Trailblazer Behind The Flavours
Charmaine Arendse, the mind and passionate soul behind the captivating wines at Esona. Born in the heart of Stellenbosch and later finding her calling in Robertson, Charmaine’s journey to becoming Esona’s esteemed Winemaker is nothing short of extraordinary…
Our May 2023 Newsletter
This is a month of celebration for Africans, and people of African descent all over the world. We at Esona, invite you to celebrate…
Wanderlust Movement Article Feature
We were recently featured as one of the wine farms for What To Do In Robertson alongside Silverthorn Wines and Zandvliet Wine Estate, by Wanderlust Movement in their review article for Mo & Rose.
(CLOSED) Frankly My Dear, it’s time for you to win…
Our exciting Wine Giveaway this time includes six bottles of Esona Frankly My Dear (Rosé) each personalised with a name.
The Esona Story
Caryl and Rowan purchased the farm Groenland between Robertson and Bonnievale in 2003 – about eighteen years ago. With an itch to buy a small farm due to the couple visiting the ‘platteland’ and experiencing the restful environment. Most weekends for Rowan include running half marathons, and the fit would be perfect…
(CLOSED) The Frankly My Dear and STORIES Wine Giveaway
Spring is approaching, and we have the perfect prize for you to prepare with! Our exciting Wine Giveaway this time includes three bottles of Esona Frankly My Dear (Rosé) each personalised, and three bottles of Esona’s Red Blend STORIES!
Caryl’s Recipe Collection – Christmas Cake
My Story… It’s that time of the year again when we womenfolk generally wish it was all over before it even began, but never-the-less it is a wise woman (or man) who has a few ‘stand-by’s’ in the cupboard for the holiday season. This fruit cake is just one of them, besides some other recipes […]
Esona COVID-19 Training in Langeberg Municipality Gazette
Caryl’s Recipe Collection – Fish Kedgeree
My Story… When I was a little girl, our usual Saturday afternoon outing was to Cape Town Harbour to see what was going on with the catch of the day. There were concrete stalls with wooden planks to clean the fish on by the ‘fishwives’. They were very cheerful folk, usual women with lovely gap-tooth […]
Caryl’s Recipe Collection – Salmon Quiche
My Story… A ‘quiche’ is simply a posh name for a quick and easy pie that can be whipped up in minutes for lunch or supper, or as a teatime treat for unexpected guests. It lends itself to virtually any filling, e.g. egg & bacon, spinach & feta, cheese & veg, chicken & mushroom, etc. […]