Lodestone Wines

Lodestone Lodestone
Lodestone Lodestone
Lodestone Lodestone

The Lodestone vineyards can be found in a beautiful fynbos-covered property nestled in the foothills of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, just off the Redford Road, close enough to the Indian Ocean to feel the influence of its cooling breezes.

Since the arrival of the Tonkin family in mid-2012, much has been achieved at Lodestone. In addition to the vineyards of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, a new vineyard has been established which includes more Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and, more importantly, Semillon (the first in the Plett region) and a Rhone-style Pinot Noir. An olive orchard has been planted using six varieties of olive tree all suited to olive oil production. An olive press has been acquired and installed and 2016 saw Lodestone produce its first extra virgin olive oil made entirely from olives grown at Lodestone.

The Lodestone wine range includes a dry Rosé and a red blend called The Jimdog (named for the Tonkin’s border terrier Jimmy), made from grapes sourced in Wellington, as well as a Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blend (the classic white Bordeaux blend), a first in the Plett region. But best of all, Lodestone is now embarking on a limited release of a brut rosé bubbly called Stonechat made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Lodestone’s modern wine tasting room has been constructed overlooking the dam and vineyards and will be open for the season. Light meals will be served and visitors are welcome (bookings will be essential during the season).

Lodestone Wine & Olives, The Crags | info@lodestonewines.com | www.lodestonewines.com | 044 534 8015, 082 600 7835