A word from Dean Balie

ger team and encouraging innovative thinking. We hire great people, from all walks of life and a variety of backgrounds. Not just because it’s the right thing to do , but because it makes our company stronger. Our portfolio of wines includes a mixture of reds and whites, ranging from the fresh Sauvignon Blanc to the barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc.

It’s a new dawn for the people of South Africa and the world… “The Covid pandemic did not break the courage and determination of the people of…” News articles and media was filled with positivity of a pandemic almost forgotten, but not quite. Yes, we lost loved ones, yes, we were (are) crippled by the financial constraints of not being able to work and yes, we are not completely over it…yet. We continue to live life as best we can, pick up where we hope to prosper, but who talks and cares about our mental wellbeing? There is no guidebook on “How to survive after you’ve gone through a global pandemic”. Yet we are tasked to send our kids back to school, take ourselves back to offices and live on in the pursuit of (hopefully) financial freedom and better

The red wine range offers a selection of iconic single varietal wines including a revered Merlot and a vibrant Pinotage, as well as a Bordeaux-style blend that is also the flagship of the Morgenhof range . With family being our main focus, our farm is a child friendly venue with a dedicated children play area and minder. Our wine tasting room offers tastings and cellar tours seven days a week. For those looking for some action and adventure, we currently have 20 quad bikes doing tours through our vineyards futures. The questions remain:

Have we really checked in with ourselves? Have we really dealt with the loss of not just lives, but life for a time that completely came and changed everything?

Yes, I know. Covid story! Blah blah blah…but no. This is a perspective on you, individually, truthfully, as a valid person with feelings. We tend to neglect that part when we have the responsibility of keeping that pot going at home, or when raising future men and women and hoping, praying that things will be better for them. Few seem to care if your health is good and there is food on the table. What about you? What about the harbouring of stress and anxiety that no one asks you about? Where do you go from here? So many times with more to come. Soon we will be adding electric bikes to our adventure offering With a passion for growth, collaboration and upliftment, Morgenhof Wine Estate has some exciting additions joining the farm. We are so excited to welcome our wonderful partners: Cause | Effect Cocktail Kitchen (Voted top 53 Best bar in the World), Bella Stella –Authentic Italian Restaurant , Meat Kraft – Arcane & Artisanal Gastronomy, and The Main Scoop –Gelato Emporioum. Each with their own unique offerings, the farm is set to be the place to be. What to expect at the farm? Morgenhof Wine Estate is the new kid on the block. Expect a great vibe, picturesque views, delightful music , mouthwatering food offerings, refreshing cocktails and our lovely wines.With later trading hours, we are bringing the heat to Stellenbosch.

I see ‘post covid’ friends thriving with tears in their eyes but a smile on their faces. We must check in with each other, but we must also check in with ourselves. No, you are not selfish, you are listening to your body and mind. PTSD is a real thing and now is the time to investigate that within yourself. Your feelings matter, your thoughts and emotions are valid.

Rue the day when you have worked hard for university monies and degrees and paying off house bonds, but you are miserable and bitter. Take this valuable time to listen to your heartbeat, to your breathing. Those are indications that you are alive. Then listen to your heart, and to your laugh and joy and often times to your pain. Those are indications that you are living -

Dean Balie