The hallmarks of a great MCC

December 23rd, 2020






Learn all about Babylonstoren’s Sprankel MCC.



Nothing suggests a festive mood better than a glass filled with ...

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Open-air activities in and around Franschhoek

December 15th, 2020

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Zzzooom into the secret life of honeybees

November 24th, 2020


The warmer weather brings more buzz to our garden. Cape honeybees are VIP residents at Babylonstoren and are hard at work in our garden. ...

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Babylonstoren’s cellar tour goes underground

October 16th, 2020


It’s not only bulbs and the roots of crops and fruit orchards that flourish in Babylonstoren’s soil – an underground wine tunnel is a ...

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The giants of tomorrow

October 9th, 2020






In the winter months on the farm, most of our fruit trees and plants enjoy a well-deserved rest while their ...

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Rosé 101

September 28th, 2020


Learn all about Rosé wine







As the weather begins to warm, our ever popular Babylonstoren Mourvèdre Rosé ...

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Bright & Zesty – Citrus Season at Babylonstoren

July 29th, 2020


Babylonstoren’s garden unfolds
into many smaller gardens, each with its own story. One such tale begins
each year with the refreshing aroma of citrus.

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How to prune your lemon tree

July 15th, 2016

In winter, citrus colours our garden with vibrant pops of yellow and orange. Recipes including these deliciously sour fruits spring to mind and fills our kitchen with ...

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Making Magic Tea

June 27th, 2016

Although claimed by many, the origin of Kombucha remains a mystery. Most sources attribute this “magic tea” to the Chinese, dating back over 5000 years. We have to admit that a jar of fermenting Kombucha looks like a science experiment: however, the end-product is a deliciously refreshing drink with many alleged health benefits.

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A New Arrival

September 22nd, 2011


A year-old steenbok ram was introduced onto the farm this weekend to increase the diversity of the existing gene pool of steenbokkies found on ...

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