The inspiration for 14 Hands wines
recalls a time when wild mustangs
once freely roamed the hills of
eastern Washington State.
These small horses, measuring a
scant fourteen hands high – a
“hand†being equivalent to a
man’s palm width, approximately
four inches – would travel down
from the hills every day to drink
from the Columbia River and graze
along the riverbank and then
retreat back to the hills at night.
Strong and tenacious, these little
horses became known for their
endurance and wild spirit.
This unique and beautiful
landscape gave these unbridled
horses their spirit and tenacity
that now feeds our vines. With
loamy–sand and gravel soils,
these hills require a strong and
determined grapevine resulting in
big, bold, juicy red wines and
crisp, fruit-forward white wines.
In der schönen Südpfalz
(hier herrscht das wärmste
Klima Deutschlands)
gelegen, konzentrierte sich
das Ehepaar Diehl bislang
vorwiegend auf die
Produktion sortenreiner
Weine aus klassischen
Pfälzer Rebsorten, die jedoch
auch immer die Handschrift
des dortigen Terroirs tragen.
Nicht komplizierte Weine
oder aufgestylte Techno-Weine sind ihr Ding, sondern ansprechende, fruchtbetonte und leicht trinkbare Weine sind das Ziel. Das Kelterhaus ist state
Weine sind ihr Ding, sondern
ansprechende, fruchtbetonte
und leicht trinkbare Weine
sind das Ziel. Das Kelterhaus
ist state-of-the-art; dafür
wurde ein altes Anwesen von
1821 umgebaut. Doch die
Pfalz bietet aufgrund ihrer
fast schon mediterranen
Klimas ideale Bedingungen
für den Anbau
sonnenverwöhnter Rebsorten
wie Chardonnay oder Syrah.
Das gilt es optimal
auszunutzen und bis vor 20
Jahren hätte noch niemand
geglaubt, dass auch
internationale Rebsorten hier
ein hohes Niveau erreichen
können. Doch Andreas Diehl
beweist: Das können sie in
der Tat.
The property is owned by the dynamic and
good looking cousins Hein and Adi
Badenhorst. They are originally from
Constantia. Their grandfather was the farm
manager of Groot Constantia for 46 years.
Their fathers were born there and farmed
together in Constantia, during the days when
people still ate fresh vegetables and Hanepoot
grapes, drank Cinsault and there were a lot
less traffic lights and hippies still had a
presence. Together these two have restored a
neglected cellar on the farm that was last
used in the 1930′s to make natural wines in
the traditional manner.
Andre Adriaan Badenhorst’s grandfather was
the general manager at Groot Constantia for
46 years. His father was born there and
farmed on neighboring Buitenverwachting
and Constantia Uitsig for many years. Adi
grew up between the vineyards and spent his
time picking (stealing) grapes. “It all started
when Jean Daneel, then winemaker at
Buitenverwachting, let me make my first wine
when I was thirteen,†Adi recalls.
After completing his studies at Elsenburg, Adi
worked a few harvests at Chateau Angelus,
Alain Graillot in the north Rhone, France and
Wither Hills in New Zealand and did stints at
local cellars Simonsig, Steenberg, Groote Post
and nine years as winemaker at the esteemed
Stellenbosch estate, Rustenberg.
In 2008 he packed it all in and bought a 60-
hectare piece of land in the Paardeberg with
his cousin Hein. They now proudly farm
together, practice biological farming and make
natural wines in the traditional manner.
On Kalmoesfontein it is back to basics, using
traditional winemaking equipment and old
cement kuipe. “We make wines with immense
character. We’re using what we can afford. We
are making the best wines we can. And we
are having great experiences. I want to make
something, involving interaction from my
family.â€
Today Adi Badenhorst is an award winning
winemaker, member of the Cape Winemakers
Guild, founding member of the Swartland
Revolution and Swartland Independent,
proud dad to Samuel Sunnyskies & Ana
Kalander and ever evolving Vigneron.
African Pride Wines was
established in May 2002 as a
specialized wine production
and export division of
Afrifresh Group, one of the
largest exporters of South
African table grapes and
citrus. In 2015 we merged
with our sister company
Berfin, a dynamic global food
marketing company, to
establish Berfin Enterprises
which in turn was acquired
by Libstar Holdings.
Our portfolio of wines offers
a unique combination of
styles and branding at
various price points; from
great value wines crafted to
be effortlessly enjoyable to
limited volume boutique
wines for special occasions.
The one constant that ties
our portfolio together is our
uncompromising believe that
each wine should have its
own individual character.
Grapes and wine for our
brands are sourced from
contracted growers and
vinified, blended and bottled
under the personal
supervision of our
Winemaker and Technical
Director, Mike Graham.
In addition to our own
brands we also produce
private label wines and
manage the international
marketing and distribution
for a number of boutique
wineries in select markets.
Our wine is available in more
than 30 countries and covers
the globe from Asia and the
Gulf to Europe and America.
More than a working
philosophy, the four wineries
that form the wine heritage of
Alejandro Fernández –the
Pesquera Corporation– share
the same story of love for the
viniculture that time helped to
perfect. The bonds with its
home land are clearly
expressed in the symbol of the
group: the image of the Arch
and the Tower of Pesquera de
Duero, typical of its flagships,
the “Tinto Pesquera’.
The history of Allesverloren
Estate dates back to between
1696 and 1704, when the
governor of the Cape left it to
a certain widow named Cloete.
This courageous
woman was one of the first
settlers who ventured into the
inhospitable Swartland region.
The early settlers were simple
people, with only the most
limited agricultural equipment
and basic necessities to
support themselves.
In order to purchase tools or
attend church, they had to
undertake a long and arduous
wagon journey along primitive
roads to Stellenbosch. It was
on their return from one such
journey in 1704 that the
settlers found their house
burnt to the ground and the
farm destroyed.
Hence the estate's sad name,
“Allesverlorenâ€, which
means “all is lostâ€.
However, with curious irony,
the fate of Allesverloren has
since been an unusually
happy one. By 1806,
Allesverloren's owners had
already harvested the estate's
first wines, and since the
estate
passed into the hands of the
Malan family in 1872,
Allesverloren has gone from
strength to strength. The
estate has increased to 227
hectares and is still making
wines of renown.
Founded in January 2002, the
Alliance Loire is today a major and
successful group that brings together
6 cooperative structures of producers
in the Loire Valley.
Established in September
2006, this exciting ‘boutique’
winery in the heart of the
best terroir of Rioja Alavesa is
passionately led by a group of
experienced professionals
with impeccable credentials in
the world of Spanish wine.
Roberto San Ildefonso, from
Finca Sobreño in Toro, and
Bienvenido Muñoz, from
Bodegas Muñoz in La Mancha,
with the help of flying
winemaker Jean-Marc
Sauboua from Bordeaux, are
creating a range of uniquely
modern Rioja wines.
They have elevated the
quality of the wines through
hard work and determination
and have managed to balance
the richness of the terroir and
the traditional work in the
vineyard with the latest
technological advances. Each
grape comes from old vines in
the high-altitude villages of
Laguardia, Elvillar and Cripan.
The entire range of wines are
aged in 80 percent French
oak from Taransaud, Saury,
François Freres, Segin Moreau
and Ana Seleccion, and 20
percent American oak from
Canton.
Ampeleia was born in 2002
from the collaboration and
friendship between Elisabetta
Foradori, Thomas Widmann
and Giovanni Podini. They
saw in Ampeleia a place
where they could not only
develop an agricultural
project but also fulfil a
common vision relating to
shared values and
experiences. Since 2009,
Thomas's intense political
commitment in his homeland
has compelled him to forsake
his involvement in Ampeleia.
Wine is conceived at the
intersection of the real with
the mystique.
ANDE: a combination of
mountain, unique soil, water,
altitude and man’s
knowledge.
LUNA: a place of inspiration
and magic, indispensable
ingredients for the creation
of a great wine.
The Andeluna has two areas
of production: the first, and
most important, is situated
in Gualtallary, 10km from
the town of Tupungato in the
Uco Valley in the province of
Mendoza while the second is
close to Villa Atuel in the
south of the same province
with a bottling capacity of
2.300.000 liters. Andeluna is
firmly rooted in Argentina as
well as in 30 markets abroad
with the firm conviction to
being a reference to quality
wine, locally as well as
internationally. The wine
estate in Mendoza is also a
sought-after tourist
destination within the
province of Mendoza.
Nestling in the Bovlei Valley, just
outside Wellington, the Andreas
Wine Estate is a hidden gem
comprising 4.5 hectares of
vineyards, an elegant eighteenth-
century house and lush gardens.
It’s the ideal base from which to
explore the winelands and Cape
Town area.
Archaeological evidence suggests
that the site of Andreas was
occupied more than 300,000
years ago by the Acheulean
people. More recently, Andreas
was one of the first Huguenot
settlements in the valley and the
estate resonates with historical
charm and elegance from this
era.Long, hot summer days,
cooled by late afternoon breezes,
chilly, wet winters and sandy and
loamy soils combine to provide
the perfect terroir for Andreas’
award-winning Shiraz. Small, dark
and flavoursome berries are at
the heart of this noble cultivar,
transformed into magnificent wine
in our cellar.In 2015 the estate
was acquired by a group of U.K.
wine enthusiasts under the
banner of Andreas Wine Trading.
Their ambition is to build on the
heritage and reputation of the
estate and its wine, taking both to
new levels of excellence.
1880 gründete Francesco
Rocca die Firma Vinicola
Rocca, die seitdem fester
Bestandteil der Weinindustrie
Italiens ist. Die Firma heiβt
nun Angelo Rocca & Figli und is
ist immer noch im Besitz der Fa
Familie Rocca.
Heute sind es der Enkel von
Francesco, Ernesto und seine
Söhne, die die Firma leiten.
Sie verteilen die Aufgaben
unter sich und stellen sicher,
dass sie ausschließlich mit Qu
Qualitätsprodukten handeln.
Am Anfang handelte die
Firma nur mit Partiewaren,
aber später erweiterte man
mit zwei Weingütern, so dass
man nun auch selbst Wein
produziert. Auβer den beiden
Weingütern verfügt die Firma
über eine supermoderne
Zapfanlage und ein Lager in Agrate
Agrate Brianza, das in der Lo
Lombardei liegt, von wo aus ma
man auch die Weine verteilt. Es
Es ist einer der im
imposantesten Bauten in der We
Weinbranche: ausschließlich au
aus Marmor und Granit ge
gebaut und mit Kellern au
ausgestattet, die die op
optimale Lagerung von Wein ga
garantieren, sowohl in Fä
Fässern als auch in Flaschen.
Der Erfolg der Firma liegt
darin, dass man die Produkte
sorgfältig auswählt, dass
man die besten Weine in
großen Eichenfässern lagert, dass
dass man einen guten
Kundendienst hat und dass
man vermag, ein gutes
Gleichgewicht zwischen
Qualität und Preis zu finden.
Born in 1994, Ànima Negra comes as a
result of the symbiosis of the climate,
the land and the indigenous varieties
from the island of Mallorca.
Ànima Negra’s inimitable wines are
honest and distinctive and challenge
the trend of producing impersonal
wine. It is this premise, together with
the aim of offering a product of the
highest possible quality, which marks
the day-to-day running at Ànima Negra.
Situated in the southeast of Mallorca,
the winery produces its wines in the
old country estate of Son Burguera.
The building date back to the 13th
century.
Natural farming is prioritised. The
respect shown to the individual
features of the soil and the cultivation
of the indigenous varieties (Callet,
Mantonegro, Fogoneu and Premsal
Blanc) has formed the basis of our
philosophy in the way we approach our
viticulture and this is reflected in the
wine itself.
A FINE WINE HERITAGE From its home base on
historic L'Ormarins wine farm beneath the
jagged peaks of the Groot Drakenstein mountain in
Franschhoek, Anthonij Rupert Wyne has cast its net
wide, across the length and breadth of the Cape
Winelands, in search of what it takes to make the
finest wines this corner of the wine-making world
has to offer.
It is in Valpantena, in the Sezano
area very close to Verona, that the
winery Antiche Terre Venete is
located, embraced by the natural
wide valley surrounded by terracing
covered with vineyards. With a
production of about 1.6 million
bottles a year of Ripasso, Amarone
and Valpolicella, Antiche Terre
Venete has become an ambassador
of the Veronese winemaking
traditions and expertise.
The Antinori family has been
making wine for over six
hundred years, since Giovanni
di Piero Antinori became part
of the Arte Fiorentina dei
Vinattieri in 1385. Throughout
its long history, spanning 26
generations, the family has
always personally managed the
business making innovative,
sometimes courageous choices,
always with unwavering respect
for tradition and the land.
Today Marchese Piero Antinori
is director of the company,
assisted by his three
daughters, Albiera, Allegra
and Alessia, who are
personally involved in the
business.
The qualities of tradition,
passion and instinct have made
Antinori one of the leading
Italian producers of fine
quality wines.
Every vintage, every terroir,
every idea is a new beginning,
a new quest to raise our
quality margins. As Marchese
Piero loves to repeat:
"ancient roots play an
important role in our
philosophy, but they have
never held back our spirit of
innovation
Arribas Wine Company was founded
in 2017, in Bemposta, Mogadouro.
We aim to produce authentic wines,
based in regional varieties, old
vineyards and traditional
techniques, as well as a degree of
innovation. Thus, we strive to farm
our vineyards as sustainably and
respectfully as possible, and to
make our wines in a minimalistic
way.
The varietal mix found in the old
vineyards has grown to reflect
these hot growing seasons, with
varieties that resist the heat and
drought quite well and that are able
to reach maturity early on in the
season.
Company "Askaneli" was founded
in 1998 by brothers Chkhaidze.
The name “Askaneli†is associated
with the small, magical village of
Askana, located in the beautiful
region of Guria, where the old
cellar, built by their ancestor –
Antimoz Chkhaidze still stands.
Antimoz and his whole family was
in love with vine and the divine
fluid obtained from the grapes.
They made their wine according
to the old Georgian method,
indigenously in clay vessels -
called Kvevri. All members of the
family were involved in this
activity, especially the
grandchildren who hosted guests
with clay Jugs and little terracotta
cups. Antimoz Chkhaidze's cellar
and several pitchers dating back
to 1880 are still preserved in the
village of Askana. Tradition of this
beautiful family was revived by
brothers Chkhaidze. The founder
of the company Gocha Chkhaidze
has been working for years to
revitalize Georgian viticulture,
preserve and recover unique
grape varieties. The company
owns hundreds of hectars of
vineyards, two winemaking
facilities in Kakheti and Tbilisi and
one fruit distillery in Guria. In
addition of producing more than
60 denominations of wine,
company produces aged brandy,
chacha and brut. “Askaneli†is one
of the largest organizations in
Georgia, which is in the top three
winemaking company ratings of
wine production and vine farming.
Hemel-en-Aarde is Afrikaans
for “heaven and earth†and
the claim is justified. Our
estate sits on a particularly
heavenly stretch of land
beneath a lofty peak of the
Babylon’s Tower mountain
range. In addition to its
unrelenting beauty, Ataraxia
is home to some of the most
spectacular terroirs South
Africa has to offer.
In 2004, The Skyfields Farm
was visioned into the Ataraxia
wine label when husband and
wife, Kevin and Hanli Grant
and a few friends purchased
this 47-hectare prime
vineyard property.
More than a decade later, we
are associated with crafting
wines of incredible finesse,
balance and depth; wines
that proudly hold their own
on the international wine
stage.
The vineyards are planted
exclusively with the Sangiovese
grape and are situated in three
distinctive areas within the
boundaries of Montalcino which
allows for a balanced product
even in years when there are
particular weather conditions.
The soil is very suitable, rich in
substance and receiving the right
amount of sunlight. The
microclimate is ideal. All these
factors together with constant
and attentive manual work such
as careful pruning and thinning
out the bunches of grapes help to
produce high quality raw
materials.
The height above sea level varies
between 350 and 450 metres, so
the grapes ripen gradually, this is
important considering the
tendency for summers to be
hotter and drier and in this way
the harvest can be put back to
the first week in October.
The density of planting is 4500
vines per hectare and the growing
system is branched cordons with
reduced budding to contain the
yield to about 70 quintals per
hectare. The grapes are picked
entirely by hand after drastically
thinning out the bunches over the
summer.
The farm ‘Pietroso’ started in
Montalcino in the 1970s thanks to
the passion of winemaker
Domenico Berni. His aim was to
produce a limited quantity of fine
wines such as Brunello and Rosso
di Montalcino.
Today the business is run by
family member Gianni Pignattai
who also has the expertise of Alex
Dondi, an enologist and Federico
Becarelli, an agronomist. The
farm covers 13 hectares, 5 are
cultivated with vines for the
production of Brunello di
Montalcino and there is one
hectare of olive trees.
One of New Zealand’s largest family-
owned wine companies, Babich Wines
was established in 1916 and has
evolved as a major producer, now
exporting to numerous markets around
the world.
The Babich winemaking philosophy
according to Joe Babich is "to have
vineyards in the right regions on
superior sites, and getting the right
varieties on those superior sites. We
aim to create wines that are stylish
and refined and have easy drinking
appeal."
And the Babich company vision is "our
vision is to be the finest winemaker in
New Zealand and that means we have
to excel in everything we do, based on
high quality wine - and we will never
be able to stop striving for that."
Babich has vineyards in Auckland
(Henderson), Hawkes Bay,
Marlborough and Gisborne and
wineries in Henderson and
Marlborough.
Babylon’s Peak is a private cellar
located on the slopes of the
Paardeberg Mountains between
Malmesbury and Paarl.
Four generations have farmed
here, passing down their
winemaking knowledge and
passion through the ages. Current
winemaker Stephan and his father
continue this proud legacy today.
The name Babylon’s Peak is
derived from the very high granite
peak on the farm, which is known
to local people as ‘Babylonstoren’
(in English, ‘The Tower of
Babylon’). Some of the highest
vineyards in the Swartland region
are found here at about 700
metres above sea level.
The Paardeberg area is
characterised by decomposed
granite soils and unique terroir
which result in optimum soil
expression and fruit purity.
All the grapes used for our wines
are carefully selected and treated
before the wine is made in the
traditional way. Being a private
cellar, we have the opportunity to
select and bottle only the best
quality wines.
The wines are a combination of the very
essence of Babylonstoren – keeping
things
simple and as true to the earth as
possible.
Truth to the area they are situated in on
the
slopes of Simonsberg, and simplicity by
making elegant and balanced wines as
natural as possible.
Based in Sicily, Baglio
Gibellina is situated close to
the town of Trapani. Known
as the “City of the Two
Seasâ€, Trapani is a port city
in Western Sicily, set on a
tongue of land which
stretches into the sea with
two prongs, dominated by
the Tower of Ligny and by
the Lazzaretto. Baglio
Gibellina dominates the
valley and it is surrounded
by the hills of Salemi and
Santa Ninfa.
The Baglio Gibellina company
produces only estate bottled
wines and the grapes come
from authentic and old
Sicilian vineyards which give
body and structure to the
wines. At the same time,
younger vineyards are used
to give freshness and
fragrance to the wine.
Baglio Gibellina is a part of
the Biscardo Vini family.
The history of this winery is
as recent as its foundations,
and as old as the roots of
some of its vines, planted
over 60 years ago now.
While sipping a delightful
glass of "Bagordi", you might
pause to wonder what the
name means or why we made
it our own. The word refers to
a remote location in the valley
of Baztán, one of the most
beautiful districts in Navarre.
It is originally a Basque
name from "Bagoa", which
means "the beech grove", in
reference to the abundance of
this majestic tree in the area.
In this location, which
represents a dream come
true for all who know it, our
wines are born and come to
maturity. Forged out of the
efforts of our forebears, who
knew how to create the ideal
conditions for these wines to
acquire the strength, beauty
and harmony inspired in the
nature covering Monte
Bagordi.
Our philosophy is to
mollycoddle our grapes, as
we feel that the maximum
quality of the grape is the
fundamental basis for
producing the wines that
convey the genuine values of
our land.
Bartinney Wine Estate is set on the
dramatic slopes of Botmaskop
alongside the Helshoogte Pass
overlooking the picturesque
Banhoek Valley in Stellenbosch.
Established in 1912, Bartinney has
been in the Jordaan family since
1953. Now Rose and Michael
Jordaan tend to the 28 hectare
farm, with a vision to create
excellent wines and reawaken the
charm of the historic land.
Creating excellence in wine has not
been a singular pursuit. Our belief
is that every aspect must work in
harmony: agriculture with nature,
people with animals, sustainability
with excellence. The old vines are
planted to a height of 550m above
sea level and with slopes as steep
as 45 degrees, creating wines that
have exceptional expression and
character. Small pockets of low
yielding, hand-tended Sauvignon
Blanc and Chardonnay vineyards
offer up perfect fruit on the cooler
elevated slopes. On the slightly
lower foothills of the Botmaskop
mountains the Cabernet Sauvignon
vineyards are tended to. The
perfect conditions to grow grapes
with a balance of rich and mineral
characters.
Once an 18th century outpost
for the Dutch East India
Company, Compagnes Drift
farm in Bot River, is now
home to Beaumont Wines, a
family-run winery with a
proud tradition of making
individualistic wines from
ancient clay-rich soils in the
Walker Bay region. Founded
by Raoul and Jayne
Beaumont, son Sebastian is
the winemaker with daughter
Ariane assisting in
management.
With merely 34 hectares
under vine, the vast majority
of the 400 hectare farm is
pristine fynbos-rich
mountainside, part of the
Green Mountain Eco Route
within the Kogelberg
Biosphere. The farm is a
treasure for both nature- and
culture-lovers. The historic
water mill is being restored to
produce a limited amount of
stone ground whole wheat
flour while two beautifully-
restored historic cottages
offer authentic farm
accommodation.
Beefsteak Club was created
with steak and wine lovers in
mind to honour the dining
clubs of the 18th and 19th
century which celebrated the
beefsteak as a symbol of
liberty and prosperity. Fans
of a good steak are often
equally enthusiastic about
their wines. Beefsteak Club
brings together these two
passions.
Argentina, a paradise for
many wine and meat lovers,
had to be the first port of call
and the first Beefsteak Club
could be none other than the
country’s signature varietal –
Malbec. Now the Malbec has
some healthy competition
from its Spanish sister the
Beefsteak Club Tempranillo.
Grown in the sunny region of
La Mancha, Tempranillo is
another grape variety that
goes beautifully well with
meat.
The winery is now lead by
oenologists Luca Bosio and Mario
Albrito, who create a great and
solid team merging their
knowledge and experiences.
The basis of the ideological
understanding that inspired their
work was the hedonistic concept
of producing quality wines
respecting local customs and at
the same time satisfying the taste
of consumers. This was achieved
thanks to the collaboration with
the oenologist Paolo Torchio who
led the winery from 1980 until
2015, the year in which Bel Colle
became part of the Bosio Family
Estates group.
"Each wine and each vintage
has its own personality, its
own character and its own
history."
Duttweiler, a small wine
village, situated in the heart
of the Palatine between the
cities of Speyer am Rhein
and Neustadt an der
Weinstrasse (the German
Wine Street), is home to our
winery and vineyards. The
foundations of which were
laid in 1838 with the
construction of our vaulted
sandstone cellars.Following
an inheritance settlement in
1900 and through
subsequent adoption and
marriage, the Winery &
Estate, now in its 5th
generation, is run by the
Nett Family.
Situated 120 – 140m above
sea level our cultivated vines
are to be found nestled in a
Mediterranean like
landscape, where ripening
kiwi, fig, almond and
chestnut are to be found. It
is with over 10m of potent
loess and clay soils with fine
vein lines of lime which sets
the character of our wine.
The Winery Bertagna in Bande
(Cavriana) in the Morainic Hills,
between Solferino and Castellaro
Lagusello, produces exquisite and
renowned red wines, white wines,
sparkling wines and dessert wines.
The poet Publio Virgilio had several
times in the literature mentioned
the village of Andes, today Bande,
as the home of excellent vines,
which offered delicious wines and
which were estimated from the
canteens of the divine emperor of
Rome.
Since four generations the Family
Bertagna supplies the cultivation
of vines and winemaking with
great attention.Gianfranco
transmit a lot of love and passion
for his own country, his wines and
traditions.
Birgit Eichinger, as a winemaker,
exercises great care, consistency
and flair, while being deeply rooted
in her homeland – the Kamp Valley.
Her wines are the embodiment of
elegance and strong character.
Great wines are close to Birgit’s
mind and heart. She stands for
progress not stagnation and
individualism instead of
mainstream. She finds her
inspiration and support from her
husband, Christian and daughter,
Gloria.
The Biscardo Family have
been making wine from their
base in Soave for over 150
years and the operations are
currently led by brothers
Maurizio and Martino
Biscardo. Renowned for their
Proseccos and Corvina based
reds in particular, they are
also involved in a fascinating
project in Puglia. During the
course of Maurizio's long and
illustrious career, he has
consulted for well known
wineries around Italy and in
doing so he came across the
vineyards that provide the
grapes for their Puglian
wines. Both the Pugliese and
Veneto wines are
characterised by a dangerous
drinkability, aromatic purity
and exceptional value for
money.
In July 2007, Black Stallion
Estate Winery became the
latest addition to the
prestigious collection of
wineries in the Napa Valley.
Named for a historic
equestrian center, the indoor
track now houses
winemaking production and
remnants of the original 36
horse stalls are still visible
today.
In May 2010, Black Stallion
Estate Winery was purchased
by the Indelicato Family, one
of the leading family-owned
wine producers in the
country. The grape growing
and wine making history of
the Indelicato family has
spanned three generations
and more than 85 years. The
family is very involved with
all aspects of Black Stallion
and their dedication is
evident both in our wines
and the “family feel†of the
winery.
BLANKbottle is breaking every rule in
the book. It produces 30 different
wines a year, with half never to see
the light of day again. No label has any
information about varietals or blends.
One wine was subconsciously blended
by winemaker Pieter Hauptfleisch
Walser’s brain. And yet these
challenging wines are found in some of
the world’s trendiest and most
exclusive restaurants.
VinaGuarena winery is
located within Toro
Denomination of Origin
bounds, one of the fastest
growing areas of wines in
Spain. It is without doubt a
revelation when it comes to
the production of quality and
modern wines in Spain.
The winery is placed in a
privileged valley near the
Guareña river, a tributary of
the Duero river, integrated in
an estate of 82 hectares of
land, of which 22 hectares
are devoted to the
production of grapes.
Excellent century-old vines,
new technology, knowledge
and passion for wine are the
letter of introduction from
VinaGuarena winery. Our
efforts are concentrated on
the indigenous variety, Tinta
de Toro (Tempranillo). Our
wines will astonish you with
its balance and elegance
that, together with the noble
woods, make us proud of
them.
The care of the vineyard, the
microclimate, the selection of
grapes, control and care we
put in each process before
and after the harvest, and
the aging in French oak
(75% of our barrels are of
French oak) provide our
wines with unique features.
Our philosophy of work
focuses on the effort to
improve. The constant
attention to our customers
and consumers sums up the
spirit of this winery founded
in 1999 by a group ofÂ
unconditional lovers of wine
and this land.
In a region with a unique character and
personality, and with very old
grapevines, Albert Jane—the grandson
of winemakers in Penedes—founded
the Acustic Celler in the Montsant DO.
The extreme climate of Montsant,
along with the very unique soils of this
region, have helped to the Acustic
Celler to craft high quality and
expressive wines that represent the
tradition and history of this region.
This winery´s name, Acustic Celler, is
a direct comparison to acoustic music,
and the winery´s name literally
means the Acoustic cellar. This
winery was named after acoustic music
because of their philosophy of crafting
wine´s that have a pure expression of
their grapes, just as music without
electricity. All of this winery´s products
are crafted from native grapes that are
cultivated from grapevines which are
between 35 and 80 years-old. These
grapevines produce small yields of very
high quality grapes.
The winery is surrounded by 25
hectares of
own vineyards. In addition the Beronia
technical team control 870 hectares of
specially selected vineyards, situated
within a
10km radius of the winery therefore
maintaining the Rioja Alta character.
The
average age of these vineyards is 30
years
however 50 hectares are more than 60
years
old.
A very close relationship is maintained
with
the more than 200 growers who
suppply
grapes to beronia guaranteeing only the
best
quality grapes are selected and that the
process is carried out in the most
natural way.
All of the grapes used in the production
of
Beronia wines are carefully selected
from the
vineyards by Beronia winemaker Matias
Calleja, parcel by parcel. Deciding from
the
vineyard for which wine the grapes will
be
used depending on the characteristics
shown.
After more than 30 years of dedication
and
passion for winemaking, Matias Calleja
became Technical Director of Beronia in
1996.
Thanks to his experience, the work of
his
technical team and his ambition he has
become the heart and soul of Bodegas
Beronia. Personally determining the
exact
blend and wine according to the
character
and quality each vintage, Matias gives
his
wines the unique character we call the
Beronia Style. His philosophy is based
on
quality, respect for the environment and
the
challenge of combining the purest Rioja
style
with an innovative spirit.
Founded in 1958 in the town of
Borja, called Bursao in the 4th
century B.C., this winery
represents what can be done with
Garnacha, a grape that is not well
appreciated by the Spanish press.
Through meticulous selection work
in the fields and at reception time
in the winery, modern winemaking
produce these highly fruity wines.
They are best examples of the
region known as "The Garnacha
land of Spainâ€, the lower part of
the Ebro River. The winery is in
the province of Zaragoza, between
the Ebro River and the Moncayo
mountain range. They own 3,600
acres of vineyards, at an average
altitude of 1,350 ft. above sea
level. The climate is continental,
with very dry and hot summers,
and very cold winters. There are
frequent late frosts and storms.
The fog from the Ebro River brings
additional humidity.
The main aspect in our winemaking
philosophy is to give priority to our
old vineyards, because we think
that the balance in production,
achieved thanks to them, is
outstanding. The depth of their
roots, the volume of explored soil
and its own self control regarding
their vegetative vigour, slow down
the influence of the farming
conditions which may occur year
after year, and provide a higher
complexity to the grapes in the first
place and finally to the wines.
This approach does not exclude the
importance of the new plantations,
because they ensure the
maintenance of our wine quality
standards in the future. The whole
planting and growing process is
thoroughly studied by the winery
staff, so that the vines are
developed in a balanced way and
fully-integrated in their
environment.
Winemaking at LAN follows a principle:
extreme respect for our grapes,
preserving the vineyard’s distinctive
features in each of the stages of
fermentation and ageing, both in the
barrel and in the bottle. We manage
each tank individually, based on the
destination it has been assigned. Such
respect implies preparation, manual
selection, creativity, tradition and
modernity -all these elements play a
part in endeavour to outdue ourselves
every day.
A painstaking oak selection along with
malolactic fermentation in new barrels
transform our estate’s musts into
pleasant, unctuous and round wines.
In 1994, Santiago López
realized his dream of creating
his own winery. The dream
started many years before in
the 1930’ with Santiago’s
father Santiago Sr., arriving
in the Ribera del Duero area
from Santander to start a
successful farm, where the
winery is now founded.
In the 1980’s Santiago Jr.’s
initial contact with viticulture
coincided with the appellation
designation of Ribera del
Duero. After several years of
selling his grapes to other
wineries, his longing to make
his own wine was realized,
thus creating López Cristóbal.
The name López Cristóbal is a
union of two last names, his
wife Lola Cristóbal and
Santiago López.
The family tradition continues
with Galo, Santiago’s son that
joined the winemaking team
to contribute a personal flare
to the wines.
Thanks to its outstanding
location, climate and
geological characteristics,
the Valley of Nekeas is one
of Spain’s finest areas for the
production of quality wine
and olive oil. It is influenced
by both the Atlantic and the
Mediterranean.
In the late 80’s, a new generation
renews the vine and wine sector.
Carmen Daurella and Mario
Rotllant arrived in La Rioja with the
firm intention of creating a project
able to provide the world of
winemaking with something new.
This is where a fascinating,
ambitious, exigent and
unprecedented adventure began:
Bodegas RODA.
Bodegas RODA has obtained the
WfCP (Wineries for Climate
Protection) certification, which
rewards the winery´s work and
commitment to sustainability and
environment. The certificate has
been promoted by the Spanish
Wine Federation (FEV) adn is
specifically designed for wineries
that have a commitment to
improve and reduce different
environmental aspects such as
waste, energy and water
consumption, and emissions to the
atmosphere.
A small farm known as Boekenhoutskloof
was foundet in 1776 in the Franschoek
valley. As the name of the town suggests,
the French Hugenots were the first people
to settle and employ the ideal soils and
Mediterranean climate for growing fine
wine grapes.
The cantina del Nonno (The
Grandfather's cellar), the
heart of the tradition,
augmented in the course of
time with 1700 barriques and
35 casks, still retains the
Slavonian oak barrels dating
back to 1883. Two very up-to-
date and highly automated
bottling lines conclude the
production process. The cellar
received the UNI EN ISO
29002 Certification and also
the Agribusiness Supply Chain
Traceability Certificate.
Winemaker Christian Scrinzi
is the interpreter of the Bolla
quality. It was his
grandfather who gave him his
early fascination with wine
through their many
excursions to the vineyards
around their home in
Trentino, a well known wine
region in Northeast Italy.
These early experiences led
Christian to complete his
studies in agriculture and
oenology and ultimately to
Gruppo Italiano Vini where he
is the Director of Oenology
responsible for creating Bolla
wines and carrying on the
tradition of trusted quality that
American’s have come to
know and love.
Like a phoenix rising from the
ashes, we have laid claim to a land
that has been torn from within and
smothered in flames. Where Earth’s
torrid past has new meaning. And
our true awakening has been
reborn.
From a rugged terrain once etched
with fiery sparks, to the Columbia
River rushing by our side. We have
charged past the blaze and now we
look ahead. Where the grapes grow
mighty. The sun-scorched grounds
guide us. And the barrels will be
charred to perfection.
Nestled in one of the most
picturesque valleys in the Cape
winelands , one of South Africa
's original wine farms eagerly
awaits your arrival. With a
winemaking tradition spanning
over 300 years, Boschendal
Wine Estate offers a veritable
treat for wine lovers
everywhere. This gracious
national treasure is a familiar
favourite to many and a
glorious discovery for
countless others.
This premier estate is a
destination in its own right and
draws inspiration from a rich
heritage dating back to when
its French Huguenot founders
recognized this property's
enormous potential for wine
growing. Today a highly
motivated and talented team is
making sure that Boschendal
maintains its rightful place on
the forefront of modern
advances, as a winery of
international distinction.
Situated at the gateway to the
Franschhoek valley, encircled
by the rugged splendour of the
Groot Drakenstein and
Simonsberg Mountains ,
Boschendal is less than an
hour's drive from Cape Town .
Be warned though, a visit to
this estate may turn into an all
day affair! Besides
Boschendal's award-winning
wines, the grandeur of the
grounds, graceful tree lined
gardens and charming
historical buildings will entice
you to lose yourself in a wine
tasting adventure with our
hospitable staff and tempt you
with tantalizing cuisine.
In the centre of the area of
Saumur, close to the century-
old reputed vineyard, Bouvet-
Ladubay welcomes you in its
cellars. Along its 5 miles long
galleries excavated in
the “tuffeau†stone, you will
discover that for Bouvet-
Ladubay, wine is a living art
which needs to be elaborated
with wisdom, mixing tradition
and advance technology.
Bouvet-Ladubay has become
the fist exporter of SAUMUR
BRUT (extra-dry) today and
remains a luxurious home-
made product above all. On its
premises, where “Excellencyâ€
is regarded as a reference,
Bouvet-Ladubay displays for
you all the stages of the
making of its vintage wines,
from the first fermentation to
the labelling of the bottles.
You will appreciate the
flavours when tasting.
The story of the wine cellars
started 1000 years ago at the
time of the builders. The Saint
Florent monks, who were
expelled from the first
dungeon of Saumur by
FOULQUE NERA in 1025, were
among the fist builders. The
settled down there on the hills
overlooking the Thouet river,
excavated the first galleries to
quarry the tuffeau stone which
was then used to build the
abbey “La Belle d’Anjouâ€
consecrated on October 1040
and which knew its biggest
influence in the 13th century.
The Bouvet-Ladubay wine
cellars are the cellars of that
abbey.
At the end of the 19th century,
the extraction of the “tuffeauâ€
stone which was used to build
a great number of monuments
in France and in Europe came
to an end ; on top of the
castles and abbeys in the
Loire Valley area, we can
quote the abbey of
Westminster.
The “Underground Cathedralâ€
is today a set of 35
monuments created in 2002,
along 0,4 mile long galleries
displayed with music and
lights.
The Bründlmayer estate is one of the
best in Austria where white wines are
concerned. The family-run estate of
Willi Bründlmayer covers roughly 185
acres and deliberately avoids the use
of chemicals in its vineyards. Bründlmayer
Bründlmayer fertilizes its vines only wi
with organic compounds such as co
compost from plant waste and no he
herbicides are used. The grapes are ha
harvested by hand, resulting in the pl
pleasure of natural wine of the highest qu
quality.
The Bründlmayer wines come from
vineyards around the village of
Langenlois in the wine-growing region
of Kamptal, located about 80 kilometres
kilometres west of Vienna. The
vineyards are situated on the “burning”
slopes on the banks of the Kamp, a
tributary of the Danube.
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 flourished as a wine
farm, due mainly to the 90 000
vines planted in 1825 by Ryk
Arnoldus Cloete, brother of the
famous Hendrik Cloete of
Constantia.
From 1866, the fortunes of
Buitenverwachting were
inextricably linked to those of
the Louw and Lategan families.
One of the most colourful
characters was Oom Danie
Lategan, whose trademark was
the freshly picked camelia he
wore on his lapel every day. It
was his daughter, Olivia
Lategan, who was to forge the
link between the Lategans and
the Louws. Born at
Buitenverwachting, she
returned as mistress of the
farm when she married George
Louw.
Imbued with a sense of
history, the Mueller family has
retraced the roots of
Buitenverwachting. The farm
was lovingly restored to its
former glory while extensive
planting of the most selected of
cultivars was initiated. The
result was a maiden grape
harvest of 100 tonnes - the
first harvest the farm had seen
in 30 years. An historic
achievement that lived up to its
name: Buitenverwachting -
"Beyond Expectation".
A small block of Hanepoot
table grapes which still bears
fruit despite its ripe old age of
nearly 100 years, has been
retained as a growing tribute to
the heritage of
Buitenverwachting.
The traditional winery BUS is
located in the heart of the
Southern Wine Route, on the
outskirts of the wine-growing
community of Insheim near
Landau / Pfalz.
Here, the mild climate,
particularly many sunny days
and the fertile soils of the
Southern Palatinate produce
top-quality wines and
sparkling wine sparkling
wines on over 40 hectares of
cultivated land every year.
Both the classic grape
varieties such as Riesling,
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot
Noir, but also popular new
varieties such as Bacchus,
Dornfelder or Ortega are
among the specialties of the
wine and sparkling wine
estate.
The history of the family
business goes back to the
late 16th century. As master
winemaker of the 7th
generation, Carsten Bus can
draw on his family's
irreplaceable wealth of
experience.
The combination of traditional
viticulture and the most
modern harvesting and cellar
technology creates first-class,
individual and high-quality
wines that get their typical
fresh and fruity character
through the mild climate of
the Southern Palatinate.
The Ca Maiol winery, which
today is a balanced blend of
tradition and modernity, is
made up of four farmhouses:
the oldest, built in 1710 by
the notary Sebastiano Maioli
from Desenzano, and since
1967 the main headquarters
is Ca Maiol. To this the
Contato family has added
over the years the lands of
Molino, Rocchetta and Storta
farms, where new vineyards
have been planted to
respond to a strongly
growing market demand.
The reorganisation plan of
the structure has also
witnessed in recent times the
construction of a modern and
extensive underground cellar
and an architecturally
enhanced exhibition area,
where the public can taste all
the products of the company,
from the wines to the
grappa, even the typical and
special extra virgin olive oils
of Lake Garda.
The name Caliterra is taken
from 'La Calidad de la Tierra'
in other words the quality of
the land. Caliterra’s
philosophy is to craft
environmentally friendly
wines under the concepts of
precision wine growing and
sustainable vineyard
management, where each
variety stands out for their
fruity, fresh and distinctive
style, expressing the quality
and pureness of Chile’s
nature, terroir and fruit.
Caliterra was established in
1996 as a partnership
between the Robert G.
Mondavi family and Viña
Errázuriz, who sought to
realize their shared dream of
producing high quality wines.
In 2004, Caliterra went a
new direction. The Chadwick
family was 100% owner
again and this has led to the
important decision to
produce only wines of their
own vineyards, instead of
buying grapes from others.
They also wanted to increase
the quality and to change the
appearance of the labels.
From that moment, they only
produce wines on Reserva
levels or above that level,
the so-called Tributo line.
Carlo Campagnola founded
the winery in 1886 and in
1907 he received his first
official award (and the oldest
official document) with a gold
medal for the best “recciotoâ€
wine at the “Mostra
Campionaria di Veronaâ€.
Caterina, Carlo’s wife, was
recently widowed and had ten
children. Only a short time
before, she had bravely
began to run the winery,
which, at time, was located at
Gazzo di Purano in the district
of Marano di Valpolicella.
Giuseppe, one of the ten
children of Caterina, managed
the Antica Osteria in Verona,
while his brothers took care of
the winery and the vineyards.
After the World War II, the
tavern was sold and the land
was divided up among the
grandchildren. In 1946,
Giuseppe with his sons Luigi
and Giancarlo, founded the
current winery, located in Via
Agnella in Valgatara and
began the production and
selection of the Classici
Veronesi Wines.
Camparnaud has over 300 years of
tradition in making wines in one of the
best environments of the Provence.
This 40 acres estate produces top level
wines.
Camparnaud was acquired by Dutch
wine expert Marnix Engels in early
2000. He completely renovated the
estate and vineyards, making it a state-
of-the-art winemaking facility that
operates with full respect for human
and nature.
The estate of Canneto, on
the western slope of
Montepulciano, close to the
splendid church of Madonna
di San Biagio, has a rich
tradition of viticulture. With
great respect for tradition
and the rich wine culture
have been since buying the
buildings restored by the
Swiss owners, a new wine
cellar created, acquired new
machinery and equipment,
maintained the vines and
olive trees, and renewed.
The total area covers
approximately 48 hectares,
of which around 26 hectares
with vines are planted.
Fifteen hectares of which are
written for the Vino Nobile.
The vines are on moderate
silica-containing
Mergelboden, at an altitude
between 350 and 400 ü.M.
On the slopes mainly against
Southwest, are the vines in
the horizontal, be educated
spurred cordon system. To
four more hectares of land
country olives for the own
Olio extra vergine di
gmcustodio cultivated.
WINE IS AT ONCE A PROCESS OF
BECOMING AND A STATE OF
BEING.
In Andriano, both have a dynamic
quality characterized by constant
motion. They reflect our constant
quest for new ways to convey time-
honored traditions into the present
and to preserve them for the
future.
The secret of making a special wine
consists of more than just diligent
work in the VINEYARDS and in the
WINE CELLAR. Devotion, careful
attention, and a passionate love of
the soil, the vine, and the grape are
needed. A passion expressed in
every vintage of Andriano.
On the 26th June 2008, following up a
long winemaking tradition, the
consortium Collis - Veneto Wine Group
was established, with its head office
and administrative headquarters based
in the town of Monteforte
d'Alpone. 'COLLIS', the Latin word
for 'hill', represents the ideal
environment for quality wine
production and reflects the common
territorial denominator of the vineyards
of two of the founding partners, the
Cantina di Colognola ai Colli and the
Cantine dei Colli Berici di Lonigo,
Barbarano Vicentino e San Bonifacio.
The third founding partner is CEVICO,
an important consortium with head
offices in Lugo di Romagna in the
region of Emilia Romagna.
The two partners from the Veneto
region have conferred all their assets
relating to production into Collis, now
the sole owner of the production
facilities, including the vinification and
storage plants, while the original
wineries maintain their custody of the
land and relations with the grape-
growers, taking delivery of the grapes
from their members and conferring
them immediately into Collis, which is
then responsible for the vinification
and sale of the finished product.
The 'Cantina di Montalcino", the only
active in the zone cooperative, which
was founded in 1975 and 1990
adopted by the Cantine Leonardo
works in this environment very
beneficiary for the culture of the vine
by nature. The 90 members of the
Vintners win their grapes delivered to
the cooperative from a total 108
hectares of own vineyards, where they
can count to achieve the desired high-
quality of grapes that perfectly healthy
and mature for further processing and
must be in full possession of all
substances in desirable for high-quality
wines in the cellar during the entire
Rebzyklusses to support erfahrenenen
Önotechnikern and agronomists.
Here the concept is the spirit of the
times traced one flexible customized
cooperative structure, as we know
them from numerous plants of
the "new world" that emerging on the
international markets. With the
technical support of the operational
experts, vintner members should be
stimulated growing accurate grape
production, where the grapes enough
the highest quality standard is also
correspondingly more paid.
Grape growing and wine making
are labors extremely rich in
tradition and culture, embracing
past and future. Wine is for Carlo,
Lucia and Roberto the result of
authentic passion, and through
experience and research they are
able to enhance both tradition and
innovation.
Dedication and commitment in
wine making create strong
relationships with family, men and
territory, sealing great friendships
and pleasures.
The Santadi Winery came
into being in1960, when a
group of grape growers,
coordinated by ETFAS, the
Land Reform Board of
Sardinia, joined forces to set
up a cooperative winemaking
and marketing business. The
place was – and is – Santadi,
south-western Sardinia, in
the heart of the Sulcis
district.
Up to the 1980s, the Winery
confined its activity to
producing and selling bulk
wine, only making a few half-
hearted attempts at bottling.
A leap of faith was needed,
and it came in the mid
1970s, when a new Board of
Directors took office, headed
by Antonello Pilloni (who
remains the Chairman to this
date). The new team saw
that a change of tack was
needed, and lost no time in
securing the assistance of
the internationally famous
oenologist Giacomo Tachis
who soon grew to love this
land took the future of the
Winery to heart. Under his
guidance, the quality of the
Santadi wines skyrocketed,
securing them a
breakthrough in the main
markets, which immediately
recognised their outstanding
quality and strong identity.
Since then, the only direction
has been upwards, as the
Santadi wines continue to
spread and reap appreciation
worldwide. A success story
made possible by the whole
team, which includes the
grape growers, directors,
marketing staff and all
winery workers, forming a
reservoir of expertise that is
an asset for the whole
territory.
Founded in 1893, the Cantina
Terlano winery is now one of
the leading wine growers’
cooperatives in South Tyrol,
with a current membership of
143 growers working a total
area of 165 hectares. That is
the equivalent of some 1.2
million bottles of wine a year.
We and our members have
long had a strong focus on
quality. That has attracted
praise and recognition on the
Italian and international wine
markets, and in spite of its
relatively small size, Cantina
Terlano is now well
established in the world of
wine.
Our modern winery produces
30 percent red and 70 percent
white wines, all of them of
DOC quality (Controlled
Designation of Origin).
Following the last upgrade and
refurbishment in 2009, our
cellars now include a total of
18,000 cubic meters of
storage space, which ensures
that the wines can develop
undisturbed. On the outside,
the new tract has a natural
facing of red porphyry, the
stone that gives the wines in
the area their typical
character. The roof is planted
with vines so that it blends in
completely with the
surrounding countryside.
Our wines are marketed in
three distinct quality lines:
Selections, Vineyards and
Classics. An annual rarity is
also produced, which only
comes on the market after it
has spent at least ten years
maturing in our cellars. That
makes it a fine symbol of our
focus on longevity.
Cantina Tramin embodies the typical
features of our land: the charm of
nature and its ability to engage the
senses, a creative and precise
approach to consistent, quality
production, and the ability to create a
system based on cooperation. Among
the oldest and most traditional
wineries in Südtirol - Alto Adige,
Cantina Tramin is based in Termeno on
the Strada del Vino.
Cantina Tramin operates along the
entire value chain: production,
vinification and distribution are handled
internally by a professional, passionate
staff. Nussbaumer Gewurztraminer
Tramin is one of the best white wines
of Italy, while Stoan, Unterebner Pinot
Grigio and Urban Lagrein represent the
heart and soul of Südtirol - Alto Adige.
According to an eonological map
dated 1906, the name LENOTTI
was already known in the past for
the production of the Bardolino
classico. At that time the farm sold
wines exclusively in butts or
demijohns. In the following years
untill 1968 the farm constantly
increased its production of high-
quality wines, by making wine
from local grapes and supplying
the numerous bottlers of the
neighbourhood. Since 1968, the
farm has been bottling and selling
the wines directly with the main
goal of supplying our clients with
high quality products at
competitive prices. For almost 40
years of continued increased sales,
especially in the export markets,
the whole production, that in the
meantime has been widening the
range of wines as well as their
quantity, is being sold exclusively
in bottle.
Established in 2008, COLLIS-
RIONDO is one of the largest
and most important wine
producers in Veneto and in
Italy.
An undisputed leader of
viticulture in the Veneto
region with over 6,000
hectares of vineyards that
are managed daily by more
than 2.200 associated
farmers.
The mission of the Company
is to distribute good Veneto
wine, by pursuing the ideal
of promoting the wines
obtained in its own
vineyards, focusing on the
quality of the products and
the proximity of its
customers.
The wines coming from Collis
vineyards are bottled by
Collis-Riondo under various
brands, each one with a
precise identity and a quality
profile.
The main brands are: Riondo
(sparkling DOC and varietal),
Casa Burti (generic
sparkling), Casa Lunardi (still
Veneto wines), Castelforte
(premium still Veneto wines)
and i-Spritz (cocktails).
In 1962 19 vine growers from San
Marzano, whose families had farmed
the land for generations, combined
their efforts to establish “Cantine
San Marzanoâ€.
Through the decades this
coooperative has grown
significantly, attracting over 1200
vine growers, using modern and
technologically advanced plants and
producing elegant wines without
forgetting the obligation to the very
old Apulian wine tradition.
Nowadays the melding of time
honoured tradition, passion and
sensibility with contemporary
techniques enables us to produce
wines with distinctive varietal and
regional characters, marvellously
reflecting individual attention,
seasonal variation and local terroir.
The attractive appearance of the
Cape Beach wine, its light, fruity
style and its freshness style and its
freshness bring the summer of
South Africa to Germany.
These wines whet the appetite for
sun, beach and pleasure. The wines
are all originally bottled in South
Africa and transport the South
African joie de vivre with every
glass.
Cape Bridge grapes are sourced
from prime vineyards in the Agter
Paarl region. The varied soil
compositions on the farm create
favourable conditions for growing
different cultivars. The grape
varieties are ideally matched with
the soil types to yield grapes that
deliver delicious, vibrant, crisp
wines with juicy fruit intensity.
A comprehensive range of wines
that truly offers excellent value for
money. Ideal for every day
drinking.
Cape Point Vineyards, is
located on a narrow strip of
peninsula, and between the
disparate icy Atlantic and the
warm currents of False Bay,
resulting in a unique maritime
climate that is ideal for
superior winemaking. Perched
high above the peninsula, and
embraced by a neighbouring
nature reserve, Cape Point
Vineyards is set in a backdrop
of magnificent panoramas and
breathtaking sea views that
form part of the signature
presence of this prestigious
estate. Built on a foundation of
innovation and a passion for
world-class excellence, Cape
Point Vineyards is as
committed to protecting the
environment as it is to
producing award-winning
wines. This can be attributed to
a superb terroir, an intense
focus on the land and
preserving classical production
methods, essential to the art of
winemaking. Added to this,
Cape Point Vineyards wines
are only produced in limited
quantities, catering for the
wine lover who appreciates
exclusive quality.
Founded in 1920 by Deonilde
Freitas, and continued by Germana
Freitas and later by Ermelinda
Freitas, the company has always
had a special interest in wine.
The company has, from its very
beginnings, made the quality of its
vineyards and wines a top priority.
When the company first started,
wines were produced and sold
wholesale and unbranded. It was
the current management that
decided to take on the challenge
that is involved in creating an own
brand wine. 1997 was the year of
the company's new beginning in
wine making, with red wine "Terras
do Pó tinto", being the first to be
produced and bottled on the
premises of the Ermelinda Freitas
winery.
Sartori, founded in 1898, is a
private wine cellar, which is
run by the fourth generation.
At that time the current
headquarters "Villa Maria" was
acquired, in the north of
Verona, surrounded by the
hills of Valpolicella. With
passion and commitment, has
the high level of quality and
thus can stabilize the
fabulous reputation of the
wines of Sartori founded.
Volpaia was built in the 11th
century as a fortified castle
in the border area between
Siena and Florence, the
Florentine family "della
Volpaia". At the time of the
Renaissance, she produced
many well known artists and
scholars. The story of Volpaia
and the families who lived in
the Castle, were always
closely linked to the
development of viticulture in
the Chianti region.
Today, as in the 11th
century, the castle in the
wine and olive oil production
is involved. The latest
technologies are housed in
the old walls. The soul of the
cellars and current owner is
Dylan Stianti, a strong,
energetic and full of
character woman - like wines
of Volpaia.
For some years now Volpaia
works only with organic and
until this year the entire
production is also biologically
certified.
The sunshine glitters amid
the luxuriant olives, vineyards
and two seas. Space has
been found at the gates of
Salice Salentino for the
vineyards and winery of
Castello Monaci, an estate
whose features merge with
the lines of the magic place in
which it rise. A land with
peculiar geometries and
countless figures that
represent nature, but where
unique products are created.
Founded in 1902, Argentina’s
Bodega Catena Zapata is
known for its pioneering role
in resurrecting Malbec and in
discovering extreme high
altitude terroirs in the Andean
foothills of Mendoza.
The family’s Adrianna
Vineyard at almost 5,000 feet
elevation has been called the
Grand Cru of South America.
Awards: Decanter Man of the
Year, Wine Spectator
Distinguished Service Award,
Der Feinschmaker Award,
Wine and Spirits and Wine
Enthusiast Winery Awards.
What began as a festive three
barrel foot stomp event attended
by a handful of friends on a south
peninsula beach in 1996,
produced a very palatable Syrah,
and saw the founding in 1997 of
the first true micro-winery in the
Western Cape with Pinot Noir the
main focus.
The aptly named Barefoot Winery
trading as Catherine Marshall
Wines has long outgrown its
humble origins to become a
legendary institution and
exporting to a number of markets
world- wide.
Cavalli Estate has quickly become
a recognised and respected South
African 'lifestyle' experience with
the estate's development on the
R44 being widely regarded as a
significant event for Stellenbosch
and the Cape Winelands, and has
established itself as premier
location for visitors seeking a
sophisticated South African
winelands 'lifestyle' experience. As
a 'destination brand’ renowned for
its wine, cuisine, design,
architecture, indigenous
landscaping and art, Cavalli has
developed a loyal following of
discerning patrons.
The estate encompasses 100
Hectares of prime property located
in the prestigious Helderberg
region of Stellenbosch, South
Africa. Comprising 26 Hectares of
Vineyards, 10 Hectares of
Indigenous Gardens, 10 Hectares
of Manicured paddocks attached to
a World Class Equestrian Indoor
Arena, followed by a 3300 square
metre public building facility which
houses a 100 seater Restaurant,
350 seater Banqueting facility, 600
square metre Retail Art Gallery,
Luxury Boutique and Wine Tasting
Facility.
The Cave de Turckheim
winegrowers are the current
custodians of a long and
illustrious history that is
steeped in wine. Since 1955
the Cave de Turckheim has
brought together the artisan
heirs of this distinguished
heritage, fortifying the bond
that links the men, the earth
and the fruits of the vine.
An awareness of social and
environmental concerns has
always been high on the
agenda for the Cave de
Turckheim winegrowers. We
are committed to an
economically sustainable
approach where conservation
of the natural environment
and our heritage are
paramount.
he San and Khoi peoples
inhabited the Cederberg area
from early times, leaving
behind a rich legacy of rock
art. It was only during the mid-
1800s that another tough
group of people set foot in the
Cederberg – the Nieuwoudt
family. The first Nieuwoudts
arrived in South Africa during
the early 1700s. Nearly 100
years later, their descendants
moved to the Cederberg. In
1893 the present family
moved to the farm
Dwarsrivier, which is also
known as Cederberg Private
Cellar and Sanddrif holiday
resort.
Six generations ago, no one
would have guessed that this
rugged, fynbos-covered area
on the edge of the Succulent
Karoo biome would one day
become the Cape winelands’
highest-altitude wine farm.
The farm itself is covered in
unspoilt fynbos – only 53 ha
are under vine. Today, this
award-winning winery is
owned by Ernst and David
Nieuwoudt – proudly fourth
and fifth generation, with
daughter Emma, the sixth
generation.
Many stories have been told
about ‘how it all started’.
Maybe the first Platter’s South
African Wine Guide (1980)
puts it best: ‘Oom Pollie has
confounded the experts by
producing prize-winning wines
on his farm high in the remote
Cederberg Mountains. He first
started making wine for the
farm workers with table
grapes that ripened too late to
be taken in by the nearest co-
operative. The venture was so
successful, he decided to try
his hand at making red wine,
and the first vintage in 1977,
though too small to be
certified, was acclaimed by
experts as being up to
Superior standards’.
The other story goes as
follows: There used to be no
vines on the farm. A friend,
who worked for the Deciduous
Fruit Board, noticed that
winter fruit was doing so well
on this fruit and tobacco farm
and recommended that the
family plant table grape vines.
This was done in 1965 and
these vines did so well that
the first wine vines were
planted in 1973 – the source
of the top-class Cabernet
Sauvignon of 1977/8. David’s
grandfather, Oom Pollie, and
his uncle, Oom Flippie,
managed the farm until 1997.
During 1997 David took over
the reins from Oom Flippie.
Oom Pollie passed on during
1988 and Oom Flippie in 2010.
THE STORY OF CERETTO IS THE
STORY OF OUR FAMILY AND THE
LOVE FOR OUR REGION, THE
LANGHE.
This love guides us in all our
choices: in the vineyards we
cultivate, in the cellars where our
wines age, in the countryside
where we live, in the hills where
we walk with our children on sunny
winter days.
We have been producing wine
since the ‘30s. Over the last
twenty years we have embarked
on a journey to adopt more
environmentally sustainable
farming methods, and obtained
organic certification in 2015.
Together with chef Enrico Crippa,
we are the founding members of
the Piazza Duomo restaurant, the
only one in Piedmont with three
Michelin stars.
We are patrons of the arts, nougat
producers, storytellers, wine
merchants.
We are driven by an eclectic sense
of curiosity that knows no bounds,
but there is always method in our
madness: everything is in the
name of the Langhe.
Since 1847, the passion for
winemaking has been passed down
through generations in the MICHEL
family.
In the heart of the Champagne
vineyards, a few kilometres from
Epernay, in the commune of
Moussy, the company's 12 hectares
of vineyards are planted with Pinot
Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir. These three grape varieties
make for distinct vintages with a
wide variety of unique flavours.
Every year, 60,000 bottles of
Champagne Jean MICHEL are
produced.
In our "Maison de Champagne",
every stage of the winegrowing
process is closely controlled.
Protecting the environment is one
of our main concerns: sustainable
cultivation, no insecticides,
mechanical greening, control of
fertilisers and soil improvers by
analysing the soil of each plot. The
entire vineyard is treated
exclusively with organic products.
The name CHAPOUTIER is
present in the Rhône Valley
since 1808.
In 1879, the distant ancestor
Polydor CHAPOUTIER was the
first to begin to buy vines,
thus moving from the status
of wine-grower of an estate to
that of a viticulturist, a wine
producer and a businessman.
The pioneering spirit was
already present in the family.
Seven generations later we
find Michel, forty something,
with a real passion for the
expression of soils, at the
head of this exceptional
vineyard firmly anchored in
history and traditions. This
young, determined man,
opting for breakaway
solutions, has succeeded in
combining the past with
daring and creativity.
From this union stems the
wealth and generosity of the
maison M.CHAPOUTIER.
Growing up just outside of
Sacramento, California, in
the foothills of the Sierra
Nevada Mountains, Charles
Smith began craving worldly
travel at a young age due to
his Welsh mother and French
father. As soon as he had the
chance, Charles decided to
move to Denmark (for a “hot
piece of a**†i.e. a lady
friend he met in the states).
While in Scandinavia, Charles
spent the next nine years
managing rock bands and
concert tours throughout
Europe, including the famed
Danish duo, The Ravonettes.
Wining and dining while on
the road became a catalyst
for his passion of wine, which
ultimately triggered the
career he has today.
In 1999, he moved back to
the United States,
specifically to the Pacific
Northwest, opening a wine
shop on Bainbridge Island,
just across the Puget Sound
from downtown Seattle. On a
road trip in late 1999, he
passed through the small
town of Walla Walla and met
a young Frenchman and
winemaker. The two men
discovered their common
passion for great Syrah and
Charles was eventually
convinced to move to Walla
Walla and make his own
juice. In 2001, Charles
released 330 cases of his
first wine, the 1999 K Syrah.
The Walla Walla Valley was
now his home.
After a devastating freeze in
2004, Charles brought to life
a label he had once in a
dream: House Wine. Low and
behold, the label concept had
never been created or
trademarked, so Charles
launched the legendary
brand before selling it to
Precept Brands in 2006. That
same year, Charles started a
second brand, Charles Smith
Wines. The brand was
themed as “The Modernist
Project,†which focuses on
the way people generally
consume wine today:
immediately. The intent was
(and still is) to create wines
to be enjoyed now, but with
true typicity of both the
varietal and the vineyard.
A self-taught winemaker,
Charles is a true artisan and
a pioneer in the wine world.
In 2008, K Vintners was
recognized by Wine & Spirits
magazine as one of the “Best
New Wineries of the Last Ten
Years,†and as “Winery of the
Year†in their annual buying
guide. In 2009 Food & Wine
magazine awarded
Charles “Winemaker of the
Year†and in 2010 Seattle
Magazine recognized Charles
as their “Winemaker of the
Year.â€
Since 1979, Dourthe has been
extremely privileged to manage
operations at Chateau Belgrave, a
large, classic estate and one of
Medoc’s finest. Our team’s
unstinting commitment is
channelled into expressing the
refinement, intensity and
personality of this outstanding
terroir. This Grand Cru Classe 1855
is a true quest for perfection.
Chateau Bellevue Laffont was
bought by the SCE Chateau Fourcas
Dupre in 1973. Since that time it is
the sister estate of this well-known
chateau, member of the Union des
Grands Crus de Bordeaux. Both
vineyards are bordering each other
on the crest of «Fourcas».
An extraordinary vineyard for an exceptional
region
Malbec is the original grape variety in Cahors,
and its marvellous characteristics are used in
70% blends with other varieties. The
vineyards are situated along the Lot River on
its meanders and slopes, which serve as a
thermal regulator, on pebbly and gravelly
soil. Located between the Mediterranean and
the Atlantic Ocean, rainfall and humidity
levels are optimal for the quality of the vines.
The Chateau was built in 1740, but
since 1900 owned by the Bassereau
family. Since 1990 the company is
managed by Philippe Basserau and
his wife Valerie. They are the 4th
generation of the family who takes
care of the viticulture here.
The Chateau is near legendary area
of Margaux, only on the other side
of the Gironde. The vineyards enjoy
an optimal location in the sun at
one of the highest points of the
area and partly because of this the
wines belong to the best of the
appellation. Indeed, these wines
show great similarities with the
wines of Pomerol and St. Emilion
only much more attractively priced
and often even of better quality.
Chateau de la Presle is a
super little estate in the
Touraine that's making
classic Sauvignon Blanc
together with a fistful of
other varietal wines.
Run by the Meurgey-Penet
family, the vineyards of
Chateau de la Presle are
tended in as natural a
manner as possible which
allows them to produce
wines of fantastic purity that
demonstrate each variety's
true charcteristics to
perfection.
Frederick Meurgey is
Burgundian by birth and he
has brought his passion for
classic white wine to Chateau
de la Presle, a passion born
in him, for his father was
Henri Meurgey, one of
Beaune's best known and
most respected wine men.
However, these are simple
wines, not like the great
growths of the Cote d'Or, but
nevertheless they are quite
sublime and the purity that is
demonstrated by the
Sauvignon Blanc would allow
it grace any table on any
occasion.
One of the leading Wineries from Pic Saint
Loup is the Château de Lancyre,
20 km north of Montpellier. It was 1970
from the families Durand and Valentin
taken on that organic viticulture
surrounded.
Francis and his daughter Laurence
Deche run Chateau de Millet deep in
Armagnac country. Their Cotes de
Gascogne white and red wines are light
and fresh, very well made and perfect
summers day wines. Recent additions
include two Gold Medal winning wines, a
Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay
blend. The 5 year old and vintage
Armagnacs are all excellent. If you are
passing by, Francis will show you his
Armagnac cellar and conduct a personal
tasting from barrels of older vintages.
There is also a wine shop and Pigeonnier
gite at the Chateau.
A beautiful 38 hectare estate
to the south-west of the town
of Bergerac on the edge of the
Dordogne. It is owned by
Pascal Cuisset who is one of
the most innovative young
winemakers in the region.
Pascal is passionate about his
wines and believes that while
technology can be extremely
useful in winemaking it is the
physical labour and intuitive
skills of a winemaker which
really count.
Currently, Pascal has 17
hectares of red wine grapes
including the Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon and Cabernet
Franc varietals as well as 21
hectares of white Sauvignon
Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle
and Chenin Blanc grapes.
Chateau du Glana is located on the
Route des Grands Vins, parallel to
the Gironde estuary, between
Beychevelle and Saint-Julien.
Chateau du Glana is built in 1870
by Mr. Nadeau. Today, a small
vineyard (5 hectares) is
consolidated due to the purchase of
several plots of land from the
neighboring Chateau Saint-Pierre.
After several other managers,
Gabriel Meffre bought the Chateau
in 1961. He increased the vineyard
to 43 hectares in the years to
come. His son Jean-Paul now has
the management over the estate.
He is motivated by a great
ambition: to achieve the full
potential of the estate. Chateau du
Glana produces modern, elegant
wines that accurately reflect the
terroir.
The Chateau du Tertre is a
thousand-year-old estate whose
vineyard, stretching over 52
hectares, remains unchanged since
1855. During the 19th Century, the
Chateau de Tertre wines rose to
worldwide fame, especially thanks
to the 1855 classification which
established the Chateau as a
Margaux Grand Cru Classe. 1n
1997, a Dutch businessman, Eric
Albada Jelgersma bought the estate
and invested in the large-scale
overall restructuring, thus returning
its former noble personality to the
Chateau du Tertre. Since March
2021 the Helfrich family has taken
over the property and will be
writing a new page in the long
history of château du Tertre. A
change in the continuous search of
excellence, a tradition in motion..
The Chateau Dutruch Grand
Poujeaux takes its name from
the proprietor who established
the vineyard in about 1850. It
was from his descendants that
François Cordonnier, my
uncle, bought the property in
1967.
With the help of the
experience and knowledge
acquired in the numerous
French vineyards which he
had managed, one of them
the famous Chateau de
Chenonceau in the Loire, he
imposed a personal style on
the management of the
vineyard and the vinification
of its wines, looking for power
and elegance.
n the heart of Cahors, on the
right bank of the river, we
find Château la Coustarelle,
with 30 hectares of vineyards
situated on south-facing hills.
Prestigious wines are made
here. The Château is owned
by Michael, Nadine and
Caroline Cassot.
Chateau La Nerthe is one of those
domains whose values of
excellence, longevity and
elegance have earned it the
position of first among equals
among the historic property of
Châteauneuf du Pape. It has
received the most conscientious
care by its successive owners:
men of convictions, aristocrats,
agronomists and more. All of
them have strived for La Nerthe
to acquire and uphold a
reputation for excellence.
Thanks to the production of high
quality wines, this winery has a
good reputation. The high quality is
maintained by using grapes from
the oldest vines. Also the
"vendages vertes" method is used.
This means during growth unripe
grapes and leaves are removed, to
make the grapes ripen as good as
possible. Harvest is done manually.
This blend is mainly made of Merlot
and Cabernet Sauvignon and
Cabernet Franc are supplemented.
The vineyards are situated in
Lalande, but the quality can
absolutely be compared to Pomerol
wines.
According to the classification of 1855, this
Château belongs to the Grand Crus of the
Bordeaux area. In 2000 Château La Tour, which
originates from the 13th century, was taken
over by Bernard Magrez. Since then the
Château belongs to Les Vignoble Bernard
Magrez. Michel Rolland, the world famous
enologist, helps with the vinification of the
wines. This has enhanced the quality of the
wines enormously.
A beautiful eighteenth-century
mansion Chateau Martinet was
used as a hunting lodge before it
became a vineyard with one of the
most respected Saint Emilion
wines. Rooted in a beautiful sand-
gravel soil, the wines benefit from
the constant care and attention
from the owners. Regularly praised
at international wine fairs and
competitions, the Chateau Martinet
wines are blessed with a complex
array of subtle flavours,
accentuated with tones of delicious
red currants.
Nowadays, Domaines Paul
Mas owns more than 600
hectares of vineyards and
works in partnership with
grape growers across an
additional 1312 hectares of
vines. This means they have
access to 40 different grape
varieties, both local and
international, as well as an
incredible range of different
terroirs in the Languedoc.
The Despagne family own 5
different Bordeaux properties
totalling 300 hectares, and
sell nearly 2 000 000 bottles
per year, 90% of these in the
demanding export markets.
They are without doubt the
only vignerons in the Entre-
deux-Mers to successfully
launch a garage wine that
resells for 80 euros a bottle,
and probably the only ones to
generate wildly positive press
reviews by both Robert Parker
and Jancis Robinson !
Superb work in both the
vineyards and winery mean
wines of outstanding quality
across the range. The wines
of Chateau Rauzan Despagne
they offer all this quality at
eminently reasonable prices,
and thus represent
particularly good value for
money.
In medieval times, Roumieu was the
name used by the Moors to designate
Christians and the place name
Roumieu meant a thoroughfare for the
pilgrims on their way to St. Jacques de
Compostelle. This is where
the "coquille St Jacques", or scallop
shell on label commes from.
Today only a few farm buildings and a
well dating back to the eighteenth
century remain. The "chai" or wine
storehouse was built in 1896 by the
Bordeaux architect Fargeaudoux and
its technical and aesthetic qualities are
worthy of interest - indeed it is a rare
example of a wine building in the midst
of the Sauternes vineyards.
The chateau belongs to the
Durantou family, and it was father
Denis Durantou who elevated the
quality of each of his chateaus to
the top until he passed away in May
2020 due to an aggressive illness.
Currently, it is the daughters Noemi
and Constance who continue their
father's life's work and style with
brilliance.
In the 14th century, Verrier Du
Bosq signed the first recorded
deeds for a few vine rows. George
Smith, a Scottish wine merchant,
acquired the property in the mid-
18th century and named it after
himself.
In 1990, Daniel and Florence
Cathiard fell in love with Château
Smith Haut Lafitte, which they
acquired with the firm intention of
perpetuating its tradition of
excellence. “Our philosophy can be
summed up in one sentence: to do
everything possible to make each
vintage of red and white wine
worthy of our magnificent terroir.â€
After three years spent renovating
the estate, the Cathiards came to
live there, in the 18th century
chartreuse dating from George
Smith’s time, in order to devote
themselves to overseeing
winegrowing, with the help of a
talented and motivated team.
The Chateau Sociando-Mallet has
throned on the Butte de Baleyron,
one of the finest gravelly terroirs in
the Medoc, since the 17th century.
Situated in the commune of Saint-
Seurin-de-Cadourne, north of
Pauillac, the vineyard overlooks the
Gironde estuary on a bend in the
river.
Sociando-Mallet's terroir consists of
Günz gravel over a deep layer of
clay-limestone soil. This terroir
perfectly regulates water supply
and enables Cabernet Sauvignon to
ripen extremely well and Merlot to
acquire depth and complexity. This
terroir is Sociando's soul. It
provides the wine with complex
structure, freshness, and elegance.
Chateau Ste. Michelle has done a real
pioneering work in and for Washington
State. Founded in 1934, and oldest
winery in the region successfully
combines traditional winemaking with
innovative New World techniques.
Chateau Ste. Michelle also one of the
few wineries that strictly separate
procedures for the vinification of white
and red wines is added. While the reds
in the River Ridge Winery, prepares the
south of the Columbia Valley are
vinified to the white wines in
Woodinville, 15 miles northeast of
Seattle. With a size of about 35
hectares (87 acres) of this winery is
home to over 250,000 visitors annually
who come on tours, wine tastings,
dinners and open air concerts. As a
"flagship Winery" Woodinville is also
the headquarters of the company.
It will soon be two centuries
now that seven generations of
wine growers have been
tending the vines at Château
Villars.
Tradition is obviously a basic
essential when it comes to
managing this family estate.
But for more than twenty
years now, the quality of the
wines of Château Villars has
developed through the
application of modern
oenological principles, to
become today one of the
references of its appellation.
The vines grow on hills
overlooking the valley of the
River Isle, in soils of clay and
limestone that are known for
their capacity to produce
wines with great aromatic
variety and remarkable
elegance on the palate.
The different grape varieties
in the different parts of the
vineyard are harvested only
when their ripeness has been
closely studied. It is not
unusual for harvesting to
spread over several weeks,
so that the grapes may be
picked at optimum richness.
Since 1978, the wines of
Château Villars are aged in
oak barrels, one third of
which are renewed every
year.
Very strict technical control is
observed in the greatest
detail from the vineyard until
bottling, so that Château
Villars wines remain faithful
representatives of the family
of Great Bordeaux Wines.
Since Luca and Pierpaolo
Cielo have taken over the
reigns the company has been
strengthened by the union of
the Cielo family tradition and
the experience of over 2000
wine producers of the Colli
Berici, not to mention that fact
that the quality of the product
has reached even higher
levels. At this point in time
Cielo e Terra has achieved its
mission and the company has
taken its place as leader of
the large-scale retail trade in
Italy, with an ever-increasing
presence on foreign markets.
For a good wine, you need more
than just quality grapes.
To produce that "special bottle"
takes people passion, love for
their land, a family identity and
constant commitment to long for
perfection.
Quite simply, Chiarli aims to
guarantee consumers that they
are drinking the best wine that
the largest, oldest, and most
famous family winery in Emilia
Romagna can create.
The Chiarli family, always true to
these principles, is ready for
today’s task: to renew the image
and increase the value of
Lambrusco and the wines in our
area. This can only be achieved
thanks to unique vineyards, a
winery built for excellence and a
great passion, with the result of
obtaining high-profile and elegant
wines.
Vineyards were first planted
at Cloof in 1966, with
additional plantings in 1976
and 1987. In that time
Darling, adjacent to the
Swartland, was better known
as a wheat farming region. A
cellar was completed in time
for the 1998 harvest, which
allowed the first release of
Cloof wines during the course
of 1999. Vineyard area was
significantly increased, with
plantings every year from
1998 to 2000, bringing the
total to 145 hectares. The 220
hectares of vineyards at
neighbouring Burghers Post
are under the same
ownership, giving us
unparalleled access to (and
control over) top quality fruit.
In 2003 Darling was declared
a wine region in its own right
in recognition of the unique
style and quality of wines
grown here.
There are easier ways of
making wine, but we believe
that – under local conditions –
bush vines are not only
necessary, but also integral to
the unique style and quality of
Cloof wines.
The prevailing south-easterly
wind protects the fruit from
rot, and at night cloaks the
vineyards in chilly, flavour-
preserving air blown in from
the Atlantic Ocean. The bush
vines provide a canopy which
shades the grapes from direct
sunlight. The smaller crop
results in smaller berries with
thicker skins, and much more
concentrated flavours.
In the hills of Frisia (CH) was
born in Abruzzo Collefrisio,
encounter Amedeo De Luca
and Antonio Patricelli, third
generation winemakers.
Collefrisio is inserted in a
geographical context has
always been prone to culture
vineyards and wine
production and is able to
combine a high quality
standard with a large
number of bottles of the
various varieties such as
placing company of small to
medium size but with a high
flexibility for applications
markets seeking quality
wines. It 'structured to work
inside the wine in all its
production process, it offers
the laboratory processing of
the first grapes, the wine
cellar with barrels and high
capacity silos, logistics
organized for shipment all
over the world, a magnificent
hall for tastings and
hospitality during the grape
harvest and events.
Columbia Crest is one of the
first premium wineries in
Washington State. Since its
official opening in 1984,
chasing an award to the next.
Because in addition to
delicious wines for every day,
"Columbia Crest produces just
particularly exquisite premium
quality. Since 1993, supports,
Opus One" Butler Ray
Einberger
the team and is now
responsible for the entire
Columbia Crest Winemaker
wine
production.
The historic Constantia Uitsig
winery is located in the oldest
wine region in South Africa, in
Constantia. Uitsig means “the
view†in Afrikaans and the name
says it all: The winery is located
in the heart of the Constantia
Valley on the slopes of Table
Mountain. After her studies in
Geisenheim, the young oenologist
Danna de Jongh is responsible for
19 hectares of vines and the
vinification of the fine wines from
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and
Semillon. The wine style is
influenced by the direct influence
of the Atlantic Ocean and the soil
of decomposed granite and
sandstone. The resulting wines
are fresh, minerally with a
pleasant fullness and balance.
A long time ago, a Count
from very distant lands
transited on his beautiful
steed, in the lands of the Val
Tramigna and went up until
to the plateau of Mount
Crocetta.
The Count sat down on a
stone to rest ‘and by chance
could see that from there the
landscape waswonderful.
Daylight was stroking the
hills, at the profile of a
castle, the steep roofs of
small houses and dark, the
white paths and cultivated
land, and were scattering in
the gentle wind to reach the
immobility of the sky.
The landscape, the slight
smell of must reached his
nostrils, the serenity felt at
that time, advised him to
find dwelling in that lands
So it was that from that day
for the people of the place
He became the COUNT OF
CAMPIANO ….
The history of the company Contri
Spumanti is strictly connected to its
founder: Luciano Contri, class of
1938, born in Cazzano di Tramigna.
At the age of fifteen, while Luciano
was preparing to begin his studies
on oenology, the family
experienced great difficulties due to
a serious illness that affected his
father Luigi and forced him to stay
away from home for two entire
years. It was the over 90
grandfather, founder of the family
business, Domenico (nicknamed in
the village PACENA, today one of
the brands of the firm) to support
Luciano during that period. His
experience and wisdom, together
with the goodwill and spirit of
sacrifice of the grandson,
succeeded in compensating the
absence of Luigi. Tempered by the
daily sacrifice and strong for of the
teachings received, reached the
age of majority in 1959, he
established the personal business
Luciano Contri, converted in 1980
into the firm Contri Spumanti
S.p.A., starting the production of
sparkling and semi-sparkling wines.
Today the reins of the company
have been taken over by the son
Paolo Contri, who continues the
policy of the father in keeping the
business on the cutting-edge as a
leading player in the sector.
Lukas Corbet takes over in
1989 after studying
viticulture in Geisenheim
founded in 1882 the parental
company. He focuses on the
production of high-quality,
dry wines from classic white
and red wines. At the same
time he is dedicated to the
production of high-quality
cults after the traditional
bottle fermentation process.
Craggy Range is a family owned winery
established in 1997 named by U.S
publication Wine Enthusiast magazine
as New World Winery of the Year for
2014. It is situated in the shadow of
the spectacular Te Mata Peak in the
premium wine growing area of Hawke’s
Bay, New Zealand. Based on the single
vineyard philosophy of winemaking,
Craggy Range was the first in the
Southern Hemisphere to make single
vineyard wines from multiple New
Zealand regions with grape varieties
matched to place. The winery produces
a portfolio of quality wines including
the iconic Prestige and Family
collections, as well as Limited Editions
all reflecting the place and the people.
The story of Creation
Wines is
as old
as the
hills - dating back
to when Mother Nature
created
South
Africa's beautiful Hemel-
en-Aarde and bestowed
upon it
exceptional
winegrowing
conditions.
At the same time, our story
is
as
young as
the vibrant team
who since 2002 has been
investing
their
talents to create a
wine range of great
distinction.
1996 heralded a new era for
the region of Darling with the
establishment of the private
cellar: Darling Cellars (Pty)
Limited. With its unique
terroir and the demarcation
of the area as Wine of Origin
Darling in 2003, the focus is
on producing wines that are
region and varietal true.
Some 20 shareholders
produce grapes from a total
of ±1300ha, averaging 6 to
8 tons per hectare.
The cool and temperate West
Coast climate lends itself to a
variety of different micro-
and meso-climates which,
along with the different soil
types, lead to unique grapes
which we guide into even
more unique wines.
It wasn't until 2010 that David
and Nadia started their
sensational project in Swartland -
and they quickly landed at the
top! David & Nadia is a family run
winery, they focus on a spectrum
of organic, ancient and dry land
bush hog vines from different
areas with different soil types
across Swartland, which are
farmed by like-minded people.
The winery is a member of the
Swartland Independent Producers.
In the vineyard you aim for
organic cultivation and in the
cellar you work as naturally as
possible. After all, it's about the
soil and the vineyards. David &
Nadia believe in a pure, fresh and
natural style in which the location
and soil are treated with minimal
influences from the winemaking
perspective.
Winemaking at De Grendel is a
careful balance between science
and art.
The meticulous care of the
vineyards allows the grapes to
express the environment in which
they are grown and their distinctive
varietal character. Careful
harvesting and gentle handling in
the cellar, combined with the
winemaker's passionate practice of
their craft, carry the wines
throughout the journey from fruit
into wine.
The state of the art winery is
respectful of the age-old traditions
of winemaking yet firmly and
uncompromisingly modern in
technological advancements, a
perfect marriage of old and new.
De Meye Estate is a family-owned
winery, situated in Muldersvlei on
the Stellenbosch Wine Route,
arguably South Africa’s most
prestigious winemaking region.
The Myburgh family has been
farming in this area for five
generations.
De Toren - the private wine
cellar that belongs to Emil and
Sonette Den Dulk - is an
irresistible invitation to
indulge in every one of the
five sensory delights: sight,
sound, touch, aroma and
especially the taste of its
flagship wine, Fusion V. De
Toren lies on the sun-
drenched Polkadraai Hills
overlooking False Bay, with
the magnificent Stellenbosch
Mountains as backdrop.
The estate huddles closely to
the ocean - that explains why
the five classic cultivars of
Bordeaux - Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc, Malbec and Petit
Verdot - thrive in these
vineyards. The first
impression of De Toren is of
limitless, unfettered light
scattered by playful breezes,
but closer inspection reveals
the strict man-imposed order
underlying nature's
extravagance.
Minute attention to the finest
detail is evident, from the
immaculate vineyards to the
cellar's tower that not only
gives De Toren its distinctive
silhouette, but also ensures
that its wine is made with
gentle gravity and never has
to experience the torture of
harsh mechanical pumps. This
attention to detail and the soft
handling of the grapes form
the inextricable core of De
Toren's philosophy and
success.
The concept of a gravity fed
winery, basket pressing and
hand harvesting of the five
Bordeaux grape varieties
could only be a winning
formula. The system of a
4000 litre pressure tank in a
lift shaft as a pump, hand
sorting conveyors and a
basket press has since been
implemented to perfection on
our farm and produces
excellent, complex and well
balanced wines.
The entire production cycle at
De Toren Private Cellar has
resulted in our wines
becoming one of the first
South African wines to qualify
for IP (Integrated Production)
certification. It is awarded by
the Wine and Spirit Board and
will serve as an
environmentally friendly
stamp of approval.
De Trafford Winery is
situated on the beautiful
Mont Fleur farm set at the
top of a dramatic valley
above Stellenbosch, 380m
up between the Stellenbosch
and Helderberg mountains,
right at the end of the
Blaauwklip road, between
Stellenbosch and Somerset
West.
The history of wine growing
on this mountain farm
started with the purchase of
the property in 1976 by the
Trafford family as
inaccessible grazing land.
Many of the high altitude
slopes were deemed suitable
for high quality red grape
varieties. Unfortunately, due
to the absurd quota
restrictions, planting a
commercial vineyard had to
wait 18 years. In 1983 a
small vineyard was
established to produce
experimental wines –
consumed by family and
friends! These were our
learning curve years ( 1984 –
1991 ), which included lots
of help and advice from local
winemakers and working
experience in France,
particularly in the Bordeaux
area.
The name De Wetshof has been
synonymous
with the production of fine wines in
South
Africa since the 1970’s. As the first
registered
wine estate in the Robertson Wine
Valley, De
Wetshof has become known
internationally as
South Africa’s eminent Chardonnay
House
due to the pioneering role it played in
introducing this noble Burgundian grape
to
the country.
The De Wet family’s winemaking
heritage can,
however, be traced back to 1694 when
the
first De Wets arrived at the Cape and
immediately made a mark on the South
African wine industry.
Today, De Wetshof is one of the few
third
generation wine estates in South Africa.
Here
Danie de Wet, proprietor and
cellarmaster, is
assisted by sons Johann (viticulture and
marketing) and Peter (winemaker).
Danie is a pioneer of noble white wines
in
South Africa and has also introduced
superior
red cultivars to the Robertson Wine
Valley. A
graduate of the Geisenheim Institute in
Germany, one of the world’s leading
centres
for the study of viticulture and cellar
technology, De Wet’s wines express the
uniqueness of the soils of De Wetshof
and
meticulous attention to detail, while
state-of-
the-art technology ensures that the
work in
the cellar complements the gifts of
nature’s
vineyards.
Delegat captures the
visionary spirit of New
Zealand winemaking. Across
two generations and six
decades, Delegat has earned
a reputation as one of New
Zealand’s best known
winemakers. Delegat offers
wine lovers the unique
experience of exceptional
wines from two of New
Zealand’s most exciting
regions, the Awatere Valley in
Marlborough and the
Crownthorpe Terraces in
Hawke’s Bay.
Delheim's Wine Cellar is
situated
in the Simonsberg ward near
Stellenbosch. It is family
owned by the Spatz-Sperling
Family
and a producer of a large
range
of wines with passion, famous
all around the world.
DGB was formally established in
1990, although its true roots
extend over 300 years when
winemaking began at the
Boschendal and Bellingham farms
in the Cape Winelands. Around
1940, Douglas Green pioneered the
wholesale sales model for wine in
Paarl. Today, they are one of South
Africa's largest independent wine
and spirit producers and
distributors. What sets them apart,
is their continuous quest and
capacity to get better as they grow.
The combined experience, talent
and energy of their people is clearly
tangible in their world-class wine
and spirit brands that are marketed
and sold with authentic enthusiasm
all over the world.
The origins of our family
begin in the municipality of
Castelfrentano. Notarial
documents in our possession
give us the message that the
family worked as a
winemaker in 1887.At the
beginning of '900, the first
marketing of wines produced
by the first vineyards took
place. After the war, a new
winery was built in the
municipality of Poggiofiorito
in the center of the village.
In the 60s, on a new plot of
land bought by the family, a
new structure is built, much
larger and with new
equipment for winemaking
and bottling of their
wines.The progressive
modernization of the facilities
allows the family to expand
its commercial horizons by
bringing its wines all over the
world. Today, the company is
run by the 5th and 6th
generation, who bring
further production
innovations by perfecting
their wine range.
Di Majo Norante presses his
wine from own grapes, which
bear witness to the ancient
cellar beneath the Piazza in
Campomarino and the old
palace of the family since
1800. Devotion to the wine
was only Luigi, then Alessio
di Majo inherited and is
active in conjunction with a
passion for research and
innovation practices. Di Majo
Norante produces wines from
own vineyards, a total 85
hectares of ancient feudal
ownership of Marchesi
Norante di Santa Cristina
cover. In the course of
extensive modernization
measures, a granary from
the year 600 has been
heating plants to the page,
which now acts as the barrel
cellar. This measure shows
the wine-making philosophy
of Di Majo Norantes: based
on the traditional values of
the Rebbaus and wine-
making while taking into
account all specific properties
of Mediterranean,
independent varieties.
Making wine runs in the family at
Diemersdal. Six generations of
winemakers with one passion
have made fine wines at the
Estate since the 1800’s. Today,
Diemersdal is renowned for its
award-winning range of red and
white wines enjoyed locally and
exported to the far corners of the
globe.
Diemersdal wines are the perfect
expression of the distinct terroir of
the Durbanville Wine Valley, one
of the oldest wine regions in the
Cape. The diverse soils and
slopes provide the optimum
conditions for making premium-
quality wines with prominent
varietal character. The dry land
vineyards develop concentrated
flavours, uniformly ripened by the
cooling sea-breezes from the
Atlantic Ocean.
Diemersfontein Wine and
Country Estate is a third
generation working wine farm
that keeps tradition and
authenticity close to its heart,
and where you can taste, stay,
marry, learn and live. Framed
within spectacular views and
mountain ranges, the estate is
located in the Cape Winelands
in the Wellington valley, with
close proximity to all major
wine routes and only 50
minutes drive from Cape
Town. Once a year, they
arrange a famous festival to
welcome
the new vintage with a flood of
Pinotage lovers: Pinotage on
Tap.
The owners, David and Sue
Sonnenberg, have come to
mean
to
the people of Diemersfontein in
Wellington in the 10 years
they've
lived and worked on the
estate.
"Wat
in Diemersfontein aangaan, is
die
grootste liefde (What happens
at
Diemersfontein is the greatest
love)".
With their second label,
Thokozani, they
established
an
amazing Black-Empowerment-
Project, winning Best Red
Blend in
the 2009 Terroir Awards.
Dieu Donne means "God
Given". Once you've
experienced the spirituality,
natural beauty and
unparalleled views and vistas
around Dieu Donne, you will
understand why.
Dieu Donne – dating back to
1855 - is a delightful haven of
peace and tranquility in the
most beautiful valley in South
Africa: the picturesque and
world renowned wine
producing enclave of
Franschhoek.
Dieu Donne is situated high on
the steep southwest facing
slopes of the Franschhoek
Mountains. Here the sun is
tempered, ensuring slow
ripening of our grapes. And
thanks to cool summer
conditions and Dieu Donne's
unique soil strata of Hutton and
Clovelly from weathered
granite with a rocky top soil,
found only in this corner of the
Valley, the vines do not show
excessive vigour, nor do they
over-produce. This exceptional
terroir gives Dieu Donne wines
their special character.
The view from Dieu Donne is
well-known among those who
wish to identify the famous
landmarks of Franschhoek,
watch the sun setting over the
Simonsberg Mountains, or just
love enjoying a glass of wine
during a picnic at this scenic
spot.
Craftsmanship, terroir, and
precision are the key values of
Domäne Wachau under the
leadership of Roman Horvath MW
and Heinz Frischengruber. In close
partnership with our vignerons,
respect for nature and the soil
dominates the hard work in the
steep vineyards. With over 150
hectares of organic vineyards,
Domäne Wachau is Austria’s
leading wine estate with organically
cultivated vines. Organized into
small parcels and worked mainly by
hand, each vigneron cultivates less
than two hectares on average —
allowing them to focus on the
needs of the individual plot. The
wines from grand single vineyards
(ried) such as Achleiten,
Brandstatt, and Kellerberg reflect
their unique origins and deliver a
distinctive puristic style, with both
depth and freshness. This is a next
generation wine cooperative, as
found nowhere else on Earth.
In Northern California, where
redwood forests meet the
Mendocino coast,
lies Anderson Valley.
The region’s ideal climate of warm
days and fog-cooled nights led
Jean-Claude Rouzaud, patriarch of
the Louis Roederer family, to this
remote area in 1981 to begin
cultivation of premium pinot noir
and chardonnay grapes. Today we
continue the pursuit of quality at
Domaine Anderson under the
guidance of Winemaker Darrin Low.
Our commitment to land
stewardship and sustainable
practices extends to each vineyard,
ensuring the health of the land for
generations to come.
The appellation of Montagny
is located in the region of
Burgundy called the Côte
Chalonnaise.The Berthenet
property is located in
Montagny-les-Buxy, a typical
burgundian village
surrounded by its
amphitheatre of vines. The
Berthenet family has
cultivated vines for almost
400 years. In 2001, Jean-
Pierre decided to stop selling
his grapes to the local
cooperative cellar and now
makes and bottles all of his
own wine. Grapes are
pressed using a pneumatic
press and the wines vinified
in a modern facility with
temperature regulated
stainless steel vats, all to
assure the quality and
freshness of the wines.
The Borgeot brothers, Pascal
and Laurent, are fourth
generation winemakers.
Their village Remigny is in
the departement of Saone et
Loire, so they are not in the
Cote d’Or phone book, a
source of eternal
consternation for them,
especially with the village of
Santenay in site across the
fields. Together, they work
48 acres of vines, half in red,
half in white. The majority of
these vines are 30 years old
or older, with parcels of
Santenay ‘Les Gravieres’ and
Santenay ‘Vieilles Vignes’
older than 50 years. For over
twenty years, their vines
have received only organic
fertilizers. They work the soil
in winter to keep down
weeds and increase micro-
bacteriological activity.
Where they have replanted,
they have chosen strains of
vines that are low yielding.
All of these policies are
aimed at bringing the
harvest to full and perfect
maturity as often as possible.
Domaine Bousquet produce world-class
quality wines applying both French and
Argentine know-how in the winemaking
process.
Our winery is in Tupungato, Mendoza.
This region has an exceptional terroir and
ideal weather conditions to produce high
quality wines from organic grapes.
Domaine des Geneves... We are
often asked about the origins of
this name: here in Fleys, the
winery is located on the cadastral
site of "les Geneves", because in
our region, the small shrubs, the
junipers, which thrive on our very
calcareous soils, have always been
called "Geneves"... No doubt one of
our ancestors sacrificed some
junipers to settle in the heart of the
vineyards!
The work in the vineyard and the
vinification follow the traditional
practices of our region: the quality
of the grapes depends above all on
whether the vines are pruned in
double Guyot form, whether they
are attached to trellises and
whether the plants are in perfect
health. mis en bouteille au
domaine.
The Domaine des Malandes is
a family estate, which has the
privilege to associate the
traditional experiences of
wine with the best modern
equipments. The result is high
quality wines which obtain
awards from a lot of
competitions. The perfect care
brought to the vinification and
the various locations of their
plots contribute largely to the
finesse of our wines. All the
Chablis can be perfectly
appreciated with any kind of
sea food, appetizer, grilled
fish or in a delicate sauce or
white meat like pork or
poultry.
The Domaine Dujardin is a
family domain, with an area
of 8 hectares. The Domaine is
situated in the heart of the
great wines of the Côte de
Beaune between Volnay,
Meursault and Pommard. It is
one of the few appellations to
be located only on slopes.
In the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
region, Bargemone represents 800
years of history and a new
momentum in 2023. An exceptional
terroir, profound expertise. We
welcome you to our cellar to share
our commitments, our passion for
wine, the love for our vineyards,
and to introduce to you our full
range of wines, cultivated, vinified,
and bottled on the Estate.
In the vineyard "Le Galantin", near the
sea located on a particularly beautiful
part of the world.
Download Achille and Liliane Pascal,
their wines to be discovered on the
dry, sun-baked Terraced vineyards of
the "Plan du Castellet" grow.
In the winery, the famous grape of
Bandol (Mourvhèdre, Grenache and
Cinsault) are grown and traditionally to
red wine, rose and white wine.
Domaine Montrose is a
family wine estate founded in
1701 when the "Three
Lizards" coat of arms was
given to the ancestor of
Olivier Coste. Montrose is
located a few kilometers
away from the Mediterranean
sea, on the great "Côtes de
Thongue" terroir. Olivier's
goal is to create authentic
and elegant wines.
The estate Domaine Mur-Mur-
lum, which means the Buzzing
Song of Bees, is a family estate
located on the slopes of the Mont
Ventoux mountain.
The estate was founded in 1995
and taken over by Marc Pichon in
2008, a lover of the land, a strong
character is convinced that the
terroirs of Ventoux have the
capacity to make great wines.
Today the estate is managed by
Veronique Pichon, who continues
the work of her brother Marc.
With the Pichons we have respect
for the land and nature in our
blood.
The estate has been in the family since 1750,
but it was not until 1920 that great-grandfather
François Xavier LAMBERT pressed his first wine
in the cellar in Gigondas. As a ninth generation
winemaker, Jean Francois Gras feels it is his
duty to combine this historic family knowledge
with a sustainable method to bring out all the
finesse and concentration of the wine. The clay
and limestone soils with red pebbles produce
wines with a full flavour and powerful aromas
typical of the Rhone region.
The Oddo Family founded the
International Group Oddo Wines &
Domaines. The family philosophy
is structured around a simple
principle: selecting the best
terroirs and partners from
renowned appellations.
The Domaine du Vallon des
Glauges is the founding project of
the family. Originally from the
region and seduced by the
breathtaking beauty of the Alpilles
Regional Park, the Oddo family
quickly saw the immense potential
of the site.
After replanting more than 20
hectares of vineyards, then
completely reorganizing the cellar,
the offices, the tasting area and
the overall architecture, the Oddo
Family has dedicated itself to the
development of wine tourism and
the promotion of its know-how.
Jean-Claude Mas's great-
grandfather, Auguste Mas, bought
the first family vineyard in 1892,
when he acquired 9 hectares close
to Montagnac. In 1987, Paul Mas,
son of Auguste Mas gives 35
hectares to his son, Jean-Claude,
who created Domaines Paul Mas.
Jean-Claude Mas is therefore the
fourth generation vinegrower and
first-generation winemaker. Jean-
Claude is part of a new wave of
winemakers reviving the image of
the Languedoc region.
Nowadays, Domaines Paul Mas
owns 850 hectares of vineyards
throughout 15 wines estates in the
Languedoc and works in
partnership with grape growers
across an additional 1250 hectares
of vines. This gives the winery
access to 40 different grape
varieties, both local and
international, as well as an
incredible range of complex terroirs
in the Languedoc.
We are 100 % estate winegrowers,
we vinify exclusively our own
harvest. We buy neither grapes,
nor juice, nor wines (Alsatians
winegrowers represents only 22%
of the regional production).
Located on the dizzy heights of the
hills of Guebwiller, in southern
Alsace, with slopes reaching 50°
and at an altitude going from 250
to 390 metres, our mountain-side
vineyard is surely one of the most
breathtaking in Alsace.
Its excellent southwest, south,
south east exposure ensures it
perfect sun exposure..
Guebwiller is the only spot in
Alsace producing 4 Grands Crus.
Half of our vineyard, that is to say
70 hectares, consists of these
unique “terroirsâ€.
The wines of our Grands Crus
portray, from year to year, the
ancient memory of the stones of
our land.
The Vosges sandstone, on the
edge of the mountain,produces
subtle nuances: plots located anly
a few meters from each other can
produce very different wines.
Doña Paula's history goes
back to 1990, when a period
of exhaustive research on
the different Argentinean
terroirs and their potential to
fully express each varietal
traits started.
This is when the first
vineyard was acquired. It is
located in the foothills of the
Andes Mountains, in
Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo
(Mendoza), a region that is
famous worldwide because of
its Malbec, which offers very
aromatic red wines with soft
tannins.
Doña Paula is among the
main Argentinean wineries
that export premium wines;
97% of our production is
exported to more than 60
countries and the
international press has
assigned us very high ratings.
The Moulin de Vaudon, the property of
Joseph Drouhin, is an 18th Century
watermill straddling the Serein River,
close to the Grand Cru vineyards of
Chablis. Flowing gently past hillsides
covered with vineyards, the river has
always been closely identified with
Chablis and its region. Because of its
unique location at the heart of their 38
hectare vineyard estate (95 acres), this
historical mill is the headquarters of the
Drouhin Domaine in ChaJoseph Drouhin,
a precursor and pioneer in this great
wine region for 40 years, will strengthen
the identity of their prestigious Chablis
Domaine. With this in mind, and starting
with the vintage 2008, the
name "Vaudon" will be associated with
Joseph Drouhin for all its Chablis wines
as a sign of the firm's allegiance to this
historical terroir.blis.
Du Toitskloof Wine Cellar
(DTK) was established by six
wine farmers as a cooperative
winery in 1962. Today it has
22 members whose vineyards
all lie within a 10 km radius of
the cellar. It is located near
the town of Rawsonville in the
Breede River Valley, at the
entrance to the Du Toitskloof
Mountain Pass. The stony soils
of the area are ideally suited
to grape growing. DTK’s
award-winning wines are
known for their excellent
quality at affordable prices,
and during the last five years
it has been rated the South
African cellar offering the best
value by WINE magazine,
three times. The cellar
produces some 10 million
litres of wine a year from 13
500 tons of grapes, of which
60% is white and 40%, red.
Its major white cultivar is
Sauvignon blanc, followed by
Chardonnay, Chenin blanc
and Semillon. The main red
cultivars are Cabernet
Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and
Pinotage.
Dufouleur Père & Fils, based in Nuits-Saint-
Georges, Burgundy, was founded in 1848 by
Symphorien Dufouleur. Today, Dufouleur Père &
Fils sources its grapes and musts from over 40
villages in Burgundy and Beaujolais.
The finesse and authenticity of the wines
perfectly reflect the richness and complexity
of the Burgundian. The finesse and authenticity
of the wines perfectly reflect the richness
and complexity of the Burgundian vineyards,
and the wines of Dufouleur Père & Fils are now
appreciated in many countries around the
world.
"The history of the GUIGAL
family reflects the glory of
the wines of the Côte-Rôtie.
Three generations working
with land over 24 centuries
old.»
The Guigal Estate was
founded in 1946 by Etienne
Guigal in Ampuis, a small
ancient village and cradle of
the Côte-Rôtie appellation. It
shelters a unique vineyard
where the vines and the
wines have been famous for
2,400 years.
Since 1946, hard work and
perseverence have born fruit
and certain events attest to
this, notably the purchase of
the Vidal-Fleury
Establishment in the
mid ‘80s. Although belonging
to the Guigal Estate, Vidal
Fleury maintains commercial
and technical autonomy.
Ten years later in 1995 the
estate acquired the famous
Château d’Ampuis, an
important historic and
oenological monument
whose long history is directly
linked to the Côte-Rôtie
appellation. An ancient fort
built in the 12th century, it
was transformed into a
Renaissance château in the
16th century. The château is
situated amongst the vines
and bordered by the king of
rivers: the Rhône.
The winery "Ecker - Eckhof"
is a family owned business
situated in the idyllic village Mitters
Mitterstockstall
Mitterstockstall. The
name "Eckhof" derives from the
the location of the winery, whic
which lies at a crossroads, and
and the family name "Ecker".
The winery is excellently established in
the local as well as in the international
market. The vineyard area of 18
18 hectares is managed by Bernhard
Ecker, who continues the farm of his pa
parents Johann and Marianne in
in their sense, with the aim to
to produce honest and characterful wines.
The
wines.
The fact that the winery
places great value on
tradition is reflected also in
the winery logo. The
grandfather, Johann Ecker,
was one of the last guardians
of Stockstall. A vineyard
keeper, so called "Hiata" in
eastern Austria had to guard
the grapes. Their
distinguishing feature was
the "guardian star". This
guardian star is an integral
part of the "Ecker-logo".
Edgebaston wines are made by David
Finlayson on the Finlayson family
vineyards in Stellenbosch. The range of
wines is made to reflect the personality
and winemaking philosophy of the
region and the Finlayson family.
Quality and a holistic approach to the
production of our wines is our ethos.
We strive to farm the land, grow the
grapes and make the wine in an
environmentally friendly manner whilst
ensuring that each wine is world class.
It is the Finlayson family's firm belief
that Stellenbosch has always and will
remain South Africa's finest
winemaking region, this is where we
wish to continue to create wonderful
wines for the discerning wine collector.
Koopmanskloof is set in the Bottelary
Hills in Stellenbosch, with a wine
tradition dating back to 1777. We are
proud of this heritage, and our wines
prove it.
Enate is one of the big names
when it comes to Spanish wine.
The bodega is located in a
traditional wine region, the
Somontano. Somontano means at
the foot of the mountains, well
protected here at the foot of the
Pyrenees. The name of the
bodega is borrowed from the
small village of Enate, which is
located in Somontano, not far
from Barbastro. Most of their
vineyards are located there. The
wines are produced exclusively
from our own vineyards and the
vineyards are cultivated according
to the principles of organic
viticulture. The bodega team is
young, highly motivated and well
trained.
Enate has set high standards from
the start. The declared aim is to
make wines for the best in the
world. Jesús Artajona, one of the
most prominent winemakers in
Spain, contributes to a large
extent. He studied viticulture in
Bordeaux and then worked as an
oenologist for top wineries such
as the well-known Château
Margaux. His signature and his
credo wines, wines shaped by the
terroir with soft tannins and a
French style. Wines with strength
and vitality, but above all wines
with great elegance.
Art has played a central role for Enate from
the very beginning. The wines are true works
of art, each bottle a reflection of
contemporary art. So Enate asked all the
major living Spanish artists to paint for her.
The result is an art gallery with more than
100 paintings. This includes all the big names
in contemporary Spanish painting, such as
Tapies, Chillida, Saura or Torner. In order to
continue the artistic legacy, the collection will
be completed by young artists, participants in
the Enate EnArte Awards. The motifs for the
labels of the wines are selected from the
paintings in the collection. This idea was
crucial in the construction of the bodega. The
architectural design language is modern and
of classic simplicity. Enate is an all-round
work of art.
As one of South Africa's leading
ambassadors and one of the most
recognisable faces in the world of
sport, it is befitting that Ernie chose
South Africa and Stellenbosch to
produce his wine.
The idea was born from Ernie Els and
based on the vision to produce a wine
that would capture everything that
Ernie stands for: Big in stature and
gentle in character.
In 1999, Ernie established Ernie Els
Vineyards and in December 2004,
opened his dream cellar on the slopes
of the Helderberg Mountain in
Stellenbosch.
Since its launch Ernie Els Wines has
established a magnificent portfolio of
South African wines offering quality
wines for everyone at various different
price-points. In the summer of 2011
two new white wines were added
to the portfolio. Ernie's passion for
these wines, combined with winemaker
Louis Strydom's considerable talents,
has proved a winning combination.
Ernie Els Wines has won many pre
prestigious awards around the
world and the team continues to make
a big impact on both the South African
and international wine markets.
Fairview is a third generation family-
owned farm that values the
relationship between those who own
and work the vineyards and the very
land that provides the raw materials.
Fairview is committed to the
preservation of the local environment,
and has various measures in place to
ensure that its farming and production
practices are in line with or exceed the
standards set by local and international
authorities.
From a great line of
mariners, our family has been
rooted in the vineyard of
Bordeaux since the end of the
18th century and we have
devoted ourselves to the
culture of the vine and the
wine.
In the 1970s, Bernard and
myself developed the
vineyard to obtain Bordeaux
and Entre-deux-Mers of
highest quality. In 1987,
looking for new flavors, we
crossed the Garonne to invest
in Beautiran in the North of
the Graves area: the Chateau
Tour de Calens reborn.
From 1996, our children,
Alexandre and Jean-Thomas
joined the family business
and added new impetus. This
dynamic asserted itself even
more in 2009, when we took
again to the Dordogne River
for the Saint-Emilion soil: a
vineyard called Château
Saint-Ange.
Today, 'three doublets' (it is
the heraldic name of the
Dragonfly) bottles are present
at the four corners of the
world.
Fantini Group is a young winery
that, thanks to a policy devoted to
the highest quality research and
marketing, in a few years has
become the leading exporting
companies in Southern Italy with a
production of nearly 13 million
bottles.
Farnese Vini is a young
winery that in a few years,
thanks to a policy devoted to
the highest quality research
and marketing, has become
the leading exporting
companies in Southern Italy
with a production of nearly
13 million bottles.
The brand Farnese, known in
the most important world
markets, will mark the group
now has seven leading
companies in the south of
Italy and commercial outlets
in 74 countries on all
continents.
The success of Farnese isn't
just in numbers, most of the
reputation of Farnese also
came from national and
international awards: for 3
consecutive years Farnese
was named company of the
year in the industry, 5 times
Farnese wines have been
awarded as "wines of years"
and over 30 international
gold medals and trophies in
recent years have enhanced
the company notice board.
To be successful in the
market is important having
wines of high quality with a
competitive price and with
great packaging, but it is
also important having a
company able to provide its
customers with a fast and
efficient service.
The great success of the
production system and sales
Farnese was extended in
Puglia, Campania, Basilicata
and Sicilia keeping as main
objective to produce wines of
the highest quality that are
able to meet the
expectations of the most
demanding customers. In the
future strategies of the
Group Farnese, southern
Italy will play an increasingly
important role because it is
able to produce wines with
an excellent quality-price
ratio
“Wine is poetry of the earth.â€
Ferrari’s quality is the result
of lots of small,
daily procedures.
It is created in mountainside
vineyards, in the finest areas
of Trentino,
and perfected in the winery
using the mandatory
techniques for making
Trentodoc wines.
Since founding in 1968 in
beautiful Mendocino County,
Fetzer Vineyards has been a
pioneer of California
winemaking. The history is
one of ever-evolving quality
and innovation and a
progressive, hands-on
approach to earth-friendly
practices. At Fetzer they’ve
always believed that the more
they refine their winemaking
practices to be in harmony
with the environment, the
more they improve the quality
of wines – and of everyday
life.
A grassroots family operation
with big vision, in 1978 Fetzer
was one of the first California
wineries to branch out into
Chardonnay, as well as
Gewürztraminer and Riesling.
At a time when few were
serious about whites, Fetzer’s
vision and dedication came to
fruition with exciting new
offerings for wine lovers.
Beginning in 1984, Fetzer
undertook perhaps its most
important commitment of all:
total sustainable growing of all
its grapes. What started as a
simple garden project grew
into the defining mission for
all of Fetzer’s vineyards. One
by one, as each vineyard
committed to sustainable
growing, the results could be
tasted in the fruit. Vines grew
healthy, the fruit rich and
clean – ideal for the
production of premium wines.
By 1992, Fetzer had become
recognized by wine lovers
nationwide for its superb
quality and value. Brown-
Forman Corporation
purchased Fetzer offering the
support needed to accelerate
its quality goals. The winery
continued to grow and
innovate, always striving to
improve and expand its
offerings and strengthen its
dedication to the
environment, to make its
wines – and life – a little
better.
The Van Zeller family is one of the
most famous families in the Port area
and owns several reputable Port
houses, including Feuerheerds and
Quinta Roriz.
In 1968, shortly after Die Bergkelder
cellar was completed, the first vintages
of the much loved Fleur du Cap range
were launched. Under the watchful eye
of the manager of wine production, Dr
Julius Laszlo, Die Bergkelder continued
to follow the philosophy of smaller
volume, superior wine. In 1979, Die
Bergkelder introduced maturation of
quality wine in small casks of new
French oak and in 1998, it launched
the reserve range of Fleur du Cap
Unfiltered wines, known for their
superior quality.
When you hear the name Francis Ford Coppola,
the first thing that comes to mind is "The
Godfather" or "Apocalypse Now", but in the
wine world Coppola's success as a wine
producer is just as legendary as his work as a
director. They are his two great passions:
"Winemaking and filmmaking are two great art
forms," he says himself. Over the past decades,
Coppola, in collaboration with his outstanding
oenologist and wine strategist Corey Beck, has
released a series of very successful wines.
In 1975, Francis Ford Coppola acquired part of
the formerly world-famous Inglenook Estate in
Napa Valley, which had been founded by the
Finnish Captain Niebaum 100 years earlier.
There, Chief Winemaker and CEO of the winery
Corey Beck created a total of 11 independent
wine brands over time and initiated a vine
sustainability programme. With this step, the
winery armed itself against the advancing
climate change in California thanks to
intelligent water management and biodiversity.
They were awarded the Green Medal Award for
their sustainability efforts. "Every drop we
make is used at least twice!" is how Francis
formulates his vision.
The Francis Ford Coppola Winery has already
been awarded "Winery of the Year" twice by the
International Wine and Spirits Competition and
the San Francisco International Wine
Competition.
Franz Haas has been
producing estate wines since
1880, the year in which the
present-day winery was
established.
A family-run estate, it was
handed down through the
generations to the first-born
son Franz Haas.
Through the years and the
constant commitment of its
owners and employees, this
wine making estate has
evolved into today’s
innovative winery.
We vinify grapes from 50
hectares of vineyards, of
which 28 hectares are estate-
grown or rented, while the
balance comes from vine
growers with plots in
particularly vocated
microareas.
Our goal is to produce quality
wines that are the distinct
expression of our terroir, with
good aging potential and
marked personality.
Some 302kms from Cape
Town the R362 winds its way
up the picturesque West
Coast. Along this largely
unspoiled coastline lies
Doringbaai, home to a small
but hardy fishing community
and arguably the world’s
only vineyard this close to
the Atlantic Ocean.
The vines of Fryer’s Cove dot
the hillside 820 meters from
where the cold ocean throws
its breakers against a rocky
shore. The locals are as
robust and unfettered as the
landscape and it is this
terroir that imbues every
bottle of Fryer’s Cove wine.
Fryer’s Cove wines have a
distinct maritime flavour,
hence our slogan ‘forged of
the earth, tempered by the
sea’.
The French term terroir is
not easily defined, but
among winemakers it
represents all environmental
factors that shape the
personalities of wines from a
specific vineyard or region.
In our district, nature is
unrelenting. It rains an
average of only 50mm per
year and the Southwesterly
wind constantly buffets the
coastline, but thanks to a
series of fortunate
coincidences this region is
ideal for winemaking.
The Upper Galilee mountain range is
much more than an abode for Galil
Mountain Winery; it’s the Winery’s
heart and soul. Sitting in a
breathtaking spot atop the Upper
Galilee mountain range, the
innovatively designed winery is
committed to revitalizing the
region’s rich history of winemaking.
Over 2,000 years ago, the mountain
range – one of Israel’s highest at
more than 1,000 meters above sea
level – was a choice location for the
cultivation of quality grapevines.
Today, the area’s topography, soil
and climate make it an ideal home
for the vibrant Galil Mountain
Winery.
Established as a joint venture
headed by the world-renowned
Golan Heights Winery in 2000, Galil
Mountain Winery preserves the
delicate balance between tradition
and technology. Leveraging six area
vineyards, a state-of-the-art
production plant and proven
expertise, Galil Mountain Winery
offers an inspired selection of
award-winning wines that remains
true to its roots.
The foundation stone for today's
Steffen wine house was laid as
early as 1794. The driving force
behind this was Peter Steffen
from Piesport, who first
mentioned the wine house in a
document. Around 125 years
later, his descendants, the
brothers Johann and Peter, set up
the wine-growing business, which
gave rise to the current name
WEINHAUS GEBRÃœDER STEFFEN.
At that time still as a pure grape
producer and farmer, over the
decades the company oriented
itself more and more towards the
wine house. In 1930 the first
batch was bottled under the name
"1929er Trittenheimer". Putting
the 1,000 liters of wine into the
bottles was a daring step at the
time. Nevertheless, the brothers
were able to sell them very
successfully in a very short time.
So nothing stood in the way of
the company's growth.
Today Hans Steffen, son Roman
and brother-in-law Matthias
Dockendorff - run the wine house
in the second and third
generation. They are of course
supported by the entire family as
well as long-standing and very
committed employees. Although
the tasks are relatively clearly
distributed, the company sees
itself as a modern family business
in which the work is mastered
collectively "hand in hand".
Their style is characterized by full
fruit and minerality in the wine,
without it being heavy. The wines
are particularly exciting thanks to
the unusual and Moselle-typical
interplay of sweetness and
acidity. Riesling in particular feels
very much at home in our
homeland: With over 60% it
dominates the cultivation area of
the oldest wine-growing region in
Germany and ensures that “our
Moselle†is held in high regard in
the world.
All wines focus on clear fruit and
natural minerality in the glass.
They are advocates of traditional
working methods, but like to
interpret them with the latest
technology in winemaking. It is
always important to taste where
the wines come from.
Our company dates back
hundreds of years: a family
history, steeped in values
handed down from father to
son. Generation after
generation, those at the
helm of the business had two
very clear reference points:
naturalness and quality,
leading principles at the
basis of the company’s
philosophy, found at every
transformation stage of the
grape, from the vineyard to
the winecellar. We work the
land each day, with passion
and will, believing that our
wine before everything else
must express this essence:
directly cultivating the
vineyards, we check the
origin of our grapes right to
their roots.
Winemaking patriarch Colin
Glaetzer established his own
label to create wines he’s
passionate about - limited
quantities of benchmark
Barossa Valley reds. It is the
pinnacle of Colin's 30-year
career with achievements
such as his creation of the
revered Barossa Valley
Estates E & E Black Pepper
Shiraz.
The birth of Glaetzer Wines
also signalled a new era for
Colin’s family which boasts
more than its fair share of
winemakers. The clan
includes Colin, his oenology-
trained wife Judith, twin
brother/winemaker John, and
five winemakers among the
couple's three sons and their
wives!
The first Glaetzers settled in
the Barossa Valley in 1888
after emigrating from
Brandenburg, Germany. The
family left Germany on board
the Nord-Deutscher Lloyd
steamer “Habsburg†and took
seven weeks to reach their
final destination of Port
Adelaide. From here they
settled in a country town
called Nuriootpa in the
Barossa Valley where they
started their new life in
Australia. The family were
some of the earliest recorded
viticulturalists in the Barossa
Valley and Clare Valley and
the current generation is
firmly entrenched in the
family wine business.
Grande Provence is located at the
entrance to Franschhoek and has
developed into an absolute top
destination for exceptional
service, excellent cuisine,
fantastic wines and inspiring art.
Anyone who has ever tasted a
Grande Provence wine will most
likely return to this winery again
and again. The flagship products
are the white and red wines of the
Grande Provence main line,
complemented by the charming
everyday companions of Angel's
Tears wines.
Just as the golden poppy flourishes
in the bedrock, so do some of the
world’s best wine grapes.
Breathtaking and foreboding, the
Sierra Nevada is an awesome and
majestic mountain chain composed
of solid granite. California’s state
flower, the golden poppy, sprouts
from the granite and paints the
foothills of the Sierra Nevada with
a brilliant splash of color.
The Mokelumne River was born in
the Sierra Nevada’s granite passes.
Over millennia, the river’s raging
water carried decomposed granite
west into the Central Valley of
California, forming alluvial fans
that comprise the renowned soils
of an area known as the Lodi
Appellation.
More than a century ago, settlers
braved the harsh Sierra Nevada in
search of a new life and staked
their claims in Lodi’s rich, fertile
soil. Granite Hill Cellars is an
homage to the passion and
pioneering put into crafting
beautiful wines forged from
granite.
Graziano Prà has been part of
the company since the early
80s but it was his father and
grandfather who sealed his
fate as winemaker. Regions
such as Monte Grande and
Monte Bisson in Soave and
Morandina in Valpolicella have
risen to international fame
thanks to him; small
esteemed Crus located in
strong viticulture areas.
The principles that have
shaped his story are
quintessence and respect for
the land. Purity is a keyword
to describe Graziano’s wines.
He is still in charge of
winemaking decisions and, in
the wine cellar, he prefers the
exaltation of the fruit.
Research and innovation are
inspired by the enhancement
of the high quality of grapes
coming from the field. From
the beginning, his production
choice to only use local vine
varieties reflects Graziano’s
strong belief in the potential
quality of local grapes and for
the enhancement of the
territory.
Heinrich Groh founded the
winery in Bechtheim, one of
the largest winegrowing
communities in Rheinhessen,
in 1899, which still bears his
name today. It is already
managed in the 4th
generation. The current
owner, Axel Groh, is a state-
certified technician for
viticulture and cellar
management.
Our philosophy is based on
the production of typical,
fruity wines, as they fit in
today. Today we build a
bridge between modern wine
technology and traditional
wine-making. 50,000 liters of
wine can still be stored at the
winery in wooden barrels.
Cultivation of the vines and
expansion of the wines are
carried out close to nature
but not rational.
Being committed to quality is
the top priority at Groh.
Awards on regional and
national wine awards confirm
the work of the cellar master.
Markus & Edgar bring the DAC terroir
of the Eisenberg with all its subtleties
as authentically and as naturally as
possible into the bottles. They largely
dispense with oenological aids. Mother
Nature has set up everything
necessary. And they master their craft,
have the necessary basic qualities:
letting go, patience, trust, time, peace.
No measuring and analyzing. Only
their senses, their feelings. Groszer
wines are simply great without drifting
into the esoteric.
The estate can boast over
1000 years of history; in fact
the oldest document which
bears testimony to the
existence of Cusona is dated
994.
It was amongst the green hills
of Tuscany close to the
famous medieval city of San
Gimignano with its imposing
towers (the Medieval
Manhattan), that the Villa of
Cusona rose from the ground.
H. LUN wines defend a noteworthy
position in the long history of Alto
Adige winery since more than 150
years. With great and foresighted
expertise, Alois H. LUN showed
professional courage and
perseverance already in 1840,
when he labelled with his name
only the finest Alto Adige wines
from the best locations: the H.
LUN quality brand was born.
1840, the year in which the
foundation stone was laid, can still
be found today on H. LUN's
eponymous wine line. The typical
South Tyrolean grape varieties are
still vinified according to the
founder's credo and are an
authentic reflection of his vision.
Fresh and fruity, the exceptional
grape varieties come to the fore in
these wines and promise a juicy
portion of wanderlust for an
unmistakable holiday region:
South Tyrol.
In Te Reo Maori, Haha means to
catch your breath. The breath of
conversation which brings us
together. The discussions and
reflections, the memories and
stories binding the past to the
present and the present to future
ventures. The breath weaving our
worlds together. It is the inspiration
behind our Haha logo, carried on
each bottle of wine and shared with
you.
Family owned and focused, our
quality driven company is built on a
generosity of spirit towards each
other and the land, and the
foundation of sharing and caring.
Internationally acclaimed, our
range of premium quality Haha
wines are a true expression of both
the long warm summers of the
Marlborough region and the
temperate Hawke’s Bay climate.
Sharing a place, a time and a
belonging, our wines are robust in
fruit flavours and delectable
aromas.
Hamilton Russell Vineyards,
one of the most southerly
wine Estates in Africa and one
of the closest to the sea - is
located in the beautiful, cool,
maritime Hemel-en-Aarde
Valley appellation, just behind
the old fishing village of
Hermanus. The Estate
specialises in producing highly
individual, terroir driven Pinot
noir and Chardonnay, which
are widely regarded as the
best in South Africa and
among the best in the New
World.
Founder, Tim Hamilton Russell
purchased the undeveloped
170 hectare property in 1975,
after an exhaustive search for
the most southerly site on
which to make South Africa?s
top cool climate wines from a
selection of noble varieties.
His son Anthony Hamilton
Russell, who took over in
1991 (finally buying the
property in 1994), narrowed
the range to Pinot noir and
Chardonnay only and
registered Hamilton Russell
Vineyards as an Estate,
committing to work only with
grapes from their terroir.
Extensive soil research
initiated in 1994 identified 52
hectares of stony, clay-rich,
shale-derived soil as optimal
for the individual, origin
expressive style they aim for
and all plantings have now
been limited to this soil type.
Anthony with winemaker
Hannes Storm and viticulturist
Johan Montgomery are
completely dedicated to
expressing the personality of
the Hamilton Russell
Vineyards terroir in their
wines. Tiny yields and intense
worldwide demand keep the
elegant, highly individual,
Estate grown Pinot noir and
Chardonnay in very short
supply.
Riverview Vineyard is the
northernmost vineyard in
Monterey County. Located two
miles southeast of Soledad and
adjacent to the Pinnacles, this
330-acre vineyard is nestled on a
bench overlooking the Salinas
River and is an ideal Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay location. The bench
location aids in creating excellent
air flow and the southwestern
exposure maximizes available
sunlight and allows the fruit to
ripen slowly and evenly.
The soils are well-drained and
comprised of decomposed granite.
The climate of Monterey Bay is
influenced by the cold waters of
the «Blue Grand Canyon» -A
climatic pathway that connects
the deep sea to the wine growing
regions of Monterey.
Hammeken Cellars is specialized in modern
Spanish wines and well established in the
global wine industry since 1996.
Hammeken Cellars is dedicated to introducing
the world to the grape varietals that have deep
set roots in the history of Spain where each
varietal can tell a very unique story about
Spain.
Yes, they are dedicated to the traditional
varietals of Spain, but in no way
should they be confused with the
traditional Spanish wine profile as they
represent a whole NEW SPAIN, a youthful
Spain, a Spain worth getting to know!
The estate is situated in
Pirque, one of the most
prestigious and historical
areas of the Maipo Valley. At
the foothills of the cordillera
de Los Andes, in the central
area of the country, in a
privileged zone for planting
vineyards.
Between 500 and 800 meters
above sea level is the Maipo
Alto, an area with mild
thermal oscillation where
native vegetation such as
myrtle and boldos thrive,
which on certain occasions
gives the wines distinctive
balsamic notes. Thus, the
wines produced in this area
achieve a high concentration
of tannins, great structure
and intense color.
Occupying its own valley, this
family estate is situated on
the northeast facing slopes of
the Bottelary Hills in the
Stellenbosch region. Here
nature has provided the
perfect soils and climate to
grow and produce award-
winning wines.
This family owned wine estate
offers beautifully crafted
wines, scrumptiuos lunches,
tours of our underground
cellar and pristine walking
trials through 60 hectares of
conserved wetlands.
Hartenberg Estate's 99
hectares of vineyard comprise
a total of nine different soil
types and many different
aspects and microclimates.
The six site-specific varietals
that have been planted,
Sauvignon Blanc, Rhine
Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot,
Pinotage, Shiraz and
Cabernet Sauvignon are the
backbone of Hartenberg's
future. So as to protect the
vines in years with significant
heat peaks and the resulting
drought conditions, all
vineyards that are part of the
re-planting program have drip
irrigation lines. Their presence
means that vine stress can be
minimised as a result of
judicious application of water.
Heartland Wines was created by a
small group of leading South Australian
wine identities who are all good friends
and share a passion for making great
wine. All Heartland wines are made
with fruit from mature vineyards in the
Limestone Coast and Langhorne Creek
in South Australia. There are three
ranges under the Heartland Wines
label. Heartland Stickleback, Heartland
Coast & Creek and the flagship
Directors' Cut Shiraz.
Ben Glaetzer Director Chief Winemaker
is part of the well-known Glaetzer
family in the Barossa Valley . His father
is respected winemaker Colin
Glaetzer, and his two brothers are also
winemakers. Ben, a Roseworthy
graduate, grew up within the wine
industry and started his career working
as a cellarhand at Barossa Valley
Estate and then as Winemaker at
Tyrrell's. He has travelled and worked
extensively throughout the world's
wine regions and is now based in the
Barossa Valley where he makes the
Glaetzer family wines with his father,
Colin.
The Helderberg - named for
its beauty, and meaning Clear
or Bright Mountain - rises
majestically above the
sweeping False Bay. Around
this mountain, farmers have
planted vines for centuries;
discovering that its soils and
proximity to the ocean are
ideal for the cultivation of
premium grapes. In 1906, the
Helderberg Winery waas
established and in that year
harvested the first grapes in
their new winery on the
slopes of the Helderberg.
Over the following decades,
the winery grew in stature,
based on its pedigree of
consistently producing
excellent red wines, with
notably superb Cabernet
Sauvignon. The winery was
instrumental in establishing
the area´s reputation and
high regard, and today the
Helderberg is widely
acknowledged as South Africa
´s home of fine red wines.
The Henschke family has
been making wine since
Johann Christian Henschke
planted a small vineyard on
his diverse farming property
at Keyneton in 1862. He was
one of many Silesians who
had fled their homeland in
search of religious freedom,
and he arrived from Kutschlau
in 1841. The wine was initially
intended for consumption by
family and friends, but with
the first commercial release in
1868, believed to be
principally riesling and shiraz,
the wheels were set in motion
for greater things to come.
Each generation has built
upon the foundations of
Henschke. In more recent
times, fourth-generation Cyril
Henschke pioneered varietal
and single-vineyard wines at
a time when blended wines
and fortifieds were in vogue.
His greatest legacy was the
creation of Hill of Grace and
Mount Edelstone in the 1950s,
shiraz wines from Eden Valley
that have captured the red
wine world’s imagination.
Today, it is fifth-generation
Stephen Henschke and his
wife Prue at the helm,
passionately upholding the
family name and reputation.
This highly regarded team has
won a multitude of awards
that recognise the
complementary nature of
their roles - Stephen as
winemaker and Prue as
viticulturist. One of the most
notable things about the
couple is their ability to keep
devotees fascinated. While
they are perhaps most
famous for Hill of Grace and
Mount Edelstone, they
continue to surprise with their
new styles and techniques.
Prue’s meticulous, innovative
viticultural management has
seen not only new life
breathed into the venerable
vines, but also a new direction
given to white winemaking
that their forebears could
never have imagined.
Henschke boasts a strong
portfolio, with a focus on ultra-
premium single-vineyard
wines. They maintain
their ‘Exceptional wines from
outstanding vineyards’ by
sourcing additional fruit from
growers of excellence, from
the Eden Valley, Barossa
Valley and the Adelaide Hills
regions.
Stephen and Prue are well
recognised for their complete
integration of vineyard and
winery, and have received
many accolades. Most
recently, Henschke was
named 2011 Winery of the
Year at the inaugural The
Age/Sydney Morning Herald
Good Wine Guide awards.
The sixth generation, Johann,
Justine and Andreas, are all
actively involved in helping
Stephen and Prue explore
new and exciting
developments. Among these
are organic and biodynamic
principles that will enrich the
land of their forebears and
strengthen a future in
winemaking for the
generations to come.
Thomas Hensel has built an
impressive reputation in a
short period of time. At
Hensel quality comes first and
its wines find their way to
both the consumer and
leading restaurants. The Pfalz
region is gaining popularity as
a wine region and has
developed as a serious
challenger for Burgundy,
especially in the red wines.
Hensel is a perfect example of
that.
Hensels Gut is like Thomas
himself, young. Although his
wines have already
established their names.
Hensel expands wines that
can fully develop the natural
character of their vines.
Selective harvesting is a
must. Only ripe and healthy
grapes end in the wine
presses.
In 1870, Don Amancio Ugarte in San
Vicente de la Sonsierra began making
his own wines. The Pilgrim's way to
Santiago, between the "Sierra de
Tolono" mountain range and the
medieval town of LaGuardia in
Paganos, right in the heart of the Rioja
Alavesa, built in 1989, the grandson of
the founder, Victorino Eguren Ugarte,
his new winery: the "Heredad Ugarte".
The grapes comes from its own 105 ha
vineyards in best clayey calcareous
terrain of the Rioja Alavesa. Protected
from the cold northern winds by the
mountain range of Sierra de Tolono,
South facing, very ripe grapes grow.
The wines are still largely produced in
craftsmanship, but with the help of
modern winemaking technology. The
special of this Winery are underground
caves (Calados), which lie 20 m deep
in the ground and where year-round
temperatures around 12 ° C are a
constant humidity of 80% and even.
•The first wine farm in the
Walker Bay Wine District, and
the 11th in South Africa, to
receive BWI Champion status
•Our winemaker, Bartho
Eksteen, receives the Oscar
of South African Wine
Industry: Diners Club 2010
Winemaker of the Year, for
Nr.5 Sauvignon Blanc, the
first time a wooded Sauvignon
Blanc receives the coveted
award
•Die Bartho, the wine named
after our winemaker, receives
5 Stars in Platter’s 2010 South
African Wine Guide
•Our winemaker Bartho
Eksteen is a.k.a. Monsieur
Sauvignon Blanc (by Platter
Wine Guide), Sage of
Sauvignon Blanc (by wine
writer Neil Pendock) and
Sultan of Savvy (by wine
writer Graham Howe)
•The first wine farm in the
cool climate, premium wine-
producing Sondagskloof Wine
Ward
•For two years running our
single varietal Cabernet franc,
Swartskaap, receives the
coveted SA Terroir Award
recognising it as the best in
the country (2006 and 2007)
•We brought back the
concept of the Saturday
morning community market
where locals meet and greet –
the first wine cellar in South
Africa to do so
•Our popular Food and Wine
Market receives up to 1800
visitors on a Saturday -
making us the busiest wine
cellar in the Overberg and
one of the most visited in
South Africa
•We've hosted important
events, such as Afrikaans
magazine DE KAT’s 25
birthday celebration
•Our cellar yard is the finish
line of one of the largest
sporting events in the region,
the annual Houwhoek
Mountain Bike Tour.
•As a cellar, we brought back
to the region and community
the original name the village
was given in
1855, "Hermanuspietersfontein
"
•Bartho accepted into the
Cape Winemakers Guild in
recognition of his high
standards of craftsmanship -
the pinnacle of South African
wine achievement.
Donald Hess is a impressive
unique. The Hess Collection
vineyards represent the
diverse growing conditions
seen in the Napa Valley. We
grow grapes in both cool
climates and hot. Our sites are
gently sloped along the Bay to
steep in the mountains. History
has taught us what is best for
our vines, and we learn how to
better tend to our vineyards
with each passing vintage. This
has allowed us to develop site
specific viticulture programs
for each of our ranches. At the
same time we've instituted a
number of environmentally-
friendly initiatives that keep us
at the forefront of sustainable
vineyard practices.†– Sander
Scheer, Viticulturist
The Winemaker Jeff Sinnott
produces fragrant
Sauvignon Blanc, New
Zealand, which represents
the striking variety of this
type very well. The
vineyards are located
approximately 40 hectares in
Marlborough, Waihopai Valley.
Waihopai, in Maori
means "hole in the water."
The philosophy of Huerta de
Albalá is to deliver wines that
express terroir, with intense
colour and purity of varietal
flavour, that reflect the zone
from which they are from and
that display an elegant
structure with smooth tannins
whilst being rich, powerful and
complex.
From careful vineyard
management to high quality
winemaking techniques, the
wines are handcrafted to
ensure that individual nuances
of the vineyard and variety
are maintained.
Only the best quality fruit is
selected, carefully fermented
and aged in fine grained Allier
oak, culminating in elegant
wines of intense richness and
complexity.
In 1998, the Italian-born and
successful banker Roberto Bottega
founded the Idiom winery. He runs
the winery together with his
family.
Its 40 hectares of Da Capo
Vineyards are located at an
altitude of approximately 200-350
m above sea level. NN on the back
of the Helderberg in close
proximity to Sommerset West and
False Bay. This location is the
southeasternmost corner of the
Stellenbosch wine-growing region.
Surrounded by the mountains and
a picturesque backdrop, the
Tasting & Visitor Center overlooks
the entire False Bay. First-class
cuisine and the winery's top wines
round off the enjoyment to
perfection!
Winemaking and street art. For
both, the artist must work with an
unpredictable canvas, blending
instinct and experience to craft
something vibrant, gutsy and
fleeting. Like the urban art that
inspired it, let INTRINSIC be a
beautiful reminder that art born in
the city—whether on a wall or in a
glass—is meant to be shared, not
possessed.
The wines of Iona come from
a dramatically unique site in
the Cape Winelands.
The vineyards are on a
mountain plateau 420
metres above sea level,
surrounded by the Kogelberg
Nature Reserve, and
overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean.
In a country where cool sites
are precious, these vineyards
are like gold — the grapes
ripening up to two months
later than other Cape
vineyards and in perfect
balance. Iona is South
Africa's coolest vineyard site.
Andrew Gunn and family
acquired this beautiful, but
run-down apple farm in
1997. It was
renamed "IONA" after the
remote, spiritual island off
the west coast of Scotland.
We Gunns can trace our
ancestry to the Vikings that
landed in Scotland in the
900s, hence the Viking
longboat emblem on our
labels.
Since our first release in
2001, the wines of Iona have
quickly made a name as
being among the finest in the
world. We invite you to visit
our mountain vineyards or
browse the site for further
information, contact details
and orders. If you would like
to know where to find our
wines please check our
Agents or call us for
restaurant listings in South
Africa.
The Jean Leon winery was
designed and built in 1964, in
the Bordeaux Chateau style.
It stands at the centre of the
estate, at one of its highest
points, and is surrounded by
the company’s own vineyards.
The external appearance of
the winery has undergone few
changes, and it maintains the
same classical presence it had
almost 40 years ago.
However, from the time it was
built, the inside of the Jean
Leon winery has always been
home to the latest
technological advances for the
production of wines of the
highest expression.
The winery’s philosophy has
always been oriented towards
quality, elegance and limited
production so that
individualised control of all
wines throughout the process
can be ensured. This is why,
despite the technical
advances incorporated by the
winery, many tasks are still
performed in a manual and
traditional way, thus
guaranteeing the perfect
monitoring of all processes.
Oenologist Jaume Rovira
continues to oversee all wine
production, contributing the
knowledge accumulated over
many years working on the
estate and in the winery.
The Jean Leon winery boasts
a fine team of staff with
extensive experience.
Especially worthy of mention
is our pago team, which
performs all tasks manually,
allowing us to carefully select
the grapes both in the
vineyard and on the selection
table at harvest time.
Gary and Kathy Jordan have been
making world-class wines since 1993 on a
farm with a history going back over 300
years. He's a geologist, she's an
economist - together this husband and
wife team is a phenomenon. Gary's
parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the
146 hectare Stellenbosch property in
1982, and embarked on an extensive
replanting programme, specializing in
classic varieties suited to the different
soils and slopes. From the Jordan hillside
vineyards one has spectacular panoramic
views of Table Mountain, False Bay and
Stellenbosch. Gary and Kathy worked
internationally for two years, refining
their high- energy instincts with practical
experience. They returned home to build
a cellar in 1992. The following year, the
vines were judged ready for making
wines that would carry the Jordan name.
From that first year it was obvious that a
new star had been added to the
winemaking firmament. Continuing
success has enlarged the team, with the
focus on producing fiercely individual
wines that combine the fruity accessibility
of the New World with the Classic
Elegance.
Joubert-Tradauw is a family-
owned private cellar in the
Tradouw Valley in the Little
Karoo region on the famous
R62. The farm is located just
outside the picturesque village
of Barrydale.
Joubert-Tradauw Private
Cellar is passionately focused
on producing classic, elegant,
handcrafted wines to be
enjoyed with good food. The
grapes are picked and
selected by hand and the
wines are all naturally
fermented, unfiltered and
matured for over a year in
Burgundy French oak barrels.
Joubert-Tradauw wines are
more old-world style than
new, and are complex, thinly
layered and finely structured
with layer-upon-layer aromas.
Meyer uses traditional
methods and believes in little
intervention in the cellar, with
a strong emphasis on good
viticulture practices.
All wines are made in a
classical style.
Since the 2000 vintage, Juan
Manuel Burgos has been producing
his AVAN wines in the Castilian
town of Fuentelcesped, Ribera del
Duero and has established himself
well as a small premium supplier.
With total production currently still
under 100,000 bottles, the quality
has always been pleasing to date.
Juanma, as he is called, began his
winemaking career at Felix Lorenzo
Cachazo in Rueda, where he
worked for a few years before
joining the Cachopa winery in
Ribera del Duero. When his family
provided him with 40 to 100-year-
old Tempranillo vineyards, he
began to create his own wine:
Avan. The grapes are carefully
selected before they are further
processed in our own winery (since
2005). In the cellar, gravity
technology is used, i.e. the grape
must is not pumped, but rather
transported into the stainless steel
tanks from above using a crane.
The small conical stainless steel
tanks are custom-made, like those
used by Mariano Garcia at Aalto.
Juan Manuel Burgos' range
consists of pure Tempranillo wines:
the Avan Nacimiento, which is
made from younger vines, as well
as the Avan Concentracion, which
is made from 40-80 year old vines,
the Avan Valhernando, which is
made from the best parcel of the
Concentracion ( 80 years) in an
edition of only 1,800 bottles, the
single vineyard Viñedo de Torrubio
and the Avan Cepas Centenarias,
an extract from over 100-year-old
vines with a production quantity of
only 1,000 bottles.
Julien Schaal is a winery in
Alsace. In 2011, the eponymous
founder, together with Olivier
Biecher, went in search of
individual vineyards with
character in order to lay the
foundations for Alsatian Grand
Cru wines. Today he runs the
winery together with his wife
Sophie.
In addition to the headquarters in
Alsace, the winery operates a
branch in South Africa. It goes
back to Julien's work in South
Africa in 2003. The winemaker
Gordon Newton Johnson gave him
the jump start to produce a
couple of barrels. The focus was
and still is today on two grape
varieties, Syrah and Chardonnay.
In 2001 Aurelio Montes, sr. winemaker
and founding partner of Viña Montes in
Chile, visited Mendoza in Argentina. He
was immediately seduced and
impressed by its people, terroir,
viticulture and enology, and excited by
the opportunity to both learn from and
contribute his own experience to a
wine industry open to innovation. He
saw the tremendous potential of the
region and of Argentinean wines
around the world.
After further exploratory trips, Kaiken
was founded in 2002.
Like the Caiquenes (wild geese) that
fly over Patagonia between Argentina
and Chile, Montes decided to cross the
Andes Mountains which separate the
two countries. The aim was clear: to
make great wines by combining the
exceptional conditions of the Mendoza
region with the talents of professionals
from Argentina and Chile. Wines that
show the best of both sides of the
Andes.
The name Kanonkop is derived
from a kopje (hillock), from
which a cannon was fired in the
17th Century, to alert farmers
in outlying areas that sailing
ships plying the waters
between Europe and the Far
East had entered Table Bay for
a stopover at Cape Town.
They would then load their
wagons, span their oxen and
set off to Cape Town to barter
their produce, mainly fresh
fruit and vegetables, to the
sailors and travellers who had
spent many months at
sea.
Kanonkop is a fourth
generation family estate, which
was originally purchased by JW
Sauer, a cabinet member in
the parliament of the Union of
South Africa. His son Paul
Oliver Sauer, also a cabinet
minister, took over the reins
from his father and in 1968
was joined by Springbok rugby
great Jan “Bolandâ€
Coetzee.
Mary Sauer, daughter of Paul
Sauer, inherited the Estate.
She married Jannie Krige, a
rugby administrator at the
University of Stellenbosch, who
took early retirement and
together with Coetzee made
the first estate bottled wines in
1973.
Beyers Truter joined the estate
in 1980 with the departure of
Coetzee, and together with
Johann and Paul, sons of Mary
and Jannie, continued the
traditions developed on this
highly prized estate. More
recently Beeslaar, who joined
the team in 2002, has taken
over from Beyers and
continues the good work
passed down from generation
to generation.
Cantina Kaltern is an old-
established cooperative winery
representing a whole village and its
wine growers. The winery is an
ambassador for the wines produced
on the shores of Lake Kaltern and
especially for the variety Schiava
(Kalterersee) – wines that are
made by a community of vintners
with great sensitivity, passion and
expertise, wines with finesse and
complexity and yet wonderfully
uncomplicated.
The Kendall-Jackson Winery
vineyards are located in the cool
coastal regions of California, where
vineyards sit on mountains, ridges,
slopes and plains. From these
stunningly beautiful sites, the
winemakers draw on a rich palette
of aromas and flavours to produce
wines of exceptional depth and
complexity.
"One of the most mythical
vineyards in the world..."
Described as one of the
world’s most beautiful
vineyards, Klein Constantia
is set amidst ancient trees
and lush greenery on the
upper foothills of the
Constantiaberg, with superb
views across the Constantia
Valley and False Bay.
OUR 146 HECTARE WINE
ESTATE originally formed
part of "Constantia", a vast
property established in 1685
by Simon van der Stel, the
first governor of the Cape.
This particular valley was
chosen not only for its
beauty, but also for the
decomposed granite soils on
its slopes, gently cooled by
ocean breezes.
Prized by leaders and
aristocracy throughout 18th
Century Europe, Constantia’s
Vin de Constance was
revived by Klein Constantia
in 1986, reaffirming this
unique natural sweet wine’s
place in history.
Today, Klein Constantia
continues to make some of
South Africa’s top wines and
the world’s best dessert
wine; wines that reflect the
cool Constantia climate, as
well as our historic tradition.
Kleine Zalze wines are
marked by classical structure
and complexity matched by a
vibrant flavour intensity.
Discernibly South African in
style, they are refreshing,
beautifully balanced and well
suited to food. They are
made according to traditional
methods, with minimal cellar
intervention but supported by
modern equipment.
Each vineyard block is vinified
independently to give the
winemaking team the building
blocks to create wines that
taste of place. Close
attention is paid to cultivating
grapes of exceptional quality
and each vineyard is
assessed and managed
individually during the growth
period. Extensive yield
reduction is also done to
produce the best quality, fruit
driven wines with outstanding
character and maturation
potential.
The intensity of the 'New
World' in its full fruit flavours,
combine with the elegance
and structure of the 'Old
World', yielding wines of
character, complexity, and
balance, reflecting our given
terroir and climate. This
refined approach to viticulture
and winemaking, together
with the attention to detail and
the personal touch that goes
with being a family-owned
estate, contribute to the
ongoing success of Kleine
Zalze’s wines.
The Augustinian Canons
Regular monastery of Neustift
is located in the northern-
most winegrowing region on
the southern side of the Alps.
The mineral-rich soils, the
elevation (1,970 ft – 2,950 ft)
and the cool climate are all
factors which explain the
intense aromas and flavours
as well as fruity, mouth-
watering acidity found in our
wines produced from the
typical white Eisack Valley
grape varieties. The long
drawn-out ripening period
extending well into the
autumn is crucial. The most
widely-grown vines in our
vineyards around Vahrn just
north of Brixen are Sylvaner,
Kerner, Gewürztraminer and
Veltliner.
The monastery also owns
vineyards in the warm central
region of South Tyrol which
supply the red grapes. They
include the full-bodied,
savoury Lagrein from the
Mariaheim vineyard in
Bolzano/Bozen and red wines
from the Marklhof estate in
the cool rolling hills of Girlan
to the south of Bolzano where
the grapes are harvested,
crushed and the wines
matured. The wines include
Vernatsch, Pinot Noir and the
lusciously sweet
Rosenmuskateller (‘Rose
Muscat’, the name deriving
from the variety’s typical
scent of roses).
With over 850 years of
experience coupled with state-
of-the-art winemaking
technology, top-class
expertise and the enormous
enthusiasm the wines
generate among our
employees, we succeed in
producing wines bursting with
flavour and varietal character
year after year, to the joy of
wine-lovers worldwide
The KNIPSER state is family
owned since 1850. It is
located in the north east part
of Pfalz between Grünstadt
and Bad Dürkheim (south of
Frankfurt and west of
Mannheim).
The vineyards are located in
Laumersheim, Großkarlbach
and Dirmstein. The total
vinegrowing area is about 40
ha.
aumersheim has got a long
tradition of wine growing. You
can find this mentioned in
some old documents in the
Lorsch monestary as well as
in a donation from Albulf from
30.III. 769".
The KNIPSER Estate is a
member of "VDP - Die
Prädikatsweingüter" since
1993 and also foundation
member of Deutsches
Barriqueforum.
The KNIPSER Estate has also
won the 'German Red Wine
Price' presented by
the 'VINUM' magazine several
times as well as Winegrower
of the Year 1996 presented by
the periodical "Der
Feinschmecker".
"Our family has been
operating in Weinheim for
more than 40 years in
Kirchheim an der Weinstraße
and is run in the 3rd
generation. Our winery has a
unique history in which the
carriage plays a special role
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But for us everything started
with the production of barrel
wine. It was only during the
years when the Palatinate
became more attractive to
wine-growers, that we
developed our own collection
of wines of the highest
quality. Today, we proudly
market two excellent wine
lines: the "Family Kolb" line
and the line of "Calèche" lace
plants. So we offer
something for almost every
taste - whether typical
German or internationally
expanded.
With me the winery now
goes into the 3rd generation.
My goal is to preserve the
traditional values of my
family and to let new ideas
and modern, wine-making
methods be carefully
integrated into the harmony
of nature.
I look forward to seeing you
at our historic winery. "
Yours Johanna Kolb (Wine-
Countess Johanna I)
The Kollwentz family
cultivates the art of wine
production and its
philosophies in their purest
form: our own vineyards, our
own grapes, our own wine.
We tend and care for 24
hectares of vineyard.
Cultivation of the soil and
management of the
greencover are the twin
cornerstones upon which
balanced vine-growth is built.
Intensive work with the vines
– all done by hand – is the
key to quality. Only fully
ripened and healthy grapes
are selectively harvested by
hand.
We use no botryicides, no
insecticides and no
herbicides. There is
no ‘orange wine’ at the
Kollwentz Estate and there
are no amphoras. No oak
chips are used, and no
tannins are added.
All white wines, all red wines
and all sweet wines are
matured in oak casks, for
between six to thirty months.
From humble beginnings, to
a world wide brand, Konrad
Wines has grown from one
man’s love of Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc.
Over 10 years later, we now
produce a premium range of
Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling,
Gewurztraminer and Pinot
Noir.
Family owned, grown, and
hand crafted, we hope you
get as much enjoyment out
of our wines as we have had
making them.
The winery Krug Gumpoldskirchen is
established since 1746. With 34 hectares of
the best locations around Gumpoldskirchen,
with its clay and limestone soils, and
the climate of the Thermalregion in lower
Austria, we create wonderful, powerful and
complex white wines and red wines with
long maturing and aging potential but also
wines for drinking pleasure after a couple of
months (youg wines).
The vineyards are located on the thermal line
climatic zone. Due to the optimal conditions,
such as soil, climate, and the location of
vineyard places, the Thermalregion area offers
the best conditions to produce great red and
white wines.
Art in a wine glass - The detail-
loving and perfectionist winemaker
from the
Rheingau inspires above all with
outstanding Rieslings. The winery
Künstler has been family-owned
since 1648. Until the end of the
Second
until the end of the Second World
War, the family ran their vineyard
80 km north of Vienna.
After expropriation and expulsion
from his homeland, Franz Künstler
founded the winery in Hochheim.
the winery in Hochheim in 1965.
Due to his strict philosophy of
quality
philosophy, the estate was
immediately successful in
numerous tastings and awards.
awards.
Our vineyards are our most
valuable assets. Our steep
vineyard sites, situated at
altitudes ranging between
220 and 900 meters, are
unique in South Tyrol and
lend our wines their unique
character: early ripening, hot
sites for the red wines and
high, breezy sites for the
whites.
Our cellar philosophy is to
produce wine in such a way
that it reflects its own
individual place of origin. The
result: top wines that are not
only distinctive but also
appreciated on an
international level.
Numerous awards, conferred
not only in South Tyrol but
also abroad, confirm the
exceptional quality of our
territorial wines.
KWV, Wine & Spirits producer in
South Africa, is recognized across
the globe for its pioneering efforts
in the world of wine, and its
award-winning brands. Our range
of brands include Roodeberg, The
Mentors, KWV Brandy, Laborie,
Cathedral Cellar, Classic Collection,
Cruxland, Imagin, Wild Africa
Cream and so much more spirits &
wine. Our brands can be
purchased on our online shop or at
the KWV Emporium in Paarl and in
addition to this, visitors can also
enjoy our famous destination
experiences. These not to be
missed experiences include House
of Fire, Cathedral Cellar and KWV
Emporium for tastings and
pairings.
L’Avenir is a leading Stellenbosch boutique
winery that specialises in South Africa’s
emblematic varietals: Pinotage and Chenin
Blanc. Situated four kilometres from
Stellenbosch on the slopes of Simonsberg
Mountain, the estate is right in the heart of
South Africa’s most revered wine appellation.
Owned by the French leader of terroir wines,
AdVini, L’Avenir produces authentic South
African wines, with a touch of French flair.
"La Burgondie†was the historical
region of France that gave rise to
the term Burgundy. Our 800
winegrowing families are
enthusiastically committed to
sustainable development. We know
well our responsibility to society
and offer a range of ethical, single-
origin wines.
Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek
Valley in South Africa’s Cape
winelands, La Motte is home to some
of South Africa’s finest wines,
recognized internationally for their
exceptional quality. In harmony with
the production of wines, La Motte has
also ventured into flower cultivation
and the production of ethereal oils.
True to its philosophy of a culture of
excellence, La Motte maintains a
programme of consistent quality
improvement, reaching beyond wine
production. The estate has a strong
commitment to historic and cultural
preservation, as well as the active
socio-economic upliftment of its
workers and their families.
With its picturesque setting, historic
buildings and rural atmosphere, La
Motte is an enchanting destination for
visitors to the winelands of the Cape.
Quality, elegance, innovation,
evolution... They are the
pillars on which the five
founding families erected our
winery in 1890 and built a
way of living, feeling and
producing wines of the
highest quality that continue
to evolve subtly, perfectly
adapting to new tastes.
This is how the permanent
pursuit of excellence started;
a pursuit that continues into
the 21st century with
identical enthusiasm. We
draw the best from our
winemaking tradition and
wisdom —our own cooperage,
manual racking, long ageing
periods, etc.— and combine it
with the most modern
winemaking technology.
Today, our wines are an
international exemplar of the
great wines of Rioja and our
brands are present in the best
restaurants across all
continents.
Nestled in the heart of the
Paarl Mountains, 60 kilometres
from Cape Town, South Africa,
this historic, original French
Huguenot wine farm, offers
visitors an unforgettable
experience. Purchased in 1972
by KWV, the wine estate
boasts a beautiful Manor
House, an Historic Wine Cellar,
Guest House and Laborie
Restaurant, in addition to the
production of top quality wines
and a brandy.
The restored and stately Manor
House is set amid
magnificently landscaped
gardens. The house is one of
the oldest and most important,
architecturally speaking, in the
Paarl region.
In 1963, the Lafkiotis family,
started making wine using some of
the best Greek varieties found in
Archaies Kleones of Nemea.
Today, supported by the experience
of many years of producing
premium wines, the family
continues the tradition by selecting
high quality vineyards, makes wine
in modern state-of-the art facilities
and ages the wines in French, oak
barrels in environmentally-
controlled cellars.
Cape Agulhas, southernmost
tip of the African continent.
Here the Atlantic and Indian
oceans meet in a wild
alchemic wind-blown
landscape where nature and
viticulture combine to create
extreme grape-farming
conditions. The undulating
terrain of vines and
indigenous fynbos struggle in
the relentless cool winds and
dense fog, making it an
environment where vines
flourish or fail. Wines from
these cool climate conditions
are characterized by lower
alcohols, delicate fruit and
balanced by good, natural
acidity.
Sun, passion and hail: this is the
triangle in which the Moselle
vintner moves. Since the Romans.
This is where it shows who's got
what it takes, who understands
nature. Quality instead of quantity.
The steep slopes in the Green
Canyon. The finest manual work all
year round. Perseverance. This is
the only way to create something
special. Healthy ripe, but not too
ripe grapes are the goal. Highly
selective hand harvesting. For the
dry wines we do not accept
bloomed botrytis in the harvest
box. Gentle pressing. Now the
right feeling. Fermentation with
natural yeasts. The wines ferment
with a maximum of nutrients, the
transformation is slow and
continuous. The natural vineyard
flavour in the wine remains
recognisable. That is essential.
Langmeil's award winning premium
range is internationally recognized and
they are regarded as one of the top
premium wine producers in Australia.
The young team is dedicated to the
success of the winery, driven only by
quality in every aspect.
Langmeil is a must visit when you are
in the Barossa, with stunning grounds
and tours showcasing the notable
history to thousands of visitors
annually.
The Langmeil property was first settled
in 1842 by a pioneering settler
Christian Auricht and formed one of
the district's first villages. Auricht
migrated from Prussia after being
persecuted for his religious beliefs, and
fled to the Barossa for religious
freedom. His legacy survives through
what's believed to be the oldest known
surviving Shiraz vineyard in the world,
planted in 1843 by Auricht and today
continues to produce fruit for the
flagship single vineyard wine The
Freedom Shiraz.
Life is for living and the season that
epitomises this is Spring! Awakening
from a winter slumber, the first days of
spring bring budburst and a renewed
enthusiasm for fun and frivolity.
This Spring Fever brings out the best in
everyone and is worthy of celebration
with good friends and great wine!
The Lindner family of Langmeil Winery
has been immersed in the Barossa's
culture of farming, food, wine and
community for six generations. Their
commitment to quality in all aspects is
unwavering and any wine that bears
the Langmeil name represents their
family's pursuit of excellence in wine
and community.
Steeped in history dating back to
1692, Lanzerac Wine Estate is a
historic landmark and Stellenbosch
icon. The grande dame is
synonymous with old-world charm
and rich Cape heritage. Positioned
in the idyllic Jonkershoek Valley on
the outskirts of the historical town
of Stellenbosch, the Estate boasts
views of dramatic mountain ranges,
endless rows of lush vineyards and
hectares of gardens shaded by
giant Oak trees.
LAS MORADAS DE SAN
MARTÃN winery began in
1999 on the Madrid side of
the Gredos range of hills,
recovering the ancient
Garnacha vineyards that have
been cultivated since the 12th
century in the municipality of
San MartÃn de Valdeiglesias.
Pago de los Castillejos is
where the Madrid region
meets the northern part of
Toledo and the southern part
of Ãvila on the edge of the
Gredos range. Its climate and
special soils make it possible
to make wines with plenty of
personality and quality. A
commitment to the future of
people and this land.
“Las Moradas†(known in
English as “The Interior
Castleâ€) is the title of the last
book Saint Teresa wrote. The
name is intended as a nod to
literature, as the wine of this
area is mentioned by the
most important writers of the
Spanish Golden Age, and we
reflect this on the labels of
our bottles.
Le Contesse is a family-run winery
at the foot of the hills of
Conegliano Valdobbiadene with its
own vineyards and striving for
high quality standards. The
Bonotto family has been
producing sparkling wines here
since the early 1970s. For this
purpose, Le Contesse's own
yeasts are selected, cultivated
and propagated. As a result, these
wines have an incomparable
freshness compared to the use of
industrially produced yeasts,
which lasts long after opening in
the bottle. Many regional and
international awards prove the
very good quality of the products
again and again.
The winery was started by three friends
with almost sixty years of combined
experience in the wine trade. Their goal is
to produce terrific, genuine and natural
Rhône wines. Named after the vineyard
located between Remoulin and Avignon,
the grapes are harvested and vinified the
most natural way possible.
Welcome to Leopard’s Leap
Family Vineyards, leading
wine producer situated in
South Africa’s famous
Franschhoek Valley. Sourcing
grapes from selected
vineyards in the Western
Cape winelands, Leopard’s
Leap Family Vineyards
produces and markets
quality wines under the
Leopard’s Leap label, aimed
at consumers with a
preference for affordable,
easy-drinking wines, fit for
any occasion.
The story of these men
begins at the dawn of the
Great Depression when a
handful of winemakers in the
Beaujolais, at that time
affected by the 1929 crisis,
decided to join their forces to
resist better the economic
storm: the Vignerons de Bel
Air winery was born.
Over time the rows and the
production of the winery
increased. The work tools
were constantly upgraded and
the first shop was built in
1984 to welcome the wine
lovers. Finally in 2008 the
winery of Bel Air, located in
Saint Jean d’Ardières, merged
with the Chiroubles winery
and now has a second
production site at the heart of
the crus.
Nowadays Les vignerons de
Bel Air represent 250
members and 700 hectares
with the 10 crus of Beaujol
ais. Thanks to the old and
true friendship between the
winemakers and a great
establishment in the villages
around, the Bel Air winery is
based on a tough and
dynamic core.
Les Vignobles Foncalieu are a
union of cooperatives
anchored in the heart of
Languedoc. Our territory
stretches from the Corbières
massif to the banks of the
Mediterranean, from the
Mistral- swept hillsides to the
sun-caressed plains between
Carcassonne and Béziers.
It is in the heart of these
landscapes, situated between
ocean and mountains, that
all our wine- growers tend to
our 4,000 hectares of vines
every day in order to offer
Foncalieu the high-quality
grapes used to produce
exceptional wines.
A cooperative with strong
values since 1967, our 650
winegrowers cultivate team
spirit, authenticity,
innovation and a shared
passion… all of which have
led Foncalieu to be named as
one of the 50 most well-
known brands of wine in the
world by the trade magazine
Drinks International in 2017.
1981 was the turning point in
the history of the winery. That
was the year we introduced a
new approach to production
aimed at up-grading quality.
White wines proved to be the
best expression of
our “terroir†and they became
the focus of our mission.
Our aim today is to produce
wines of increasingly high
quality and our role is to
create the conditions to let
this happen.
Winery in the Colli Gorizia in
Friuli region in Italy. End of
the 19th Century, the family
Pecorari their viticultural
activity near the old village of
San Lorenzo Isontino. The
village is located in Friuli - the
23 hectares of vineyards of
the estate lie on a small
plateau and are characterized
by gravelly soils and rocks
from the Quaternary. Today
the winery Lis Neris, Alvaro
Pecorari of the fifth
generation is kept. In Lis
Neris focus is primarily on the
production of sophisticated
wines and strives in giving the
available natural resources,
the wines more polish and
refinement. Another
foundation stone for today's
success is also the most
modern cellar technology. At
the estate, are processed
exclusively own grapes. In
the basement the entire
harvest is fermented in
stainless steel tanks with
controlled temperature
control. The new wine of the
best grapes is aged in small
French oak barrels to achieve
more complexity and
balance. The most influential
Italian wine guide Gambero
Rosso, gave them six times
two, and once even three
glasses
Loch Lomond Distillery is a single
malt Scotch whisky distillery in
Alexandria, Scotland, near Loch
Lomond. The history of the
distillery dates back to 1814, when
it was originally founded at the
north end of Loch Lomond near
Tarbet (known as Tarbat). The
current Loch Lomond Distillery was
established in 1964 by the former
owners of the Littlemill Distillery in
Bowling. Production began the
following year, 1965. After a break
in production in 1984, Glen Catrine
Bonded Warehouses took over the
business and resumed malt
production in 1987. Grain whisky
production began in 1993 and two
new malt stills were added in 1999.
At that time, Loch Lomond Distillery
was the only distillery in Scotland
to produce both grain and malt
whisky.
Lomond, with its unique
Southerly position is ideally
situated to be cooled by sea
breezes in the summer
months, ensuring the best
environment for its boutique
selection of grape varietals.
The cultivars grown were
carefully selected to
complement the variety of
soils on the farm, and this,
combined with the farm’s
location, allow for the
production of superb single-vineyard
wines from individual vineyard blocks.
Part of the the Walker Bay Fynbos
Conservancy, Lomond focuses on
sustainability and the preservation of
biodiversity on the farm, Where
possible, organic and natural farming
methods are used, in order to produce
unique wines that are a true reflection
of their environment.
Part of the the Walker Bay
Fynbos Conservancy,
Lomond focuses on
sustainability and the
preservation of biodiversity
on the farm, Where possible,
organic and natural farming
methods are used, in order
to produce unique wines that
are a true reflection of their
environment.
The history of the house dates
back to the year 1859, when
Louis Jadot Denis founded the
Wine House in the heart of
Burgundy. Looking at the
houses of Burgundy wine, it
has just Louis Jadot in recent
years made a spectacular
development.
Robert Parker is full of praise
for the wines of the house.
Systematically for years
almost the entire gain in new
vineyards, wooden barrels
and best modern
Vinifikationsanlagen is
invested. This pays off: In an
impressive wine quality.
One of the last great independent and
family-run Champagne Houses.
When he inherited the Champagne
House in 1833, the aesthete and
entrepreneur Louis Roederer took a
visionary approach to enriching his
vines, aiming to master every stage of
the wine’s creation. He forged the
wine’s unique style, character, and
taste. In the mid-nineteenth century,
Louis Roederer acquired some of
Champagne’s grand cru vineyards—an
approach that contrasted sharply with
contemporary practices..
While other Houses bought their
grapes, Louis Roederer nurtured his
vineyards, familiarized himself with the
specific characteristics of each parcel,
and methodically acquired the finest
land. Louis Roederer’s guiding principle
was that all great wine depends on the
quality of the soil, a passion for
tradition, and an astute vision of the
future; the fame and reputation of the
House of Louis Roederer was firmly
established. His heir, Louis Roederer II
was equally enlightened and adopted
his father’s conscientious approach to
the production of champagne,
patrimonial estate management, and
instinctive audacity.
The art of Chardonnay
Louisvale, with its elegant,
100 year old Sir Herbert
Baker-designed homestead,
is situated at the foot of the
majestic Stellenbosch
mountains in verdant Devon
Valley, and its lush,
manicured vineyards produce
outstanding wines,
particularly Chardonnay.
Towering oak trees protect
this island of peace and
tranquility from the outside
world, although it is a mere
40 minute drive from the
cosmopolitan city of Cape
Town.
Louisvale's journey began
with the planting of the first
vines in 1989, shortly after
the property was bought by
Hans Froehling and Leon
Stemmet in 1988.
Hans and Leon were the
perfect and most flamboyant
ambassadors for the range of
Chardonnays that enjoyed a
special place in the South
African market and which
still boasts a loyal following.
During 1993, Marinus Bredell
took over the winemaking
role and decided to include
red wines in what was then
exclusively, a Chardonnay
range.
In July 1997, a brand new
cellar welcomed wine maker
Simon Smith who has
nurtured the vines and wines
with a passion for the past
fifteen years.
In September 2010, a group
of four business friends,
Altmann Allers, Hendrik
Kluever, Zane Meyer and
Johann Kirsten acquired
Louisvale. They have tended
this gem ever since.
A magnificent estate nestled in the fertile
bowl of the Helderberg Mountains.
Lourensford Estate, founded in 1700, a proud
history joins with a dynamic new vision to
create a giant among South African wine
producers. Utilising unique technology and
reaping the benefits of global expertise and
optimal terroir, the wines of Lourensford are
becoming well-recognised icons of true style
and sophistication.
Some people describe Luddite Shiraz as
Niels Verburg contained in a glass; Niels
is six foot four and when he smiles
appears to be beaming an embrace in
your direction. As a young winemaker
traveling the world Niels confirmed his
love for Shiraz when working a harvest in
Australia but it was a winery in Chile that
inspired his wine-making method, ‘It was
as if I’d gone back 20 years, it was
ramshackle, chaotic but they had great
fruit and passion and I'd never seen that
quality of wine.'
'The nitty gritty of good winemaking is to
have good grapes, good yeast and good
barrels,' says Niels, ‘Being hi- tech and
cutting edge isn't important to me. When
you go into a winery and see the
centrifuges and reverse osmosis, it’s like
going into the kitchen of a top restaurant
and seeing a microwave, you think “Hey,
that’s not rightâ€.’ The first vintage of
Luddite Shiraz was released in 2000.
'There’s been an improvement every
year,' says Niels. 'The ultimate goal
would be a perfect wine but of course
that doesn’t exist.Ä
The Biscardo Family have
been making wine from their
base in Soave for over 150
years and the operations are
currently led by brothers
Maurizio and Martino
Biscardo. Renowned for their
Proseccos and Corvina based
reds in particular, they are
also involved in a fascinating
project in Puglia. During the
course of Maurizio's long and
illustrious career, he has
consulted for well known
wineries around Italy and in
doing so he came across the
vineyards that provide the
grapes for their Puglian
wines. Both the Pugliese and
Veneto wines are
characterised by a dangerous
drinkability, aromatic purity
and exceptional value for
money.
Macia Batle, which is located
in Santa MarÃa del CamÃ
(Majorca) and contains the
latest facilities, machinery and
advanced technology,
develops 150 hectares of
vineyards in order to prepare
excellent wines that display
the special characteristics of
the land and the varieties
native to the island
(Mantonegro, Callet and
Prensal). To this end, they
have a highly qualified team
of oenologists and grape-
growers to make Macià Batle
the benchmark Majorcan
winery.
We at JanotsBos make real terroir
wines, in which we express the
ensemble of soil and climat
optimally. Our wines are matured in
French oak. We make sure the oak
adds to the structure and finesse of
the wine. The oak will however
never dominate the wine, but will
always be integrated subtly and
delicately. We use French oak, both
Allier and Vosges, with a light
toasting. Dependent on the
appellation we determine the type
we are using. You'll find our style of
wine making in all our wines. We
strive for natural wines of the
highest quality by avoiding
additives and superfluous
manipulations. It's a pure style,
focussing on expressing the terroir.
Each and every appellation we
produce is different from the
others. But the same style is
always present.
RIGAL was founded in 1755 in
Cahors, the original birthplace
of the Malbec grape variety. It
has built up a unique
expertise with this grape
variety which it explores in all
its nuances in the finest
terroirs of Cahors, through its
signature RIGAL brand and its
prominent partner estates.
From over 250 hectares of
vineyards in Cahors, RIGAL
produces and markets
expressive Cahors wines from
both the valley and the
plateau, a unique offering
crowned by the very fine,
elegant wines from Château
de Chambert. Based in
Cahors, RIGAL has been an
important wine company in
the Southwest of France. It
brings you a comprehensive
range of unique and generous
wines from this region.
A UNIQUE HISTORY
Created in 1996 by a master Italian
glass designer, Manon is featured
as an original slender feminine
silhouette. This unique bottle has
seen its design modernised over
the years and confers both identity
and character to this Côtes de
Provence wine.
Manon is also a tribute to a famous
and popular name for girls in the
French Provence region. This
vintage is after the image of the
name, free spirited yet true to its
terroir of origin: The Provence.
Marco Felluga and Russiz
Superiore are two of the
most prestigious wineries of
Collio region: they have an
enduring relationship with
the wine - began over a
century ago, in the second
half of 1800, in Istria - that
can be considered a true
dynasty of winemakers, that
has been able to exploit the
potential of some varieties
and territories suited to the
vine.
In the 30’s, after the World
War I, Giovanni Felluga
decided to move to Friuli and
more precisely, in the Collio.
Marco, the penultimate of his
seven children, continued the
family business and in 1956
he founded the company
which has his name. Thanks
to him, who trained as a
young man at the prestigious
school of oenology of
Conegliano, we have the
path of innovation, quality
and research.
The balance managed
between innovation and
tradition have made his
company a benchmark for
the entire territory. Today,
his son continues on the path
of absolute quality: Roberto
represents the fifth
generation of winemakers
and leads both companies,
Marco Felluga in Gradisca
d'Isonzo (Gorizia) and Russiz
Superiore in Capriva del
Friuli (Gorizia).
"The rising star" is how Marco
Porello is known in English-
speaking countries. His convincing
wines have made a big name for
themselves there in a short time
and here too he convinces with
his independent wines. He has
been running the family winery in
Canale since 1994 and has
invested a lot of strength and
energy in the old vineyards and
the latest cellar technology right
from the start. Most of the
vineyards were planted in the
19th century. For him, the work in
the vineyard is the most
important thing. He spends more
than 2000 hours there a year and
often forgets the time in his
passion. He knows and studies
every parcel, every soil formation
and every microclimate in detail.
He grows his Roero Arneis on just
4 hectares.
It is common knowledge
today that there are many
wineries located around the
world capable of producing
high quality wines. So while
there is a good selection of
expensive wines available,
the highest demand is
actually for quality wines at
reasonable prices. That is the
segment Mare Magnum is
focused upon.
Takis Soldatos and Mario
Calzolari, working together
we have created Mare
Magnum - a new wine
company with production in
various regions of Italy such
as Apulia, Abruzzo, Sicily and
Veneto.
In addition, a international
team of winemakers is
constantly travelling the
globe, collaborating with local
producers and creating other
alluring and modern wines.
Mare Magnum currently
involved in places as diverse
as France, Spain, South
America, Australia, New
Zealand and South Africa.
In every country and with
every wine, the ultimate
goals are an outstanding
value-for-money in an
attractive and innovative
packaging.
Since the mid-1980s generated
Miguel Torres' most talented
sister Marimar in California's
Russian River Valley
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
excellent wines that reflect
the character of the
exceptional situation
perfectly. The approximately
33-acre vineyard, which they
have invested jointly with her
father and he had named in
honor of Don Miguel, is
located in Green Valley, one
because of its proximity to
the Pacific Ocean rather cool
area in Sonoma County. The
resulting extended maturity
periods that allow the grapes
to develop their full, intense
flavor in peace. The European
high density planting of the
vines of almost 5,000 plants /
ha (about four times more
common than in California)
reduces the income and thus
also carries a significantly
higher concentration of
flavors, sophistication,
elegance and balance of the
wines. The vines are planted
on phylloxera-resistant
rootstocks and are farmed
organically - since 2006 it
has even begun to biodynamic
farming methods.
Carolina du Toit, owner of
South African wine estate
Mont du Toit is to find
anything on the lookout for a
new challenge in southern
France. In the Costières de
Nîmes appellation, at the
extreme east of the
Languedoc wine region, she
bought the 17-hectare
vineyard Mas d'Andrum.
Bernd Philippi of Koehler-
Ruprecht estate in the Pfalz
advises Mas d'Andrum in the
vineyard and the cellar.
Masi production strategy aims
to emphasize the personality
of each single product, while
maintaining a recognisable
Venetian style. In 1958, Masi
was in the forefront of the
work to identify the
historic "cru" vineyard sites
for Amarone. In 1964,
Campofiorin was the first in a
new category of wines,
reinventing the technique of
double fermentation and
continually updating it. Masi
has also updated the style of
Amarone, using new
appassimento and vinification
technologies.
Masi wines are modern,
attractive, well-balanced and
easily identifiable;
characteristics which have
earned Masi recognition for
having "revolutionized the art
of wine-making in the
Venetian region". Hugh
Johnson defines Masi as "a
touchstone for Veronese
wines".
In the year 1629 Simon Mayr „Kuchenmayr“
from Völs am Schlern purchased the
Unterganznerhof. The Mayr family have lived
and worked there for more than ten
generations. The property has always been
passed on from father to son, that is why it is
called „an inherited estate“. This estate is a
typical example of the South Tyrolean closed
farm system. Only through generations of
experience, dedication, devotion and solidarity
on the estate, it is possible to produce such
supreme quality wine in its present form.
Metzer Family Wines was
established in 2006. Our mission
is to produce wines that are
expressive and individual,
employing artisanal, non-
interventionist principles in the
vinification process. The guiding
principle driving this process is
that the wine-making must always
respect the fruit. On the red side
our focus is largely on Syrah as we
believe few red grape varieties,
are capable of responding so
articulately to different terroirs;
while few grape varieties have
such a perfect balance of
masculine and feminine qualities.
In terms of white varieties, our
passion is Chenin blanc. With its
versatility and immense range of
flavours, it is a variety which lends
itself so naturally to minimalist
winemaking.
Our grapes are ethically
cultivated, respecting both the
environment and human
resources. In the cellar, a great
emphasis is placed on the
minimum handling of fruit, and no
mechanical interventions with
pumps, filters and reverse osmosis
machines are ever used in the
process. Fermentation by
indigenous yeasts, alive on the
grapes and resident in the cellar,
lead to long, stable extraction
times. Wines are bottled unfined
and unfiltered to preserve the
"life-forces" from vineyard to
bottle.
French immigrants David and
Salvador Michel founded the
winery in 1892, and it soon
became one the pioneering
establishments in the art of
Argentine winemaking.
Blessed by the assets of the
region and the dedication of
its staff, it has since then
earned well-deserved
recognition for the high
quality of its products.
In 1919 two brothers, Marthinus
and Niels Momberg, bought
Middelvlei and moved their
families onto the farm.
A year later the first wines were
pressed, mainly fortified at that
stage. Their two sons, Stiljan
(quiet Jan) and his cousin, also Jan
but called Jan Bek (because of his
more outgoing and voluble
personality), inherited the farm in
1960. In 1963 Stiljan bought his
cousin's half share in the farm, to
become sole proprietor. Jan Bek
went on to buy nearby
Neethlingshof Estate and
subsequently entered politics.
Over the next thirty years, Stiljan
set about establishing one of the
model wine farms in the district.
The Torres headquarters, in
Vilafranca del Penedès, is the root
of a great dream that has grown
since the very first day. Nowadays,
Torres has more than 1,300
hectares of its own vineyards and is
present in more than 150
countries. The Torres name is
associated in some of these
countries with the best wines in the
world.
Miles Mossop Wines burst
onto the scene in 2004 when
the first wines were made:
Max 2004 and Sakia 2004.
Max is a blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit
Verdot and more recently
Malbec, and Saskia, a blend
of Chenin blanc, Viognier and
more recently Clairette
blanche. Later, in 2009, a
third wine was introduced,
the Kika 2009, a botrytised
wine made in the Noble Late
Harvest style from 100%
Chenin blanc.
It is a family business with
Miles Mossop (winemaker at
Tokara winery) as
winemaker and viticulturist.
The wines are named after
Miles and Samantha
Mossop's three children,
Saskia-Jo, Maximilian and
Kika. Production is limited to
1,000 nine liter cases which
results in approximately 475
cases of Max, 475 cases of
Sakia and 50 cases of Kika.
We aim to achieve wines
with finesse and elegance
but still showing aspects of
power and fruit
concentration, having great
texture while maintaining
balance. These are truly
handcrafted wines showing
pure fruit expression and,
more importantly, a sense of
place
Situated in Montagu, the heart
of Route 62, and just two
hours from Cape Town,
Mimosa Lodge is the perfect
place to relax, unwind and
explore.
The Lodge is a delightful
retreat with an enviable
reputation for personal
attention, hospitality and care.
Mimosa Multiple Award
Winning Restaurant is
renowned for its superb
cuisine, run by owner-chef
Bernhard Hess, the emphasis
is on local, fresh and seasonal
produce.
The flowers of the Mimosa
tree are infinitely complex,
made up of hundreds of
individual strands that
together form a single round
flower. This contrast between
complexity and
straightforward elegance is
carried through in the Mimosa
wines, which bring together a
wide range of intricate
flavours to create a
beautifully crafted wine.
Seduction for the tongue.
Sunshine for the soul.
The strategy ist that to
source new wines from the
plenty of unique ancient
vineyards typical of Italy,
rediscovering, with the new
technologies of wine-making,
the value of the Italian
tradition.
This philosophy has been the
trigger to develop a large
range of Southern-Italian
wines, especially from Sicily,
Apulia, Campania and from
other regions like Veneto,
Abruzzo and Tuscany, offering
them with an elegant style
and a modern packaging
enabling them to compete
with the strong international
new world producers, still
with modesty but with the
consciousness of their quality.
Now, these wines are, with
great satisfaction, worldwide
appreciated.
Mont du Toit Kelder lies at the
foot of the Hawequa
mountain, Wellington,
Western Cape, bordering
Paarl, the centre of wine
production in South Africa,
some 65 km north-north-east
of Cape Town.
Twenty eight hectares of
vines grow on sunny, north
and northwest facing slopes of
weathered granite and
Clovelly Hutton soils, with
sandy loam in the lower
areas. Only red varieties have
so far been planted -
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Cabernet Franc, Shiraz,
Alicante Bouschet, Mourvedre,
Petit Verdot, Tinta Barocca.
Wine production at Mont du
Toit is based on a
traditional 'low-tech'
approach. The entire Mont du
Toit philosophy relies on the
growing of the right grapes,
keeping yields down, doing
green harvesting (pruning
away excessive grapes) at
veraison and meticulously
selecting only fully ripe fruit
by hand during harvest time.
The winery Discover Wines is located in
the Curico Valley, one of the most
famous wine regions of Chile. This
winery is exemplary in many ways
since the mid-80s as an example of the
vote in the Chilean wine. The grapes
grown in the 19th Century are
imported from France. The winery is
named after Aurelio Montes, who has
dedicated himself as winemaker and
partner of Discover Wines.
The beautifully neat vineyards
of MontGras, in the locality of
Palmilla, Colchagua, VI
Region of Chile, represent the
concrete testimony of the
development and the desire
to do things right that have
always characterized the Gras
brothers, Hernán and
Eduardo, along with partner
Cristián Hartwig.
Inspired by Hernán Gras, who
has a brilliant winemaking
trajectory in Canada, along
with the entrepreneurial vision
of his brother Eduardo and
Hartwig's pragmatic
businesses view, who comes
from a winemaking family and
who in addition has strong
bonds with Colchagua, joined
together to give to life to Viña
MontGras in 1993, the first
project of MontGras
Properties.
MontGras, that has always
had state-of-the-art
technology in all its
processes, set out from its
conception to be the winery
with the best premium wine
from Chile. It is no accident
then, the great amount of
international prizes that have
recognized the professional
work, the constant quality and
the innovation of MontGras
wines.
In this, like corporative
culture, people have been
key. As Hernán Gras,
Chairman of the Board
says, "our philosophy has to
do with producing quality
Chilean wines at exceptional
value, which reflect the
specific terroir from where the
grape come from. Although
we count on the equipment
and the technology, it is
definitively our people that
make the difference. To
create a wine is a true art in
which all the senses are
used."
Mooiplaas, meaning beautiful
farm, is situated high in the
Bottelary Hills of Stellenbosch,
heart of the Cape Winelands.
Here the Roos Family produce
a range of acclaimed and
award winning boutique style
wines that reflect their unique
terroir.
The Estate that offers
breathtaking views of Table
Mountain, flanked by Table
Bay & False Bay to the west
and Stellenbosch surrounds to
the east also boasts a 50ha
private nature reserve
dedicated to the preservation
of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
Situated between the sea and the
mountains, between a horizon of
peaks and the haze of sea spray,
Moonlight & Roses is made with
grapes grown in a fresh clay-
limestone soil in a vineyard at an
altitude of 400 meters. The young
and strong vines express all the
generosity of Provence.
Moroki Wine Co is a wine
cooperative, an autonomous
association of wine
enthusiasts from vineyard
owners to distributors who
have one objective in mind:
deliver modern wine
products that best highlight
small parcels of high quality
fruit sourced from the world
famous Marlborough region.
The Winery
Mottura’s historic winery is
located in Tuglie, in the province
of Lecce, representing a typical
example of late 19th century
industrial architecture.
The winery’s modern equipment
coexists with the building’s
marvellous ancient cross vaults.
The functional restored winery is
where the wine is aged in steel
and in oak casks before being
bottled and stored.
The winery in Tuglie has a storage
capacity of 8000 hectolitres and
boasts all the most advanced
wine stabilisation technologies.
The winery’s top wines are aged
in oak casks in the barrel cellar.
All areas are temperature
controlled to guarantee optimal
product conservation.
The modern bottling line is
operated using procedures which
protect product quality and
preserve the properties of the
product from the vineyard to the
wine cellar.
Mount Riley Wines is a family
owned and run Marlborough winery
with strong values and a fiercely
independent spirit. We make
standout NZ wines with pure,
vibrant fruit flavours and aromas.
We aim to capture the essence of
our land in each vintage.
Mulderbosch Vineyards,
situated in the Stellenbosch
Hills area outside
Stellenbosch, is widely
accepted as being one of the
best white wine producers in
the country. They are
committed to conserve our
unique natural heritage,
landscape and natural
biodiversity by implementing
environmentally responsible
management practices on the
land and in the cellar.
As a member of BWI
(Biodiversity and Wine
Initiative), harmony is central
to the philosophy of
Mulderbosch where nature is
as much appreciated as the
wine.
At Mulderbosch Vineyards the
quality and character of the
wines are recognized
nationally and internationally.
History:
Napier Winery, set in a
magnificent valley close to
Wellington in the Western
Cape, owes its name to Sir
George Napier, Governor of
the Cape of Good Hope from
1837 to 1843. It was Napier
that christened the quaint
rural town after the famous
Duke of Wellington.
People:
Present owner, Michael
Loubser, purchased the farm
in 1989. In a short while
facilities on the farm were
upgraded. A modern winery
was built, followed by a
modern maturation and
fermentation cellar. The new
millennium added a brandy
distillery, and alongside
quality, handcrafted wines,
now stands the Sir George
potstill brandy.
Napier Winery, under the
careful eye of viticulturist,
winemaker and estate
manager, Leon Bester,
strives to make premium
wines (red and white) that
rank with the best in the
world, while reflecting the
warmth of their African
roots. Grapes are grown on
the farm, picked and sorted
by hand, and vinified with
great care.
Terroir:
Half of the 66 hectare farm is
under vines. During the
upgrading process, careful
consideration was taken not
to damage the indigenous
green „footprint‟that lives
alongside the vineyards.
Seven dams provide plenty
of irrigation water for the
vineyards. Grape varieties
include: Chenin Blanc,
Chardonnay, Colombar,
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Merlot,
Malbec, Petit Verdot and
Shiraz.
Mindful that no single vineyard can
satisfy the needs of all grape varieties,
Neil Ellis set out to identify distinct
terroir in which individual varieties will
excel. He placed the emphasis not only
on the environment but also on caring
viticultural practices by a dedicated
team of growers which extends
through to the winemaking practices.
Today the journey of Neil Ellis Wines is
not only of Neil Ellis anymore. After
four decades of making wine, the next
stage of the journey has begun with
Neil's son, Warren, sharing
responsibilities of winemaker and
viticulturist in the pursuit of quality
winemaking. Neil's youngest son, Charl
heads the financial team while his
daughter Margot fulfills the role of
brand Manager.
Derrick Neleman is founder and
owner of Bodegas Neleman and
named Most Inspiring Entrepreneur
of the year. Together with his team
of Spanish and Dutch wine
enthusiasts, he works passionately
on his mission to be as sustainable
as possible: making the wine world
a bit more beautiful.
Newton Johnson Vineyards is
owned and managed by the
Newton Johnson family. The
farm is based in the upper
Hemel en Aarde Valley near
the seaside town of
Hermanus, an hour and a
half’s drive out of Cape Town.
This is a popular tourist
destination, famous for some
of the most spectacular land-
based whale watching in the
world lush indigenous fynbos,
a floral kingdom, home to
1500 species and exclusive to
the Cape, mountain walks
and bike trails.
Led by Dave, a Cape Wine
Master with a thesis on Pinot
Noir, and his wife, Felicity
(nee Newton), the Newton
Johnson family moved to the
Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley
in 1995, built a cellar and
started planting vines shortly
thereafter. This enthusiasm
for wine and Pinot noir in
particular, was passed on to
and eagerly adopted by his
sons, Bevan and Gordon.
They in turn have taken this
family cellar and vineyards to
new heights in exploring the
nuances of this grape and
their vineyards.
The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
has seen an explosion of
quality Pinot noir over the last
decade, and they believe it to
be capable of producing wines
of world renowned
authenticity. Their focus is
ever more on perfecting
techniques in the vineyard
and cellar that resonate the
best of their conditions. The
sloped vineyards face the
southern winds of the cold
Atlantic which couple
freshness with the linearity
and florals produced in the
wines by their granite soils. It
is a discovery of this
translation from their farm
that encourages them to
make wines free from the
distortion of modern
convention and convenience,
wines with purity of flavour
and natural expression.
As testimony to the quality of
their wines, they have won
various awards in the Platters
South African Wine Guide,
with the 2013 Family
Vineyards Pinot Noir earning
a 5 stars rating for the 6th
consecutive year.
In the 1400s the palazzo was
given to valiant soldier and
military captain Stefano
Quadrio by the Duke of Milan.
Conferred with the title of
governor of the Valtellina,
Stefano chose as his coat of
arms three cubes placed in a
triangular shape to denote
the balance and stability of
his power, depicted in several
bas reliefs inside and outside
of the castle. Quadrio
invested his energies in
growing grapes and selling
wine, and the ancient cellars
beneath the castle can still be
admired today. History has it
that as governor he was
successful in making wine an
important resource for the
valley. There is still an old
winepress displayed in the
castle.
The castle then passed to
Nino Negri, from Aprica,
because he married one of
the owners of the house
before 1897, and they
decided to turn it into their
business headquarters.
Today Nino Negri best
represents those Valtellina
wineries that merge tradition
and technology.If you want
great results then you have to
work hard and continue to
invest in the cellars and in the
rows.
There are now 1,500 new
French and American oak
barriques down in the cellar,
completing the replacement
of the large old barrels with
over a hundred of different
sizes, all smaller so as to
allow for a more ample
selection of musts.
There are also new steel
tanks and state-of-the-art
fermentation tanks that allow
us to put in place new
winemaking systems.New
clone selections of Nebbiolo
and new contour planting of
11 of the 31 hectares on the
estate have also gone ahead.
Moa Gürbüzer is a former family
terapeut and social worker with
over 2 decades of experience. She
worked mainly with alcohol related
family issues and saw, first hand,
the detrimental effects of alcohol
on our society. She was astonished
by how recurrent so many of the
issues were and realized there
need to be a structural change.
She quit her job and, in 2013, she
started Oddbird. Her vision was to
question and change the alcohol
norms of society by creating world
class wines but liberating them
from alcohol. Today Oddbird is the
largest producer of wines liberated
from alcohol in Scandinavia.
We produce quality wines, made
with traditional methods and
matured for up to 12 months, and
then gently liberated from alcohol
in order to preserve the flavors
nature intended. But liberated
from alcohol does not only
describe the removal of the
substance. It also describes the
liberation from our drinking
culture. Liberation from norms and
the preconceived notion that
alcohol is an integral part of
celebratory occasions. Liberation is
the ability to chose between with
or without alcohol. Liberation is a
desired outcome of
democratization which is exactly
what we intend to do with the
dinner table.
Oldenburg Vineyards is an
independent family run
boutique winery aiming to
make some of the finest and
most respected wines.
Due to some heritage,
careful planning, and a large
amount of good fortune we
are the custodians of a small
corner of Stellenbosch,
tucked away in the
mountains in an area known
as Banghoek. We believe we
have some of the finest
terroir in South Africa, with
some magnificent views, and
a truly unique and beautiful
setting.
We handcraft small
quantities of both red and
white wines, using only
grapes from our estate.
Careful study of our soils,
temperatures, wind
variations and sunlight
aspects led us to planting
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Syrah,
Merlot, Chardonnay and
Chenin Blanc, plus a few
interesting blending varietals.
Central to our belief is the
fact that great wines only
come from the highest
quality grapes. What
happens in our vineyards
needs to be without
compromise in order to
deliver the potential offered
by our mountain terroir. The
stunning natural beauty of
our location helps to inspire
us to take a sustainable
approach to the vineyards,
our business, and the
surrounding environment in
general.
Orion Wines is the result of a
simple yet stunning synergy
between two friends:
Luca Pomaro – a veteran of the “international
wine sceneâ€, supplying the
marketing knowledge and
skills required to understand
the needs and tastes of the
international markets.
Alessandro Michelon – one of
Italy’s most innovative and
promising winemakers with a
profound knowledge of the
various regions of Italy.
Together they realized that
they could bring to the
international markets
intriguing, innovative and
delicious wines by combining
tradition, innovation and,
most of all, a true passion for
wines.
For 700 years the
Frescobaldi family has
combined tradition,
experience and innovation
with creativity and the
pursuit of excellence. The
family has always looked to
develop and celebrate the
diversity of Tuscany’s terroir,
being proud owners of some
of the greatest vineyards in
this region.
They always seek to
maintain the identity and
autonomy of each property.
ORNELLAIA, perceived as
one of the world’s iconic
wineries, has flourished
under the Frescobaldi
family’s ownership. It is just
one of the estates owned by
the family alongside ATTEMS
(Friuli), MASSETO,
DANZANTE, LUCE DELLA
VITE and the six
FRESCOBALDI Estates,
Nipozzano, CastelGiocondo,
Pomino, Ammiraglia,
Castiglioni and Remole.
From its position on the
hillside close to Bolgheri, The
Ornellaia estate lies hidden
in the foothills around
Bolgheri that face the
Mediterranean coast. The
cool maritime breeze
caresses this exceptional
Estate and its surrounding
olive groves throughout the
summer months. During the
winter the hills give
protection from the cold
northern winds.
Ornellaia believes that wines
should be the truest
expression of the terroir from
which they come. The
diverse nature of the Estate’s
soils – marine, alluvial and
volcanic – coupled with this
maritime climate create an
environment in which red
and white varietals can
express themselves to the
full. This myriad of individual
parcels of vines fit into this
unspoilt landscape like a
mosaic, creating a unique
expression of beauty and
complexity in an exceptional
place. While experience, skill
and determination have all
played their part in
enhancing the quality and
reputation of Ornellaia, it is
the Estate itself that is
continual source of
inspiration, suggesting
unique and exciting ways to
capture its natural generosity.
Pago de Cirsus produces high
quality wines. Their wines
have a distinct character
provided by the terrain, micro
climate and grape varieties
cultivated here. This is what
sets them apart from other
wineries. The winery is
located in the Estate's highest
point from where much of the
vineyard can be seen. The
underground cellar allows a
stable temperature and
humidity level throughout the
year.
In 1989 the brand Panizzi was
born, becoming, over the
years, synonym with luxury
Italian wines. The Vernaccia
di San Gimignano by Panizzi
is appreciated all over the
world and is constantly named
as one of the best brands in
all Italian wine guides.
The Panizzi catalogue
includes, in addition to the
Vernaccia, a wide range of
excellent Tuscan red wines,
like the Chianti dei Colli
Senesi Riserva “Vertunnoâ€,
the San Gimignano DOC
Rosso “Folgòreâ€, the San
Gimignano DOC Cabernet
Sauvignon “Rubente†and
various other IGT wines
Founded in 1988, Patz & Hall has
become one of California’s most
highly regarded wineries with a
celebrated portfolio of single-
vineyard wines. Though Patz & Hall
was not the first California winery
to make vineyard-designate
Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, it
was one of the first to introduce
these wines to a wider audience
outside of wine clubs and tasting
rooms.
To achieve their goal of making
exceptional limited-production Pinot
Noirs and Chardonnays, the
founders held a commitment to
developing close personal
relationships with many of
California’s finest growers, which
have become the cornerstones of
the winery’s success.
In Patz & Hall’s state-of-the-art,
purpose-built winery in Sonoma,
both traditional and cutting-edge
techniques are applied, including a
unique, custom barrel program. To
reveal the distinct identity of the
legendary sites it works with, Patz
& Hall applies a consistent
winemaking approach that has
been refined to underscore the
finesse, depth and complexity of
each vineyard. Located in the
Sonoma Coast, Carneros (Napa
Valley), Russian River Valley,
Mendocino County and Santa Lucia
Highlands, these vineyards span
California’s finest winegrowing
regions.
This family-owned, family-run
wine business is located in the
cool-climate Elgin Valley,
approximately 70km south-
east of Cape Town. The
property has been in
ownership of the Cluver
Family since 1896.
Recognised as pioneers of
wine in the area, the focus is
on producing elegant wines
that are expressive of the
terroir.
The wine business forms part
of larger holistic farming
business called ‘De Rust
Estate'. In addition to the
vineyards and cellar, there
are apple and pear orchards,
a Hereford stud and eco-
tourism activities, including
amphitheatre concerts, on the
farm. This 2000+ hectare
estate forms part of the
UNESCO world heritage site,
the Kogelberg Biosphere. Half
of the estate has been set
aside for conservation into
perpetuity.
“The true character of a site
is only revealed through the
work and determination of
tending each vineyard with
meticulous care and vinifying
with minimalist winemaking
techniques that fully express
the terroir.†– Paul Hobbs
The success of Penfolds has
been driven by the
generations of visionaries
and innovators. From the
beginning in 1844 to today,
the merging of science, art
and innovation has driven
Penfolds to become one of
Australia’s most famed and
respected winemakers.
It's the dream of every wine
lover who has allowed
themselves to be seduced by
the rolling vineyards, forests,
and olive groves of Tuscany:
to find a little corner to call
your own and to join in the
age-old tradition of coaxing
luscious wines out of the soil.
For Vittorio Moretti and his
daughter, Francesca, who
discovered this beautiful
seaside estate while on
vacation nearby, the dream
came true. In 1997 the pair
founded this small boutique
winery in Maremma Toscana
in Suvereto, where the hills of
Val di Cornia rise toward the
Colline Metallifere.
Three hundred hectares make
up the peaceful estate,
although only a third is
planted with vineyards. Sitting
on the edge of the Tirreno
Sea, they're constantly
caressed by the breezes
blowing in off the Follonica
Gulf. The soil of the steep
slopes here (which form part
of the Colline Metallifere,
or "Metal-Yielding Hills") is
particularly mineral-rich and
ruddy colored, leading to
strong-willed, complex wines.
The vineyards' layout, which
is
a patchwork of different
varieties (Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Petit
Verdot, Syrah and Cabernet
Franc) seemingly strewn
about
randomly, is no coincidence.
The arrangement is based on
long and careful studies of the
soil, wind, sun and climate
conditions in each area of the
estate. Only the vines most
suited to a particular area
were planted there.
Deep consideration went into
the creation of the
spectacularly designed winery
as well. A stunning
contemporary structure
designed by the famed Swiss
architect Mario Botta (who
also designed the San
Francisco Museum of
ModernArt), it uses sweeping
lines and a ruddy, earth-toned
color scheme to complement
its environment. The building
digs 500 feet deep to create a
state-of-the-art cellar, while
above ground it is a poetic
addition to this land of groves
and vineyards. The four high-
end wines made here -- Ebo,
Petra, Quercegobbe and
Zingari -- are known for being
expressive, aromatic wines
with a fresh modern style.
The Pfannebeckers operate
for centuries in the southern
Rheinhessen viticulture. The
winery has made a name for
itself with elegant dry Riesling
wines and white and red
Burgundy varieties. There are
also specialties such as Gold
Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc,
Cabernet Sauvignon and
Syrah.
Part of the self-understanding
of the family is to further
develop the agricultural roots
of wine culture, and to
combine them with a
sustainable and vivid
understanding of wine.
The Pico Maccario Winery
was founded in 1997 in
Mombaruzzo, Piedmont with
70 hectares of vineyards in
one piece of property in the
heart of the Barbera d’Asti
DOCG appellation. From the
beginning, brothers Pico and
Vitaliano Maccario have
chosen modern methods to
manage their vineyards and
produce wine, due in equal
parts to their personal taste
and young age of their
winery. The rose has always
been a symbol of the winery.
4500 rose plants of the same
cloned variety have the duel
function of marking the start
of each vineyard row, and –
a traditional use – of
signaling vine-threatening
diseases before they get the
chance to do damage. The
presence of these thousands
of rosebushes creates a
beautiful walking experience
between the rows of Pico
Maccario.
Our history begins in 1929
when my grand father decides
to bottle and trade under the
signature Pierre Amadieu his
wine coming from the 7
hectares (17 acres) of
vineyard in Gigondas passed
on by generation to
generation. He is then one of
the firsts to print the name of
the appellation on his bottles
and obtains from 1932 a
golden medal in the National
Agricultural Concours of Paris.
I am presently on the head of
the company and I am in
charge of winemaking and
maturing. I work with my
uncle Claude who runs the
vineyard. Together we follow
the familial way of thinking by
respecting soils and traditions
in order to make you share
wines faithful to the quality
ambition of our grandfather
and by adding a note of
modernity in order to delight
the most demanding and the
most curious palates.
I am not a follower of over-
extracted wines and
often "heavy" to taste ; my
ambition is rather to obtain
well-balanced wines with a
Burgundy fineness. Through
the maturing I try to reveal all
the elegance and the richness
of our protected terroirs
located on the heights of the
appellation Gigondas. From
vines to the bottling patience
and observation are required.
Today appreciated all over
the world, every vintage
reserves its subtleties which I
am happy to subject to your
appreciation.
Pierre Amadieu
The roots of the Azienda
Agricola Pilandro go back to
the 13th century. The family
winery, owned by the Lavelli
family, is located in the heart
of the Lugana area, near the
coast of Lake Garda and at
the foot of the picturesque
moraine hills. The location of
the winery and the
surrounding vineyards is
unique because it offers the
best climatic conditions for
the famous, delicately spicy
Lugana. They count 16
hectares of vineyards as their
own. The family is the heart
of the winery. She has always
been committed to quality
wine growing.
Her specialty is the Lugana.
For this the grapes are
harvested by hand, strictly
selected and fermented in
stainless steel at a controlled
low temperature.
The beautiful Plaisir Wine Estate is
situated at the foot of the
Simonsberg Mountain between
Paarl and Franschhoek. The wines
produced here are inspired by the
harmony of a rich history, the
fertile soil and lush vineyards. Our
quest in making exceptional wines
would have found favour with
Huguenot founder, Charles Marais.
Charles Marais was one of only a
handful of Frenchmen who had
experience in winemaking when he
arrived at the Cape and his vinous
legacy lives on in Plaisir de Merle’s
winemaking tradition.
Nestled in the Montalcino hills
in one of the worlds most
important terroirs, Poggio
Landi produces expansive
melodious and complex
wines. The grapes come from
Montalcino vineyards lying
between 175 and 500 meters
above see level whose
exposition and soil
composition vary. A treasure
trove of biodiversity goes
hand in hand wiht the magic
of this land and its wines.
Poggio Landi, a world within a
world
A world within a world. This is
one way of describing Poggio
Landi, an estate at one with
the Montalcino terroir, a
winemaking region hailed as
paradise by international
enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
A spellbinding, deeply
evocative place sets the
scene for Poggio Landi, a
winery focused on delivering
the utmost quality with
quantities capable of meeting
the market desires of millions
of Brunello lovers worldwide.
After all, its superfluous to
dwell on the power that
Montalcino holds over wine
lovers at every latitude.
Finding a symbiosis this
strong between the land and
its wine is a rarity.
Here the concept of terroir
takes on significance
inaccessible to others.
Like dancing, you arch, you
stretch, turn to East and set
in the West: it conceals
treasure this mild and
melodious land, intoxicated
by beauty at every step so
similar, so different.
A glass of Brunello di
Montalcino is not simply a
wine of extraordinary quality;
instead it is a way of
experiencing a lingering
portrayal of the landscape,
the centuries-old labours of
man and his ability to reap
from the land, through
passion and dedication, the
finest fruit that the earth is
capable of cultivating. More
than that, it is a sip of history
and Tuscan vineyards.
Biodiversity, is the greatest
treasure of Poggio Landi.
75 hectares of vines, which
skirt some of the most
prestigious areas of the
denomination; soil and
exposition so vast and various
that our winemaker is
perfectly placed to play with a
biodiversity emblematic of the
allure of Poggio Landi.
The Producteurs Reunis Cebazan, close
to Bezier, produce wines with youthful
charm, assortment-typical and tangible
character as well as a more than
convincing price-pleasure ratio.
The uncomplicated drinking fun should
be the main focus. No more and no
less. A striking feature is the high-
quality equipment (heavy bottle, label,
etc.), first and foremost also the
glasklare and handcrafted
Extremely clean expansion. Price-
pleasure: absolutely convincing !!
Andrew and Laurel Quady are the
founders, C.E.O. and C.F.O.
respectively, of Quady Winery.
Their path into the wine world
began with an exodus from
southern California to pursue their
dream: a rural way of life making
wine.
In a small San Joaquin valley
town, Andrew Quady discovered
an unused patch of the rare
Orange Muscat grape varietal,
known in Italy as Moscato Fior
d’Arancio. These grapes became
the first Essensia. This marked the
birth of Quady Winery's muscat
expertise - where the rich flavors
of rare muscat varietals are
celebrated and intensified rather
than blended and softened.
In 2017, Darin Peterson was
seated as captain at the helm of
winemaking at Quady after
working for over a decade
alongside previous head
winemaker Michael Blaylock. Darin
leads the ship as demand for our
moscatos has exploded, but he
and his team are eager and
equipped to meet the challenge!
Darin's passion for ports wines and
aperitifs make him the perfect fit
for the job.
This quinta - or vineyard - has long
been called Quinta de Ramozeiros.
Locals believe that the word
ramozeiros has become a popular
term for the dry, old branches of
the vines that are cut off. Hence
the value stated on the labels.
Nobody knows how old this winery
is, but an old stone inscription on
the main building dates the winery
back to 1789.
Quinta de Ramozeiros is located in
Vacalar, Armamar, on a beautiful
hillside among other hills and
valleys of the Douro region - not
far from the Douro River, which
can be seen from the winery.
The winery has 18.8 hectares of
vineyards with very high quality
grapes. The 15 hectares are newly
planted vineyards, while the
remaining 3.8 hectares are old,
traditional, autochthonous
vineyards.
The best grape varieties of the
Douro Valley were selected for the
newly planted vineyards and the
red wine grapes Touriga Franca,
Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto
Cão and Sousão as well as the
white wine grapes Gouveio,
Cerceal, Malvasia Fina and Fernão
were planted.
A variety of grape varieties that
are over 50 years old are grown on
the old, traditional vineyards,
giving the wines of Quinta de
Ramozeiros a special dimension
with their fantastic mix of tastes
and aromas.
The Quinta de Ramozeiros and its
dedicated, determined and
qualified staff know how to make
the most of the wonderful natural
conditions, the soils, the perfect
terroir, the climate, the sun and
the great variety of grapes.
The winery is committed to an
ethical protocol of love and
responsibility for the soil, the
vineyards, the people and nature
as a whole. They use sustainable
farming methods that support
biodiversity and the local
ecosystem. In addition to the local
grape varieties, they grow olive,
almond and fruit trees as well as a
vegetable garden.
Bruwer (pronounced 'Bru – ver') Raats
(above) started Raats family wines in
2000.
He'd studied Viticulture and Enology at
Elsenberg, before setting off round the
world
to get experience. His travels, from
1995–99
took him to Bordeaux, Napa, the
Rheingau
and Tuscany. Then he came back to
South
Africa to make wine and specialized -
with a very high quality awareness - in
Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
The Quinta dos Bons Ares, a
property which dates back to
Roman times, as confirmed
by the archaeological remains
found at this site, was bought
by Casa Ramos Pinto in 1985
with a view to setting up a
vinification centre.
The Quinta dos Bons Ares
was chosen due to a number
of decisive factors: the high
altitude which makes the
climate milder in the Summer
and therefore more
appropriate for the storing
and settling of the wines, its
proximity to the Quinta de
Ervamoira and due to its
granitic soil, the production of
more acidic and fresher
grapes than those produced
in the other quinta, which are
riper and more highly
concentrated, all of which
make an extraordinary blend.
Real Agrado is one of the few
wineries in the DOC Rioja allowed
to include the term ‘Viñedos en
Propiedad’ on the labels. This
recognizes they only work with
their own grapes. The modern
winery is finalised in 2008, with a
modern construction with all
necessary equipment to produce
top quality wines. The underground
cellar hosts both french and
american oak barrels in perfect
conditions of humidity, temperature
and airflow.
The Massin & Fils company
was founded in 1978 by
Remy Massin, a member of
the fourth generation of the
Massin family. Remy was a
dynamic, passionate and
ambitious man, determined
to make his own
champagnefrom his own
vines. As he didn't want to
work alone, he involved his
son Sylvère in the business,
an equally determined young
man and a perfectionist on
top. So, while Remy took
care of the vineyards, his son
took on the role of oenologist.
In 2002, Sylvère's son
Cedric, also specialised in
oenology, joined the family
business.
The Domaine Massin is set in
the Côte des Bars, in the
South of Champagne, which
enjoys the sunlight for a
longer period. Being also
close to the river Arce, the
slopes hosting the Massin
vineyards are open, well
ventilated and receive even
more sunlight than other
parts of the valley. As a
result, the Massin grapes
have always that extra
ripeness that gives their
champagne a round and
intense aroma.
From encouraging biodiversity on
the vineyard floor to controlling
crop yields for optimal ripening, we
believe devoting ourselves to our
vineyards through sustainable,
hands-on viticulture is the first
step in great winemaking. It is our
commitment to Willamette Valley,
combined with a sensibility and
natural inquisitiveness developed
over 170 years of winemaking in
Burgundy, that defines our wines.
The Reyneke vineyards are
herbicide, pesticide and
fungicide free. Just like any
organic vineyard should be.
Instead of spraying weeds
with poison, we carefully
select and grow companion
plants amongst our vines to
outcompete the weeds. These
companion plants have the
ability to fix nitrogen from the
atmosphere, help break up
compacted soil or even
harbour a beneficial insect or
two.
While all sorts of poisons are
usually used to combat pests,
we simply release their
natural predators, like ducks
– there’s nothing more
delicious for a duck than a
good, juicy snail.
No poison leaching into the
grapes. No expensive
fertiliser because the ducks
do that for us. Everyone’s
happy.
The Reyneke farm is
independently certified, which
honestly and transparently
says that we’re practicing
what we preach.
By allowing Dandelion ‘weeds’
to grow, we ensure that the
measly Mealybug lives on its
roots rather than the vines.
Instead of using systemic
fungicides we use very limited
amounts of natural fungicides
like copper and sulphur.
And we’re even trying to do
away with these natural
fungicides. It’s early days yet
but we’re trying to replace
them entirely and only apply
biological controls like
trichoderma and metabolite.
With these basics right, it’s
only natural to take organics
to the next level. We add
specific biodynamic
preparations to our compost
and apply directly to our
vineyards.
These preparations consist of
specially formulated herbal,
mineral and organic
substances that enhance the
soil, and simultaneously boost
plant and animal life. Some
we use in field sprays and
others we apply in
homeopathic quantities to our
compost heaps.
Planting, pruning, harvesting
and general vineyard
practices all happen at
nature’s pace too. We work
with natural and cosmic
cycles, rhythms and forces
that regulate all life on earth
to create a harmonious
whole.
So basically, like olden times,
we work to the moon and
study the constellations as
they move, rather than digital
displays.
Richard Kershaw Wines (RKW) was
established in January 2012 to
create clonally selected, site-
specific, cool climate wine
paradigms from apposite noble
grapes i.e. ones with the ability to
produce world-class examples.
SA's coolest wine district, Elgin
Valley, reflected these principles
benefitting from higher altitude,
ocean proximity, specific cloud
cover sequencing, high cold units
and a large diurnal range,
enabling the germane grapes,
Chardonnay and Syrah, to show a
sense of place.
Born and raised in the UK, Richard
enjoyed a successful career as a
chef before finding wine. After
travelling extensively, he arrived in
South Africa in 1999 and by 2009
was Group Winemaker of
Mulderbosch and Kanu. Now an
International Master of Wine,
Richard is pursuing his dream of
making his own wine in the cool
climate of Elgin.
Rickety Bridge wine estate is
situated just 5 minutes from
the centre of the quaint town
of Franschhoek and lies on
the slopes of the Franschhoek
Mountains overlooking the
majestic Wemmershoek
Mountain range.
This position gives the estate
a range of aspects and soil
types for growing different
varieties of grapes. The lower
flatland of the estate is
covered by sandy soils being
close the Franschhoek River
which crosses in front of the
estate's lower border. The
hillside provides the wine
estate with decomposed
granite soils which are ideal
for growing high quality red
grapes required for producing
premium red wine.
Rickety Bridge wine estate is
50 Hectares in area of which
only 15 Hectares are currently
dedicated to vineyard, with a
further 6 hectares under
development.
Forty years of History combined
with the most important matter of
the entire Chianti Classico Area, of
the Italian wine as well as the
Famiglia Zingarelli’s history. The
Family came from Rome originally
but strictly connected in Castellina
in Chianti in the Province of Siena
and in the Maremma Area in the
Province of Grosseto.
Rocca delle Macìe was established
in 1973, when Italo Zingarelli –
producer of Ettore Scola’s “We All
Loved Each Other So Muchâ€, and
also of the wildly popular series of
films featuring comedy duo Bud
Spencer and Terence Hill (including
“They Call Me Trinity†and “Trinity
Is Still My Nameâ€) – decided to
realize his lifelong dream by
acquiring the “Le Macìe†estate –
extending across 93 hectares (230
acres) in all, of which only two
were under vine – in order to
create a winery in the heart of the
Chianti Classico zone.
Love and passion for the Tuscan
land are handed on from Italo to
his sons Sergio and Fabio and to
his daughter Sandra. In 1985,
Sergio, Italo’s youngest son,
became personally responsible for
the worldwide distribution network
and in 1989, with his wife Daniela
at his side, was appointed
Company President.
As part of Sergio’s long term
business strategy and of his
determination to achieve quality,
he consolidates and develops,
together with the collaboration of
his sister Sandra, the paternal
company which becomes popular
worldwide, gaining many prizes
and recognitions for his wines.
A range of finely crafted
wines, awarded a long list of
international accolades, has
made Rosemount Estate truly
a diamond worth discovering.
In a little over 30 years,
Rosemount Estate has
established itself as one of
Australia's leading wineries,
producing a selection of fine
wines that reflect the riches of
the Australian climate and an
unswerving dedication to
winemaking quality,
innovation and style.
Established in 1969, Bob
Oatley instilled a mentality
learned in the coffee industry;
that a quality product will
always be sought out and
appreciated. Bob Oatley's
wish to establish a reputation
for fine wine production was
satisfied early and has led
Rosemount Estate to establish
a wide variety of vineyard
sites around Australia that
take advantage of the varied
soil types and regional
climates.
The 1980 vintage of
Rosemount Estate Show
Reserve Chardonnay became
the first Australian wine to win
Double Gold at the
International Wine and Spirit
Competition, then held in
Bristol, England.
Much has changed over the
years at Rosemount Estate
however, the commitment to
quality that defined the
original vision for Rosemount
Estate's humble beginnings in
the Hunter Valley has
remained intact.
Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons
is a partnership wine
production on the historic
French Huguenot farm
Fredericksburg, between the
Rupert family of South Africa
and Baron Benjamin de
Rothschild son of the late
Baron Edmond de Rothschild
of France.
Located in Collio, precisely in
the village of Capriva del
Friuli, lies the pride of the
Marco Felluga family. The
history of the estate Russiz
Superiore begins at the end
of 1200 and its name comes
from the denomination of the
hills around it. The eagle of
Russiz Superiore is
reminiscent of the original
emblem given to the land by
the prince Torre-Tasso, one
of the the first Lords of these
lands, who came in Friuli in
1273. Noble insignia, nobles
wines and noble families
came one after the other
over time till Marco Felluga.
Today his son Roberto runs
the business with the same
entrepreneurship and
passion inherited by his
father. The estate is
comprised of one hundred
hectares of estate property,
fifty of which are vineyards
with an average plant
density of more than six
thousand plants per hectare,
and a white wine production
larger than red. Whether
white or red, the hills of
Russiz Superiore provide the
ideal environment for grape
production due to its
geomorphology and special
climate.
Rust en Vrede was established
in 1694 by the then Governor
of the Cape, Willem Adrian van
der Stel. It was originally made
up of a larger property but in
the early 1700’s was divided
into two whereby the original
section remained as Rust en
Vrede. The first house on the
estate was built in 1780
followed by the cellar in 1785.
In 1790 the larger manor
house was built.
The front gable of this manor
house was destroyed in a fire
in 1823, hence the rebuild date
of 1825 on the front gable. At
the end of 1977 the
Engelbrecht family took
residence on Rust en Vrede.
The family and their ancestors
have been grape growers since
the early 1700’s and by
moving to Rust en Vrede,
became wine producers for the
first time. In 1978 R&V
produced its first wines of the
modern era. Jannie
Engelbrecht made these wines
and then appointed Kevin
Arnold as cellar master of Rust
en Vrede.
In 30 years Rust en Vrede has
had only two appointed
winemakers, namely; Kevin
Arnold and Louis Strydom. In
2007 Coenie Snyman was
appointed winemaker
responsible for Rust en Vrede
but as part of a bigger team.
Louis Strydom is still very
much involved in the
winemaking ventures of the
company. The company and
the estate is now headed up by
Jean Engelbrecht who amongst
others is also in partnership
with Ernie Els at their co-
founded venture called
Engelbrecht Els Vineyards. At
Rust en Vrede they produce
only 20.000 cases of wine per
year of which 65% is exported
to more than 30 countries
around the world.
Rust en Vrede is a remarkable
example of exquisite
landscaping. At home and
abroad, this unassuming
Stellenbosch Estate has made
a name for itself far beyond its
modest, but infinitely
charming, 55 hectares.
Throughout the twentieth
century, the Saint-Emilion
winemakers have worked to
improve the wines and to
define quality criteria. The
establishment of the AOC
Saint-Emilion and the
introduction of a revised
ranking in 1954 were crucial
steps. They assert the huge
reputation of Saint-Emilion
wines in the ever
increasingly international
public’s minds. Moreover,
this is where, on a global
level, the unique history of
the vineyards of Saint-
Emilion is consecrated. In
1999 it was registered as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
as part of the cultural
landscape. This recognition
salutes a history of over
2000 years of close
interactions between the
people and an exceptional
terroir.
The story of San Simone is
linked to the territory. At
Rondover, between Prata and
Porcia, in the most western
part of Doc Friuli Grave and
central part of DOC Prosecco,
the company San Simone is
the result of winemaking
tradition and culture of our
family, which is engaged in
the business of wine grower
for four generations. We
chose the name San Simone
for our wines and wine cellar
in the memory of our origins.
The very first and historic
headquarter was in fact
situated in via San Simone,
Prata, opposite the fourteenth
century church devoted to
San Simone, where our great-
grandfather decided to began
his activity which is now been
converted into a family
residence
The Winemaker, Dewaldt
Heyns, was born and bred on
his father’s grape farm in
Malmesbury where all the
grapes were sent to the local
cooperative. The vine and its
beauty has always been an
important part of his life and it
was only natural that he
should
pursue a career in
winemaking.
Dewaldt obtained his Diploma
in Cellar Technology at
Elsenburg Agricultural College
in 1996 after which he started
working at Rust and Vrede in
Stellenbosch, during which
time he also completed a
harvest at Dry Creek
Vineyards in California. He
then joined Avondale Cellar in
Paarl in 1998 (since inception)
and started with Saronsberg
in
October 2003, strongly
believing in its unique terroir
and the philosophy of its
people.
Between two mighty oceans,
on the southern tip of Africa,
lies the historic Saxenburg
Wine Farm. Here, memory
and the seasons conspire with
the cellarmaster's craft to
produce unique wines of
consistent and exceptional
quality.
For centuries wayfarers bound
for the East Indies found both
succour and hospitality at the
Fairest Cape. At Saxenburg
they extend this tradition and
invite you to visit their world.
Wines handcrafted by Willie &
Tania de Waal, fifth
generation vignerons on their
family farm, Schoone Oord.
The grapes from Scali are
hand harvested from selected
low yielding vines after which
the bunches are personally
sorted by hand according to
the centuries old tradition.
Only ripe fruit is crushed,
fermented in open "kuipe"
and gently pressed in a
basket press. These carefully
made wines are then matured
in 225 litre French and
American oak barrels and is
left unfiltered.
Meticulous attention to detail
symbolises their passion for,
and respect of tradition in the
art of winemaking.
Al Scheid first saw untapped
potential in Monterey County
in 1972 when the wine
region was in its infancy.
What started as a grape
growing operation that sold
100% of its production to
other wineries today has
evolved into a grapes-to-
glass family business that
crafts authentic and elegant
wines. Our Scheid Family
Wines portfolio now includes
five unique and distinctive
labels: Scheid Vineyards,
District 7, Metz Road, VDR
and Stokes’ Ghost.
With 11 estate vineyards
comprised of 4,000 acres
located along a 70-mile
spread of the Salinas Valley,
the array of microclimates
and soils give us an
incredible selection to work
with each vintage. While our
wealth of vineyard resources
is exceptional, it is our
employees that are at the
heart of everything we do.
Much of our workforce has
been with us for over 25
years, with several of our
vineyard managers
employed for over 40 years.
The Scheid family – Al,
Scott, Heidi, Tyler and long-
time COO Kurt Gollnick –
along with our dream team
of employees, are passionate
about crafting the best wine
possible and honoring our
commitment to be good
stewards of the land and
supporters of our local
community. We are proud to
produce authentic products
that sit on your dinner table
and invite conversation,
connection and warmth.
Those familiar with wine in
Alto Adige would inevitably
have heard references to
Luis Raifer, a pioneer in
promoting authentic and
prestigious grape-growing in
the region since 1979. His
motto "back to the origins"
clearly states Colterenzio's
focus throughout the years,
referring to the typical and
unique characteristic of each
grape variety. His son
Wolfgang has been
implementing this philosophy
since 2005. He joined the
company as winemaker first,
then turned to the export
sales department and has
been the CEO since 2010. He
now explores market trends
together with Max
Niedermayr (Chairman),
Martin Lemayr (Winemaker),
Hubert Dorfmann
(Accounting) and Letizia
Pasini (Export Manager),
investigating possibilities for
the global expansion of the
Colterenzio brand.
Founded in 1980, Schug
Carneros Estate Winery is the
showcase and life-long dream
of one of California's most
celebrated winemakers.
Walter Schug's reputation
blossomed during his tenure
as Founding Winemaker for
Joseph Phelps Vineyards in
the 1970s, where he made
California’s first proprietary
Bordeaux-Style blend
(Insignia) and legendary
vineyard designated
Cabernets (Backus and Eisele
Vineyards).
Drawing on his long
experience in the production
of fine wines in both Europe
and California, Walter set up
his own winery with his wife
Gertrud in the cool, marine
climate of the Carneros
Appellation. Here he could
focus on the Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay varietals that had
always been close to his
heart.
In 1995 Sonoma-born
winemaker Michael Cox came
on board at Schug. Trained in
Enology at UC Davis, Mike
worked in several Californian
wineries before he was lured
from Napa Valley to
Carneros - Sonoma, to work
with Walter Schug as his
assistant winemaker. One
year later he was promoted to
Winemaker and placed in
charge of the day-to-day
winemaking duties, where he
remains today.
Schug Carneros Estate
Winery combines old world
understanding and tradition
with modern winemaking
techniques. By using only the
finest grapes available, and
maintaining the best
winemaking values, these
wines have gained acceptance
worldwide as true
contemporary classics.
Seiterre is an historic Wine brand, from five
generations of passion from the Rizzi Family. It
all start with a small amount of hectares in
the northern region of Trentino, then expanding
through Veneto, Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardy
and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The typical vines are Teroldego, Chardonnay,
Pinot Grigio and Müller Thurgau, used to
produce prestigious Trentino DOC wines, as
well as the sparkling wine Metodo Classico
Trento Doc. To enrich this rich enological range,
are also produced single grape grappas and the
traditional Trentino grappa.
Many beautiful stories begin with a
dream. A dream to create
something, discover something or
make something happen. Not
everyone goes from dream to
reality. Because this path is often
long and full of bumps. Monique
Breuer took the step to make her
dream come true. In 2011, she
scribbled on paper: “In 2015 I want
to have a Pinot Noir Serendipity
made.â€
Making your own wine is certainly
no small feat. From training to
become a vinologist to working at a
winery, there were still many
hurdles to overcome. However,
Monique didn't let all the obstacles
along the way stop her. Her motto:
Let it go and let it flow; the
beginning of a wonderful wine
journey with the realization of the
dream wine: Pinot Noir Serendipity.
Setzer sells wine from
approximately 30 ha
vinyardes in 15 different
countries.
Our village, Hohenwarth,
derives its name from Hohe
Warte - high observation
point - and refers to our
fortified Romanesque church,
which was built in the 11th
century at 400 metres above
sea level. As all of the
neighbouring regions like
Kamptal and Wagram are at
a significantly lower sea
level, Hohenwart\'s
vineyards enjoy an
exceptional microclimate.
Winemaking has a very long
tradition in Hohenwarth and
can be dated back to 1360
AD. Our winery was founded
in 1705. Originally mainly
used for farming - with only
a few vineyards - we decided
in 2001 to lease the area
dedicated to farming, and to
commit ourselves to
winemaking only.
Our vineyards and those
producing the grapes we buy
from other vintners are
located within a two-
kilometre radius of our
winery. The grapes we use
enjoy exactly the same basic
climate, although their
characteristics are more
pronounced in single
vineyards. In spite of a
rather low level of
precipitation in our area -
400 litres p.a. on average -
we don\'t irrigate our vines.
Their roots are deep and the
vines can easily survive
longer periods without rain.
Sileni Estates is a major
vineyard and winery
development in Hawke's Bay,
New Zealand's oldest
established vineyard area.
The first vintage was in 1998
and since then the wines have
won world wide acclaim. Sileni
Estates is named after the
Sileni who featured in Roman
mythology alongside Bacchus,
the god of wine. They
celebrated good wine, good
food and good company.
Sileni boasts a state of the art
winery designed to crush over
1500 tonnes of grapes. Our
Winemaking Team have
honed their winemaking skills
in wineries around the world
and we strive to maintain high
standards in environmentally
sustainable viticultural and
winemaking practices. Sileni
Estates produce hand crafted
wines that reflect the unique
characteristics of the
vineyards.
Sileni Estates is much more
than just a winery - it is an
Epicurean Centre and a
gourmet foodstore,
showcasing the finest Hawke's
Bay, New Zealand and
international product.
Silwervis is a child of the
“Swartland Revolutionâ€. A
group of winemakers from
Swartland came together in
2010 for a South African wine
revolution: Organic,
biodynamic, spontaneous and
mash fermented, untreated,
unfiltered and unsulphurized
are some of the attributes
that make the wines of the
Swartland Revolution
winemakers appear so special
and different. The Silwervis
adventure began in 2010 with
a concrete egg filled with
Chenin Blanc with the help of
Eben Sadie and Adi
Badenhorst. Meanwhile, the
Young oenologist Ryan
Mostert, trained by South
African organic pioneer Johan
Reynecke, is responsible for
steadily growing production.
But the wines were always
exceptional and extreme. This
is already evident from the
labels, which are from the
pen of Conrad Botes, a
notorious political cartoonist
in South Africa.
The history of Simonsig is
inextricably linked to that of the
Malan family. Frans Malan marked a
milestone in South African wine
culture. In 1971, the passionate
sparkling wine drinker brought the
first Cap Classique (bottle-
fermented) onto the market. As the
category did not yet exist in this
form, he called it Kaapse Vonkel,
sparkling Cape. He also founded
the Stellenbosch Wine Routes
together with other winegrowers,
an association of over 200
producers to bundle and strengthen
the wine region. In South Africa
and beyond, Kaapse Vonkel is still
one of the region's most popular
sparkling wines. His legacy is
carried on today by his sons
Francois and Johan, as well as his
three grandchildren Francois-
Jacques, Christelle and Michael.
They focus on Frans' virtues and
only produce sustainably in terms
of the environment and social
commitment to each and every
employee and their families. They
see the land and the wines that
grow on it as a gift from nature
that they want to give back to the
world.
A guarantee of quality from
Stellenbosch at an incredible price.
THIS is Methode Cap Classique in
its original form. Simonsig!
The name Simonsvlei
originates from the founder of
the South African wine
Industry, Simon van der Stel,
and from the area's vlei
(wetlands) landscape. Simon
van der Stel was the Cape
Governor representing the
Dutch government during the
17th century. This far-sighted
gentleman selected this
unique location, because he
realized soon enough that the
area's cool microclimate was
ideal for producing quality
grapes. He must have
realized too that the
prevailing winds blowing
across the vlei or wetland
would naturally cool the cellar
and the wine in the barrels -
ideal conditions for making
quality wines!
Today, Simonsvlei is still
committed to the common
goal set by one of its co-
founders, Sonny le Roux, to
provide "quality wines at
affordable prices" And ever
since, innovative and
affordable wines of quality
have become the hallmark of
Simonsvlei. One of those who
helped to create the
foundation, on which the
reputation of Simonsvlei has
been built, is the now
legendary figure of Oom
Sarel. It was under his
tutelage and guidance that
winemaking advanced in
leaps and bounds at
Simonsvlei.
Slowine is an easy-drinking range
of happily affordable wines that
invite you to enjoy some time with
friends and family.
Slowine is a reminder that so
much of what is important in life
happens in the moments “in
betweenâ€, when you aren’t “doing
somethingâ€. As we say: time
becomes precious when life rushes
by. This wine is an invitation to
stop awhile and take some time
out.
Slowine is a collaboration between
friends from around the Groenland
Mountain in South Africa’s Western
Cape. Here, in many ways, life
continues as it has for decades
previous, governed by the natural
pace of the seasons.
Can these eyes lie? Sonnweiler
stands for drinkable,
uncomplicated and honest wine
enjoyment from the Dolomites.
The organically certified IGT wines
are bursting with the freshness
and high altitude air of the Alpine
country. Made by and for "Happy
sunny people", these three eye-
catchers stand for sustainable
organic viticulture and are
uncomplicated varietal wines for
the carefree "moments" of life. The
young team of different
winemakers joined forces in 2020
to promote the alpine region, the
Dolomites and organic sustainable
viticulture. The wines come from
the IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti
wine-growing region between
South Tyrol and Trentino. They are
grown on dolomite limestone,
which is unique in the world and is
characterised by high water
permeability and mineral content.
In combination with high altitude
air, these circumstances bring
alpine freshness and juiciness to
the wines.
Spice Route is owned by
winemaker Charles Back with
vineyards in both
Malmesbury and Darling,
North-West of Paarl in the
Swartland district. Deep
rooted unirrigated bush
vines, moderated by cool
Atlantic breezes, produce
exceptionally ripe and full
flavoured wines with great
balance.
Spider Pig wines is a collaboration
between David Wibberley and a variety of South
African wine makers.
Getting certain wine makers to make
some super delicious wines made in
small volume. Serious wines with a fun
funky label, because not everything
about wine needs to be serious.
Going since 1692, Spier is one of
South Africa’s oldest wine farms,
with a fascinating history and a
legacy that the owners never take
for granted. Today the farm has a
modern, conscious energy.
Focused on art and good farming,
Spier is about farm-to-table food
and accoladed wines. Its people
are committed to living and
working in ways that bring
positive change to our
environment and community. The
Spier Hotel and conference team
invite you to do business in an
inspiring atmosphere.
Set in the heart of the
mountain-ringed Robertson
Valley in South Africa's
Western Cape Province,
Springfield Estate is a vibrant,
family-run wine farm. It is
owned by the Bruwer family,
fourth-generation wine farmers
and ninth-generation
descendants of the Bruères,
French Huguenots who came to
South Africa from the Loire in
1688 with bundles of vines
under their arms.
Dr. Johst Weber first set foot on the
virgin soils of Springfontein, “Strong
Spring,†in 1994, right after the fall of
Apartheid. He had a dream of creating
a project that involved family, friends
and a product that, in his words, “…is a
combination of nature and human
craftsmanship.â€
Springfontein Wine Estate is
breathtakingly beautiful, the people are
warm, and the ocean, with its icy wind
that blows across the vineyards, is
close by. Springfontein's winemaker
Tariro Masayiti, walks through the rows
popping fruit into his mouth, chewing
the seeds to find the moment of
ripeness he is looking for. Along with
the cool climate, pure limestone soils
and Hildegard Witbooi's diligent work
in the vineyards, we are able to hand
harvest the best of what our place
gives us as beautiful fruit, from which
we carefully handcraft natural wines
that are structured, yet elegant and
well balanced.
The focus is on the varietals well know
in South Africa: Chenin Blanc and
Pinotage. In addition to the “old
faithfuls†like Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon and Chardonnay, we have
small plantings of Petit Verdot,
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
For over a century the St. Michael-
Eppan Winery, with 320
winemaking families and 390 ha of
vineyards, has been supporting the
most important wine-growing
municipality: Appiano on the South
Tyrolean Wine Road at the
doorstep of the Dolomites. The
surrounding soils offer exceptional
characteristics for the cultivation of
unique wines. Harvest after
harvest, passion has become
culture. The metamorphosis of the
grapes takes place in the cellar. A
successful union of tradition and
innovative winemaking technology.
“Respect for the grape†is the
fundamental rule for the
production of long-lived wines with
a great personality. The grapes are
vinified with rigorous attention
paid to the peculiarities of each
vineyard to fully enhance their
distinctiveness.
The wines are then matured in
steel or wooden barrels to
emphasise their individual
characteristics. Since the ‘80s the
white and red barrique cellars have
been the jewels of the winery and
inside them, in small French oak
barrels, matures a selection of the
most valuable and highest quality
wines. Hs maturation requires
great delicacy and gives life to
complex wines, with perfect fruit
and wood symbiosis.
Today, as in the past, the
traditional maturation of wines in
large oak barrels plays an
important role at St. Michael-
Eppan Winery. For this reason, the
historical cellar has been
renovated with more than 50 large
oak barrels over the years. One
cannot but notice the four
historical 150 hectolitre barrels
that, with their antique carvings,
depict events going back to 1907.
Stainless steel is indispensable for
modern winemaking. It is the ideal
material for both fermentation and
preservation tanks, guaranteeing
hygiene and cleanliness. Stainless
steel facilitates a pure must and
improved wine transformation,
emphasising the freshness and
aromas of the different varieties.
The new 30,000 m³ gravitational
cellar, completed in 2020, allows
us to guarantee a modern and
efficient processing of our grapes.
We are thus able to optimise
diversification and to process the
different qualities individually in a
very short time.
Hans Terzer has been the
winemaker of St. Michael-Eppan
since 1977. And since then he has
always pursued his vision for the
search of quality in the vineyard
and in the cellar. He is considered
one of the pioneers of white wine
making in South Tyrol and is
recognised as one of the most
important figures in the South
Tyrolean wine industry.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably known for
being the winery that won the Cabernet
Sauvignon competition in the 1976 Judgment
of Paris, was founded in 1970, and is
considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate.
Our goal is to create wines of
classic beauty — wines with
balance, complexity and harmony.
Our signature style has often been
described as “an iron fist in a
velvet glove,†a reference to the
artful balance between ripeness
and restraint, softness and
structure, that yields Napa Valley
wines of exceptional beauty and
long life. Achieving that style
requires a level of attention to
detail found only among the
world’s best and most dedicated
wine producers.
The Cape’s first farm, established in 1682, has
come a long way from its humble beginnings.
Roughly 30 minutes from the bustling heart of
Cape Town, Steenberg is a destination steeped
in heritage.
Steenberg Farm boasts the 5-Star Steenberg
Hotel & Spa, with 24 rooms encapsulating the
dictum of understated luxury, offering
spectacular views and discreet, personalised
service. Choose from relaxed dining at Tryn or
popular bistro-style fare and tapas at Bistro
Sixteen82. A complete destination, the farm
houses an exceptional winery, producing some
of the finest Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa,
along with several other celebrated varietals.
Stellenrust was established
in 1928 and has ever since
produced some of the most
superb quality wines that the
Stellenbosch region from
South Africa can offer. It
consists of about 400ha
(200ha planted) of which
half is stretched over the
Golden Triangle area of
Stellenbosch, internationally
recognised for some of the
best red wine soil in South
Africa. The other half is
situated high up in the
Bottelary Hills, renowned for
its cool climate and late
afternoon sea breezes
swooping in from Cape Town
to nurture both excellent
white and red wines.
Stellenrust boasts today with
being one of the largest
family owned wine estates in
South Africa carrying
through generations of
winemaking skills and the
legacy of motto ‘where
excellence meets
winemaking’ put forward in
every bottle.
Stellenzicht’s vineyards and
winery is nestled on the slopes of
the Helderberg in Stellenbosch. As
custodians of this beautiful farm,
we believe in protecting our natural
resources through sustainable
farming. These efforts help create
an eco-system that protects our
dragonfly population as well as our
fauna and flora. This philosophy of
sustainability drives our daily
activities, as we consistently pursue
balance.
Happy Vale farm is set within the
Stellenbosch Winelands area and
falls in the Helderberg division of
the greater Stellenbosch Wine
Route.
95% of the grapes are sold at
Stonewall, due to the exposed
location in Stellenbosch at
excellent prices. Only out of
tradition, for the sake of the
great-grandfather and so that his
own cellar is always well filled, De
Waal Koch vinfects a few bottles
of the most delicious wine.
Our vineyards are the most
southerly in Africa. The farm
is situated 11km from the
Atlantic ocean, between Elim
and Cape Agulhas.
Conrad Vlok, our winemaker,
is an unpretentious,
hospitable man. While
intelligently able to combine
the art and science that is
viticulture and wine-making,
he is not a man to stand on
ceremony.
Today the farm is known as
Strandveld Vineyards, and
hosts a premium range
called Strandveld, as well as
being the home of First
Sighting wines.
Born into a traditional family,
Susana reneged of her fate
since she was young by
applying to study nuclear
physics in Bariloche. Being
this a very unconventional
choice for the time, her
parents refused to let her
leave Mendoza. From that
point, Susana decided to
follow the family business
(viticulture) professionally,
thus challenging the
contemporary social beliefs,
because at that time no
women had graduated as
winemaker.
In 1981 Susana received her
degree in enology, and
became the first woman in
Argentina to do so. Her
career started in Cafayate,
Salta province at Michel
Torino winery where she was
in charge of developing and
stylizing the Torrontes
varietal. Afterwards she
worked at many well-
regarded wineries such as
Martins and Catena Zapata.
In 2012, she was recognized
as one of the "Most influental
women wine-makers" by The
Drink Business magazine.
Later, in 2015, she was
awarded by the same
magazine as "Woman of the
year". Recently in 2018, the
magazine recognized her
again by including her in the
list of "The 10 most
influental women in the wine
world".
Throughout her career as a
winemaker, Susana had the
opportunity of working
internationally. She was the
first Argentinean woman
hired as a consultant to
wineries worldwide: Spain,
Chile, Italy, Brazil, Australia,
and California. This
experience allowed her to
always be ahead of market
trends and wine styles.
Despite some of the turbulence in
recent years, Taittinger is
today one of only a few
champagne houses that still bears
the name
its management carries. Now it's
Pierre-Emmanuel
Taittinger, his daughter Vitalie and
his son Clovis, who share the
Carrying on the family tradition
and preparing the incomparable
Champagne guarantee that
among connoisseurs around the
globe for their
charming lightness, her elegance
and finesse, but also hers
Longevity are famous.
Das Weingut wurde 1998
unter dem Namen Hermitage
Road gegründet, denn die
McGuigan Familie lebte in
dieser Straße. Der
Begriff ‘Hermitage’ ist jedoch
geschützt.
So kam der neue Name
zustande: Tempus Two, im
Sinne von ‘zweiter Anlauf’.
Die Wurzeln von Tempus
Two sind fest in Australiens
ältester Weinregion, dem
Hunter Valley, und in einer
der bekanntesten
Weindynastien des Landes,
den McGuigan, verankert.
Das Weingut im modernen
Design liegt inmitten der
grünen, hügeligen Weinberge
von Pokolbin, im Herzen des
Hunter Valley, und reflektiert
die Tempus Two Verve – die
Verbindung von Tradition mit
der Magie innovativer Ideen.
Tenuta Argentiera stands in a
magnificent patch of land in the
Maremma that blends countryside
and sea, suspended between woods
and Mediterranean scrub.
We are at the heart of the small but
prestigious Doc Bolgheri, a terroir
dedicated to great red wines and
synonymous with the celebrated
“Super Tuscan.â€
The name Argentiera carries
significant meaning: it comes from
the silver (“argentoâ€) mines that
once dotted the hills of this high
lying area of the Maremma – a
place rich in natural springs and
healing waters.
The Estate is the closest winery to
the Tyrrhenian coast and at the
same time, the highest in altitude
of the entire Bolgheri territory,
reaching 200 meters above sea
level. This dichotomy makes it
stand out among all other estates,
relishing in a microclimate with
unique characteristics.
In 2001, fascinated by the
ancient and almost mystical
Region of Umbria and by a
wine of extraordinary power
and longevity like
Sagrantino, the Lunelli family
purchased Tenuta
Castelbuono, an estate with
30 hectares of vineyards in
the communes of Bevagna
and Montefalco. Their efforts
were initially concentrated on
the vineyards, which have
now been converted to
organic methods. They
planted new vines and
improved the quality of the
existing ones by means of a
widespread clonal selection
project. The Montefalco
Sagrantino was launched in
2003, followed the year after
by the Montefalco Rosso.
There was a need, though,
for a new winery and the
Lunelli family, thanks to their
firm, long-held friendship
with Arnaldo Pomodoro, one
of the great contemporary
artists, suggested that it
should be he who designed
it. The Maestro
enthusiastically accepted
and, after an initial survey of
the area, he already had a
project in mind.
The “Carapace†– as
Pomodoro decided to call his
winery – required no less
than six years’ building work
and it was inaugurated and
opened to the public – for
visits and tastings – in June
2012. It is a unique work of
art that calls into question
the boundaries between
sculpture and architecture. It
is the first sculpture in the
world in which people can
live and work, a unique work
in which art and nature,
sculpture and wine
intermingle, underlining the
exceptional nature of both
the containing structure and
of its contents. It offers itself
to one’s gaze as a large
copper-covered dome,
engraved with fissures that
remind one of the furrows in
the earth that surrounds it. A
sculpted element in the form
of a red dart plunging into
the soil highlights the work’s
place in the landscape.
Entering the “Carapaceâ€
means penetrating into one
of Pomodoro’s sculptures,
and one is aware right away
of his artistic alphabet, which
is immediately recognizable
in the internal vault. This is a
distinctive, special winery for
distinctive, special wines.
When Vittorio Frescobaldi met
Robert Mondavi in the early 90s, a
new chapter in the history of the
great Tuscan wines was written.
From that meeting, a wine came to
life inspired by the desire to make a
dream come true: to create a wine
in Montalcino, a land of choice for
the production of excellent wines,
that went beyond the boundaries of
tradition, while acknowledging and
celebrating it, by treasuring the
experiences of two historic families
in the world of wine. This ambitious
project took the name of Tenuta
Luce, a name that evokes the
sunlight of Montalcino, which is the
source of life and nourishment, and
marks the passage of the seasons
and sets the pace for any and every
agricultural activity. Since then,
Tenuta Luce has always honored
this vision and the symbolic wine of
the Tenuta, Luce, has been joined
by other exclusive wines, capable
of going beyond the boundaries of
their territory and earning
unanimous approval nationally and
internationally.
Villa Margon, which takes its
name from the splendid
sixteenth century complex
where the Lunelli Group
entertains its guests, and
Pietragrande, the most
recently launched of the
Trentino wines, are
expressions of Chardonnay
and of the family’s long
experience with this variety.
Maso Montalto, which comes
from one of the family’s
historic vineyards,
overlooked by a wall of rock
over a thousand metres
high, is a perfect example of
the elegance of Pinot Nero
grown at high altitude.
On terrain long ago
cultivated by the Romans —
old farmers still remember
ploughs bringing up coins
and archeological artifacts —
can be found the 15th
century walls of the Roveglia
farmstead.
In the old stable, where the
beams, walls and floors of
rose Veronese marble give
witness to the building’s
former use, one now finds a
space furnished with family
heirlooms and art, devoted
to tasting and conviviality. In
an adjoining, small lodge
that dates from the 19th
century wine can be sampled
and purchased. Tenuta
Roveglia offers to guests not
only a view of this past, but
also the opportunity to view
the present — oenological
innovation and the chance to
follow the complete cycle of
wine production.
Tenuta San Pietro is one of
the historical production of
wine Gavi DOCG since the XII
century on the top of the hill
there was a Franciscan
monastery and one of the first
churches consecrated named
S. Peter, who probably gave
its name to this area.
Caressed by the sea winds,
sheltered by the surroundings
hills, with clayey ground the
Farm benefits from a
particular microclimate.
This feature allows it to
produce high quality wine. In
its 60 hectares, of which 30
prevalently cultivated with the
typical Cortese species of
vine, it distinguishes itself for
the uniqueness of a vineyard
dating back to the end of the
XVIII century. In fact were
the Friars who planted that
vineyard, the Gorrina, on the
original stumps of vitis nobilis.
It is one of the very few vines
in Europe, which survived the
vine pest (phylloxera) at the
beginning of the XX century,
able to produce an absolutely
rare product.
San Pietro farm, endowed
with any tool which allows
grapes to live and grow
naturally, brings out the area
always directing its efforts
towards the attainment of new
quality aims. Through a
patient research and constant
passion it improves the
structure, the flavour and the
taste of its own wines to
offer the excellence to the
Italian and foreign market.
The vineyards are cultivated
in organic-biodynamic
conversion.
Cultivating following organic
and biodynamic practices
means for us to implement
even a philosophy of life in
which we strongly believe.
Working with this method we
live in a vital and healthy
because we exclude
completely the use of all
chemical and harmful.
Two estates, two slopes, West and
East eight plots, several terroirs...
The finesse and identity that
Sangiovese grosso expresses in
each vineyard of the two estates,
so different in their soils and
climates, are undeniable.
Manachiara, exposed to the east
where sun rises, offers full bodied
and powerful wines.
Casale del Bosco, in the west side
where sun goes down, offers
elegant and complex wines.
For the very uniqueness of its
orographic position, with its four
slopes characterized by specific
climate and extremely different
soils, Montalcino claims to be the
best area for Sangiovese to express
its viticulture characteristics.
Thanks to Brunello achievements,
Montalcino acquires once and for all
a wide international reputation and
becomes one of the best wine-
growing areas in the world.
Innovation is a term that
characterises the entire history of
Tenute Silvio Nardi, where the
whole production process today has
been shaped by thoroughgoing
knowledge of its estate vineyards.
This beautiful Winery is
headquartered in the heart
of the famous wine region of
Barolo in the beautiful
Langhe in the Piedmont
region. The winery has an
impressive maturation cellar,
the 3000 barrels at a
controlled temperature and
humidity houses.
Terre da vino is founded in
1980, to organize the small
wine growers in the region
such as in a cooperative. The
company places great
importance on consistent
quality. The strict reduction
in the vineyard comes to the
traditional selection in the
cellar to get more
concentrated grapes with a
higher sugar content, more
color, and extracts. Initially,
ten producers with a total 15
hectares of vineyards on this
project were involved. In
2002, there are already 70
hectares, which will be
increased up to 100
hectares. The work in the
vineyard performed by the
Terre da vino own
agronomists with the
scientific advice of the
agricultural faculty of the
University of Turin.
Terre di Talamo is located
south of Grosseto, in the
Tuscan Maremma. The
D.O.C.G. is Morellino di
Scansano. The 52 hectares
estate is on a hillside facing
the sea, and offers a view
from the Port of Talamone to
the Argentario promontory.
The vineyards extend over
about 32 hectares. They are
planted with Sangiovese,
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Syrah,
Alicante, Petit Verdot and
Vermentino. At Terre di
Talamo the following wines
are produced: the Morellino
di Scansano "Tempo", the
Morellino Riserva, a Petit
Verdot based IGT
named "Percecco" and the
Alicante passito "Ser Ciccio".
Three white wines are
produced: the "Vento", pure
Vermentino, the Vento Forte
(late harvest, fermented in
oak) and the Vento Teso
(pure Viognier).
The range is completed by
the rose' wine Piano Piano
made with Sangiovese and
Cabernet.
The terrains, which are quite
stony, consist of a mixture of
brown clay, with exposures
from Southeast to Northwest.
TESTALONGA is owned by
Craig & Carla Hawkins.
It was established in 2008
with the first wine being a
four week Skin Macerated
Chenin blanc.
We currently rent 11ha of
organically farmed vineyards
all based on the granite soils
of the Paardeberg, and 4 ha
on the Sandstone soils of the
Piketberg.
In 2015 we purchased a
farm on the slate soils of the
northern mountains of the
Swartland called Bandits
Kloof.
The first vineyards were
planted in 2018 on Bandits
Kloof, the focus of the farm
being Mediterranean grape
varieties
We strive to make wine from
grapes and nothing else.
The Fishwives Club Boutique
Winery is a New World wine from
Cape Town, South Africa. We're
unique because we literally have
the pick of the finest grapes and
choice of exceptional terroirs the
world famous Cape Wine region
has to offer.
The grapes are personally selected
by our serial award-winning
winemaker, none other than
Imbuko’s Theunis Van Zijl, who
sources from both his own Estate
as well as the bountiful Cape
regions - internationally renowned
for producing the best their
particular cultivars have to offer.
The result is an extraordinary
collection of noticeably superior
wines made to The Fishwives
Club’s unique (patent pending)
specifications and particular subtle
French Oak and American Maple
wood influences to produce our
export quality wines, consistent in
character, distinction and style,
regardless of the volume.
Year in. Year out. That is the art
and hallmark of a true winemaker.
In July 1983 the McLean
Family Trust bought the old
fruit farm Thelema, situated
on the top of the Helshoogte
Pass about 6 kilometers
outside of Stellenbosch. This
purchase was the culmination
of a long search by Gyles and
Barbara Webb for that rare
location where exceptional
wines could be made, for this
is their sole intention.
The farm comprises 157 ha of
land on the slopes of the
Simonsberg. The elevation
ranges from 370 to 640
meters above sea level of
mainly south-facing slopes,
making Thelema one of the
highest and probably coolest
wine farms in the
Stellenbosch area. Although
wine had been made on the
farm in the early part of the
century and table grapes
produced until the late 1960's,
there were no vines on the
farm at the time of purchase.
The 25 ha under cultivation
consisted of plums, apples
and pears in varying stages of
degeneration. The neglected
state of the farm could not
detract from its charm - there
are spectacular views of the
Simonsberg, Drakenstein and
Jonkershoek Mountains and
the farm is dotted with
enormous oak trees. It has,
however, involved an
enormous effort to convert
Thelema into a wine farm.
The “three thievesâ€, Three
Thieves, believe that great wines
should not be the privilege of a
few. In her opinion, it is a
pleasure that should not be
withheld from anyone. So Joel
Gott, Charles Bieler and Roger
Scommegna began their hunt for
brilliant wines in order to offer
them at fair prices on the market
and also to give those with
smaller pockets the chance of a
good drop. What sounds a bit like
Robin Hood is meant seriously
and achieved cult status almost
overnight with the first wine
launched.
TOKARA winery is situated on
the crest of the Helshoogte
Pass, about 5km from the
historic winemaking town of
Stellenbosch. Apart from
award winning architecture,
the estate offers magnificent
vistas of the Simonsberg
Mountains, False Bay, Table
Mountain and the lush Idas
Valley.
The winery building’s
industrial nature is softened
by uncomplicated architecture
and design. A composition of
simple, natural materials and
clean, strong lines
characterize the structure,
offering clarity of form within
a breathtaking environment.
The wine production and
marketing facility was
designed to reflect the
character of the wines
themselves – innovative and
distinctive. Spaces interact
efficiently, with practicality
being a core element.
The winery’s operational
layout incorporates cutting-
edge technologies and
computerised control systems
to ensure all TOKARA wines
meet the necessary standards
of excellence.
Torbreck Vintners was
created with the aim of
building one of the best wine
estates in the world. The
vision is to pay homage to
the vineyards of the Barossa
Valley, home to some of the
oldest vines on the planet.
A tale of three generations
Fifty years ago Grandfather
Min and then his son Livio
Zorzettig gave life to a story
that continues today with La
Tunella of Massimo and
Marco Zorzettig (who cherish
the family traditions together
with their mother Gabriella).
They and their highly-valued
collaborators, among whom
they count their friend
Luigino Zamparo, an
oenologist of remarkable
ability, fuse a sense of the
present with the memory of
the past, animated with the
desire to experiment the new
and to maintain the noblest
traditions of the Colli
Orientali del Friuli.
The wines of La Tunella
embody the fresh liveliness
of new and creative
energies… but history,
memory and tradition remain
the solid and enduring
corner-stones of the present,
constructing the future day
after day.
The idea for Two Hands was
born in September 1999
when founders Michael
Twelftree and Richard Mintz
sat at a friend’s engagement
party and decided it was
time to make their own wine
and market it on the world
stage.
The original aim was, and
still is, to make the best
possible Shiraz-based wines
from prized growing regions
throughout Australia. With
so much Australian wine
being sold around the globe
under multi-region labels in a
formulaic style, the intention
was to break the mould and
showcase the diversity of
Australian Shiraz by
highlighting regional and
vineyard characteristics by
allowing the fruit to be the
primary feature of the wines.
Today, Two Hands is owned
by Michael Twelftree,
together with Colorado
native Tim Hower. Tim’s
love of the Barossa Valley led
him to acquire several
premium vineyards across
the region and brought him
into contact with Two Hands,
culminating in his investment
in February 2015. Since
Tim’s involvement, Two
Hands has gone on to secure
additional estate vineyards,
notably the Holy Grail site on
Seppeltsfield Road, which is
set for further vineyard
development in 2016. With
Michael and Tim sharing an
ambitious vision for the
future, Two Hands next
chapter in the journey is sure
to be exciting.
Situated just outside
Stellenbosch, Uitkyk
(pronounced “8 cakeâ€) means
lookout. The name refers to
the magnificent vistas of the
Cape Peninsula, False Bay and
Table Mountain. Established in
1712, the estate features a
unique neo-classical manor
house in the Georgian style.
The uncovering and
restoration of the murals,
which were discovered in the
hallway under 15 layers of
paint, took three years and
was completed at the end of
1998.
With its cutting edge design
elements, the modern tasting
centre, which is located in the
historic wine cellar, manifests
the essence of Uitkyk: an
Estate where traditions and
trends meet.
Vagnoni brothers’ farm rises
on the back of a fine hill in the
Tuscan countries.
The farm has twenty hectares
of vineyard producing several
kinds of wine, as Vernaccia of
San Gimignano that is one of
the main products of this area
as it has been the first Italian
wine to have had recognized
the mark D.O.C.G. in 1966.
It’s obtained by the grapes
that come from the hilly
ground, where are the vines
that contain 100% of the
vineyard “Vernaccia di San
Gimignanoâ€.
The fermentation with
checked temperature last
about 12-18 days into steel
and cement tubs.
In 1993 Vernaccia is entered
in the ambit of more quality
wines achieving the mark
D.O.C.G.
THE VINES @ Val de Vie Wine
and Polo Estate set the scene
for a romantic collaboration,
where quality meets
perfection in true Huguenot
fashion. A unique French-style
village located on its own
private vineyard and 2 dams
within the prestigious Val de
Vie Wine and Polo Estate in
the Franschhoek valley.
Val de Vie is in close
proximity to the heart of the
Western Cape's fine dining
capital, Franschhoek. Here
you will find THE VINES - a
rare investment opportunity;
20 exclusive full title homes
set against the backdrop of
the majestic Simonsberg
mountain range.
Ideally located, just a scenic
45 minutes away from Cape
Town city centre and half an
hour from Cape Town
International Airport. Some of
the finest public and private
schools in South Africa
including Bridge House, Paarl
Boys and Paarl Gymnasium to
name a few, are on your
doorstep.
As a VINES resident and Val
de Vie Estate Homeowner,
you can experience a range
of uniquely unparalleled
privileges, whether you are
an adventure seeker, leisure
lounger or lifestyle
connoisseur.
Answer the call of the Fish
Eagle today and experience
the ultimate secure family
lifestyle destination.
Van Loveren has been in the Retief
family since 1937 when Hennie
Retief snr acquired the land in the
Robertson Valley and named it
after Christiena van Loveren, an
ancestor of his new bride, Jean
van Zyl. From humble beginnings
Van Loveren has grown to become
South Africa's leading family-
owned winery, known for their
consistency, award-winning wines
as well as innovation.
Today, The Vecchia Torre Wineryis one
of the most important cooperatives in
the Province of Lecce and stands an
example of one of the successful
companies in the Apulia.
The company has been growing since it
began in 1959: today there are 1.240
members who produce about 12.000
tons of grapes annually from their
1.100 hectares of vineyards. The
winery produces more than 2.500.000
bottles per year and exports about the
60% of its production.
The main objective, is the intense
respect we have for our culture and
traditions and the sincere relationship
with our members, who are followed
and advised in all phases of the grape
development. Due to the huge quantity
of grapes harvested, we have to
immediately make a careful selection
using some advanced wine techniques
to establish the right vinification
processes needed for the different
grape quality.
Among different grapes varieties, the
predominant varietals are the local
Negroamaro, Primitivo and Malvasia of
Lecce; other red grapes are
Montepulciano and Syrah. The most
important white varietals are
Vermentino, Malvasia Bianca,
Chardonnay and Trebbiano.
Ribera del Duero’s aristocratic
Vega Sicilia winery has a long
history dating back to 1864, and
the exceptional Vega Sicilia Unico
is Spain’s most famous wine.
Since 1982 the winery has been
owned by the Ãlvarez family,
members of the Primum Familiae
Vini, a global (and very restricted)
association of some of the world’s
top winemaking families.
Around 40% of Vega Sicilia’s
vineyards are planted in
traditional Bordeaux varieties
introduced by the winery’s
founder, Elroy Lecanda y Chaves,
back in the 1800s. Their favoured
variety, though, is Tempranillo,
which winemaker Javier Ausdas
deems to be ‘the best in the
world’. With some of the vines
over 100 years old, here it is all
about patience, aging in barrel
and bottle for as long as it takes
to achieve the family’s exalted
goals.
If the vintage doesn’t stack up,
the flagship Vega Sicilia Unico will
simply not be made. There is a
5000-person waiting list to
become eligible for an annual
allotment, and really, you’d be
leaving these wines for decades
to realize their true potential,
before popping the cork.
Founded on 1 February 1700,
Vergelegen (meaning "situated far
away"), has been under the ownership
of some of the world's great explorers
and visionaries, each of whom, in their
own way, have helped shape
Vergelegen to what it is today: a world-
class Estate.
With its world renowned handcrafted
wines, its history spanning over 300
years, heritage, exquisite gardens and
refined cuisine, it comes as no surprise
that Vergelegen continues to be the
choice of the discerning visitor seeking
a total sensory experience. For this
reason, the Estate has borne witness
to many visits of heads of state and
celebrities from all over the world.
The history of « the Chirat
vineyard » really began in
1984 with a young farmer’s
desire to realize his dream :
that of changing from the
mixed farming done by his
family for several
generations, in order to
plunge headlong into vine-
growing on the vertiginous,
terraced hillsides of Condrieu.
It was 24 years later that
father and son entered into
partnership to create the
EARL VIGNOBLES CHIRAT as
it is known today.
Young agriculturist since July
2012, Aurelien seeks to
uphold the quality of his
father’s wines whilst bringing
in the experience of his
studies and the work he had
done in other vineyards
(New Zealand, the south of
France and Burgundy).
We are the fourth generation
to take care of our ancestors'
land.
30 years ago, our parents,
Aline et Jean-Claude Fontan,
created a vineyard of 80
hectares on this land so full
of promise, using typical
grape varieties suited to
its 'terroir'.
As wine makers, we grow the
vines ourselves and distil our
brandy, producing wines
from Gascony and
Armagnacs for our customers.
Our life revolves around the
grapevine; season after
season, we listen to it,
observe it, protect it and
harvest its fruit.
We understand that the land
is not ungrateful, but quite
simply just.
If we feed it well: not too
much, not too little, it will
return the fruits of our effort,
enhanced by the passion and
expertise of our team.
Vilafonte is the first American
and South African joint wine-
making venture within the
global wine community.
This ground-breaking unique
red wine project is a
partnership between a well
respected group of quality
driven wine specialists from
South Africa and the United
States. Vilafonte is the first
winery in South Africa to be
focused on producing wine
specifically for the US market.
The Vilafonte philosophy
embodies an obsession with
quality, from the soil through
to the bottle, and an absolute
focus on luxury positioning.
The name, Vilafonte, derives
from the primary soil type of
the 100 acre estate, whose
character forms the
foundation of the wines.
The Vilafonte team blends a
unique combination of
knowledge, skills,
international perspective, and
international recognition. The
Vilafonte project aims to
create the first Luxury Wine
brand from South Africa.
Viña Cobos is the inspired
vision of three dreamers who
one day undertook the
challenge of producing great
Argentine red wine that
would be on par with the
best-known wines of the
world. From that moment,
Andrea Marchiori, Luis
Barraud and Paul Hobbs
started to make noble wines
of superior quality, placing
Malbec and Argentina on
stage with the world’s
greatest wine producers.
Paul first experienced
Argentina in 1989 and was
immediately intrigued by the
cultural tradition of the
country and by the terroir –
being pleasantly surprised by
its extraordinary potential for
growing Malbec and other
varietals.
Andrea and Luis, both from
Mendoza and each with a
strong family heritage linked
to viticulture, travelled to
California in 1997 to perfect
their work as winemakers.
There they met Paul, with
whom they shared their
vision of producing ultra-
premium wines in Argentina.
Following this encounter,
they decided to create Viña
Cobos, and named the
winery after the street where
the very special Marchiori
vineyard is located.
Don Maximiano Errázuriz founded
Viña Errázuriz in 1870.
With his great vision for the future
and his innovative, pioneering
spirit, he planted the first French
grape varieties in the Aconcagua
Valley.
His initiative and creativity were
handed down to future
generations and, in just over a
century, his descendants
consolidated the winery and
positioned their wines among the
world’s most noteworthy.
The Siegel family create on
about 600ha of vineyards in
the Colchagua vineyards San
Elias, Crucero, El Crucero and
Gran Crucero. Alberto Siegel,
founder and owner of the
vineyard studied at the
Universidad Catolica de Chile,
agriculture and oenology. After
a brief stay in Germany he
returned to Chile and was
located in San Fernando as an
independent wine broker. By
the way, he set up his own
company, where he worked in
the past 15 years produced
only cask wine, but it enjoyed
a great reputation, that he
decided to sell the wine under
his own name.
Our vision is to be recognized
for delivering a high value
proposition through our
diverse portfolio of brands
and products, and for our
integrity and ability to
understand and adapt to the
needs of our customers.
Ventisquero first began
production in 1998 and is
currently managed by a
youthful, creative and
entrepreneurial team. Faithful
to our slogan of going “A Step
Beyond,†we make high-
quality wines in a modern and
cutting-edge style. We find
ways to communicate our
message in a manner that is
both heartfelt and distinctive.
Instrumental in the
construction of our new
winery in the Maipo Coast in
2000 was Chief Enologist
Felipe Tosso. This was the
valley from where our first
grapes were harvested and
made into wine. Three years
later, we ventured into the
Casablanca Valley and the
famous valley of Apalta,
recognized today as the
birthplace of Ventisquero’s
most celebrated wines.
With estate vineyards located
in Chile’s best winegrowing
regions – the Maipo Coast,
Casablanca and Colchagua –
and rigorous research aimed
at understanding terroir, our
mission is to consistently
deliver the finest quality in
our wines. .
Vite Colte is the
winegrower’s skill.
180 winegrowers with 300
hectares of vineyard in
Piedmont, part of which
undergoing conversion to
organic farming procedures.
Every winegrower devotes a
part of his estate to the Vite
Colte project, ensuring that it
receives the most meticulous
attention, with constant
dialogues with the technical
agronomist. Real
winegrowers, who contribute
all their skills, passion and
his presence. Behind each
Vite Colte’s wine there is a
face, a story and a family.
We have everything we
need: a vast heritage of
vineyards, which means we
can choose the best, the best
motivated winegrowers of
the group, with their
families; modern enological
systems, the technology
which is needed to preserve
and enhance the quality of
the grapes; a first-class
technical group coordinated
by Daniele Eberle in the
vineyards together with
Bruno Cordero in our winery.
ROCK ’N’ RUM
- Volbeat is crazy about rum
and now presents the 3rd edition
"You will never be able to try
anything like it," says singer and
guitarist Michael Poulsen.
Volbeat Rum I and II were limited
editions that were mainly sold in
specialty stores. she
were unique, they quickly became
collectibles among rum connoisseurs.
Volbeat Rum vol. III is now aimed at
all connoisseurs who are looking for a
TOP rum at a reasonable price.
Poulsen notes that the latest version
is cheaper and more accessible at the
same time. Still the taste is
and the quality is still top notch. “The
good thing about rum is that it's not
just about the price,†he says
Singer. “You can also make a quality
product and still keep an eye on the
price.
The only thing that matters is the
right mix and manufacture. "
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Vondeling, meaning ‘foundling’,
lies on the slopes of the unspoilt
and undiscovered Paardeberg
mountain, approximately 45
minutes’ drive from Cape Town. It
was granted to Swedish
immigrant Oloff Bergh in 1704,
and a three-centuries-old
winemaking tradition began.
Today, an environmentally
sensitive approach to farming and
minimal intervention during the
winemaking process ensure wine
with a distinct fingerprint of
origin. Vondeling’s flagship wines,
Vondeling Babiana and Vondeling
Monsonia, are named after rare
species of fynbos that are
endemic to the Paardeberg
mountain, the home of Vondeling
Wines.
Estate Distillery Walcher
Infused with the soul of our
breath-taking countryside and
inspired by the art of distillation,
we put our hearts and souls into
our innermost passion: To enrich
life with top-quality spirits. It’s a
good feeling, because great taste
connects people.
The Warwick Estate is a family-
owned
and run winery. Managing
Director
Michael Ratcliffe is the 3rd
generation
family member to oversee this
high
quality boutique operation that
has
been lauded globally for
excellence
and consistency. Mike is
passionately
involved in many aspects of
the
South African and global wine
industry and has held senior
leadership positions in industry
bodies. From 1771 til 1902,
Warwick
Wine Farm was known as the
farm
‘De Goede Sukses’. After the
Anglo
Boer war in 1902, Colonel
William
Alexander Gordon,
Commanding
Officer of the Warwickshire
regiment
decided against returning to
England
and bought the farm. He
renamed it
‘Warwick’ as a tribute to his
regiment
and the rest, as they say, is
history.
Warwick was purchased on
April 1st
1964 by Stan Ratcliffe after an
extensive search for the best
‘terroir’
in the Cape. Together with his
new
bride Norma , they soon
realized the
potential of the extraordinary
property and began planting
Cabernet Sauvignon. The
Cabernet
Sauvignon vines produced high
quality grapes, which were
soon in
demand from neighbouring
wineries.
Norma became more and more
interested in the making of
wine and
began to study the subject.
Soon a
cellar was in place and in 1984
the
first ‘legal’ Warwick vintage
was
released (a Cabernet
Sauvignon). It
seemed Norma had the talent
for
making great wines and
production
soon increased. In 1986
Warwick
Trilogy was releases, a
Bordeaux
style blend which has since
became
one of the flagships of the
South
African Wine Industry.
Our aim is to produce
“honest†wines that truly
express our unique site on
the Schapenberg. At
Waterkloof we are fortunate
enough to be looking after a
vineyard, capable of
producing naturally balanced
grapes, imbued with their
own character and sense of
place. To respectfully transmit
this character and balance
into the bottle, we believe it
makes sense to turn those
grapes into wine with minimal
intervention and maximum
care. We monitor, we do not
dictate.
With this in mind, all fruit is
hand-picked and handsorted.
Following this careful
selection, our red and white
grapes are handled
differently, but are both
treated with an equally
natural approach.
Our family has been growing wine
for many generations, which is why
treating nature responsibly and
with respect comes naturally to us -
after all, the soils also have to give
future generations the opportunity
to harvest healthy grapes. Planting
crop covers stimulates the soil,
ensureing nutrient supply to the
vines. This also promotes
biodiversity - and this simply is the
best plant protection.
Wente Vineyards is a highly
successful, family-owned and
operated winery founded
over 130 years ago in
Livermore, California. It is
managed today by the fourth
and fifth generations of the
Wente family and produces
premium wines sourced from
nearly 3,000 acres of estate
vineyards in the Livermore
Valley (located within the
larger San Francisco Bay
appellation), and Arroyo
Seco (located in Monterey
County) winegrowing
regions. Wente is perhaps
most renowned for having
brought cuttings from
Montpelier to California in
the 19th century, including
the Wente clone of
Chardonnay, the most widely
planted in California today.
All Wente wines are made
from estate grown fruit.
Whalehaven is the third oldest wine
producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde
Valley. Carefully crafting wines
since 1995.
Galileo Galilei said it best, “Wine is
sunlight, held together by waterâ€.
Named after the protective bay that
shelters breeding Southern Right
whales in the Cape winter months,
Whalehaven is a boutique winery
situated in Hemel-en-Aarde, just
outside Hermanus, that creates a
delightful array of wines that
intrigue and tantalise the palate.
Our artisan winery offers an array
of hand crafted wines including
exceptional site-specific
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The Wild Rock Wine
Company is a producer of
regionally diverse wines from
a combination of owned,
leased and contracted
vineyards in Hawke's Bay,
Martinborough, Marlborough
and Central Otago.
From our 'Wild Whites'
(Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris,
Rose) to the 'Rich Reds'
(Syrah, Merlot/Malbec)
and 'Just Pinot', Wild Rock's
modern, unconstrained and
memorable collection of
wines speak uniquely of New
Zealand and showcase some
of the county's best known
varietals.
Helmut Wilderer, a German
restaurateur, decided to leave the
industry and founded Wilderer
Distillery in January 1995 – South
Africa’s first private grappa distillery.
Wilderer is not only South Africa’s
first private distillery, but also the
most awarded, with over 100
international medals and awards,
including many Gold and Double Gold
Medals.
A wine project that combines highly
artistic and imaginative
components within the winemaking
and the design. Wines that
inevitably stimulate us to share
what they make us feel, colliding
with contemporary artistic
expressions and a celebration of
popular culture.
In a unique setting and terroir in
the east of Spain, in Murcia, we
find the rising D.O. Yecla and its
native grape. The Monastrell. The
most important ingredients of our
daring and mediterranean wines.
Growing up just outside of
Sacramento, California, in
the foothills of the Sierra
Nevada Mountains, Charles
Smith began craving worldly
travel at a young age due to
his Welsh mother and French
father. His wine journey
began as a migrant
restaurant, spending winters
in Palm Springs and
summers in Lake Tahoe or
Napa Valley from the ages of
nineteen to twenty-nine.
This period of his life became
a catalyst for his passion for
wine. In 1989 Charles
decided to move to Denmark
(for a lady friend he met in
the states). While in
Scandinavia, Charles spent
the next nine years
managing rock bands and
concert tours throughout
Europe, including the famed
Danish duo, The
Raveonettes. Wining, dining
and hard partying while on
the road ultimately triggered
the career he has today.
In 1999, he moved back to
the United States,
specifically to the Pacific
Northwest, opening a wine
shop on Bainbridge Island,
just across the Puget Sound
from downtown Seattle. On a
road trip in late 1999, he
passed through the small
town of Walla Walla and met
a young Frenchman and
winemaker. The two men
discovered their common
passion for great Syrah and
Charles was eventually
convinced to move to Walla
Walla and make his own
juice. On December 2nd,
2001, Charles released his
first wine, 330 cases of the
1999 K Syrah. The Walla
Walla Valley was now his
home.
After a devastating freeze in
2004, Charles brought to life
a label he had once in a
dream: HOUSE WINES. Low
and behold, the label concept
had never been created or
trademarked, so Charles
launched the legendary
brand before selling it to
Precept Brands in 2006. That
same year, Charles started a
second brand, Charles Smith
Wines. The brand was
themed as “The Modernist
Project,†which focuses on
the way people generally
consume wine today:
immediately. As the
collection grew in popularity,
Charles wanted to provide
even more people around the
globe access to the
exceptional wines, so he sold
the collection of five wines
—Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Eve
Chardonnay, Chateau Smith
Cabernet Sauvignon, The
Velvet Devil Merlot and
Boom Boom! Syrah—to
Constellation Brands in
October 2016 in order to
bring them to consumers
around the world through
their global distribution
network. The intent was (and
still is) to create wines to be
enjoyed now, but with true
typicity of both the varietal
and the vineyard. His story
continued with the creation
of Charles & Charles,
CasaSmith ViNO, SIXTO, and
Substance. The constant
innovator and his restless
nature ensure that the story
doesn’t end there.
In 2015, the Charles Smith
footprint broadened to
Seattle with the opening of
Jet City, the largest urban
winery on the west coast,
that has attracted tens of
thousands of visitors since its
debut.
In 2017, he unveiled a new
name for his international
company and vast portfolio –
Wines of Substance, which is
defined as the quality of
being important, valid and
significant. Wines of
Substance illustrates Charles’
philosophy of producing
exceptional wines to be
enjoyed by everyone around
the globe.
Charles Smith is the only
person to have received
Winemaker of the Year
distinctions by both Wine
Enthusiast (2014) and Food
& Wine (2009). In 2008, K
Vintners was recognized by
Wine & Spirits magazine as
one of the “Best New
Wineries of the Last Ten
Years,†and as “Winery of the
Year†in their annual buying
guide. His wines continue to
receive broad recognition
from leading wine
publications such as Wine
Advocate, Wine Spectator,
Wine Enthusiast, and Wine &
Spirits with 98 scores of 95
points and above, and 386
scores of 90 points and
above.
Welcome Wolfberger, first
brand of Alsace wines which
celebrated in 2012 its 110
years of know-how to the
vineyard. More than a
century of history and
conquest, history Wolfberger
is the adventure of united
wineries and always pioneers
who have never stopped
innovating. Wolfberger
worthy ambassador of Alsace
through three businesses:
Vins d'Alsace, Cremant
d'Alsace et Eaux-de-Vie
d'Alsace.
A fifth generation descendant
of Samuel Smith who founded
Yalumba in 1849, Robert did
not need to find an industry in
which to build a career.
Following his forebears
Samuel, Sidney and
Walter “Tiger†Smith, then his
father Wyndham, Robert
joined Yalumba in 1970
working in the vintage cellar
laboratory and the vineyards.
He travelled extensively
through the vineyard regions
of Europe and America doing
harvest work at Chateau
Rahoul and Domaine Dujac
before returning in 1979.
On his return he joined the
sales and marketing
department and in 1981
assumed responsibility for
exports, mapping an
international strategy for the
company brands. In 1983, he
was appointed Marketing
Manager and immediately
commenced his quest to
mould a new fine wine
philosophy and brand strategy
for the family business.
In 1985, Robert was
appointed
Managing Director of
Yalumba,
making him one of the
youngest MDs the Australian
wine industry had seen. His
appointment came at a time
when the Australian wine
industry was poised on the
brink of a revolution that
would see a major shift in
Australian wine consumption.
Four years later, in 1989,
Robert and his brother Sam
purchased all shares in the
company not held by their
family, thereby ensuring the
growth and future direction of
the company. The family
business underwent a
restructure and a change of
direction that would see
Yalumba emerge as one of
the
Australian wine industry’s
success stories.
In October 2008 Robert was
recognised for his contribution
to the Australian wine industry
with the prestigious ‘Len
Evans
Award’ with Gourmet
Traveller
WINE. “Rob Hill Smith’s
leadership qualities have
driven Yalumba to the
enviable position it occupies
today as one of Australia’s
most progressive and
successful wine companies.
For his perspicacity in looking
at the wider industry picture
and finding ways that he and
Yalumba can contribute to the
growth of the Australian wine
industry, and for the spirit of
generosity that underlies this,
he is worthy recipient of the
Len Evans Award 2008†Peter
Forrestal, chairman of Judges.
In the month following, Robert
was also recognised as an
inspirational South Australian,
through the SA Great South
Australian of the Year Awards,
receiving the ‘South
Australian
of the Year BUSINESS Award
2008’.
In response to receiving this
prestigious award Robert
shared, “As a proud South
Aussie I am both shocked and
thrilled to accept this award,
and I do so on behalf of my
Yalumba team and the many
other professionals in this
State who have assisted in
this recognition.
“I am committed to our wine
company remaining energetic,
innovative, quality focussed
and young at heart. This State
is a great place to do
business... we have talent in
abundance with a fantastic
work ethic - and long may
that
last. I truly hope with your
support I can continue to
provide career opportunities
for talent whether it be in the
Barossa, Adelaide, Auckland,
London or Napa.â€
Outside work and family,
Robert's consuming interest is
sport and is a keen
thoroughbred horse breeder,
enjoys cricket, golf and
football and plays a fair game
of tennis. An occasional wine
judge he finds time to enjoy
good food and great wine and
is mates with most of the
great chefs of Australia.
Actually he seems to be very
conversant with many people
from all walks of life and his
memory is legendary. Married
to Annabel since 1986, his 3
daughters Jessica, Lucy and
Georgia fill out the family
album.
A fifth generation descendant
of Samuel Smith who founded
Yalumba in 1849, Robert did
not need to find an industry in
which to build a career.
Following his forebears
Samuel, Sidney and
Walter “Tiger†Smith, then his
father Wyndham, Robert
joined Yalumba in 1970
working in the vintage cellar
laboratory and the vineyards.
He travelled extensively
through the vineyard regions
of Europe and America doing
harvest work at Chateau
Rahoul and Domaine Dujac
before returning in 1979.
On his return he joined the
sales and marketing
department and in 1981
assumed responsibility for
exports, mapping an
international strategy for the
company brands. In 1983, he
was appointed Marketing
Manager and immediately
commenced his quest to
mould a new fine wine
philosophy and brand strategy
for the family business.
In 1985, Robert was
appointed
Managing Director of
Yalumba,
making him one of the
youngest MDs the Australian
wine industry had seen. His
appointment came at a time
when the Australian wine
industry was poised on the
brink of a revolution that
would see a major shift in
Australian wine consumption.
Four years later, in 1989,
Robert and his brother Sam
purchased all shares in the
company not held by their
family, thereby ensuring the
growth and future direction of
the company. The family
business underwent a
restructure and a change of
direction that would see
Yalumba emerge as one of
the
Australian wine industry’s
success stories.
In October 2008 Robert was
recognised for his contribution
to the Australian wine industry
with the prestigious ‘Len
Evans
Award’ with Gourmet
Traveller
WINE. “Rob Hill Smith’s
leadership qualities have
driven Yalumba to the
enviable position it occupies
today as one of Australia’s
most progressive and
successful wine companies.
For his perspicacity in looking
at the wider industry picture
and finding ways that he and
Yalumba can contribute to the
growth of the Australian wine
industry, and for the spirit of
generosity that underlies this,
he is worthy recipient of the
Len Evans Award 2008†Peter
Forrestal, chairman of Judges.
In the month following, Robert
was also recognised as an
inspirational South Australian,
through the SA Great South
Australian of the Year Awards,
receiving the ‘South
Australian
of the Year BUSINESS Award
2008’.
In response to receiving this
prestigious award Robert
shared, “As a proud South
Aussie I am both shocked and
thrilled to accept this award,
and I do so on behalf of my
Yalumba team and the many
other professionals in this
State who have assisted in
this recognition.
“I am committed to our wine
company remaining energetic,
innovative, quality focussed
and young at heart. This State
is a great place to do
business... we have talent in
abundance with a fantastic
work ethic - and long may
that
last. I truly hope with your
support I can continue to
provide career opportunities
for talent whether it be in the
Barossa, Adelaide, Auckland,
London or Napa.â€
Outside work and family,
Robert's consuming interest is
sport and is a keen
thoroughbred horse breeder,
enjoys cricket, golf and
football and plays a fair game
of tennis. An occasional wine
judge he finds time to enjoy
good food and great wine and
is mates with most of the
great chefs of Australia.
Actually he seems to be very
conversant with many people
from all walks of life and his
memory is legendary. Married
to Annabel since 1986, his 3
daughters Jessica, Lucy and
Georgia fill out the family
album.
ZANTHO wines are created in
collaboration between Josef
Umathum and Wolfgang Peck in
the Andau wine cellar. Josef
Umathum guarantees the high
quality of the grapes produced
and is responsible for quality
management in the vineyards.
Wolfgang Peck, managing director
of the Andau wine cellar, is the
oenologist responsible for the
vinification. Together, typical
regional wines are produced from
local grape varieties on almost 70
hectares of vineyards.
The winery is in San
Benedetto di Lugana, in the
municipality of Peschiera del
Garda, about 25 km west of
Verona. Its location on the
Veneto side of Lake Garda
affords it an extremely
favourable microclimate. It
comprises 70 hectares, in the
best vineyard sites of Lugana
and in the Valpolicella
Classico, right in the midst of
areas richly laden with
important historical,
economic, and cultural events
and memories.
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