Erika Obermeyer started her winemaking journey as assistant winemaker at Kleine Zalze in 1999. Worldly knowledge and some winemaking secrets were also attained through completing harvest tenures in Sancerre, St Emilion and Beziers. She then took her expertise to Graham Beck in 2005 where she...
Located in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley, Waterford estate enjoys the stunning backdrop of the Helderberg Mountain which imparts a unique character and sense of place to their wines. They believe that great wines begin in the vineyards and are refined in the cellar. Set on a...
Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making world-class wines since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. Gary’s parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the now 164-hectare Stellenbosch property in 1982, and embarked on an extensive replanting programme, specializing in classic...
Hartenberg's 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 of in-depth knowledge of our terroir with constant innovation...
Omnivine, a brand founded by Corlien Morris in 2022 was originally called "Hands". An ode to each hand that touches the wine before the cork eventually is pulled. From people who work the vineyards, to the magicians in the cellar and the people who eventually...
Villiera is a leading South African producer of award winning Cap Classique and still wines. Since producing their first Cap Classique in 1984, they have been pioneers in the category bringing excitement and recognition to bottle fermented wines in South Africa. Villiera also have a...
Legend has it, Stellenrust’s ancestral grandfather and founder believed that winemaking is an art – “it should pulse through your veins” he used to mumble: “you’re born a Da Vinci – you can’t be made a Da Vinci!” The same methodology still applies to viticulture...
'The aim is to make wines that naturally balance both controllable and uncontrollable elements, showcasing the essence of a terroir where everything comes together in harmony." Paul & Pauline, Owners & Winemakers Paulus Wine Co will be dropping in to Wine Menu for a brief and impromptu...
When founders Larry Jacobs and Mike Dobrovic started Mulderbosch in 1989, they weren’t afraid to aim high. They’d found a run-down old fruit farm with no history of viticulture. But fuelled by unstoppable optimism and good instincts, they figured there was good wine potential in...
The story of Winshaw Vineyards is one of adventure, pioneering spirit, and family heritage. It began with Dr. William Charles Winshaw, a man whose remarkable life took him from cowboy to Texas Ranger, gambler, and ultimately, winemaker in the Stellenbosch Valley. In 1925, he founded Stellenbosch...