Ennui
Our journey began when we met studying winemaking at Stellenbosch in 2005. Still young and naïve, we were both enamoured by the romance of wine and without really knowing much besides some theory, we struck out together to travel and work abroad to gain more experience. After doing back-to-back vintages in New Zealand, Australia, and […]
Allée Bleue
Nestled in the breathtaking Franschhoek Valley, Allée Bleue is a historic estate renowned for its exceptional wines, luscious fruits, and fragrant herbs. At the confluence of the Berg and Dwars rivers, the estate’s vineyards thrive on soils composed of smooth, rounded cobblestones, shaped by the rivers’ gentle flow over millions of years. Today, Allée Bleue […]
Glen Carlou
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Simonsberg-Paarl in South Africa’s Western Cape lies our home, Glen Carlou. For years, our vineyards have flourished on these storied slopes, nurtured by a rich terroir unique to this region. Our estate, surrounded by views of delicate fynbos and mountain crags, has become a premier destination for wine, cuisine, and […]
Ladybird Vineyards
Van Loveren
PASSIONATELY PERFECTED OVER THREE GENERATIONS In the heart of the Robertson Valley, South Africa Van Loveren has been in the Retief family since 1937 when Hennie Retief snr acquired the land in the Robertson Valley and named it after Christiena van Loveren, an ancestor of his new bride, Jean van Zyl. From humble beginnings Van […]
Rickety Bridge
Located between the Dassenberg Mountain and the Franschhoek River, the vineyard blends perfectly into an almost picturesque panorama. Rickety Bridge is a winery with a long tradition. With a history going back to 1797, the estate and its legacy have been passed on to its current owner Duncan Spence who has been ownership of the […]
IONA
At the Southerly point of Africa, along the Cape South Coast is the coolest wine region, Elgin. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at an altitude of 450m along the Southern ridge lies the unique Iona vineyards surrounded by the Unesco certified Kogelberg Biosphere. IONA HAS THE HIGHEST WINERY IN ELGIN AND THE COOLEST GROWING SEASON VINEYARDS […]
Hartenberg Estate
We are a picturesque family-owned wine estate with a Cape First Growth Classification, situated on the Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch. Our philosophy is to produce soft, rich, yet elegant wines that all have the ability to age and retain brightness of fruit – wines that are timeless, classic and fresh. This is achieved through combining decades […]
Le Riche
Based along the lower foothills of the Helderberg mountains in Stellenbosch, Le Riche is regarded as one of the leading producers of ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon. Thanks to this noble grape’s thoroughbred genetics and impressive adaptability across varying terroir, the Le Riche family have dedicated their winemaking pursuit to crafting quality-focused Cabernet Sauvignon wines that are […]
Du Toitskloof
Du Toitskloof Wines Iconic moments happen around tables and over the past few decades, Du Toitskloof has earned and enjoyed a profound place at South African tables. When the founders of this Breedekloof brand dreamt of their young, innovative winery – they knew that the journey was as important as the destination. Du Toitskloof was […]