Winesoundtrack - South Africa
Wine Soundtrack is a podcast that gives voice to wine producers, sharing their stories and passions through a series of 30 questions. Originally launched in Italy, it has expanded to South Africa, where winemakers discuss their hopes, dreams, and the stories behind their wines. The podcast aims to connect wine lovers with the personalities and visions of those who craft each bottle.
Episodes
Deetlefs Estate - Kobus Deetlefs
Can seven generations of family tradition continue to redefine the future of South African wine? In this special episode of Wine Soundtrack, we travel to the breathtaking Breedekloof Valley in South Africa to meet Kobus Deetlefs, sixth-generation owner of Deetlefs Wine Estate—the second-oldest family-owned wine estate in South Africa, continuously owned by the same family since 1822.For more than
Bergsig - Annmarie van Niekerk
The Lategan Family’s roots in the South African Winelands began in 1735 when Johann Hermann Lategan settled in the Wamakers Valley near the current Bergsig Estate. In 1843 Willem Hendrik Lategan moved to Bergsig and seven generations later, the proud tradition of winemaking continues. Bergsig has been in the family for almost 200 years. The Bergsig ethos is “future generations are the inheritors o
Doolhof - Rudger van Wyk
The Doolhof, nestled in a tranquil valley near Bainskloof Pass in Wellington, South Africa, offers award-winning wine estate views. The Cape Dutch Manor House has six luxurious rooms, with a separate thatched cottage for added privacy. Guests enjoy comfort, discreet service, and stunning mountain and vineyard scenery. The Doolhof Country House serves imaginative cuisine and offers facilities like
La Brune - Nico Grobler
With many vintages in Burgundy Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is my absolute passion but its more of an obsession. Myself and Christelle dreamt early on about producing our own Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We started out very small with purchasing 1Ton of Pinot Noir from the Elgin Valley. 1 Ton became 2 and 2 became 4. One Pinot Noir became 2 Pinot Noirs and we had this beautiful little business suddenly
The Mentors - Izele van Blerk
Since its launch in 2006, The Mentors range has established itself as one of the most sought-after premium brands in the South African wine landscape. Built around a philosophy of expressing terroir and pioneering new wines and wine-making techniques, it’s a portfolio that showcases the founding philosophy of KWV, and the rich history and depth of expertise at one of South Africa’s leading wine pr
Cathedral Cellar - justin Corrans
This fortitude has been cultivated since 1918, when KWV first started trading. Today, this strength has been fortified more than 100 years over. KWV launched the premium wine brand, Cathedral Cellar, to vividly capture and illustrate KWV’s historical bond with the South African wine industry, while actively show casing its present reverence and future relevance. This wine portfolio’s brand home is
Brocha - Rozy Gunn
The farm was purchased in 2001 and the first vines planted in 2002 after a radical career change. A project which began as a conventional agricultural journey has evolved into an inseparable part of myself. I remain convinced that the Biodynamic method of farming which promotes a respectful relationship between plant, human, animal and soil can better preserve that complex and fragile concept we c
Almenkerk - Joris van Almenkerk
Almenkerk Wine Estate, situated in the cool-climate Elgin region of South Africa, is a family-owned estate dedicated to crafting exceptional wines with precision and passion. Founded in 2004 by Joris and Natalie van Almenkerk, the estate represents a harmonious blend of their Belgian heritage and the distinctive terroir of South Africa.Almenkerk is, at its heart, a family affair. Joris, originally
Elgin Vintners - Gus Dale
Elgin Vintners, a partnership of farmers in the area who entered into grape-growing and wine-making, was one of the early players in what grew into a small, but significant industry, over the next decade.
Leeuwenkuil - Pieter Carstens
Established 1693, the Leeuwenkuil estate is one of the earliest wine farms in the region. The name Leeuwenkuil is from Dutch heritage, meaning “Lion’s Lair” – named for the place where the regal Cape Lion once roamed the farm. Situated at the Southern-most tip to the Swartland, Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards is family owned by the 7th generation Dreyer Family. With intense focus on vineyard cultiva
Org de Rac - Phillip Vercuil
The first vines were planted in October of 2001, and has since then been farmed organicly .Org de Rac is a Organic farm and cellar , in the Swartland region . We have Fairtrade accredetation and Wieta . We continiously produce top quality organic wines , that compete with the rest of the South African market .
Rock of Eye - Coenie Snyman
Traditionally, the mastery of a tailor is judged by their ability to craft bespoke garments without the need for precise measurements. Instead, they delicately balance precision and intuition, trusting in their expert eye above all else. The Rock of Eye cannot be taught; it can only be earned through perseverance, passion, and practice.At Rock of Eye, we embrace this same philosophy in our winemak
Le Riche - Christo le Riche
Regarded as one of the leading ulffa-premium producers of Cabernet Sauvignon, our vision is to craft the ultimate expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Stellenbosch Winelands of South Africa. Founded and managed by the Le Riche Family, we exclusively select and source only the highest-quality fruit, from unique vineyards, grown by long-term, established farmers. At the core ofthis is an inhere
Aslina - Ntsiki Biyela
Aslina Wines was founded by Ntsiki Biyela who is the Winemaker and Director of the company in 2016. Biyela named Aslina Wines in honour of her late grandmother, Aslina. She grew up in Mahlabathini, a rural village in KwaZulu Natal, where she matriculated from high school in 1996. Having spent a year as a domestic worker, she was awarded a scholarship through South African Airways to study winemaki
Alto - Bertho van der Westhuizen
Alto Wine Estate is the oldest red wine only estate in South Africa with a history dating back to 1919. The first wine was made in 1922 which would become the prototype for the much loved Alto Rouge red blend that we enjoy today. A wine that encapsulates our terroir of excellence aswell as our heritage and traditions. We are proud to celebrate the extraordinary milestone of the release of our 100t
Mitres Edge - Lola Nicholls
As any wine lover would attest to, not all wines are created equal. The realm of boutique wines caters to those wine lovers who take their enjoyment of wine seriously and who delight in the wonderful flavours and aromas that a skilled boutique winemaker is able to create. Welcome to the world of Mitre’s Edge Wine Estate. Family-owned and managed boutique winery, Mitre’s Edge, is nestled at the foo
Less - Marlene Truter
Carefully curated environmentally, socially and economically sustainable wines that offer the ethically conscious consumer a wholly satisfactory sensory experience.
Le Chant - Petri
French flair and South African determination have long been intertwined in the fabric of the Cape, a camaraderie spanning centuries, each contributing to the rich and respected fine wine legacy of South Africa. Le Chant embodies this enduring wine relationship, marrying Old World heritage with the contemporary New World. Our mutual efforts are etched by passion to bring forth exceptional wines whi
Illimis - Lucinda Heyns
Illimis, the Latin word for clarity, signifies winemaker Lucinda Heyns’ crystal clear winemaking philosophy. Wine should be a window to where its vineyard is rooted.Illimis intends to honestly harness what nature offers, and follows a minimal intervention principle as far as possible, allowing the wine to express its origin with clarity, finesse and complexity.Lucinda worked as viticulturist for l
Marianne - Jos van Wyk
Originally from Bordeaux where our family owns 3 wine estates, we fell in love with South Africa during our many travels to the country.Our dream was to combine both, the Old & the New World, to make wines close to our vision of perfection. Therefore, we decided to purchase this boutique wine estate of 32 hectares (including 24 on vines) located in Simonsberg valley in 2004.Manual harvesting,
Nativo - Billy Hughes
The Hughes Family Wines - or Nativo Wines - is a family-run winery making handcrafted, certified organic wines that are a true reflection of their place of origin. Founded by Argentinean-born Billy Hughes, and run alongside his daughter Kiki, the wines are certified organic and naturally fermented, made using minimal intervention farming and winemaking practices. Their philosophy is that by interf
Survivor - Pierre Wahl
Travelling through the Swartland on the back of a truck, heading towards an auction, a Nguni cow knew a beautiful vineyard when she saw one and jumped off. She was appropriately named Survivor when the grower found her grazing in his vineyard. Like her, our wines start with a leap in the vineyard and in true Nguni spirit our grapes are now sourced not only from the Swartland, but also the Elgin Va
Lubanzi - Charlie Brain
Lubanzi is a start-up, sustainable, South African wine company, created in Cape Town by two young travelers, Charlie Brain & Walker Brown, who were inspired by a year (in bits and pieces) of living, traveling, hiking, and backpacking all over SA. Started as a collaborative business, Lubanzi is made up of a consortium of successful winemakers, viticulturists, farm laborers, and humanitarians in
Raimbow's End - Anton Malan
Rainbow’s End was bought in 1978 by Jaques Malan. Since then owned by the Malan family. Started to plant vineyards in 2000 after terroir planning was done in 1999 by Prof Eben Archer. Rainbow’s End just planted under reds comprising 18ha of the Bordeaux varieties and Shiraz. ( 35% Cabernet Franc; 25% Merlot; 25% Cabernet Sauvignon; 10% Shiraz and 5% Petit Verdot and Malbec ). First wine was made i
Groot Constantia - Danie Keulder
It takes years to build a Legacy. Even Decades. Or sometimes Centuries. Groot Constantia wine farm is testimony of how one man’s love for wine established South Africa’s first wine farm in 1685. In a word, our wines are from rich African soil, crafted to perfection. Groot Constantia memories are part of literature and heritage and embodies the timeless endeavour to perfection. Furthermore, our her
Damascene - Jean Smit
The Damascene cellar is a physical extension of our aspirations to communicate place through wine. As such, each vessel and process in the cellar must be as gentle as possible to ensure the narrative is not obscured by invasive winemaking techniques. This means that, for our red wines, no berries are crushed in the cellar. Whole berry fermentation is essential to preserve aromatics and elegance in
Bayede - Antoinette Vermooten Bayede
Bayede! Is the only Royal Brand and the only Royal signature and “By appointment to” trademark on the African continent. It reflects royalty, history, culture and quality.Bayede! Wine ranges suh as our lifestyl Broyal Range,The Shield Range, The Prince and Princes Range, to Premium Royal Range and Ultra Premium His Majesty King Range.The story of Bayede dates back more than 200 years ago, when K
Holden Manz - Gerard Holden
Holden Manz Wine Estate was established in 2010. The 22 hectare farm is planted with cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and syrah. Semillon, chenin blanc, chardonnay, viognier, grenache and cinsault grapes are purchased by this party growers.The estate produces around 130.000 bottles per annum of which around 65% are exported outside South Africa. Holden Manz is a center of wine tourism wi
Great Heart Wines- Gynore Hendricks
Great Heart wines have a natural intensity, complexity, and a true sense of place. Each wine reflects the characteristics and potential of the vineyards in which they grow, and we are proud to practise sustainable farming all-round. In the pursuit to find a sustainable way to realise a mechanism for equity and meaningful transformation, Chris and Andrea Mullineux’s vision came to life in creating
Oak Valley - Jacques du Plessis
Oak Valley Estate is an iconic fifth generation family farm, founded by Sir Antonie Viljoen in 1898, situated in cool climate Elgin. The founder played a pioneering role when he planted some of the first vines in the valley soon after he bought the farm in 1898. The Elgin valley was only classified as an official wine region in 1990, almost 100 years later, thanks again to the viticultural trials
La Bri - Irene de Fleuriot
One cannot mention La Bri, without referring to the past, as the property is an essential piece of South African wine history and culture.Small boutique estate established in 1694 , the name 'La Bri' probably comes from the French region, but we prefer the French translation of 'the refuge', a perfect name for this property, as it is securely situated in the impressive amphitheater of the Franschh
Paul Clüver - Paul Clüver
As the pioneer of Elgin’s acclaimed wine industry, experiencing the range of Paul Clüver’s award-winning wines is obviously a noted attraction of this charming and warm-hearted family estate. Here one finds a broad selection to titillate the tastes of every type of wine-lover, but if a suggestion may be made, do not miss our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. These noble varieties have found a home
Waterkloof - Nadia Langenegger
UK Wine Merchamt Paul Boutinot makes his first wine in South Africa in 1994 called False Bay and exports in around the worldAfter a lifelong search he buys Waterkloof in 2003 and makes his first Waterkloof wines in 2005. In 2008 we receive Championship Status with our Biodiversity & Wine Initiative. 50% of the farm is under natural fynbos. In 2008 a modern winery and cellar is built, and in 20
Waterford - Mark le Roux
Waterford Estate – our home – created to preserve the footprint of nature, the vigour of the vines and to share lasting memories with family and friends through wine. We believe that truly great wine will carry you away to the place of origin and therefore we are committed to ensuring that every bottle of Waterford Estate bestows a sense of belonging. The passion that guides us in our pursuit of e
Taaibosch - Schalk-Willem Joubert
Making wines that embody origin is the ultimate outcome we strive for. We also respect nature and the preservation thereof; it is thus an endeavour of our team to rehabilitate the flora of this estate to that which is indigenous to the Cape, so as to maintain a balance between our natural environment and agriculture.
Raats FamilyBruwer - Bruwer Raats
With Gavin Bruwer joining Raats’ side in 2010, the family affair has one shared mission: to consistently produce Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc of outstanding quality from South Africa and to establish these wines as international benchmarks. As the Raats philosophy continues to flourish, new, curated additions have been introduced along the way. This includes the well-received, vineyard-driven B
Haute Cabriere - Tim Hoek
Our wines are a true celebration of terroir – the marriage of sun, soil and vine – together with man’s passion and fearlessness. Surrounded on three sides by mountains with varying soils and slopes, Franschhoek’s terroir is undoubtedly distinctive. At Haute Cabrière, we love thoughtful simplicity and so do not over manipulate fruit but follow gentle cellar practices to showcase our terroir. Combin
Delheim - Nora Thiel
High on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, 50 km from Cape Town, lies the family-owned Delheim estate. Here the Sperling family has been making wines of character for many decades. Visitors to our beautiful farm will be greeted by breathtaking views and welcomed by a true sense of family hospitality!We invite guests to visit us all year round to experience our farm with its majestic surroundin
Silvermist - Gregory Louw
Silvermist is a unique, secluded estate situated on mountain slopes in the heart of the Cape Peninsula, a picturesque fifteen minutes from the Cape Town city centre. Surrounded on all sides, by some of the most famous local attractions such as the Constantia Wine Route and Chapman’s Peak Drive. Silvermist offers guests some of the most diverse and unspoilt terrain in the city, from the organic vin
Olivedale - Carl van Wyk
It was after a meeting of minds between the creator, Carl van Wyk and his Belgian Friends that the first wine-making steps were planned. The marrige between a dream and commercial reality required counter-intuitive thinking and extraordinary courage and faith from the Belgian Partners. All wines claim there own uniqueness, with the luxury of choice in 17 different culitvars, we adhere to human pri
Neethlingshof - De Wet Viljoen
Dating back to the early years of winemaking in South Africa, this iconic Stellenbosch estate with its unique Stone Pine avenue, still serves the Stellenbosch and South African wine industry well with its extensive range of modern, quality wines with an historic edge. Known for its iconicNoble Late Harvest (named Maria in honour of its founding matriarch), award-winning Pinotage (The Owl Post) and
Eagles Nest - Craig Barnard
Eagles’ Nest was originally a section of Groot Constantia, the wine supplier to European nobility, established by Simon van der Stel in the late 1600’s. Eagles’ Nest’s history reveals that it operated as a commercial farm producing export fruit, as well as vegetables for the local market, up until the 1960’s. Over time the farm has had a number of owners, since 1984 it has been in the control of t
Buitenverwachting - Brad Paton
This beautiful farm on the east-facing slopes of the magnificent Constantiaberg and barely 12km from False Bay, originally formed part of the Constantia Estate, which was founded by Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the new Dutch colony at the tip of Africa.First sold as a 200 morgen sub-division to Cornelis Brink in 1773, Buitenverwachting changed hands all too often. And yet it flourishe
Beeslaar - Abrie Beeslaar
Beeslaar Wines is ‘n familie onderneming wat in 2011 deur Abrie & Jeanne Beeslaar begin is, en in 2012 die eerste wyn produseer het. Abrie is al 25 jaar in die bedryf en het ‘n passie vir Pinotage ontwikkel en ook om die potentiaal van die variteit uit te bou.Ons filosofie is om ons verteenwoordigend van die wingerd te maak. In hierdie geval Bosstok Pintoge op skalie grond.
Constantia Royale - Roger Burton
We are the only estate wholly focused on Sauvignon Blanc, as we are Serious About SauvignonWe are the oldest owned family estate in Constantia, the oldest wine growing area in the Southern Hemisphere.The farm also hosts an equestrian yard with stabling.
Nomoya - Michela Sfiligoi
Nomoya World PTY Ltd was established in 2021 by marketing professional Michela Sfiligoi, Agronomist Attilio Dalpiaz, and Viticulturist Talia Engelbrecht. The name NOMOYA, which loosely translates to “from a windy place”, was carefully chosen to represent the company’s concept of the notion of never forgetting ones roots, to honor the meaning that life will take you where you need to be, meeting th
Delaire Graff - Morné Vrey
Home to the Delaire Graff Estate in South Africa, the spirit of the first pioneers who founded the Stellenbosch Valley lives on in the region’s illustrious wine heritage, Cape Dutch architecture and spectacular 360-degree panoramas.As so often happens in wine, a humble intention can lead to an unexpected and far more glorious result. The bubbles in Champagne were an accident of bottling wine with
Benguela Cove - Johann Fourie
British-South African Entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE is the developer of Benguela Cove. A serial entrepreneur, Streeter has interests in hospitality, recruitment and property. A passionate conservationist, Streeter lives on the estate, the jewel in the crown of her collection. Over half this luxury development has been sold to homeowners, drawn by the attraction of living in one of the most spect
Hill and Dale - Guy Webber
Hill & Dale is a range of wines, exclusively of Stellenbosch origin, launched in 2003 as a “rebrand” of the Afrikaans-named Bergendal range of wines. Initially produced at Stellenzicht Winery, the production moved to Neethlingshof Estate in 2017 after the Stellenzicht property was sold.The range comprises whites, reds and sparkling wines and includes the largest-seller, Dry Rosé Merlot which w
Nalu - Alison Pearce
At Nalu Wines, our purpose is simple: to craft wine for enjoyment while also giving back.We strive to source and produce esteemed wines that honour its place of origin andcontributes to our community locally through education and philanthropy. Furthermore, wefocus on partnering with producers that deliver products that are sustainable and in someinstances have vegan or organic accreditation. We ar
Giant Periwinkle - Pierre Rabie
Pierre Rabie, already considered himself a “winemaker” at the tender age of 9. His friends and partners, Karen van Helden and Robert Stelzner, were introduced to the wine when helping him with the bottling of his Giant Periwinkle wine many years ago. The wine would later be served at their wedding.Pierre established The Giant Periwinkle from small beginnings in rented spaces and hand crafted lab
Lomond - Hannes Meyer
Lomond is situated on The Agulhas Plain near the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas – the meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans – 8km from the fishing village of Gansbaai and within sight of the sea.The vineyards were planted only on previously cultivated land within sight of the ocean. This maritime climate with the resulting cooling sea breezes ensures that the vineyards are ke
Cederberg - David Nieuwoudt
Fifth-generation winemaker David Nieuwoudt leads a talented 'team with attitude' to produce award-winning wines from our high-lying vineyards that flourish in a pure, virus-free environment. In the spirit of collaboration, each team member contributes the passion and expertise that produce Cederberg Wine's exceptional portfolio of premium wine ranges.Whatever your preference, Cederberg Wines offer
Steenberg - Elunda Basson
The Cape’s first farm, established in 1682, has come a long way from its humble beginnings.Just 20 minutes from the bustling heart of the Mother City, Steenberg feels miles from the world. Steenberg Farm boasts the 5-Star Steenberg Hotel, with 24 rooms encapsulating the dictum of understated luxury, offering spectacular views and discreet, personalised service.The original Manor House has been lov
Black Oystercatcher - Dirk Human
The Human Family has farmed successfully on the Moddervlei farm, where the Black Oystercatcher winery is housed, for generations. The farm is situated between the small towns of Elim, Bredasdorp and Agulhas, in the Overberg region in South Africa. In 1998, Dirk and his family decided to live their dream – by planting vineyards on the property.Dirk’s knowledge of the land with its sand plains, wetl
Simonsig - Michael Malan
Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for
Brookdale - Kiara Scott
Brookdale Estate is the pinnacle of the Rudd family’s passions. Here, Mediterranean varietals, a unique Paarl terroir and unusual winemaking techniques are brought together under the visionary hand of owner, Tim Rudd, and winemaker, Kiara Scott. The first step in this vision – produce fine and interesting wine blends using unusual varietals in a South African context. The second step was opening t
Beau Constantia - Megan van der Merwe
When taking in the landscape of our Modern farm, it is hard to believe that it used to be a simple goat farm. That chapter came to a close during the all-consuming fires of 2000 which left nothing but a thick stand of alien vegetation in its path. In the year 2002 the Du Preez family purchased the pocket of foreign forest with the intention to restore the site to its original pristine state. That
Painted Wolf - Jeremy Borg
We are a family owned and contolled wine company founded in 2007. Our mission is make and sell a range of quality and exciting wines and to use the proceeds from the sales of these wines to fund conservation. It is fitting that this interview should happen kow- it is exactly 15 years since we registered Painted Wolf wines and began to trade under that name.Our range of of wines is anchored around
Beyerskloof - Beyers Truter
Within a mere 30 years – one generation – Beyerskloof has become synonymous with South Africa’s heritage varietal, Pinotage. It all started with a vineyard, planted at a small home farm off the Koelenhof road in Stellenbosch, bought in 1988. It was at this historic moment, when Beyers Truter dug his hands into the soil to plant the first vines, that an iconic story was set in motion. A few years
Upland Organic - Edmund Oettle
Upland Organic Estate is a small fruit and wine farm situated against the majestic Hawequa mountains near Wellington. Edmund and Elsie Oettlé produce small amounts of high quality wines, liqueurs, grappa and brandy, as well as olives, olive oil, fruits and nuts. The farm is run according to organic farming principles, to ensure the continued health of both the environment and the consumers of our
Kermoont - Alex Starey
The Wraith family moved from Gauteng and purchased two adjacent farms in 2003 just outside of Stellenbosch. The farm lies between two high mountain peaks (Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountains), we tend to be several degrees cooler than Stellenbosch. Keermont Vineyards was born in 2007. What started out as 8 hectares of vines is now 29 hectares and 13 different cultivars planted. Alex Starey joine
Rascallion - Ross Sleet
Launched in 2018, Rascallion Wines is a négociant based in Stellenbosch.We source finished wine from our partner wine cellars in Stellenbosch, the Swartland, Darling, Roberston and Piekenierskloof.We want to change the conversation so we won’t bombard you with history, terroir or complicated jargon – we’re here to provide interesting, easy-drinking wines for you to enjoy.
Waverley Hills - Johan Delport
Waverley Hills: the first organic vineyards were established on virgin soils at Waverley Hills in 2000 and the new wine cellar was built in 2006. The farm is owned by the Du Toit family of Stellenbosch, whom has a very long history in the wine industry of South Africa. The belated Chris du Toit and first generation owner, was a director of Stellenbosch Farmers Wineries in Stellenbosch. Waverley Hi
Quoin Rock - Shalk Opperman
Along a winding road through canopies of trees in the Knorhoek Valley lies Quoin Rock, a historic Stellenbosch wine estate. Under the custodianship of the Gaiduk family, fate, passion, energy and vision have transformed the old Stellenbosch vineyards and wine estate. Quoin Rock Wine Estate is the inspiring home of captivating experiences, from wine-tasting to picnics, weddings, culinary adventures
Noble Hill - Krisotfer Tillery
Noble Hill is an organic estate grower on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountains (in conversion EOS/NOP).We follow a minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy and make delicate, fresh wines with mineral structure. We care deeply for environmental sustainability and our vineyards are in advanced conversion to organic certification, with continued investment in soil health. Our goal is to produce t
Avondale - Johnathan Grieve
Our ethos, Terra Est Vita meaning ‘Soil is Life’ encapsulates our view of Avondale Estate as a dynamic living system where soil, water and energy; plants, animals and people;even our buildings, are part of a complex web of relationships and networks, interconnected and interdependent.Premium Quality Wines– Our commitment to promoting life does not only lead to Mother Nature’s approval of our healt
Ken Forrester Vineyards - Ken Forrester
It is our vision to improve the lot of our employees by growing our business and thereby providing maximum job opportunities in a market that is desperate for support. We go a step further, we farm sustainably with no herbicides or pesticides, we till by hand, hugely labour intensive, but very satisfying, we prune, thin bunches and leaves all by hand and finally we harvest by hand. This additional
Highlands Road - Vanessa Mead
Highlands Road has been producing wine since 2007, after Michael White turned an ageing apple farm into a dynamic wine enterprise. The desirable Elgin terroir is very suited to producing good quality Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz, just to name a few. This is exactly where the focus is at Highlands Road where the wine production is steered to highlight the splendid
Sadie Family Winery - Eben Sadie
Eben Sadie is considered one of the great preservationists and visionaries in the new generation of South African winemakers. To Eben, the vineyard and fruit are part of the story—the truestexpression of his art and philosophy. The wine writer Neal Martin recently called Sadie an “outspoken, peripatetic, terroir-obsessed winemaker who has been instrumental in putting Swartland on the map.He produc
Beaumont Family Wines - Sebastien Beaumont
Beaumont is a charming, family-run farm and winery situated in the quaint Overberg Village of Bot River. The farm is home to the region’s oldest wine cellar and is steeped in history dating back to the 1700’s. In 2004, Sebastian Beaumont, having honed his skills working in vineyards, took over the reins in the cellar and has continued to build the Beaumont reputation. The flagship Chenin Blanc, Ho
AA Badenhorst - Adi Badenhorst
Andre Adriaan Badenhorst’s grandfather was the general manager at Groot Constantia for 46 years. His father was born there. Adi grew up between the vineyards and spent his time picking (stealing) grapes. He made his first wine with Jean Daneel at thirteen. Adi studied at Elsenburg and went on the work harvest at Chateau Angelus & Alain Graillot in France, Wither Hills in NZ, and locally at Simonsi
Capensis - Graham Weerts
Capensis celebrates the character of the extreme vineyard sites of South Africa’s Western Cape through the noble white variety, Chardonnay.South Africa’s Western Cape can be called both the oldest wine region of the New World and the newest wine region of the Old World. Capensis skillfully combines these two facets — the oldest and the newest — of Western Cape winemaking. It embodies the unparalle
Wine Soundtrack South Africa
Wine Soundtrack comes from an idea of sharing and knowledge; allows wine lovers to listen, directly from the voice of the protagonists, hopes, dreams, intuitions, perspectives, loves and passions.Wine Soundtrack will make you reflect, smile, entertain through the voices of those who, in a bottle of wine, have decided to enclose their character, their dreams and their ambitions.Wine Soundtrack wi
