Self-taught cellarmaster Jose Conde’s first attempt at winemaking was in 2000, and he chose to experiment with his favorite grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. As luck would have it, his father-in-law Hans Schroder farmed arguably the best Cabernet grapes in the region. Made with basic equipment and using...
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,...
Mullineux is the Swartland winery of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines. Having worked several vintages at wineries in France, South Africa and California, Chris & Andrea chose to settle in the Swartland region of the Western Cape Winelands , firmly believing that the ancient granite and...
The Winemaker Born in Cape Town as part of a set of twins, Jolandie Fouche was raised in the Swartland, where she spent the larger part of her childhood roaming the farm and falling in love with the vineyards. After more than a decade of earning her...
Thorne and Daughters Wines was started in 2012 by John and Tasha Seccombe to produce authentic wines in the beautiful Western Cape where they have made their home. It has been a long journey that has taken them around the world and brought them back to where they first...
Black Elephant Vintners are not just a brand; They are a movement. A movement that believes in breaking the rules and defying conventions, while still paying homage to the art of winemaking. Franschhoek, a place of unrivalled natural beauty, is their home. It’s a place...
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...
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...
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...
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...