Experience Elgin

12/06/2024

Pop on over to the Elgin Railway Market page to enter the competition. This at the Elgin railway market is not to be missed. If you can get some free tickets, even better!!

30/05/2024

Congratulations Wines of Elgin 🍷

[National wine challenge 2024: more substantial wins for Elgin]

"SA’s premier wine competition, open only to fine-wine producers, launches the maiden 2024 results. A strong lineup once again made for a tense and exciting challenge. Organizers, stakeholders, and judges were pleased with both the wine quality and diversity. The generally high wine quality and sophisticated diversity implied that wines faced substantial challenges in gaining potential recognition and awards. This fight is never an easy one. Wine lovers are assured to find real treats among the winning wines, making them prizes well worth seeking out" .

Elgin has once again shown a leading position in the white wine category, producing the most winning wines with a total of 8 awarded wines, along with 4 in the red category.

Alphabetic list of winning Top 100 / Double Platinum awarded SA wines:

Almenkerk Wine Estate
Almenkerk Wine Estate Almenkerk Merlot 2022
Almenkerk Wine Estate Almenkerk Chardonnay 2022
Highlands Road Wine
Highlands Road Sauvignon Blanc White Reserve 2022
Highlands Road Chardonnay 2020
Lothian of Elgin Chardonnay 2021
Oak Valley Beneath the Clouds Chardonnay 2022
Paul Cluver Wines
Paul Cluver Seven Flags Chardonnay 2022
Paul Cluver Seven Flags Pinot Noir 2020
Paul Cluver Village Pinot Noir 2023
Paul Cluver Estate Chardonnay 2021
Paul Cluver Noble Late Harvest 2021
Paul Wallace Wines
Paul Wallace Reflection Chardonnay 2023
Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2020

27/05/2024

theelgincoolwineshop will be hosting 'winter wednesday wine' evenings at the Elgin Railway Market. Watch this space locals... and out of towners, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of those midweek accommodation specials.

23/05/2024

Celebrate Chardonnay Day & Win with Paul Wallace Wines!!

Buy all your favourite Paul Wallace Wines online - Black Dog Malbec, Brave Heart Pinot Noir, Reflection Chardonnay, Little Flirt Sauvignon Blanc, The Nix Sauvignon Blanc & Crackerjack

22/05/2024

21/05/2024

Stunning Cheverells Farm!

One of our favourite views: the Autumn morning light casting a golden glow into the Cheverells Farm Shed 🌞

14/05/2024

What comes to mind when we say 'Wine'? Elgin of course. What about 'winter', definitely the Elgin Railway Market with its Beastly fires warming up the indoor space for us to enjoy great wines!

Let's put them together for the Elgin Winter Festival. 15th & 16th June - where you'll find great Elgin Wines under one roof.

19/04/2024

Definitely our favourite Malbec!! Looking good Paul Wallace Wines !

Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2020

Elgin is not exactly famed for its wines from the red varieties of Bordeaux but the Malbec as made by the Wallace family from three blocks on their property called...

https://winemag.co.za/wine/review/paul-wallace-black-dog-malbec-2020/

18/04/2024

Channel your inner adventurous spirit and take a run, walk or cycle on the wild side under the full moon!

Trail's End Bike Hotel hosts it's second FULL MOON TRAIL SERIES EVENT on Thursday 25 April from 18h00 onwards. This is a social event with no entry fee however a permit is required to access the Elgin Valley Trail's. Permits can be purchased online or through Trail's End Bike Hotel. Various distances across the disciplines are on offer.

Join the fullmoonlighters for a burger and beer at Trail's End Bike Hotel afterwards as a well deserved reward for only R150pp.

Bookings are essential.

Contact [email protected] for more details or to book your spot at this event.

12/04/2024

🍇 Don't miss out on our exclusive "End of Harvest Special" at Elgin Vintners! 🍷

Book your visit on these select dates and enjoy a 10% discount as we celebrate the culmination of our harvest season:

🌿April 14-15
🌿April 17-19
🌿April 21-25
🌿April 28-30

For more information contact us at [email protected] or use this link to book your stay https://book.nightsbridge.com/21390?special=10%25%20APRIL%20SPECIAL

11/04/2024

Cool Elgin. 😎

70 kilometres east of Cape Town, the landscape changes dramatically over the boundary of Sir Lowry’s Pass. Into the heart of ancient sandstone Hottentots Holland mountains, the hills start to shade in greener. The abundant nature and veritable forests of fynbos are thanks to the surrounding Kogelb...

09/04/2024

Join us on Saturday 20 April 2024, as we take a leisurely hike through the Elgin Valley Trail's through Moodie's Meander to the forest. Here we will practice mindful movement, eco Nidra meditation and experience forest bathing, re-energizing body, mind and soul under the forest canopy.

We meet at Trail's End Bike Hotel in Grabouw at 08h00.
Set off on an hour or so's gentle, leisurely hike to the forest.

A mindful movement practice of breathwork and stretching before a breakfast picnic in the forest followed by a calming and relaxing guided eco Nidra meditation and forest bathing experience to nourish the soul. After that we take a leisurely hike back to Trail's End and complete the retreat at 13h00.

An experience you won't want to miss!

Only a small intimate group will be taken on this retreat, so be sure to reserve your spot now by sending an email to [email protected]

Cost of the retreat is R350pp.

A permit is required to access these trails at a fee of R40 and can be purchased at Trail's End on the day.

Bring along your own eats/drinks to enjoy at the picnic.

08/04/2024

🥰 I think we'll all agree that the wind can stay away though. Stay safe & dry-ish. 🌿⛈️🌬☔️

05/04/2024

04/04/2024

We'll miss you! ❤️

Dear Valued Guests,

It is with heavy hearts that we must bid farewell to The Melting Pot restaurant at Oak Valley Estate. After many years of serving you our signature menus and creating unforgettable memories around our tables, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors permanently, effective 28th April 2024.

While we are saddened to say goodbye to this chapter, we want to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who have dined with us, celebrated special occasions, and made The Melting Pot a part of your lives. Your loyalty and enthusiasm for our cuisine have been the driving force behind our success.

As we prepare to close our doors, we invite you to join us for one last ‘One of Everything’ and to reminisce about all the good times shared around the pool.

If you have any questions or concerns about pending reservations, gift vouchers, or any other matters, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support and friendship over the years. It has been an honour to serve you, and we will cherish the memories of our time together at The Melting Pot.

A special thanks to the Rawbone-Viljoens for making us feel like family and letting us make this beautiful venue our home over the past few years.

Warm regards,
John van Zyl

04/04/2024

28/03/2024

Heading our way this weekend? Scroll through to see what's happening.

26/03/2024

26/03/2024

Join us for a magical moonlight experience on Tuesday 26th of March from 18h00 as we walk, run and cycle through the magnificent Elgin Valley Trails under the full moon.

Various guided routes are on offer.

For those looking for something less adventurous but who still want to enjoy the full moon experience, pick a book from our hotel library and chill outside on the veranda or get your zen on and join the outdoor yoga class.

Join us afterwards for chef James's famous burger and get a refreshing beer with that for only R150!

Accommodation is available for those travelling from far and those wanting to rest their legs in our comfy extra length beds!

This is a social event with no entry fee - only a permit is required to gain access to the trails. Permits can be purchased via the link below

https://fixr.co/event/annual-permits-elgin-valley-tickets-680414619

For more information on the routes and to book your spot on the event or at the dinner table contact Trail's End Reception desk on 021 859 5193 or email [email protected].

14/03/2024

Immerse yourself in the Elgin Valley Forest on Thursday 21 March 2024.
A unique experience to celebrate International Forest Day.

Walk, run or cycle from Trail's End Bike Hotel in Grabouw to the forest meeting point at Moodie's Meander.

Take a moment to pause, breathe and connect with nature as you are guided through a mindfulness forest bathing experience by Natalie from Move Me Mindfully.

Continue your walk, run or cycle through the beautiful forest and valley trails to meet back at Trail's End Bike Hotel for brunch.

This is a social event with no entry fee - only a permit is required to gain access to the trails. Permits can be purchased via the link below

https://fixr.co/event/annual-permits-elgin-valley-tickets-680414619

For more information on the route and to book your spot on the event contact Trail's End Reception on 021 859 5193 or email [email protected]

13/03/2024

We know you can't wait to hit the road to Elgin this weekend, so for now we have , pour a glass of Iona Wines Elgin for a taste of midweek Elgin vibes.

One of our highest-rated cool-climate blends, elegance and earthiness is the medley and move here. With ripe, juicy red and black fruit, the wine follows through with beautiful white pepper and sweet, exotic spice on the nose. The entry is intense, with underlying cedar wood, followed by a long savoury finish with fine-grained tannins. Iona's gone above and beyond with this one, and with a startling amount of flavour, this wine pairs best with a wild mushroom ragout or a dosa with some coriander-heavy coconut chutney.

You can thank us later! 🍷🍷🍷