MCC Disgorgement

MCC Disgorgement

Check out the disgorgement video of our latest ‪#‎MCC‬ (Methode Cap Classique) bubbly. It is through secondary fermentation that the wine get it’s characteristic “bubbles”. Disgorgement is the final step in process where the yeast (from the secondary ferment) is …

‘Braaing’ for the Overberg’s rich biodiversity

‘Braaing’ for the Overberg’s rich biodiversity

Celebrating Heritage Day in the Overberg has never been easier – or more fun. The Black Oystercatcher Wines will light the fires on 24 September, to not only unite South Africans around a braai, but to promote a unique conservation initiative set in the Overberg.

Wine and conservation: Joining forces on the Agulhas Plain

Wine and conservation: Joining forces on the Agulhas Plain

An innovative conservation venture in the Agulhas Plain, at the southernmost tip of Africa, has reintroduced animals that became extinct in the area in the 1800s. And a number of wine farms in the Elim Wine Ward form a central part of this initiative.

A sad farewell

A sad farewell

The Black Oystercatcher is saying goodbye to Restaurant and Function Manager, Nicole Concer. Nicole has been with the Black Oystercatcher team for the past six years. She was instrumental in growing the restaurant from its launch, into a venue …

BOC co-hosts #discoverOverberg wine chat

BOC co-hosts #discoverOverberg wine chat

Black Oystercatcher will co-host the #discoverOverberg Twitter wine chat on Wednesday 15 July. In the hour between 12pm and 1pm, we’ll be discussing what makes the Overberg region’s wines …