delaire Graff Estate FACET

Foundations for the future

Words by: Kerry Searle
Read time: 10 minutes

Graff Diamond’s FACET works to develop and support programmes that enrich the quality of life for those most in need in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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A-botanical-paradise-Dylan-Lewis-Cheetah-Sculpture

A Botanical Wonder

Words by: Catriona Ross
Read time: 7 minutes

The gardens of Delaire Graff Estate in South Africa’s Cape Winelands are a showcase for world-renowned horticulturalist Keith Kirsten’s signature exuberance and creative expertise.

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Jewel of The Cape

Words by: Amanda Barnes
Read time: 5 minutes

Award-winning wine and travel writer Amanda Barnes discovers how the spirit of the first pioneers who founded the Stellenbosch Valley lives on in the region’s illustrious wine heritage, Cape Dutch architecture and spectacular 360-degree panoramas.

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A dish at Indochine

Artful Cuisine

Words by: Stefan Chomka
Read time: 5 minutes

Serving a delectable menu of modern Asian cuisine, Indochine Restaurant at Delaire Graff Estate offers a beguiling blend of mountain views, striking art and robust flavours.

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A bottle of Laurence Graff Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon wine

Peak Performance

Words by: Amanda Barnes
Read time: 5 minutes

Delaire Graff Estate’s unique mountainous terroir and quest for perfection have produced the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in the country. Discover how vintages like the Laurence Graff Reserve are showing connoisseurs around the world just how outstanding South African wines can be.

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Earth worms in the palms of a gardener's hands at Delaire Graff Estate

The Estate Wormery

Words by: Kerry Searle
Read time: 2 minutes

Good soil is fundamental to the health of what you grow. At Delaire Graff Estate, this important job falls to a humble team, a group of earthworms living in the Estate’s wormery.

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