Benguela Cove Wine Estate won big at the 27th Annual Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, taking home Double Gold and Gold medals for multiple wines.

The 18th of August, International Pinot Noir Day, is especially significant for us as our Benguela Cove Pinot Noir secures a distinguished position with Medal of Excellence 90+ award at the Mosaic Top 5 Awards. 

Benguela Cove Triumphs at the 2023 Terroir Wine Awards 
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is celebrating a double victory at the prestigious 2023 Terroir Wine Awards in South Africa. The estate has been named the National Winner in two wine classes, Semillon and Noble Late Harvest, for its Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon 2020 and Benguela Cove Noble Late Harvest 2020 vintages. 

Benguela Cove Wine Estate, located in Hermanus in South Africa, has been ranked in the top 100 of The World's Best Vineyards. This prestigious annual list is created to promote wine tourism around the world, showcasing vineyards with exceptional visitor experiences. 

In this new podcast interview, Adam Streeter, the general manager of Leonardslee, and chefs Jean Delport and Ruan Pretorius provide a glimpse into the philosophy, journey, and unique offerings of Michelin Star award-winning Restaurant Interlude.   

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate has triumphed at the prestigious Trophy Wine Show in Cape Town, held on 8th June, winning medals for both wines entered by the Hermanus wine farm.  

Welcome to the Growing Leonardslee podcast. In each episode, Adam Streeter, the general manager of Leonardslee, talks with members of the team about everything from the history of the gardens and restoration challenges to wine and wallabies and everything in between.  Read More.

We are pleased to announce that the online version of Grape Expectations Magazine is now available. Read Now.

Artists exhibiting at Benguela Gallery near Hermanus are making their UK debut in a new exhibition at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in West Sussex. Both venues are owned by hospitality entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE, who champions emerging UK and South African artists.

This month's issue of Grape Expectations Magazine is now available online.

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate was a standout performer in UK wine writer Tim Atkin’s 10th annual South Africa Special Report, released on September 6th, 2022.

In the 26th annual Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, Benguela Cove Wine Estate was awarded a Platinum medal, two gold medals and one silver medal.