Organic Estate wines
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Radford Dale Organic Estate is situated on 20 hectares of prime viticultural land, at altitude, in the heart of the incredible cool-climate Elgin Valley, in the Mountains between Stellenbosch and Hermanus. Here we focus on the production of organic Elgin Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet-Franc and Semillon. In addition, we have planted South Africa’s first ever organic Gamay vineyard, which will come into production in 2026.
Elgin has the highly favourable attributes of ample rain, cooler temperatures, ancient, gravelly, free draining and mineral rich Bokkeveld shale soils, altitude and proximity to the ocean, meaning that the wines we make on our Estate here are expressions of purity and finesse. The summit of Radford Dale.
Read more about our Organic Wine Program here
recipe inspiration
great wine deserves great food. get inspired with our paired recipes
Classic Moules Marinières with Aioli & Croutons
Bring the French Riviera to African soil with this classic mussel recipe steamed in white wine, garlic and a dash of cream, best served straight from the cooking pot with fresh or toasted bread and lashings of aioli.
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Beef Carpaccio with Wholegrain Mustard Vinaigrette & Shaved Aged Huguenot
There are few platters more elegant than a generous carpaccio starter, using a top quality fillet of venision or beef. Ours uses premium beef fillet and is topped with a zesty wholegrain mustard dressing, punchy rocket leaves and a generous amount of shaved aged Huguenot cheese
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Chicken Schnitzel with Truffle Crisp Crust, Vegetable Purée & Dill Sauce
Nothing beats a comforting, crunchy schnitzel. But perhaps this version is levelling things up to the max, using Rootstock’s hand-made Summer Truffle Crisps in the crust, served in a silky bed of cauliflower puree and a drizzle of creamy dill sauce.
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French Style Platter, with Chicken Liver Paté
Entertaining is always easier with a French style snacking platter. For this one, we’ve teamed up with Klein Joostenberg to bring you this delightful platter, including a silky smooth organic chicken liver paté.
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Pizza bianca with mushrooms, blue cheese & leeks
Pizza bianca is a popular style of Italian pizza that omits the traditional tomato base sauce for a “whiter” appearance. This robust combination of exotic mixed mushrooms, tangy blue cheese (preferably gorgonzola) and soft buttery leeks makes a phenomenal pairing with Radford Dale’s Vinum Pinot Noir
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Cassoulet with Chicken, Pork belly & Smoked sausage
Although there are countless renditions of this iconic, traditional French dish from the Languedoc region, we have created a recipe that is slightly more accessible. This cassoulet is the perfect pairing for Radford Dale’s Vinum Gamay Noir.
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