Cape Vintner Classification (CVC) launched
CVC
a project spearheaded by Johann Rupert, can only argurs well for the future of the
wine industry, , an independent association aiming to build South Africa’s
reputation as a world class wine producer, by promoting the Cape’s distinctive
site specific wines, i.e recognition of great terroir.
The association currently consists of 29 privately owned estate wineries, recognized and acknowledged for their ethical accreditation, from diverse regions, districts and wards, covering Constantia, Durbanville, Elgin, Franschhoek, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Robertson, Stellenbosch and Wellington.
The aim of CVC is to establish
a transparent system of recognition and classifications with their members
producing good wines with a focus on sound environmental and labor approach.
All members have a
minimum of 20 ha of established vineyards or a minimum of 5 ha of these
vineyards are established on the same land as the winemaking facility, with a
minimum capacity of 100 tons, under direct control of the estate’s management
Members are audited by an independent committee,
with a grading system covering their vineyard and winemaking facilities, and have
to meet technical specifications, such as cellar door facilities on the same
property as their winemaking facilities, are open to public at least 6 days per
week, for tasting and purchasing of wines
Currently applicants for membership of the CVC include
Currently applicants for membership of the CVC include
