Le Riche Wines is a family-run Stellenbosch producer founded in 1996 by Etienne le Riche, widely regarded as one of South Africa’s masters of Cabernet Sauvignon. Built on a philosophy of sourcing top-quality fruit from across the region’s best sites, the winery focuses almost completely...
David Nieuwoudt is what we call a ”Duracell bunny”. There is no end to his energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration ideas and ultimately all of it results in really hard work to make the best wines possible from select sites. Cederberg is a name synonymous...
Craven Wines is a Stellenbosch-based, new-wave project founded by husband-and-wife duo Mick and Jeanine Craven, built on a philosophy of crafting honest, site-specific wines with minimal intervention. Working exclusively with carefully selected vineyards across Stellenbosch — particularly granite-rich sites in areas like Polkadraai Hills and...
Raats Family, known for Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. A desire to be the best. A dream for family to work together. Since 2000, Bruwer Raats dedicated his life to mastering these two varieties, believing that specialisation would lead to success. The belief was not...
Atlas Swift Wines is a boutique, terroir-driven project founded by husband-and-wife team Martin and Welma Smith, built on the idea of sourcing fruit from some of the Cape’s most distinctive regions rather than a single estate. Based in Franschhoek, the winery works across areas like...
Meet Donovan Rall, a passionate winemaker and the heart behind Rall Wines, a premium winery nestled in the picturesque Cape Winelands of South Africa. Born and raised in this stunning region, Donovan's love for wine blossomed during his school holidays when he eagerly worked in...
Once serious sommelier, turned (self proclaimed) not so serious wine ‘smous’ Francis Krone will be celebrating his athletic side with a post Comrades tasting of wines from his wonderful portfolio. If you’re like Francis, and are living a dry life in preparation for the Comrades...
In the mid-nineties, the founders of Tokara planted their first Cabernet Sauvignon vines, driven by a visionary ambition to produce some of the finest wines in the world. They realized that truly exceptional wine captures the essence of its terroir, offering a transportive experience with...
A life-long dream that’s a decade old now; a love for the natural sciences led founder Francois Haasbroek down the wine route. Studying viticulture and oenology (wine making) at Stellenbosch University was the first stop, shortly followed by the formative experience of working under one...
Nestled between Elim and Cape Agulhas, and just 9km from the sea, lies the secluded Strandveld Vineyards. This wind-swept winery derives its name from the belt of land which spans the tempestuous tip of Africa’s southernmost coastline. At almost 35 degrees below the equator, this part...