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PIONEERING
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN WINE SINCE 1693
The founders of Bellingham wines were anything but ordinary, so it goes without saying that their wines would follow suit.
For over three centuries, the vineyards have been cultivated by pioneers and visionaries that brought the best out of the vines and ultimately shaped the landscape of South African wines.
Today Bellingham produces contemporary, structured wines, retaining the unmistakable sense of place, style and touch of the unexpected that is idiosyncratic of our storied vines.
For over three centuries, the vineyards have been cultivated by pioneers and visionaries that brought the best out of the vines and ultimately shaped the landscape of South African wines.
Today Bellingham produces contemporary, structured wines, retaining the unmistakable sense of place, style and touch of the unexpected that is idiosyncratic of our storied vines.
OUR WINES
METICULOUS CARE. MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT.
THE FOUNDERS SERIES
Celebrates Bellingham’s pioneering founders, Fredagh and Bernard Podlashuk, known affectionately as Freda and Pod. Their bold vision not only left a lasting legacy on Bellingham Wines today, but the South African wine industry as a whole.
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THE BERNARD SERIES
This pays tribute to Bellingham’s co-founder Bernard Podlashuk’s maverick spirit and determination that shaped the winery’s stellar reputation as well as the South African wine industry today.
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THE HOMESTEAD SERIES
Named after Bellingham’s landmark homestead in the Franschhoek Valley which was once home to the colourful Podlashuk couple. The original Homestead was where many successful vinous concepts were born.
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HARVEST REPORT 2025
The 2025 Bellingham harvest was short but exceptional, marked by cool, dry conditions and superb grape quality. White grapes were harvested mid-February to early March, followed by reds until March 20th. Though yields were 10% below average, quality soared thanks to cold nights and careful water management. Standouts include Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc and Bush Vine Pinotage. Winemakers Ricardo Cloete and Richard Duckitt credit teamwork and ingenuity for navigating the compressed schedule, resulting in wines with freshness, balance, and ageing potential
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