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BIOGRAPHY
Anthonij Rupert Wyne, founded on
L’Ormarins in Franschhoek, was
originally owned by the late Anthonij
Rupert, who passed away in 2001. The
farm was then taken over by his
brother Johann Rupert in 2003, and the
brand named after Anthonij.
The focus is on terroir specific wines,
meaning the brand showcases an
impressive portfolio of farms
representing the best in grape
producing locations.
At Avondale, we make extraordinary
wines approved by Mother Nature.
Certified organic and practicing biodynamic agriculture; we go beyond
both these beneficial systems of
natural farming by using the best 21st
Century science, technology and
knowledge to enhance sustainability.
Our commitment to promoting life
ensures the premium quality, naturallymade, slow wines.
Beyerskloof is seen as the home of
Pinotage & Cape Blends, where one
can come and enjoy a truly Pinotage
focussed tasting experience as well as
mesmerising views of the Simonsberg
Mountains in a very relaxed and
comfortable environment. Beyerskloof
is a privately owned producer which
produces mainly Red Wine from the
Bottelary region in Stellenbosch.
An 8th generation family story of vine
to wine devoted to responsible, handcrafted winemaking. Since returning to
the wine industry in 2007, they’ve
established themselves as a leading
ethical producer of premium wine
using the best hand-selected fruit from
their vineyards in the Upper Hemel-enAarde valley, Wellington & Hermon.
WEB ADDRESS
www.rupertwines.com
www.avondalewine.co.za
www.beyerskloof.co.za
http://bosmanwines.com/
Bouchard Finlayson is a boutique
winery located in the Hemel-en-Aarde
(Heaven and Earth) Valley near
Hermanus, dedicated to the making of
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon
Blanc wines of outstanding quality.
In combining the rich gifts of nature
and our unique terroir with the
considerable skills of our dedicated
team, Creation strives to reward the
wine lover with wines of rare balance,
elegance, distinction and finesse.
Creation is situated in the Hemel-enAarde near the seaside town of
Hermanus.
De Wetshof, a family-owned estate,
situated in the Robertson Wine Valley,
is a premium Chardonnay House in
South Africa, creating a range of wines
shaped by the diversity of site-specific
vineyards exposed to the region’s
unique soil.
Located on the crest of Constantia Nek
pass, this pristine and boutique family
owned vineyard has in recent years
gained a striking reputation for both its
beauty and award winning wines.
Uniquely characteristic of its wines is
its signature of finesse, derived from
the cooler climate conditions its vines
are exposed to as a result of its
elevation and close proximity to the
oceanic body that is False Bay, thus
delivering very distinctive wines not
found elsewhere in South Africa.
Situated in the breathtaking Robertson
Valley, Graham Beck creates wines
internationally lauded for superb
quality, versatility and elegance. Their
meticulously crafted range of award
winning Méthode Champenoise style
wines are regarded as industry
benchmarks. As custodians of the
planet and community, Graham Beck is
committed to conservation and social
upliftment.
www.bouchardfinlayson.co.za
www.creationwines.com
www.dewetshof.com
www.eaglesnestwines.com
www.grahambeckwines.com
Grande Provence Wine Estate wears
her 300-year history with dignity.
Nestled in the beautiful Franschhoek
Valley in South Africa’s Western Cape,
her lush vines spread across 47 acres.
Grande Provence Estate provides a
unique destination presenting many
elements and experiences.
Groot Constantia Wine Estate is
celebrating 330 years of existence and
we have just won the best Chardonnay
in the world this year with our
Chardonnay 2013 at the Chardonnay
Du Monde and gold awards at the Taj
and Top 100 tastings for 2015 on the
Pinotage 2013 and Merlot 2013!
Groote Post is a historic 18th century
farm on the Cape's West Coast where
winemaking traditions have been
revived by the Pentz family. Unique
aspects and cool climatic conditions of
the Darling Hills yield superlative fruit.
Our wines are produced to reflect the
uniqueness of our vineyards.
Showcasing the internationally
acclaimed, clasically styled, site specific
wines of Hamilton Russell Vineyards,
Southern Right and Ashbourne in the
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, behind the
picturesque village of Hermanus.
With a cellar set into the Franschhoek
Mountains, Haute Cabrière produces
wines exclusively from the two noble
cultivars of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The still wine range is named after the
farm – Haute Cabrière - and the
Méthode Classique range is named
after the original French Huguenot
founder, Pierre Jourdan.
www.grandeprovence.co.za
www.grootconstantia.co.za
www.grootepost.com
www.hamiltonrussellvineyards.co.za
http://www.cabriere.co.za/
Our cellar and wine brand is proud to
pay homage to and re-live the origin of
our village, Hermanuspietersfontein, as
it was first named in 1855.
Our passion and commitment is to
produce wines of the highest quality
and to add value to the reputation,
which Hermanus enjoys as a premium
wine-producing region.
Iona family run, South Africa’s coolest
vineyard producing only four
beautifully balanced, elegant wines of
distinction, Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and the One
Man Band a red blend of 6 grape
varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Petit Verdot, Mourvedre and
Viognier.
Situated on the slopes of the
Helderberg Mountain, in the heart of
South Africa's most famous wine
region Stellenbosch, our vineyards are
commonly referred to as the Home of
Chenin Blanc and other premium
award-winning wines.Ken Forrester's
philosophy has always been to create a
range of handcrafted, individually
made wines that suitably compliment a
wide variety of food styles.
Le Riche Wines focuses on the
production of top Cabernet Sauvignon
from the Stellenbosch region.
Founded by Etienne le Riche in 1996,
the winery is now run as a family
concern.
A traditionally simplistic, yet innovative
winemaking approach is combined
with the continuous pursuit of quality,
elegance and consistency.
A magnificent estate nestled in the
fertile bowl of the Helderberg
Mountains
www.hpf1855.co.za
www.iona.co.za
www.kenforresterwines.com
www.leriche.co.za
www.lourensford.co.za
Located in the Simonsberg-Paarl
appellation of origin, Noble Hill wines
are made with pride in provenance and
humility in craftsmanship. We strive to
make wines that are juicy yet
structured, elegant, and above all
authentic to the place they are grown.
‘Oneiric’, borrowed from Greek
terminology and roughly translated as
‘dream’ is exactly that – a hidden gem
nestled in the heart of the cool-climate
Elgin Valley. Although new to the wine
scene, having launched in 2012, Oneiric
has received huge acclaim throughout
the industry with their wines time and
time again rating within the high
90’s/100.
Ormonde Private Cellar is situated on
the West Coast of South Africa, where
the rugged Darling hills roll and fall
along the contours of an ancient
granite intrusion. The Darling terroir is
blessed by a pronounced sea influence
with sufficient sunlight to create a ripe
varietal character. Our wines is a
perfect synergy of a New world
attitude and Old world appellation
philosophy.
Peter Falke Wines is nestled against the
majestic slopes of the Helderberg
mountains in the heart of the
Stellenbosch winelands. The winery is
owned by German hosiery mogul Peter
Falke and his wife, French designer
Danièle Görtz. Falke socks, luxury foot
garments, are famous throughout the
world, and much like the elegant
footwear, a day spent at the winery
also evokes a sense of indulgence.
http://www.noblehill.com/
www.oneiric.co.za
www.ormonde.co.za
www.peterfalkewines.com
This wine was named after Raka, the
beloved fishing boat of Piet Dreyer,
proprietor of Raka wines. For more
than three decades Piet has plied the
seas of the southern ocean in search of
the finest catch. The same passion has
found home at Raka, where the Dreyer
family now pursue the earth's bountry
for the creation of fine wines.
An exciting new vineyard between the
tiny hamlet of Malagas and Cape
Infanta, at the mouth of the Breede
River – called Sijnn by the original
Khoisan inhabitants. Perched on a
plateau of slate and rolled stones,
about 15km from the southern oceans
of Africa.
The name Simonsig means “to see or
have a view of the Simonsberg
mountain”. Simonsig, one of South
Africa’s most reputable wine estates,
upholds a legendary status in
pioneering wine excellence shaped by
the Malan dynasty’s devotion to
quality and innovative winemaking.
Simonsig is a private family owned
winery near Stellenbosch, owned by
the Malan family.
Springfield Estate is a brother-sister
owned, 5th-generation, wine estate in
Robertson, situated in the Western
Cape of South Africa. We work closely
to nature and allow each single
vineyard to express its unique terroir.
90% of our wines are fermented using
natural yeast and the best vintner,
time, is allowed to play its role in our
cellar.
Strandveld Vineyards is a beautiful,
wind-swept winery situated between
Elim and Cape Agulhas, it is the
southernmost winery in Africa. Lying
almost 35˚ south, the Cape South coast
is characterised by severe wind, mist
and cool temperatures. This maritime
climate, varying sites and soil types
create the diversity of terroir that
distinguishes the wines of Strandveld
Vineyards.
www.rakawine.co.za
www.sijnn.co.za
www.simonsig.co.za
www.springfieldestate.com
www.strandveld.co.za
Vilafonté is a joint wine-making
venture between a group of wine
specialists - Mike Ratcliffe (South
Africa) and Zelma Long and Phillip
Freese (United States). Vilafonté is
named after one of the more unique
soil types in our vineyard, called
vilafontes. This is one of the oldest
recorded soil types in the world and
has been defined as being somewhere
between 750 000 and 1.5mil years old.
Villiera is a family run winery in
Stellenbosch, committed to preserving
the environment and upliftmenting
their staff. Villiera sVineyard in the
South of France where they produce a
full range of French wines under the
brand, Domaine Grier.
www.vilafonte.com
www.villiera.com
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Zevenwacht, situated on Stellenbosch Wine Route is a
modern wine farm with a 300 year history. Wine
maker Jacques Viljoen combines tradition with
modern science and the principals of environmental
care with passion and creativity to produce wine that
are pure, natural and made to be enjoyed.
Remhoogte Wine Estate is situated on the southern
slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch.
The Boustred family are passionate about Estate
wines, all wines are grown, made and bottled on
Remhoogte. The goal is to produce unique wines of
character and individuality through minimal
interference in the vineyard and cellar.
Pinotage, Lanzerac’s signature wine, was
developed by Professor Perold in 1925 and
Lanzerac was the first wine estate to bottle
this variety, a 1959 vintage which was released in
1961.
Wynand Lategan, who has been overseeing the
production
of the winemaking since 2005, continues making the
award winning wines for which Lanzerac has become
famous.
http://www.zevenwacht.co.za/
www.remhoogte.co.za
www.lanzeracwines.co.za
Oldenburg Vineyards, situated in the picturesque
Banghoek Valley outside Stellenbosch, is an
independent family run boutique winery aiming to
make some of the finest and most respected
wines.Due to some heritage, careful planning, and a
large amount of good fortune, we are the custodians
of some of the finest terroir in South Africa.
Winters Drift wines, named after the ‘winter ford’
crossing of the Palmiet River, on Glen Elgin, which
formed part of the original ox wagon trail through the
Overberg, honour the remarkable story and legacy of
two pioneering and philanthropic bachelor brothers,
Ted and Harry Molteno. The Winters Drift Tasting
Station situated at the historic Elgin Station.
Lammershoek is situated in the Aprilskloof Valley of
the Paardeberg . With 70ha of vineyard all farmed
organically and dry-land we produce the Lam Range (
Lifestyle Range), Lammershoek Range (Flagship
Range) and the Cellarfoot Range. White cultivars
include old bushvine Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay,
Viognier and Hárslevelü and the reds include Syrah,
Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre and Pinotage.
From ventures in gold mining to an adventure in wine,
the Taljaard family is rooted in Africa and passionate
about sharing their wines
Situated on the east-facing slopes of the
Constantiaberg and barely 12km from False Bay,
Buitenverwachting originally formed part of the
Constantia Estate, which was founded by Simon van
der Stel, the first Governor of the new Dutch colony at
the tip of Africa. Here our vines produce
internationally acclaimed wines of great complexity
with unique aromatic profiles.
At Warwick Wine Estate, we believe in quality without
compromise. We believe that there is no single
activity which produces greatness, but rather a series
of inter-related activities which all have to be
performed at the highest level. We believe in making
understated classic wine that exudes elegance.
www.oldenburgvineyards.co.za
www.wintersdrift.com
www.lammershoek.co.za
www.taillardwines.co.za
http://www.buitenverwachting.com/
www.warwickwine.com
Winters Drift wines, named after the ‘winter ford’
crossing of the Palmiet River, on Glen Elgin, which
formed part of the original ox wagon trail through the
Overberg, honour the remarkable story and legacy of
two pioneering and philanthropic bachelor brothers,
Ted and Harry Molteno.
The Winters Drift Tasting Station is situated at the
historic Elgin Station.
Kaapzicht Wine Estate in Stellenbosch is owned and
run by the Steytler family since 1946.
The first wines were bottled in 1984 and are now
being exported around the world.
From the 190 ha vineyards on the Bottelary Hills one
has a wonderful view over Cape Town and Table
Mountain, hence the name "Kaapzicht", which means
"Cape View".
Mont du Toit seeks to produce full-bodied red wines
characterized by balance, fruit and elegance. This it
achieves by traditional, conservative methods and
meticulous attention in vineyard and cellar. Careful
tending of the vineyard, soil renewal through
composting, pruning for low yields, selective
succouring by hand, a conservative pest control
approach all contribute to producing the best possible
grapes.
Established in 1694, Rust en Vrede Wine Estate is one
of South Africa’s premium red wine producers, and
focusses to producing full-bodies Cabernet Sauvignon,
Syrah and Red Blends. The Engelbrecht family have
been custodians of the property since the 1970’s, and
are continuously building on the property’s already
respected reputation
Keet Wines produces one wine – a five varietal
Bordeaux style blend of the highest quality. The brand
has grown successfully and has been awarded five
stars by the Platter Guide, 94 points by Tim Atkin.
Grapes are sourced from some of the finest vineyards
in the Stellenbosch area and vinified by Chris Keet to
produce the sought after First Verse.
www.kaapzicht.co.za
www.montdutoit.co.za
www.rustenvrede.com
www.keetwines.co.za
“Charles Greig Jewellers, established in 1899, are a
fifth generation family business, specializing in luxury
jewellery, timepieces, bronze sculpture and ceramic
art. This year The Charles Greig Gallery will be joining
Juliet Cullinan at The Standard Bank Wine Festival
with a collection of bronze sculpture by Italia and
Donald Greig, David Tomlinson, Robbie Leggat &
Malcolm Soloman. The exhibition will also include an
exciting collection of ceramic pieces by Ardmore, with
whom Charles Greig have been associated for over 30
years.”
The South African Wine Tasting Championships table
welcomes wine lovers to identify 6 wines blind to join
the Gauteng Champions to represent SA in the World
Wine Tasting Championship.
Register at our table for a small fee. South Africa's got
tasting talent, and a trip to France is only a few
glasses away!
Situated in Stellenbosch, family-owned Jordan Wine
Estate, established in 1982, has been transformed to
become one of the leading estates in South Africa.
Featuring a wine tasting centre, rolling lawns and a
world-class restaurant, visitors can relax and enjoy
fine Cape wines and local Cape fare surrounded by
breath-taking views of the vineyards.
Waterford Estate is nestled in the picturesque
Blaauwklippen Valley, in the world renowned
Stellenbosch region.
The centre piece of the magnificent courtyard is the
Waterford Estate fountain. This feature has been
immortalized in the Waterford Estate label and
represents a fundamental component of our
philosophy.
Nestled at the foothills of the Simonsberg, in South
Africa’s most celebrated Franschhoek wine valley, lies
Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, known as one of the top
Franschhoek wine estates in the valley. Vrede en Lust
is a family owned and managed wine estate, famous
for our award winning wines, breathtaking venue and
our beautiful ladies in red who offer informative,
unique wine tastings and cellar tours 7 days of the
week.
www.charlesgrieg.co.za
www.sawtc.co.za
www.jordanwines.com
www.waterfordestate.co.za
www.vnl.co.za
Mullineux & Leeu Family wines, a boutique winery in
the Swartland is run by winemaking couple Chris &
Andrea Mullineux. After doing vintages in the USA
and France, they decided to settle in the Swartland,
believing they could make great wines from the right
varieties (Rhone and Chenin Blanc) on the terroirs of
the region. In 2014 they were awarded Winery of the
Year by Platter.
mlfwines.com