At Swirl Media, we have had the privilege of working with an incredible range of clients, each with their own story, vision and voice. From boutique brands to established industry leaders, we are proud to represent teams who trust us to elevate their digital presence and bring their ideas to life. Every project reflects our commitment to creative excellence, strategic thinking and meaningful partnerships, and this portfolio highlights a selection of the brands we are honored to work alongside.
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The Merlot Forum, known as Hallo Merlot, required an uplifted online presence to better represent its role as South Africa’s dedicated Merlot cultivar association. The goal was to strengthen visibility, improve communication with members and producers, and create a more engaging digital platform for sharing industry updates, events, and educational content.
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The online profile of The Merlot Forum was elevated through coordinated social media management, website updates, and streamlined media communications. This approach enhances brand consistency, improves audience engagement, and supports the association’s mission to promote Merlot awareness, education, and industry collaboration across South Africa.
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Social Media: Instagram & Facebook
Website: https://merlotsa.co.za
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Goedverwacht is a family owned wine brand in Robertson Wine Valley. The requirement is to manage it’s social media brand and grow its brand awareness. This has expanded to their eCommerce platform and creating strategies that will increase sales on their website.
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The goal was to grow it’s social media profile but build the posts around creating authentic content with a focus around the family owned farm.
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Located in SeaPoint, The Hyde Hotel is apartment style boutique hotel, with 2 onsite restaurants/ bars and a kids play area to cater for kids parties. The goal was to raise it’s digital profile on social media, manage it’s Google Business Listings and offer advice.
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The Hyde Hotel’s digital profile was strengthened through focused social media management, improved Google Business Listings, and ongoing digital guidance to boost visibility and support bookings.
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Jack@Skye at The Hyde Hotel is positioned as a vibrant rooftop experience, combining elevated dining, drinks, and atmosphere with panoramic views. We manage their social media by creating and curating engaging content that highlights the venue, promoting specials, drive reservations, and audience engagement.
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We develop a cohesive digital strategy showcasing Jack@SKYE’s panoramic views, rooftop lifestyle, and signature wine experiences.This includes social storytelling and ongoing engagement tactics to drive reservations, brand visibility, and repeat visits. Through high‑quality imagery, dynamic video, event promotion, and consistent community management, we strengthen their identity as premier rooftop dining and wine‑tasting destination.
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London Road Bistro at The Hyde Hotel offers relaxed, contemporary dining with a focus on flavour‑driven dishes and warm hospitality. We manage their social media by creating engaging content that showcases the menu, promotes specials, and drives bookings and guest interaction.
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We developed and executed a consistent social media strategy, creating engaging visual content that showcases the play area, promotes the venue at The Hyde Hotel, and appeals to families. We also managed posting, audience engagement, and targeted promotions to increase visibility and drive foot traffic.
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At The Hyde Hotel, Hyde & Seek is a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor play area designed for children to explore, play, and engage in a safe, stimulating environment, with its social media presence managed through engaging content that highlights this experience.
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We create a cohesive digital strategy that highlights Hyde & Seek’s fun, family‑friendly experiences, from themed children’s parties to monthly kids’ movie nights. Through engaging storytelling, vibrant visuals, event promotion, and active community management, we position Hyde & Seek as a trusted, go‑to space for parents looking for safe, memorable activities for their children.
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Welgelegen Manor as a luxury countryside retreat just outside Balfour, Mpumalanga, through refined storytelling, stella visuals, and targeted digital campaigns to drive bookings and increase visibility. We showcase its heritage, setting, and personalised experience to attract high-value leisure, wedding, and corporate audiences while maintaining consistent engagement across channels.
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We implement an integrated digital strategy including SEO‑aligned content, social media management and continuous optimisation of the website journey to increase traffic. High‑quality imagery, short‑form videos, seasonal promotions, and storytelling‑driven posts anchor the hotel’s identity and it’s rich history.
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Social Media: Instagram & Facebook
Website: https://welgelegenmanor.co.za
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Seven Springs Vineyards required a refreshed online presence that better reflected the brand’s identity and the quality of its boutique wines. The website needed a modern design, simplified navigation, and an improved e‑commerce experience to support wine sales and strengthen the estate’s digital brand image.
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The Seven Springs Vineyards website was rebuilt in WordPress with WooCommerce to refresh its digital brand image and create a modern, intuitive platform that reflects the simplicity and elegance of the logo. The updated design enhances storytelling, improves product presentation, and strengthens the estate’s online presence to support wine sales and visitor engagement.
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Website : https://7springs.co.za – In Progress
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Manage social media pages and redesign the website to merge their original website showcasing their wine farm and accommodation and their online store into one site.
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We took over the social media, creating content that started with showing the family and their passion for their wine and the terroir. Since the rebranding, the focus of the brand is to be more bold and elegant with content.
The website has been redesigned on WordPress with WooCommerce to merge the 2 sites into one site.
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Social Media: Instagram & Facebook
Website: https://paulwallacefamilywines.co.za
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Off the Record Wines needed a clear, refined digital presence to showcase its limited‑release wines and share the story behind the project. The aim was to highlight its small‑batch craftsmanship and build awareness for the brand.
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A focused website was built to showcase Off the Record’s limited‑release wines and share the story behind the project, creating a clear and engaging digital presence for the brand.
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Website: https://offtherecord.co.za
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Copeland Wines required the development of a new website that captured its bold identity and artisanal winemaking philosophy. The objective was to establish a modern, streamlined digital presence with strong product presentation and an intuitive e‑commerce experience to support online wine sales and introduce the brand to a wider audience.
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The Copeland Wines website was developed in WordPress with WooCommerce to establish a bold, modern digital presence that reflects the brand’s distinctive identity. The build focused on clean design, strong product presentation, and an intuitive e‑commerce flow to support online wine sales and introduce the brand to a wider audience.
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Website : https://copelandwines.co.za – In Progress
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The Pinot Noir Association of South Africa required a strengthened digital presence to better represent its role in promoting and supporting the country’s Pinot Noir producers. The objective was to elevate visibility, improve communication with members and enthusiasts, and create a more engaging platform for sharing industry insights, events, and cultivar‑focused content.
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The Pinot Noir Association’s digital presence was strengthened through dedicated social media management, ongoing administrative support within the committee, and the coordination of tasting events and technical days. This combined approach improved communication, enhanced industry engagement, and supported the association’s mission to promote South African Pinot Noir through education, collaboration, and meaningful producer interaction.
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Robertson Wine Valley required an uplifted social media presence to showcase the diversity of its wine farms and strengthen awareness of the region as a leading wine and tourism destination. The goal was to highlight the valley’s experiences, promote member estates, and inspire travellers to explore the wine route.
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The region’s digital visibility was enhanced through dedicated social media management that highlighted individual wine farms, seasonal experiences, and the unique character of the valley. This approach increased awareness, encouraged visitor interest, and positioned Robertson Wine Valley as a vibrant, must‑visit wine route in the Western Cape.
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Swirl Media offers a free consultation to help you strengthen your online presence and build a website that truly supports your growth.
If you want your business to grow through stronger storytelling, clearer messaging and a more consistent digital presence, Swirl Media is here to help. We specialise in social media management, content creation, website support and brand‑focused digital strategy designed to help businesses stand out online. Get in touch to discover how we can elevate your brand and support your next stage of growth.