Production Areas Overview, main soils and wine strenght

Breede River Valley Region

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District

Main soil: Sandy with boulder, dark coloured lightly textured alluvial, limestone and sandstone
140 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Colombard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

The largest region and district, the a crucial contributor to table wine production, however the last 10 years have seen a drive towards higher quality, notably Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon. Robertson have the particularity of having limestone soil and are perfect for Pinot Noir, the first wave are promising.

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District – Agterkliphoogte Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District – Eilandia Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District – Le Chasseur Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District – Bonnievale Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District – Hoopsrivier Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District – Mc Gregor Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District – Boesmansrivier Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District – Klaasvoodgs Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Robertson District – Vinkrivier Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Worcester District

Breede River Valley Region - Worcester District – Aan-de-Doorns Wards


Breede River Valley Region - Worcester District - Scherpenheuvel Wards

Main soil: Sandstone, fertile red shale, boulders bed and alluvial with bleached sand
100 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chenin Blanc, Muscat de Frontignan, Pinotage

Vineyards scattered alongside the Breede River bank for over 8 km, home to very old trellised Chenin vines as well as Muscat of over 35 years old, have forged a reputation for some of the very best Muscat de Frontignan fortified style wines as well as goood value Chenin Blanc

Breede River Valley Region - Worcester District - Nuy Wards

Main soil: Sandstone, fertile red shale, boulders bed and alluvial with bleached sand
195 km East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Muscat de Frontignan

A hot inland wine regions where all else fail, Muscat is the one who seem to have adapted to the harsh climatic condition, un official capital of the best and longest lived red muscadels, a firm South African favourites.

Breede River Valley Region - Worcester District – Hex River Valley Wards

Main soil: Sandstone, fertile red shale, boulders bed and alluvial with bleached sand
195 km East of Cape Town –
Wine strength: Muscat de Frontignan


Breede River Valley Region - Breedekloof District

Main soil: Sandstone, fertile red shale, boulders bed and alluvial with bleached sand
96 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Muscat de Frontignan, Pinotage

Enclosed valley, and unknown to most wine fundis, Breedekloof is actually 5 degrees Celsius cooler than the highest Stellenbosch vineyard in summer, white pebbles and boulders are the main characteristic of the vineyards, underrated district for Riesling and Pinotage

Breede River Valley Region - Breedekloof District – Goudini Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Breedekloof District – Slanghoek Wards

Main soil: Sandstone, fertile red shale, boulders bed and alluvial with bleached sand, decomposed granite
110 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Cape Bordeaux Style blends & Wooded Chenin Blanc

Situated on the other side of Breedekloof, on the east facing slopes of Du Toitskloof mountain, second highest rainfall area after Constantia Valley, mainly the territory of bulk production, but of late focus is on reducing yields and converting to biodynamic and organic farming.

Breede River Valley Region - Swellendam District – Buffeljags Wards

Breede River Valley Region - Swellendam District – Stormsvlei Wards


Klein Karoo Region

Klein Karoo Region - Calitzdorp District

Main soil: Textured alluvial, Sandstone, Shale and poor Clay soil
402 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Muscat d’Alexandrie, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Touriga National, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barocca, Pinot Noir

This area use to be a pre-historic sea, 2 million years ago, now a semi arid dessert with a climate more akin to the dry lands of Portugal, hence the inspiration by local farmer to grow Portuguese vines and they were right.
Known as the Port capital of South Africa the very best rival’s the best of Portugal, however it ‘s the dry red from the same Portuguese variety that’s the most exciting.

Klein Karoo Region – Montagu Wards

Klein Karoo Region – Tradouw Wards

Klein Karoo Region – Tradouw Highlands Wards

Klein Karoo Region – Langeberg - Garcia District

Klein Karoo Region – Upper Langkloof Wards

Main soil: Textured alluvial, Sandstone, Shale and poor Clay soil, Loam
338 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Highly promising new wards pioneered by world famous golfer Retief Goosen, on a high plateau, with similar growing condition as Outeniqua. The wines to date are a very promising Sauvignon Blanc as well as a great Cabernet / Syrah blend.


Klein Karoo Region - Outeniqua Wards

Main soil: Textured alluvial, Sandstone, Shale and poor Clay soil, Loam
318 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir

No district demarcated yet for this highly promising area, 40 km outside George at 600 metres above sea level, though no accurate date available as yet, it is flagged as one of the most moderate region for grape growing with harvest only starting mid march, a good 7 weeks later than any other wine regions of South Africa, classic New World Sauvignon Blanc, more akin to New Zealand’s in style and gorgeous Pinot Noir

Coastal Region

Coastal Region - Cape Point District


Main soil: Sandstone on bleached granite – 21 km South of Cape Town
Wine strength : Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Chardonnay

One of the most watch new wine region of the world for producing world class Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Chardonnay as can be confirm from the leading wine Shows of the world.
Purity of fruit, minerality akin to some of the best Sancerre and Pouilly Fume and palate weight are the key characteristics with the bonus of longevity, much higher than most white wine made in South Africa.


Coastal Region - Constantia Wards

Main soil: Table Mountain Sandstone, red brown Sandstone on granite , decomposed granite
14 km South South West of Cape Town
Wine strength: Muscat d’Alexandrie, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Shiraz, Malbec, Petit Verdot.

South Africa’s oldest Wine regions with international following since Napoléon time, renown for it’s legendary Natural Sweet style Wines as well as one of the longest lived Sauvignon Blanc.
The reds are delicate and fine structure and of late Méthode Cap Classique are making a stir in the Wine lands with a style more remisnescent of top quality Crémant


Coastal Region - Hout Bay Wards

Main soil: Table Mountain Sandstone, red brown Sandstone on Granite
14 km South South West of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Merlot

Recognised in 2008 as a new viticultural area, on the Western slopes of Constantiaberg mountain, to date only 1 winery producing a very promising Old World style Merlot with moderate alcohol, as well as a delicate Sauvignon Blanc, without a doubt a wards to watch as the vines ages will results in more complex wines.


Coastal Region - Tygerberg District

Coastal Region - Tygerberg District - Durbanville Wards
Main soil: Phyllite & Greywacke formation, Shale, Red Granite, Schist
20 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Pinot Noir

What used to be once a rolling wheat fields, is today a prime vineyards, with direct influence of the West Coast and the Atlantic seaboard, racy Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Noir and Shiraz are the most promising varieties, the wines are direct in style with fine purity.

Coastal Region - Tygerberg District - Philadelphia Wards

Main soil: Phyllite & Greywacke formation, Shale, Red Granite, Schist
30 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Tiny wards on the Western side of Durbanville Wards, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, to date only 1 winery founded by Baron Alexander Von Essen, a powerful wine baron in Germany.
High potential for complex Bordeaux style blends as well as a mineral driven Sauvignon Blanc.

Coastal Region - Tygerberg District - Wellington Wards

Main soil: Shale, granite, sandstone, alluvial – 65 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Viognier, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Pinotage

Known as the vine nursery capital of South Africa, a warm to hot inland region, better known for it’s Pinotage, but of late shows a promising potential for Viognier as well as niche varieties such as Malbec and Petit Verdot. Expect rich, ripe fruited and full bodied wines from this ward.

Coastal Region - Paarl District

Main soil: Sandstone, Granite, Weathered Shale– 59 km North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage,Shiraz, Pinot Noir

Second most important district after Stellenbosch with a diversity of terroir and micro climate, this is Shiraz country by excellence as well as home to fragrant and fruit driven Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay’s are upfront with rich character.

Coastal Region - Paarl District - Franschhoek Valley Wards

Main soil: Sandstone with shale, granite sites, sandy and alluvial with yellow brown at the bottom of the valley
68 km North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir

More famous as the food capital of the Western Cape than for it’s wine, as most of the famous wineries brought in grape rather than have the Franschhoek origin on the label......... some very fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have emerged in the last 10 years, akin to good Burgundies, the rest Caveat emptor.

Coastal Region - Paarl District - Simonsberg-Paarl Wards

Main soil: Reddish-brown, medium textured, sandy well drained soil derived from the Granite base
49 km North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel

A very special wards as it is divided in 2, on the South Eastern side with greater Stellenbosch District and on the North West side with the greater Paarl District, prime micro climate with rolling hills, consistent Chardonnay’s, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinot Noir since late 1990’s.
Production Areas Overview, main soils and wine strenght

Coastal Region - Paarl District - Voor-Paardeberg Wards

Main soil: Pure granite and granite formation mixed with clay
59 km North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette Blanc, Bukettraube, Shiraz, Mourvedre, Cinsaut, Carignan, Sangiovese

The holy grail of non interventionist winemakers, with the bonus of 98% of the vineyard are bush vines of over 30 years old, dry land farming in a relatively hot area, however the wines produce are succulent with delicate acidity and restraint, driven by granite minerality.

Coastal Region - Stellenbosch District

Main soil: Granitic foothills, exposed Granite outcrops, Shale– 50 km East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinotage,Shiraz, Pinot Noir

The district that put South African wines on the international scene after 1994, by far the largest in terms of wineries with 196 registered producers, unofficial wine capital of South Africa and home to the best Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Bordeaux style blends as well as some very fine off dry Chenin Blanc and wooded Sauvignon Blanc.

Coastal Region - Stellenbosch District - Jonkershoek Valley Wards

Main soil: Granitic soil, exposed granite outcrop, weathered shale– 55 km East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

This is Cabernet Sauvignon territory by excellence, one of the very best wards in South Africa for this noble variety, with opulent cassis driven with earthy complexity, on a par with world’s best, of late Sauvignon Blanc is making a comeback.
Production Areas Overview, main soils and wine strenght

Coastal Region - Stellenbosch District - Papegaaiberg Wards

Main soil: Sandy, gravely material on clay derived from granitic and shale– 48 km East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Sangiovese

Very small wards on the crest of the university area, producing rustic style of reds with Sangiovese flagged as the most potential

Coastal Region - Stellenbosch District - Bottelary Wards

Main soil: Granite, shale, stony and gravely
43 km East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Cabernet Franc, Pinotage, Shiraz, Malbec

One of the very few wards of South Africa that consistently produces good uncomplicated and fresh Merlot, that’s fruity and delicate, renown for Methode Cap Classique, Shiraz and Bordeaux style blends.

Coastal Region - Stellenbosch District - Devon Valley Wards

Main soil: Granite– 46 km East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot

Tiny valley between Polkadraai Hills and Papegaaiberg, famous for its old Pinotage bush vines and Chenin Blanc vines, delicate wines with restraint, it’s a ward to watch.


Coastal Region - Stellenbosch District - Banghoek Wards

Main soil: Almost exclusively Granite with some sandstone
65 km East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir

Pretty green valley at the top of Helshoogte Pass, making some of the country best Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir in a ripe New World style, for fans of full bodied wines.

Coastal Region - Stellenbosch District - Polkadraai Hills Wards

Main soil: Granite based, sandy soils– 44 km East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinotage, Shiraz

Home to some of the most decorated Stellenbosch wineries are such as Jordan and De Toren, this is fine wine territory when the winemaker makes the effort and keeps their hand off, purity, intensity, longevity is how best describe this ward.

Coastal Region - Stellenbosch District – Simonsberg Stellenbosch Wards

Main soil: Reddish-brown, medium textured, sandy well drained soil derived from the Granite base
42 km North East of Cape Town

Wine strength: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot

Sharing the border with the Paarl side on the South West, this is South Africa’s golden road with wineries such as Warwick, Laibach, L’Avenir and Kanonkop, have consistently produce some of the Cape and the world’s best wines.

Coastal Region - Darling District

Main soil: Granite
55 km North North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir

The closest West Coast vineyards to Cape Town, influence by fog due to the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, rolling hills a feature with vineyards intersperse with wheat fields and sheep farming, white wines are far superior than most reds, however Pinot Noir is developing an identity of it’s own.

Coastal Region - Darling District - Groenekloof Wards

Main soil: Weathered Granite reddish brown soils
65 km North North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc

Pioneered by visionary Neil Ellis in the early 1990’s, Groenekloof have to date produce some of the best and most consistent Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa, with powerful minerality texture, a food wine by excellence.

Coastal Region Swartland District

Main soil: Sandstone remnant, with Shale and weathered red and brown Granite
60 km North North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chenin Blanc, Roussane, Marsanne, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz,
Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsaut, Carignan

The holy grail of South Africa’s oldest bush vines averaging 60 years, dry land farming on slate soil, made world famous by Eben Sadie, surprisingly it was the first and still the most consistent district to have produce a 95 point in Wine Spectator ratings.
Expect delicate terroir driven wines with fine acidity and old world restraint and purity

Coastal Region Swartland District - Malmesbury Ward

Main soil: Sandstone remnant, with Shale and weathered red and brown Granite– 60 km North North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Tinta Amarela, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan

Coastal Region Swartland District - Riebeekberg Ward

Main soil: Sandstone remnant, with Shale and weathered red and brown Granite
63 km North North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz,
Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsaut, Carignan, Tinta Amarela

With similar climatic and soil condition to Swartland district, with a high percentage of bush vines, Shiraz territory by any standards, the wines are overtly opulent with upfront New World fruit vibrancy

Coastal Region Tulbagh District

Main soil: Boulder bed soils, Shale, Sandstone Colluvium and Scree - 98 km North East of Cape Town

Wine strength: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinotage, Shiraz, Mourvedre & Cinsaut

Hot inland valley with a strong Organic and Biodynamic movement and home to some of the oldest bush vines, Shiraz country and for a high octane fruit driven red, long known for producing some of the best Estate Methode Cap Classique.


Olifants River Region

Olifants River Region – Lutzville Valley District

Olifants River Region – Lutzville Valley District – Koekenaap Wards

Olifants River Region– Spruitdrif Wards

Olifants River Region –Vredendal Wards

Olifants River Region - Citrusdal Mountain District

Main soil: Dark and alluvial, Calcareous and red sandy soils – 120 km North of Cape Town
Wine strength: Grenache Noir

Olifants River Region - Citrusdal Mountain District – Piekenierskloof Wards

Main soil: Dark and alluvial, Calcareous and red sandy soils
120 km North of Cape Town
Wine strength: Grenache Noir

On the North West facing slopes of Citrusdal Mountain at 700 meters above sea level is the lonely Piekenierskloof Wards, home to the oldest Grenache Noir vines in South Africa, averaging 60 years old, they are the remnants of the co-op industry of the late 40’s, rediscovered in the last 10 years, they are producing some of the most individual red wine akin to a full bodied Pinot Noir

Olifants River Region - Citrusdal Valley

Olifants River Region - Citrusdal Mountain District Bamboes Bay Wards

Main soil: Dark and alluvial, Calcareous and red sandy soils
120 km North of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir

3 km from the cold Atlantic ocean of the West Coast, a tiny 6 ha vineyard producing one of the most powerful Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa, the Pinot Noir is equally impressive.

Olifants River Region - Citrusdal Valley

Overberg District

Main soil: Sandstone with Granite and Shale Gravelly– 90 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, Pinot Noir

Moderate size district in the highlands above Franschhoek with rolling hills creating the perfect micro climate for the production of fine wine with freshness and delicate fruit, home to some of the most European in style wine

Overberg District - Elgin Wards

Main soil: Sandstone with Granite and Shale Gravelly– 73 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz

Apple country turned into one of the most exciting new wine regions of the world with world class potential for varieties outline above. Freshness, minerality and delicate purity of fruit is the hallmark of Elgin terroir, food wine by excellence.

Overberg District - Theewater Wards

Overberg District – Klein River Wards

Main soil: Granite boulders with Shale and Gravel– 125 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sangiovese, Shiraz

High potential for very fine Sangiovese and Shiraz, expect full bodied and rich fruit driven wines.

Overberg District - Greyton Wards

Cape Agulhas District


Main soil: Clay, decomposed granite – 175 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Nouvelle, Shiraz, Pinot Noir

Amongst the Southern Most vineyard at the real confluence of the Two Oceans, battered by either South Easter or South Wester, the wines are minerally driven with bright acidity, unshowy when young, however turn out well after 2 to 3 years of bottle maturation

Cape Agulhas District - Elim Wards

Main soil: Sandstone, gravel and decomposed granite
198 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Noir

The first vineyard were established in 1999 and since the first harvest in 2002, it’s been highly acclaimed as producing intense Sauvignon and Sauvignon / Semillon blend with high acid and delicate sandy minerality, the first Pinot Noir are equally fine with a spicy edge profile

Walker Bay Districts

Main soil: Sandstone with Granite and Shale, gravely – 100 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Nebbiolo

Moderate climate highly influence by the proximity of the sea, delicate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinotage, medium bodied at their fullest, expresses best with food.

Walker Bay Districts – Sunday’s Glen Wards

Walker Bay Districts – Bot River Wards
Main soil: Gravely Stony soils weathered Granite and Shale. Calcareous, solidified quartenary sand dunes
100 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Mourvedre, Pinotage, Shiraz

Officially demarcated in 2008, a tiny enclave of Walker Bay, battered by wind, is now home to some world class Chenin Blanc.
The wards was the first to grow Verdelho as well as Mourvedre in South Africa, expect delicate red with fruit driven aromatics, whereas the whites are more restraint with high acid.

Walker Bay Districts Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Wards

Main soil: Sandstone, with Granite and Shale, Gravely– 100 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Roobernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre

Slightly flatter ground than upper and less ridges, producing mineral Sauvignon Blanc with impressive purity and longevity.
Pinotage is in a lighter style more Pinot Noir driven in texture and profile with bright acidity, making them perfect food wine
Production Areas Overview, main soils and wine strenght

Walker Bay Districts Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Wards

Main soil: Gravely Stony soils weathered Granite and Shale. Calcareous, solidified quartenary sand dunes
100 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

An area pioneered by Tim Hamilton Russell in the early 70’s, one of the finest site for Puligny style Chardonnay and richly fruited Pinot Noir, without sacrificing finesse and restraint.

Walker Bay Districts – Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Main soil: Gravely Stony soils weathered Granite and Shale. Calcareous, solidified quartenary sand dunes

112 km South East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rhone red varieties & Pinot Noir

Exciting new development at the upper reaches of the Hemel en Aarde Valley, closer to Caledon than Hermanus, wineries to watch closely are certainly Creation as well as Babylon's Peak, both producing cutting edge wines with impressive purity and freshness
Douglas Districts

Plettenberg Bay Districts

Hartswater Wards

Lower Orange Wards

Cederberg Wards

Main soil: Dark and alluvial, calcareous and red sandy soils
200 km North North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Bukketraube, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Amongst South Africa’s highest lying vineyards at 1069 above sea level.
The wines are fruit driven with high concentration, pungent where applicable, one of the few places where tannin can ripened properly without having to deal with blowsy and high alcohol wine.

Ceres Wards

Main soil: Sandy, decompose granite and clay - 105 km North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Chardonnay

One of the smallest wards, besides Hout Bay, Ceres has a particularity to have a fair amount of ungrafted vines, this mainly possible due to the sandy soil. Chardonnay to date have been excellent, expect a richness and almost candied tropical fruit to them with livening acidity.

Prince Albert Valley Wards

Herbertsdale Wards

Rietvallei FS Wards

Swartberg Wards


Main soil: Slate, 320 km East North East of Cape Town
Wine strength: Riesling

Near the Garden Route a lonesome vineyard pioneered by Bruce Jack in the late 90’s, extreme viticulture is how best describe this isolated place which has the particularity of having Slate as terroir, a rare facet outside Mosel, Douro and Priorat, the one and only Riesling produce is introvert in style with bright freshness and delicacy with slate minerals for complexity.


Lamberts Bay Wards
Main soil: Calcareous, Red sandy soil
200 km North of Cape Town
Wine strength: Sauvignon Blanc

The first wine of origin Lamberts Bay was release in 2006, to immediate acclaim and curiosity.
Exuberant gooseberry and lime profile seem to be the common trait with mineral restraint and salty notes, fresh and zesty is how best describe the texture, to date only Sauvignon Blanc produce, however 2010 yielded the first Shiraz, time will tell

Boberg Fortified wines from Paarl and Tulbagh
3 Geographical units exists
Northern Cape – Hartswater, Douglas, Lower Orange & Rietvallei FS
Western Cape – includes all regions excepts those under 1 and 3
KZN – No production areas

Western Cape Geographical Units

Wines certified as such are made from grapes grown between the 4 Region, 20 District and 64 Wards of the Western Cape areas except Northern Cape and Kwazulu Natal, they are well made wines, but obscure, with no identity of origin as no reference is given as to where the grapes come from.

Coastal Region Blends
Wines certified as such are made from grapes grown between the 7 District and 18 Wards of the Coastal Region, they are wellmade wines, but obscure, with no identity of origin as no reference is given as to where the grapes come from, in many respect they are highly commercial wines, for uncomplicated everyday drinking