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Viticulture in the world's most beautiful wine regions: South Africa's wineries produce fine wines of the highest quality on exceptional terroir in the world's most beautiful wine-growing regions. 93,000 hectares of vineyards stretch for around 800 kilometres along the South African coast. Wine hotspots include the Stellenbosch, Paarl, Robertson, Swartland, Breedekloof, Cape South Coast and Klein Karoo regions. The largest quantity of wine is produced in the Breedekloof wine-growing region, followed by the Robertson and Olifants River regions. Due to their geological location, the wine regions differ fundamentally in terms of terroir. Constantia and Elgin are almost European in character, in the Swartland and Elim you will find idyllic African farms and in the desert region of Klein Karoo the vineyards are mainly located in river valleys.

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High quality - from the vine to the wine

There are around 2900 winegrowers in South Africa and around 550 winegrowers. They have united under the umbrella of the "Wine of Origin" association. The winegrowers' association stands for the quality of South African wine, the origin of which can be traced from the vine to the bottle. From the very beginning, the South African winegrowers have set themselves the goal of optimising winegrowing. For them, this not only includes sustainable winegrowing in harmony with nature, but the entire production process is also transparent and they are constantly working on further research into winegrowing. South Africa has thus become a global pioneer.

Pinotage as South Africa's trademark

A quality offensive that benefits Cape winemakers because it enables them to optimise their winegrowing practices and fully exploit the potential of their vineyards. The result is a high-quality South African wine made from the typical white grape varieties Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, for example, or from the red grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinotage and Merlot. Many grape varieties were once imported from other wine-growing countries, but today there are also six South African crosses of which the Pinotage grape is the best known. The cross between Pinot Noir and Hermitage (Cinsaut) is South Africa's trademark and is also the most widely cultivated.

Viticulture in South Africa as an important economic factor

Wine has been cultivated in South Africa since the 17th century. However, it only became an important economic factor after the end of apartheid policies and the removal of trade restrictions on South African wines. Today, South Africa's winegrowers produce more than 1200 million litres of wine every year, half of which is exported abroad. Twenty wine routes, which have been put together by the regional winegrowers and are jointly promoted, ensure that wine lovers also come to the country.

Boutique winery Andreas and its exclusive Shiraz

South Africa's wine estates are as diverse as the wine-growing regions themselves. There are the big players in the South African wine world as well as "boutique wineries" that produce exclusive wines in small quantities. One such small winery is Andreas Wines. In their vineyards in Wellington, the Swedish couple Bokdal have been growing exclusively the Shiraz grape variety on around four and a half hectares since 2005. The small but intensely aromatic berries produce around 13,500 litres of top-class wine every year. The natural cultivation methods play a major role in the quality of Andreas wines. The winery also adheres to the guidelines of the IPW sustainability programme of the South African wine industry.

Winemaker Thinus Krüger and his pioneering spirit

Thinus Krüger is considered the rock star of South African viticulture. His aim is to discover and restore old vineyards in wine regions. He was responsible for red wine at the Boschendal wine estate for twelve years when he decided to realise his own ambitions as a winemaker. From his office in Stellenbosch, he manages his vineyards, which he has selected from selected wine regions in the Western Cape. He named his winery "FRAM" after the expedition ship of the famous polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen, who created a ship that was able to drift through the pack ice thanks to its special wooden construction. It was and remained the only ship to sail in these latitudes. With this pioneering spirit in mind, Thinus Krüger wants to set sail again and again in search of great grapes in vineyards beyond the horizon. And produce great wines from them.

"FRAM" - Exceptional wines from different terroirs

Thinus Krüger currently produces four single-varietal wines from the Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Chardonnay and Shiraz grape varieties. The Chardonnay comes from the Breede River Valley in the Robertson wine-growing region in the centre of the country. The white wine vines thrive particularly well here on the chalky alluvial soils. The winemaker uses a pioneering spirit to age the wine in wood in order to achieve fruity flavours and mineral components in the wine. The FRAM vineyards, where Thinus Krüger cultivates Pinotage and Chenin Blanc vines, are located in Citrusdal Mountain in the Olifants River wine-growing area in the Swartland region. The Pinotage grows in deep red, sandy soils where the vines find it difficult to access water and nutrients. This makes the Pinotage strong and powerful. Krüger's Shiraz vineyards are located near Malmesbury, where the vines grow on Koffieklip (coffee stone), a very hard, iron-rich soil, and near Paardeberg. Thinus Krüger ages the Pinotage and Shiraz in French wooden barrels, while the Chenin Blanc only gets a touch of wood. What they all have in common is their exceptionality.

Harry Hartman wines and the love of South Africa's terroir

The boutique winery "Harry Hartman Wines" was founded in 2019 by Marcel Hartman and Sean Harry Harrison with the aim of producing South Africa's most exceptional wines in the Cape. The two friends are obsessed with wine and are united by a deep passionate love for South Africa and its terroir. Their portfolio today includes impeccably produced wines of a Bordeaux-style cuvée from Stellenbosch and a full-bodied Shiraz from Cederberg. The grapes grow on the Cederberg at 900 metres above sea level on soils of sandstone and ferricrete laterite and in vineyards in Polkadraai Hills, Devon Valley and Bottelary Hill in Stellenbosch, where decomposed granite dominates. The wines are matured for eleven months in a combination of used French oak barriques and foudres. In the end, only 2500 bottles of each type of wine are produced in a season at "Harry Hartman Wines", which guarantees that the wines are always exclusive and unique.

"Opstal Estates" - winegrowing in the 7th generation

The history of "Opstal Estates" in the Slanghoek Valley in the Rawsonville Worcester wine region dates back to 1847. Today, "Opstal Estates" is a 7th generation family-run wine estate, where winemaker Attie Louw, together with Zak and Gerhard Theron, has been working the 100 hectares of vineyards at the foot of the picturesque Snake Mountains with great enthusiasm since September 2010, producing around 1500 tonnes of high quality wine every year.

Highly prized wine portfolio with an international reputation

Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Muscat d'Alexandrie, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion and Viognier grow in the vineyards of "Opstal Estates". Depending on the wine series, the grapes are either harvested by machine or picked and selected exclusively by hand and then matured partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels. The result is a rich portfolio of fine and complex wines that age well and can also be recognised on an international level.

Attie Louw's Chenin Blanc - unmistakable and unique

Winemaker Attie Louw is particularly fond of Chenin Blanc. It is his trademark and, like all his wines, it should reflect the unmistakable and unique terroir of the Slanghoek Valley. He achieves this by producing the wine as naturally as possible and always ensuring that the fruit remains predominant in the wine. For Attie Louw, the drinkability of his wine takes centre stage. In the end, "Opstal Estates" produces a range of high-quality estate wines under three different labels: the easy-to-drink "Fun, Easy Drinking and Lifestyle Sixpence Range" wines, the classic Estate Range and the Premium Heritage Range.

The charismatic winemaker Callie Louw and his special concept

In 2009, the Boekenhoutskloof winery bought the "Porseleinberg" vineyard in Swartland to harvest Syrah grapes for existing wine lines. To this end, an old barn was converted into a small cellar and Boekenhoutskloof winemaker Marc Kent appointed winemaker Callie Louw to manage the vineyard, which takes its name from the barren kaolin soils of the vineyards. When the charismatic winemaker Callie Louw set to work, he did so with a very special concept. As a supporter of "mixed" farming, he established many 100 chickens in the vineyard to forage for food, Nguni cattle graze the areas between the vines and various vegetable crops can also be found there. Callie Louw believes that extreme winemaking procedures in the cellar are only necessary if the farmer has done a poor job in the vineyard.

Certified organic "Porseleinberg" Syrah at its finest

Winemaker Callie Louw was awarded the title "Che Guevara" of Swartland by South African wine author Neil Pendock for his unconventional approach to viticulture. However, Callie Louw's cultivation methods are revolutionary at best. When it comes to vinification, the exceptional winemaker uses the old-fashioned method when producing his Syrah. He ferments the whole grape, uses only natural yeasts and matures the Syrah for 16 to 24 months in concrete eggs and 2500 litre barrels. The result is a unique wine from the extremely rugged and dry soil on the "Porseleinberg", which is known as "Cape Cornas". The first two vintages, 2009 and 2010, of this special Syrah from the Porseleinberg caused a sensation and set new standards for Syrah from the Swartland. Only around 12,000 bottles of this first-class and exclusive wine are produced in the Porseleinberg winery each year. And there's no question about it: the Porseleinberg winery is certified organic.

Donovan Rall - a key figure in the South African wine scene

Donovan Rall founded "Rall Wines" in Wellington in 2008 and quickly established himself as one of the best and most talented winemakers in South Africa. He is now regarded as one of the key figures in South Africa's wine new wave movement. Donovan Rall studied viticulture and oenology at Stellenbosch University and worked on wine estates in Europe and Australia before returning to the Swartland in 2007 and setting up his own business. Donovan Rall now advises on winemaking projects throughout South Africa and, as a Master Blender, produces some of the country's most sought-after wines.

Exclusive wine from small, old plots

Donovan Rall has long since become an integral part of the South African wine scene and the British Master of Wine Tim Atkin even believes that a change in the wine industry in South Africa would be inconceivable without Donovan Rall. But what does the revolutionary winemaker do differently? Donovan Rall does not own any vineyards and instead leases small, old vineyard parcels in the South African wine regions of Stellenbosch, Swartland, Darling and Piekenierskloof. He uses the grapes from the individual plots to press his classic, fresh and very special Rall wines. Tiny quantities of wine are made by hand from each vineyard parcel individually. Only at the end are the different wines combined with each other.

Rall-Chenin Blanc, one of the best blends from the Cape

Using grapes from around ten different vineyards in the Swartland, Donovan Rall initially produced just two wines - a white and a red. They became the flagship of Rall Wines. Today, the portfolio of this exceptional winemaker also includes wines made from Cinsault, Cinsault Blanc and Grenache Blanc grapes, two single-site wines, a Syrah and a Chenin Blanc. The Rall White, made from Chenin Blanc, Verdelho and Viognier grapes from the Swartland and Stellenbosch, is now regarded as one of the best blends from the Cape, while the Rall Red is a Syrah-dominated cuvée made from Carignan, Cinsault and Grenache wines.

Rall philosophy: Tiny but exquisite quantities of wine

Donovan Rall's winemaking philosophy is common to all his wines: the vines must be low-yielding and growth must be balanced. This means that the wine hardly needs to be processed in the cellar and does not require acidification, yeast or other nutrients. Donovan Rall leaves the white grapes to ferment naturally for ten months, the red grapes are minimally extracted and fermented with the skins for around two months before being pressed and then aged for 22 months in old French oak barrels. The winemaker also stores other wines in concrete, barrels or an amphora. Rall produces around 700 bottles of Cinsault Blanc per year in this way from grapes from the Swartland and Darling. The quantities produced of Donovan Rall's racy Chenin Blanc and his exquisite Syrah are also tiny.

Van Loggerenberg - Fabulous wines from old vines

Lukas van Loggerenberg and his wife Roxanne are also part of South Africa's wine new wave movement, i.e. young winemakers who create fabulous wines from old vines. They also make their outstanding wines with grapes from leased vineyards and produce them in a large, secluded shed in the Devon Valley in Stellenbosch on Hugo Carnius' farm. The van Loggerenberg's first vintage, 2016, already caused a sensation. John Platter awarded 4.5 out of 5 stars to the wines of this rising star in the South African wine firmament. If you want to savour one of his fine wines, you have to hurry: Lukas van Loggerenberg only produces 40,000 bottles each year.

Lukas van Loggerenberg was named South Africa's Winemaker of the Year in 2018

The exceptional winemaker Lukas van Loggerenberg, who was honoured with the title of "South Africa's Winemaker of the Year" in 2018, originally comes from Rawsonville in the Breedekloof Valley. In 2016, he founded his winery together with his wife Roxanne, which is located in the Polkadraai Hills on the mountains of the Devon Valley. He trained in oenology and further honed his winemaking skills in America and France. It was in the Loire Valley that his enthusiasm for fresh Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc wines began. Back home in South Africa, he set up his own business - without any vineyards of his own, but equipped with a good network of local winegrowers. He sources his grapes mainly from Stellenbosch and Paarl, with some of the Chenin Blanc coming from the north-west Swartland.

Bringing the Polkadraai Hills wine region to life

Lukas van Loggerenberg's time abroad had a lasting impact on him, so it is no surprise that he brought his wine philosophy back to South Africa from there: his aim is to "bring the expression of certain regions to life" with his wines. Nevertheless, terroir is not everything, he believes. It takes flair and instinct to create great wines. He also sees himself more as a farmer than a winemaker and can often be found working in the vineyards. His understanding of wine also includes working with organically produced grapes wherever possible and producing all wines without additives. Lukas van Loggerenberg only allows his wines to ferment spontaneously and does not use any sulphur.

Balanced, flavoursome wines with an exceptional name

In the end, Lukas van Loggerenberg's wines are unique, with great balance and freshness and low alcohol content. You won't find a Chardonnay or Merlot like he makes anywhere else, his Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc are spicy cool climate wines and his Syrah is reminiscent of wines from the high altitudes of the Northern Rhone. And all of his wines have unusual names, which comes from the fact that the winemaker shattered his kneecap shortly after founding his winery. In gratitude for the support of friends and family during this difficult time, his wines are called "Kamaraderie" or "Break-a-Leg", for example.

Spioenkop Wines and the dream of owning a winery

Before the Belgian winemaker Koen Roose fulfilled his dream of owning his own vineyard in 2008, he spent four years searching for the ideal piece of land and found it in Spioenkop in the heart of the Elgin Valley, in a crater-like valley surrounded by rugged mountains. His vineyard is situated on a plateau more than 200 metres above sea level and, thanks to the cool sea breeze from the nearby Atlantic, temperatures are on average around three degrees lower than in the surrounding wine regions. The vineyards of Spioenkop - surrounded by the Kogelberg nature reserve - are among the coolest in Elgin and this is exactly how Koen Roose envisioned the terroir for his idiosyncratic and highly prized Spioenkop Wines.

The Elgin wine region - the future gold of the Western Cape

The Elgin wine region is the future gold of the Western Cape, the Belgian winemaker is certain. One reason for this is the variety of soils found here, from weathered "Bokkeveld" slate to iron-rich "Ferricreet" cobbles and clay soils with a high water storage capacity. Fossils and mineral deposits can also be found there and contribute significantly to the wine style of "Spioenkop Wines". The philosophy of the Belgian winemaker with a passion for the Elgin terroir also includes keeping yields low to ensure the high quality of his wines. The vines at "Spioenkop Wines" are planted close together on the nutrient-poor soils. "The competition with their neighbours helps the vines to stay healthy and results in wonderful wines with a deep colour and suitable complexity," says winemaker Koen Roose.

Spioenkop Wines - The best wine in harmony with nature

There is no question that Koen Roose also relies on biodynamic principles in wine production. He cultivates his vineyards without artificial fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides and instead relies on manual labour. The winemaker believes that this contributes to the balance of the terroir and therefore also to the balance of his wines. Only in harmony with the environment can you produce the best wine, "a wine with so much nuance and complexity that you literally get goosebumps." Koen Roose had been involved in South Africa's wine industry for 15 years before fulfilling his dream of owning his own winery with "Spioenkop Wines", and with good reason: "To understand great, terroir-orientated wines, you have to have tasted them, got to know them and be able to put them into words." For him, his passion and dedication to wine are the key to producing wines that reflect the soil and climate from which they originate.

Lowerland winery - wine from the "land of lush greenery"

Lowerland means land of lush greenery in Afrikaans and in the Northern Cape province the name says it all. On the fertile soil of the 12,000-hectare sustainably managed farm "Lowerland" on the banks of the Orange River between Prieska and Niekerkshoop, a variety of vegetables have always been grown and animals have also been kept. In 2000, nine hectares of sustainably cultivated vineyards were added, which farmer Hennie Coetzee planted with vines of Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Viognier and Colombar. Together with winemaker friends from Stellenbosch, they began producing Bordeaux and Rhône-style blends and officially opened the winery in 2006.

Lowerland wine: From the earth to the soul

From the earth to the soul is the philosophy that Lowerland is committed to. The estate's fresh wines are intended to tell the raw but lush story of the earth and terroir of the Karoo and Kalahari, and Bertie Coetzee, Hennie's son, has been responsible for this since 2013. Bertie and his wife Alette dedicate themselves to the organic production of Lowerland wines in the vineyards located at over 1000 metres above sea level in a desert climate. Bertie Coetzee's path to becoming a winemaker was a circuitous one. At high school, he founded the rock band Zinkplaat and later became a music manager and festival planner. When he met his wife Alette, he turned his back on music and moved back to the family farm.

Fruity organic wines with fresh acidity from Lowerland

From the very beginning, Bertie Coetzee has been committed to nature-orientated agriculture and so only cow dung, lime, mulch and guano are used in Lowerland's certified organic vineyards. As a result, the soil of the vineyards is once again covered with native grasses, protecting it from the strong sun. The dry climate of the unique terroir produces grapes with compact berries, deep, complex fruit and a fresh, natural acidity. They are processed into unique cuvées on Lowerland in small batches using old winemaking techniques such as natural fermentation, whole bunch fermentation, basket pressing, manual pumping over and gentle ageing in old French oak.

Prieska as a new South African wine-growing region

The first single-cultivar wines were produced on Lowerland in 2013, and in 2015 Prieska was registered as a new South African wine region, heralding a new era for wines from the Northern Cape. Today, Lowerland works with talented and innovative winemakers to bring exciting quality wines of Prieska origin to the glass. It is still important to the winemaking couple Bertie and Alette Coetzee to work in a socially and ecologically responsible way. They are therefore members of SIZA (The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa) and adhere to the production and labour standards of SEESA and Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practice).

They have also launched various initiatives themselves. These include the "Future Farmers" - a training system that offers young people a platform to qualify as farm managers and become farm owners. Participants work on South African farms and do a one-year internship abroad. Last but not least, the fresh wines from Lowerland take centre stage at the wine farm. They reflect the rugged terroir of the Karoo and Kalahari and as Lowerland also means "place of the lost goat" in the Griqua language, there is also a Lowerland wine with a goat on the label and the name "The Lost Bokooi".

Clos Malverne" Winery

The "Clos Malverne" wine estate, the small family winery of Seymour and Sophia Pritchard in the Stellenbosch region, produces handmade Pinotage, Merlot and Shiraz wines. Thanks to traditional basket pressing, soft and elegant premium red wines of great complexity are produced. Since 1995, "Clos Malverne" has also been producing the classic Cape blend with at least 30 per cent Pinotage wine. It was the first Cape blend to be awarded 5 stars in the renowned Platter Wine Guide. Today, the wines from "Clos Malverne" are mainly exported to Germany, England, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the USA.

De Morgenzon - Where the sun rises over the vineyard

Wendy and Hylton Appelbaum's "De Morgenzon" estate, which the couple took over in 2003 in the Stellenboschkloof Valley, consists of a 224-hectare garden vineyard, which is played around the clock with baroque music. The result is an outstanding quality of grapes from which winemaker Carl van der Merwe produces award-winning wines. The fine wines are among the top 20 in South Africa.

Thelema - Classic wines from Stellenbosch

In 1983, Gyles Webb acquired the "Thelema Mountain Vineyards" to become a winemaker. The vineyard at an altitude of 530 metres appealed to him. Cabernet Sauvignon vines grow on the south-facing slopes of Simonsberg. Thelema wines are among the most sought-after in South Africa. Gyles Webb has been producing modern wines at his vineyard in the Elgin Valley, south-east of Cape Town, since 2002.

Spier - a champion in sustainability

One of the oldest wine estates in the Stellenbosch wine region is the Spier wine estate. Founded in 1692, the award-winning 1000-hectare wine farm produces fine, boutique-style wines. Spier produces sustainably and is therefore a "WWF Conservation Champion".

Springfield Estate in Robertson: a trendsetter

The "Springfield Estate" in the Robertson region is famous for its famous "Life from Stone" white wine. It has been owned by the Bruwer family for many generations. Winemaker Abrie Bruwer is a gifted winemaker and is considered a trendsetter in South Africa due to his unusual winemaking methods.

Van Loveren - wine growing under the Fairtrade label

The "Van Loveren" wine farm with 200 hectares of vineyards on the banks of the Breede River stands for fine white wine variations from Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer and since 1993 also for high-quality Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Ruby Cabernet.

Avondale - Award-winning and certified organic wines

Wine has been grown on the "Avondale" wine estate in Paarl for more than 300 years. Since 2000, winemaker Corné Marais and winegrower Jonathan Grieve have been producing certified organic wines on a good 100 hectares. Using biodynamic cultivation, the grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Mourvedre, Grenache, Viognier, Rousanne and Chardonnay produce wines of outstanding quality and unmistakable character.

"Bouchard Finlayson" and the best Pinot Noir in the world

In the "Hemel-en-Aarde" valley in Walker Bay, winemaker and cellar master Peter Finlayson has been producing first-class South African Pinot Noir according to the Burgundy principle in his boutique winery "Bouchard Finlayson" since 1989. In his 22 hectares of vineyards with mineral-rich clay and slate soils, vines of Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Mourvedre, Barbera and Shiraz also grow in single vineyard sites, which are blended to produce unique cuvées under the "Hannibal" label. The flagship of "Bouchard Finlayson" is the "Tete de Cuvee Galpin Peak", a Pinot Noir that is one of the best in the world and is only produced in selected years. Peter Finlayson has left the remaining 100 hectares of mountain land on the estate to its own devices in order to protect and preserve the native fynbos flora.

Cool-climate wines from the "Master of Wine" Richard Kershaw

Chardonnay and Syrah are the favourite grapes of British winemaker Richard Kershaw. He founded "Richard Kershaw Wines" in the Elgin Valley in 2010, planted five hectares of vines and began producing hand-picked cool-climate wines. A year later, Richard Kershaw passed the International Master of Wine examination, becoming South Africa's first and still only Master of Wine. World-class wines from Chardonnay and Syrah vines are still his passion. Grown in small plots in different terroirs, he constantly produces new, fresh and authentic wines from grapes that are harvested by hand and processed in his winery, which is less than a quarter of an hour away from the vineyard. The short distance is an important quality feature for his first-class wines, with which he repeatedly causes a furore at international level.

De Krans Wines - Excellent port from Portuguese grapes

De Krans Wines in Calitzdorp in the Klein Karoo is one of the ten best wine estates in South Africa and one of the three best producers of dessert wines in the Cape. Since 1980, outstanding port-style wines have been produced here, which are known worldwide and are consistently of the highest quality. Over 700 awards for the fine wines from Tinta Barocca, Tinta Ririz, Touringa Nacional and Souzao have been collected at "De Krans Wines" in 40 years.

The Nel winegrowing family had their vineyards in Buffelsvallei planted with the Portuguese noble vines because the climatic conditions here are very similar to those in Portugal's Douro Valley. Boets Nel and winemaker Christoff de Wet also create light white and rosé wines from the mostly hand-picked grapes, which are matured in stainless steel and red wines, which mature for up to 20 months in French barrique barrels.

Award-winning boutique wines from "La Petite Ferme"

The "La Petite Ferme" wine estate in Franschhoek, whose land John and Carol Dendy-Young bought in 1974 to produce fruit, is now an award-winning boutique winery run by their son Mark Dendy-Young since 1996. He planted Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Merlot, Syrah and Grenache vines and turned them into the finest wine in small batches. Today, the winemaker Wikus Pretorius takes care of this.