August is usually a beautiful time of the year in the Overberg. But this year itโs incredibly special. The wonderful winter rains have transformed our landscapes. The flower buds are bursting, green and gold crops cover our agricultural fields, and the wildlife is spectacular (the water birds in particular are enjoying our vast wetlands, including unusual sightings such as Knob-billed duck).
It simply too beautiful to miss.
Thatโs why you should check out this opportunity:
From now until the end of September, weโre inviting you to stay two nights at the Black Oystercatcher Cottages during the week, and get a third night free. Itโll give you enough time to visit the Black Oystercatcher, taste our cool-climate wines, and explore everything the southern tip of Africa has to offer.
WELCOME TO THE
BLACK OYSTERCATCHER
The Black Oystercatcher is a family-run wine farm at the cool southernmost tip of Africa.
Our unique region crafts our cool-climate wines, creating penetrating fruit flavours, and a distinctive minerality. But weโre more than a winery: weโre a destination. We offer fresh farm-style snacks from our deli, as well as wood-fired pizza, both enjoyed on our veranda or in our venue. Shop for local crafts and our cool-climate wines and craft beers in our shop. And stay over in our self-catering cottages overlooking the biodiversity-rich Agulhas Plain.
Level 2 lockdown at Black Oystercatcher Wines...
A big thank you to all our loyal friends and customers for your support throughout the lockdown level 2 period. Here's an update on our lockdown activities:
OUR ONLINE SHOP:
Our online shop is open for you to order your favourite cool-climate wine.ย
COTTAGES:
Our self-catering cottages is open for business/leisure travel. P.S. We've got stunning views, open landscapes and wifi.
VENUE:
Our venue is open and our team is available on-site, so don't hesitate to email us for our package offers, or if you'd like to view the venue.
DELI/PIZZA:
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00. Saturday 11:00 to 15:00. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
WINE TASTINGS & SALES:
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00. Saturday 11:00 to 15:00. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Deli and pizza
EAT
Head into our shop to create your own lunch from our deli – including farm-fresh bread, meats, cheeses and more. We’ve also got an array of tasty snacks for those with a sweet tooth. Or order a delicious wood-fired pizza (order and collect your pizza from the bar counter).ย
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00. Saturday 11:00 to 15:00.
Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Gift shopย
SHOP AND ENJOY
Youโll also find a variety of local crafts at our gift shop โ like crockery, leather bags, and sensuous beauty products. Our quality range of products are unique (these are not items you’ll readily find in other stores). That’s why they make for wonderful gifts – either for a loved one, or for yourself.ย
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00. Saturday 11:00 to 15:00.
Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Taste our cool-climate wines
BOUTIQUE WINES
The boutique Black Oystercatcher Wines are made from the intensely fruity grapes, formed in Cape Agulhasโ extreme growing conditions. You can taste our range of wines: just ask for a wine tasting, presented by our winemaker or our knowledgeable team in the venue. And buy your favourite from our shop. ย
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00. Saturday 11:00 to 15:00. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
ย Donโt forget the craft beer
CRAFT BEER
Fraserโs Folly craft beer is brewed on the Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm. We converted an old shed into the brewhouse โ where we brew distinct, small batch beers with serious personality โ all under the watchful eye of brewmaster, Fraser Crighton.
Sales: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00. Saturday 11:00 to 15:00. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
A wedding to remember
WEDDING VENUE
We know and understand how to celebrate true love and the beginnings of a new and exciting journey โ as partners. Like our Black Oystercatcher birds that pair for life, we also believe in partnership. Together weโll create a truly unforgettable day for you.ย Find out more.
Exceptional private functions
VENUE
Make use of our venue for your private function. Enjoy this relaxed atmosphere overlooking the open Agulhas Plain countryside.
Contact us: +27 (0) 28 482 1618
Cottages in the countryside
ACCOMMODATION
The cottages overlook our veggie gardens and the striking shades of green of the Agulhas Plain. Each cottage is semi-equipped (cottages have kitchen utensils and a microwave, but no oven). Enjoy activities like birding, hiking or cycling; or simply settle down to revel in the fresh air and country lifestyle found on a working farm.
Take a Wildlife Tour
TOURS & CONSERVATION
Take a Sunrise or Sunset Wildlife Guided Tour through the Black Oystercatcher farm and surrounds, in a cruise organised by the Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area (we’re a member). These tours take you into a secret lake expanse and game area where you could see Buffalo, Hippo, Bontebok, Eland and a range of other big and small game, as well as wetland birds.
ย OUR COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
Our venue is spacious and with our large veranda, there's plenty of wonderful open country air all around you. Still, we strongly adhere to COVID-19 regulations - for our safety, as well as yours. We ask that you please wear your mask when not sitting at your table, that you practice social distancing and you continue to sanitise frequently during your stay.
OUR RESERVE WINES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Take a moment to celebrate life with a special wine.
Black Oystercatcher Sauvignon Blanc 2021
โ now availableย
NEW RELEASE
Our 2021 Sauvignon Blanc has just been released. Experience the gooseberry and blackcurrant aromas of this wine, underpinned by notable tropical tones. The exceptional flavours of this vintage were crafted in particular by our dry conditions last year, resulting in an even lower yield than normal, and small berries with concentrated and more intense flavours. The grapes were harvested in three separate hand pickings, with extended lees contact, adding to the crisp after tones and lingering, mineral mouthfeel youโve come to know from our southernmost vineyards.
We normally release our new Sauvignon Blanc vintage in December. But due to strong demand for our wine, our 2021 vintage is available NOW from our online shop or from the Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm.
Join our Black Oystercatcher Wine Club.
There are loads of reasons to join โ like access to exclusive wines, pre-releases and early bird access to our event tickets.
As a #BOCWineClub member, youโll also join an exclusive gathering of wine lovers.
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Proud members of the
www.agulhaswinetriangle.co.za
The Agulhas Wine Triangle was established in 2019 to showcase the unique terroir of the wines from the Agulhas area.
Geographically, members are situated within a triangle with Lomond on the top western corner, Bruce Jack Wines in the top middle, Sijnn and Olivedale Private Vineyards on the top eastern corner, and Black Oystercatcher Wines and Strandveld Wines on the southern corner. The David Nieuwoudt Ghost Corner wines are made from fruit sourced in this area, as are some of the wines in the Trizanne Signature Wines range.
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