Vrede en Lust Estate

16/10/2025

A Top 10 Achievement: Our Elgin-Grown Blanc Fumé 2021 Shines in the FNB Sauvignon Blanc Competition 🏆

We are exceptionally proud to announce that the Vrede en Lust Blanc Fumé 2021 has been named among South Africa's Top 10 Sauvignon Blancs at the 2025 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Competition! Grown in the cool-climate Elgin region, this wine is a perfect expression of our terroir. It's defined by its elegance and sophistication, showcasing vibrant citrus, subtle tropical nuances, and a polished mineral finish.

This recognition validates everything we strive for with each vintage. A heartfelt thank you to our vineyard and cellar teams for their dedication and hard work.

Special thanks to , , and our gracious hosts for making this a truly memorable day for the industry. 🙏🏻

10/10/2025

Get ready to stroll, sip, and savour the best of the Cape in the charming village of Clarens 🍷

The Cape2Clarens Wine Festival is your chance to discover close to 50 of the Cape's top wine estates! The village becomes your playground for a weekend of limitless tastings, incredible wines, and unforgettable memories.

When: 17 & 18 October | 12h00 – 18h00
Tickets: Weekend Pass R395 | Saturday Only R295 (Regrettably, no under 18s.)

Get your tickets and all the details at www.cape2clarens.co.za or contact them at 083 262 5104 📞

See you in Clarens! Cheers! 🥂

02/10/2025

The Pink Xtreme 2025 is officially SOLD OUT! 🎀🎉

A massive thank you to our INCREDIBLE goodie bag sponsors: Babylonstoren, Smul, Buttanutt, Cetaphil, TopFruit, PVM, Switch Energy Drinks, and Capitec 🛍️

📍To those who entered, make sure to be at the registration point at 6am on Saturday morning. The first 600 people to register will receive this insane goodie bag!

See you Saturday! 🏃‍♀️

23/09/2025

Too many people share a story like Reza’s 🎀 Together, we can change that. 🤝
Join us for The Pink Xtreme 2025 and stand with us in support of a greater cause!

Tickets available at www.vnl.co.za or www.entryninja.com 🎟️

22/09/2025

19/09/2025

Enter for The Pink Xtreme 2025 Trail Run & Festival and stand a chance to win the Nellie Pink Fieldbar! Head over to www.vnl.co.za or entryninja.com to secure your tickets 🎟️

Pink Xtreme, Pink Cupcakes, Pink Fieldbar 🎀

That’s right, Pink Xtreme 2025 could land you a Nellie Pink Fieldbar! 🤩

Enter the race, bring your best energy, and don’t forget to bring cash for raffle tickets to be in the running for this ultimate pink cooler 🎟️

📅 Date: Saturday, 4 October
📍 Venue: Vrede en Lust Wine Estate
✨ Supporting: Cansa

Don’t miss the fun, the fitness, and the fabulous prizes — enter today and make this 10th Pink Xtreme one to remember! 💕

📲 Head over to www.vnl.co.za or entryninja.com to secure your tickets.

12/09/2025

Who are you buying your cupcake for? 🎀

In the lead-up to Pink Xtreme 2025, we asked a few of our team members this question. Their answers remind us why this cause matters so deeply.

In the final clip, Steffie — one of our beloved cellar team members who is currently bravely fighting her own battle with cancer — shares what Pink Xtreme means to her this year and thanks YOU for the support that makes all the difference. 💪✨

At Pink Xtreme, you can be part of this too:
🧁 Buy a cupcake (all proceeds go to CANSA).
✍️ On your hand, write the name of a loved one touched by cancer.
📸 Take a photo in front of the cupcake wall.
🌸 Share it on social media with

Buy your tickets at www.vnl.co.za or www.entryninja.com to make a difference. 🎟️

11/09/2025

Vrede en Lust Celebrates success at the Michelangelo Awards! 🏆🍷

We are thrilled to announce that our latest vintages have made a significant impact at the 2024 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards:

🌟Lady J Syrah 2021 – Gold
🌟Malbec 2023 – Gold
🌟Viognier 2024 – Gold
🌟🌟Kogelberg Chenin Blanc 2024 – Double Gold

These outstanding new releases are ready for you to enjoy in our tasting room and are also available for direct purchase from our online shop.

We look forward to sharing these award-winning wines with you! 🥂

10/09/2025

Celebrating Excellence! 🏆🥂

Each year, Tim Atkin, a renowned Master of Wine from the UK, releases one of the most esteemed evaluations of South African wine, tasting over 2000 wines from 425 wineries. His ratings carry significant weight in the global wine industry.

We are excited to share that six of our wines received scores of 90 points or higher in this year's report, earning them the distinguished Medals of Excellence:

9️⃣3️⃣ Points – Early Mist Riesling 2024 (Elgin)
9️⃣2️⃣ Points – Barrique Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Elgin)
9️⃣2️⃣ Points – Blanc Fumé 2021 (Elgin)
9️⃣1️⃣ Points – Kogelberg Chenin Blanc 2024 (Elgin)
9️⃣0️⃣ Points – Jess 2024 (Western Cape)
9️⃣0️⃣ Points – Boet Erasmus 2020 (Simonsberg-Paarl)

These results reinforce our belief in producing wines that embody terroir, balance, and elegance—wines that proudly compete on the international stage.