When our grapes reach the winery
Once our picking teams drop the grapes off at the winery, the science of wine-making really sets in. We now have …
The secrets of our soil
“Harvest time is one of the most exciting times for winemakers. It’s the time we taste the potential in each berry. But it’s also pretty scary
Our 2017 Sauvignon blanc harvest has JUST started
“We’re looking for nature’s sweet spot – when those specific flavours that make our wines unique have …
Discovering the our region’s secrets
It’s a year-long quest – to uncover the secrets captured in the complexity of the Black Oystercatcher Sauvignon blanc. This is the new adventure that founder and winemaker Dirk Human …
We’ve bought craft brewery, Fraser’s Folly
The brewhouse will now move to the Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm, where founder and brewmaster Fraser Crighton will continue to make and represent the beer.
Show us how you enjoy Spring and win!
Thanks so much for sharing your Black Oystercatcher signs of spring with us. We’ve had fantastic responses from around the world, capturing your feel-good spring moment.
We’re hosting the Elim Wine Festival
The Black Oystercatcher will host the 2016 Elim Wine Festival – to be held on Saturday 5 November. This is the fifth Elim Festival.
Waterblommetjie Spanakopita
Here in the Overberg, we’ve grown up loving Waterblommetjies – so when they start flowering in our dams in spring, we make the most of it.
Building a new BOC Restaurant
The Black Oystercatcher is undergoing a facelift. We’re building a new restaurant and venue on the working wine farm. The current restaurant will be transformed into the wine-tasting facility.
Ever struggled to braai your steak to perfection – hampered by the winter weather?
“We’ve got some tips for you on how to braai your sirloin steak Black Oystercatcher-style.”