Join winemaker Rudger Van Wyk as he shares a few wines from Stark Conde with us.

Back in 1989 when Hans & Midori Schroder purchased “Oude Nektar” farm, South African history books were being revised as the end of Apartheid was imminent.  Fulfilling a dream of returning to Stellenbosch, Hans bought the 240 hectare farm in Jonkershoek and dedicated the next decade to growing quality grapes.  Eventually joined by daughter Marie and her husband José, together they launched Stark-Condé Wines in 1998.

José may have begun his wine journey with just three barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and rudimentary equipment, but winemaker Rudger van Wyk now steers the cellar and his focus remains on hand-crafted premium wines. Named Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year in 2018 has given him some extra momentum as he is gro

The farm is best known for their award-winning Cabernet Sauvignons, but in recent years the Sauvignon Blanc and Field Blend both received high praise. Tim Atkin named the farm as “A South African First Growth”

We will be opening the following on the evening:

Kara Tara Reserve 20

Field Blend 21

Monk Stone Chenin 21

Stellenbosch Syrah 18

Stellenbosch Cab 18

3 Pines Cab 18

Oude Nektar 17