Vrede en Lust Estate

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Nestled within a natural amphitheatre shaped by the vertical cliffs of the spectacular Simonsberg Mountain, lies Vrede en Lust Estate – home to the wines produced and bottled by the Buys family. The history of Vrede en Lust Estate is a story of passion, vision, and resurrection, which goes as far back as 1688 when Flemish merchant Jacques de Savoye arrived at the Cape with the French Huguenots. De

Savoye immediately started improving the 60 morgen (55Ha) of land that starts at the Bergriver valley floor and runs up the eastern foothills of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain. More than 10 000 vines were planted by 1691, which grew to 80 000 by 1780. Since the de Savoye reign, Vrede en Lust Estate has changed hands a number of times and in 1996, when the Buys family became the 17th owners, they embarked on a programme of renewal to fully realise the exceptional winemaking potential of the land. Today this breathtakingly modern wine farm, a family owned and managed wine business, is a tribute to its noble roots and continues to build on over 330 years of history and heritage. Jacques De Savoye named the farm Vrede en Lust in 1688 derived from the Dutch meaning of ‘Peace and Delight’.

SAVOYE SEASON IS HERE! 🥂🍝From 1 April 2025, join us for a delicious meal paired with breathtaking views and award-winnin...
21/03/2025

SAVOYE SEASON IS HERE! 🥂🍝

From 1 April 2025, join us for a delicious meal paired with breathtaking views and award-winning wines. Whether it’s a long, lazy lunch or a special celebration, Savoye is the perfect spot to soak up the season!

Bookings on Dineplan are essential—secure your table now!

For more information, contact [email protected] , [email protected] or +27 21 205 7087.

We’re thrilled to welcome Elaina Lotter to the Vrede & Lust team as our new Assistant Winemaker! With a passion for craf...
20/03/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Elaina Lotter to the Vrede & Lust team as our new Assistant Winemaker! With a passion for crafting exceptional wines and a keen eye for detail, she’s ready to bring her expertise to our cellar 🥂🍾

10 Fun Facts about Elaina:
✨What inspired you to become a winemaker? “Winemaking blends creativity and science, two things I love and excel at.”

🍇Your favourite wine varietal to work with? “If I had to choose, I’d settle for a barrel-aged Chardonnay, Malbec, or Cab Franc.”

👀The most interesting thing you’ve learned about winemaking? “No two days are the same and there is always something new to learn.”

🌎If you could enjoy a glass of wine anywhere in the world, where would it be? “In the vineyards of France!”

🍉Your go-to food and wine pairing? “Grilled peach and burrata with arugula and prosciutto—paired with a crisp glass of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, or Viognier.”

✂️Any fun harvest season traditions or superstitions? “I love starting my mornings with a cup of coffee! Perhaps less of a tradition and more of a necessity during harvest ;)”

🤸🏻‍♀️Do you have a hidden talent or hobby people might not know about you? “I think my hidden talent is yet to be discovered—who knows, maybe one day it’ll even make me a millionaire! As for hobbies, that’s always evolving.”

📌What’s your dream wine project—something you’d love to create one day? “I would love to dive deeper into the world of wine—exploring different regions, their unique offerings and the rich history behind them.”

👩🏻‍💻If you weren’t a winemaker, what career would you have chosen? “I would have been living my best Grey’s Anatomy life, following in my dad’s footsteps as a pediatrician.”

🍷What’s the best bottle of wine you’ve tasted? “During my time working in Napa at a winery called OVID, I discovered two incredible wines; OVID and Hexameter!”

Lees gerus oor Vrede en Lust se Early Mist Riesling en bestel die heerlike bottel wyn op ons webblad.🔗 https://www.vnl.c...
14/03/2025

Lees gerus oor Vrede en Lust se Early Mist Riesling en bestel die heerlike bottel wyn op ons webblad.
🔗 https://www.vnl.co.za/product/riesling/

As daar nou een ding is wat die Duitsers kan doen, is dit om uitstaande riesling te maak. Moet egter nie Suid-Afrika se riesling weggooi nie – ons wynmakers kan woeker met dié druifsoort.

30,000 of you—our Vrede en Lust family! 🍇❤️ As a family-owned and managed farm, community has always been at the heart o...
11/03/2025

30,000 of you—our Vrede en Lust family! 🍇❤️

As a family-owned and managed farm, community has always been at the heart of everything we do. From our vineyards to your tables, every bottle we craft is made to be shared, just like the memories we create together.

Thank you for being part of our story, for raising a glass with us, and for making this journey so special. Here’s to the next chapter—together! 🥂

04/03/2025

10 YEARS OF PINK XTREME! 🎀🏃‍♀️

A decade of adventure, energy, and all things PINK! 💖 Get ready, because Pink Xtreme is turning 10, and we’re celebrating bigger, bolder, and better than ever!

🗓️Mark your calendars PINK – 4 October 2025! This is an event you don’t want to miss. Stay tuned for exciting announcements, special collaborations, massive prizes, and all the event details. 📲

💬 Join the celebration!
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👉 Tag your Pink Xtreme running partners
👉 Comment your best PINK memory from the past 9 years!

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Sien julle binnekort, Pretoria! ❤️🍷
01/03/2025

Sien julle binnekort, Pretoria! ❤️🍷

𝗩𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝘀(𝘁) 𝘃𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗴?🍷🍇🐖

Bespreek dan 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗴 jou kaartjies vir die 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘂𝘄𝗲 Semi-Soet die Musiekblyspel wat 𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗳 𝟳 𝗠𝗲𝗶 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 by 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 op die planke is.👏

🍿🎫 https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/semi-soet-die-musiekblyspel/tag/AfriForum-Teater

AfriForum Inhoud Huis Musiek Revan Luus Anel Alexander Bobby Van Jaarsveld Zoricke Snyman Izak Davel Marcelle Kelly Peach Pretoria FM Vrede en Lust Estate

In his element: on the farm, looking away from the camera—classic Etienne! 😉Happy Birthday to our co-owner and MD, Etien...
23/02/2025

In his element: on the farm, looking away from the camera—classic Etienne! 😉

Happy Birthday to our co-owner and MD, Etienne Buys! 🥳🥂

Your hands-on approach, unwavering passion, and deep love for the farm and the people around you are at the heart of Vrede en Lust. From walking the vines to ensuring every detail reflects the family’s vision, your dedication is truly inspiring.

May your year be filled with full-bodied reds, crisp whites, and countless toasts to the incredible legacy you continue to build! 🍷🎉

Join our Wine Club and get rewarded! 🍷✨ Spend R2,000 and stand a chance to win a Fieldbar Gin Trunk, filled with Vrede e...
21/02/2025

Join our Wine Club and get rewarded! 🍷✨ Spend R2,000 and stand a chance to win a Fieldbar Gin Trunk, filled with Vrede en Lust wines—the ultimate companion for your next adventure.

Exclusive wines, premium perks, and now, a stylish way to enjoy your favorite wine.

Sign up today! 🏆

Another successful harvest week at Vrede & Lust! 🍇✂️The vineyards are buzzing with energy as our dedicated team works ti...
09/02/2025

Another successful harvest week at Vrede & Lust! 🍇✂️

The vineyards are buzzing with energy as our dedicated team works tirelessly to bring in the season’s finest grapes. Each crate tells a story of hard work, passion, and the promise of exceptional wines to come. As we celebrate this fruitful week, we can’t wait to see these grapes transform into the wines you love.

Cheers to nature’s bounty and the hands that make it all possible! 🥂🌄

Enter now and stand a chance to WIN! 🎟️🍷🚂
05/02/2025

Enter now and stand a chance to WIN! 🎟️🍷🚂

Harvest season is always one of the most rewarding yet intense times of the year. It’s the culmination of months of nurt...
24/01/2025

Harvest season is always one of the most rewarding yet intense times of the year. It’s the culmination of months of nurturing the vines, watching the seasons change, and hoping the elements align to produce the perfect fruit.

There’s an undeniable energy on the farm during harvest—the early mornings, the hum of tractors, the laughter of the team working together, and the satisfying sound of grapes being gently plucked from the vines. Every crate filled is a reminder of the hard work that went into this year’s yield.

It’s not just about the grapes; it’s about the stories they carry from the soil, the sun, and the hands that care for them.

Here’s to a successful harvest season ahead and the incredible wines that will soon tell this year’s tale!

🥳 Drumroll please! 🥳We're thrilled to announce the winner of our incredible Ooni Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven competition...🥁🥁...
09/12/2024

🥳 Drumroll please! 🥳

We're thrilled to announce the winner of our incredible Ooni Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven competition...

🥁🥁🥁 Jane de Vos! 🥁🥁🥁

Congratulations, Jane! Get ready to become a pizza pro with your brand new Ooni Koda 12. We can't wait to see the delicious creations you cook up! 🍕🔥

A huge thank you to everyone who entered. Keep an eye out for more exciting competitions coming soon! 👀

Step into a world of charm and adventure at Vrede en Lust! 🍷✨ Join Wine Valley Adventures for a unique experience with s...
01/12/2024

Step into a world of charm and adventure at Vrede en Lust! 🍷✨

Join Wine Valley Adventures for a unique experience with scenic carriage rides through our breathtaking vineyards. Sip on award-winning wines as you take in the beauty of the Cape Winelands. 🌿🐎

🗓️ Visit our website to book your spot and create unforgettable memories with us!

28/11/2024

Tis the season! 🎄🎁🥂

This holiday season, we’re thrilled to give back in a meaningful way!

A heartfelt thank you to NexusAG for co-sponsoring the 9th annual Pink Xtreme trail run and fundraiser for CANSA. Together, we’ve made a difference by supporting the fight against cancer. 🩷🎀

Today, we had the privilege of handing over this special “Christmas gift” to CANSA – a symbol of what we can achieve when we unite for a cause.

Here’s to many more years of partnership, community, and impact! Cheers to a season of giving and cheers to making next year’s 🔟th PINK XTREME the best one yet! 🥂

🗓️ Save the date: 4/10/2025

28/11/2024

Work hard, play hard! 😝🤸🏻‍♀️

The vineyard team is working hard this week on a process called mulching.

This process is the unsung hero of healthy vineyards! 🌿 It suppresses weeds, retains precious moisture, and regulates soil temperature, creating the perfect environment for our vines to thrive.

Cheers to healthy soil, happy grapes, and extraordinary wine! 🍇🥂

18/11/2024

Calling all Wine Tram guests! 🚂🍷

Step off the tram and into paradise at Vrede & Lust. From award-winning wines to breathtaking views, we’re ready to make your visit unforgettable!✨

Come sip, savour and soak in the magic of the Winelands with us. Remember, it’s not (only) about the destination, it’s about the journey!🥂

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Nestled at the foothills of the Simonsberg lies Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, home of some of the best wines in South Africa. Its history is a story of passion and vision, which dates back to 1688 when it was found by a Flemish merchant, called Jacques de Savoye.

In 1996 the Buys family started a new era with the dream to fully realize the exceptional winemaking potential of the land. Today the 320 year old Vrede en Lust is known as a breathtakingly modern wine farm and a family owned and managed wine business, The name Vrede en Lust is derived from the Dutch “Peace and Eagerness”.

When visiting the estate, you can enjoy our well-known tasting room, modern wine cellar, luxury accommodation options, fully equipped conference facilities, beautiful gardens, wedding venue as well as our renowned LUST Bistro & Bakery restaurant. It is therefore a perfect, all-in-one destination accessible to the public.

At Vrede en Lust we thrive in making fine wines that enrich the soul.