Our Wines

Vouvray, located to the northeast of the town of Tours, produces the Loire Valley`s best-known Chenin Blanc wines and Alexandre Monmousseau`s Chateau Gaudrelle offers pure, complex wines considered among the finest of the appellation.

The Wendy House is a single barrel release of Helderberg Chenin Blanc produced by Carl van der Merwe in the DeMorgenzon cellar. Rick credits the Appelbaum’s neighbour, Gary Jordan, for the inspired title.

Rich and bold, this Zinfandel is hand harvested from select, sustainably grown Old Vine blocks from 35 to 104 years old. Gently pressed, this wine goes through an extended fermentation to further enhance the zesty black fruit flavors that have made this irresistible wine our most popular and sought after offering.

Meticulously grown in the Kogelberg Biosphere of the cool Elgin Valley, this Chenin Blanc is then fermented in handmade clay amphorae.

The Mullineux Old Vines White is a Chenin heavy blend from Swartland. Pale straw in colour, this wine has a nose of ripe, green citrus fruit and Christmas spices. The palate is fresh and richly textured, with notes of ripe pears, almonds and peaches, and a clove-like finish.

This Chenin Blanc from Thorne and Daughters is made with minimal intervention, in order to maximise the natrual expression of the terroir. Whole bunch pressed and fermented with wild yeast, ensure this wine if full of character. Lovely gentle mineral notes, white fruit, with hints of hay, fennel and nuts and a vein of fresh acidity on the finish.

A deep dark wine showing a vibrant fruit forward-bouquet with aromas of ripe blueberries and freshly-made jam which follow through to the rounded red and black fruit palate. Balanced with rounded tannins and a fresh finish.

Small batch Swartland Chenin Blanc made by a Tennis Pro turned Winemaker from 40 year old vines on the slightly cooler South Eastern slopes of Swartland, facing the cooling Atlantic Ocean. Chenin Blanc the grape of Vouvray in the Loire, loves the sunshine of South Africa and is very generous on the palate.

Lukas Can Loggerenberg`s first vintage since striking out to make wine on his own, Kamaraderie is made from dryland, bushvine Chenin blanc planted in 1960. Fermented naturally in old french oak. This is a truly stunning Chenin, rich and concentrated, with ripe pear, notes of toasted oak and honey.

The pinnacle of what we consider to be the finest expression of the grapes of this varietal, an icon chenin, a challenge to the world! Rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. Will gain additional complexity with cellaring.

The 1947 Chenin Blanc is from old bush vines planted by Danie Jnr’s great grandfather in 1947; making it the second oldest Chenin block in the country. Notes of citrus, honey and minerality lead seamlessly to a palate that is beautifully balanced and focused. Orchard fruits, a hint of citrus and spice with crisp acidity and subtle oak.

Powerful with deep deep flavour and a thwack of acidity, Dark in colour, this wine opens with aromas of black fruits, blackberry and victoria plum and notes of blackcurrant tart from the Cabernet. The powerful, full-bodied structure defines the palate and is given complexity by the smoky, savoury fruit, robust tannins and fine acidity.