Chris Alheit is a renowned winemaker and co-founder of Alheit Vineyards, with his wife, Suzaan. Since its establishment in 2010, Alheit Vineyards has earned a distinguished reputation for producing some of the country’s most exceptional wines, which highlight the rich terroir and diverse varieties unique...
The story of Creation is as old as the hills – dating back to when Mother Nature created their lofty mountain slopes and undulating valleys, bestowing upon them exceptional wine growing conditions. At the same time the story is as young as the state-of-the-art winery...
Storm Wines & Hannes Storm After 12 vintages in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley – ‘Heaven-and-Earth’ – working intimately with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Hannes Storm discovered two tiny parcels of land with particularly exceptional terroirs. The two vineyards, one in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and the other in...
We have the privilege to host Anthony Hamilton Russell for a vertical tasting of Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 50 years ago, in 1975, founder, Tim Hamilton Russell, purchased the undeveloped 170 hectare property, after an exhaustive search for the most southerly site on...
After years of planning, and relentless perseverance, wine making couple Natasha Williams (Lelie Van Saron) and Wade Sander (Brunia Wines) have released their maiden vintage of their joint venture, Lalela Wine Collective. Lalela in Zulu simply means “Come Listen”. The venture aims to tell the untold...
Restless River is synonymous with authentic, elegant wine. Craig and Anne Wessels own and run this small family estate in the cool Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Craig is committed to absolute site expression and a minimalist approach. Each vineyard on their farm is registered as a Single Vineyard...
After graduating from Stellenbosch University with a BSc in Viticulture and Oenology, Trizanne worked multiple vintages in Australia, France, and Portugal. She then returned to her homeland and joined the winemaking team at Klein Constantia. In 2004, Trizanne was offered the opportunity to start Anwilka...
Jessica Saurwein’s family surname is steeped in the history of 17th-century winemaking, her forefathers made “sour” wine for the Emperor of Austria. It became her vocation to redeem her family’s reputation in wine, and so, after a gap year working locally and internationally in vineyards,...
Julien and Sophie Schaal is all about Grand Cru Riesling Vineyards in Alsace. All three of Julien Schaal’s Rieslings are made in the exact same way however they all come from different soil types in the Alsace region. All grapes undergo manual harvesting and are then pressed...
Restless River is home to Burgundian style Chardonnay and lean Cabernet Sauvignon in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde appellation. Here Craig and Anne Wessels have since 2004 steadily stuck to their guns with the way they farm, and the way they work in the cellar. The soils are...