We’re delighted to announce that Nathan Valentine has joined the Simonsig winemaking team as of July 2025.

Nathan takes on the role of winemaker responsible for our red wines, Chenin Blanc, and The Grapesmith collection.

July brought with it more than crisp air and golden vines. Saronsberg celebrated Willie le Roux's 100th Springbok cap and Christmas in Winter.

A full circle moment

We celebrated alongside Springbok fullback Willie le Roux when he earned his 100th cap, and history completed a perfect circle. His debut was against Italy; his centurion milestone, fittingly, against Italy again.

Inspired by this remarkable journey and Willie's appreciation for our flagship blend, we released something special: the Saronsberg Full Circle 2022 Willie le Roux Edition.

La Motte Ateljee's latest art exhibition, running from now until 5 October, celebrates the richness of texture.

On a wine farm or in a restaurant, texture is an element that often plays second fiddle to taste. The same happens in art spaces where we are usually discouraged from touching, and where tactile features are often overshadowed by colour and pattern. But texture is intrinsic to the way we experience life.

It is exactly this richness of texture and a return to the tangible that are celebrated in the latest art exhibition in the La Motte Ateljee. In a world increasingly shaped by the digital and abstract, "When Surfaces Speak" is an invitation to come closer and to perceive with more than the eye.

In a country where Chenin Blanc is not only the most planted but also one of the most loved varieties, one wine from Simonsig's portfolio has truly distinguished itself.

Simonsig Family Vineyards' Langbult Steen 2024 came out on top of the varietal rankings at this year’s prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), earning a Gold medal with an impressive 96-point score. This exceptional Chenin Blanc outshone all South African contenders and shared the top honours with a producer from the variety’s spiritual home in France. Third-generation winemaker Michael Malan hailed the achievement as “a triumph for South African Chenin Blanc and a testament to the tremendous efforts to spotlight the value of South Africa’s old vineyards.”