Recent Entries

Cape Winelands make Conservation History - Conservation Hectarage exceeds the Total Vineyard Footprint

Mon 6 Oct 2008
In less than four years, the South African wine industry has succeeded in setting more area aside for long-term conservation than is currently planted under vineyard, through the auspices of the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI)... more

The Diversity Debates: Going Green at Cape Wine 2008

Mon 6 Oct 2008
South Africa is growing into a world leader in organic wine. Can the organic wine movement develop enough momentum to build a viable global brand, led by market demand? Graham Howe reports on key organic and BWI debates at Cape Wine 2008... more

Fynbos Gallery

Mon 6 Oct 2008
On this website you will find a selection of 400 fynbos-related pictures... more

BWI October Newsflash

Sat 4 Oct 2008
Currently enlisted in the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative (BWI) are 13 champions, 9 co-operative cellar members and 107 members...more

Great honour for wine region

Thu 2 Oct 2008
The Walker Bay Wine Region was accorded a great honour this week when the wine farm of Hermanuspietersfontein Wynkelder was awarded Champion Status by the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI) - the first wine farm in this region to achieve this status. So far, only 11 wine farms in South Africa have been declared Champions... more

We are the Champions!

Thu 25 Sep 2008
South Africa's Biodiversity and Wine Champions are setting the pace for conservation of the Cape winelands...more

GREEN MOUNTAIN ECO-ROUTE GEARS UP FOR GREEN SEASON

Wed 10 Sep 2008
The world's first biodiversity route, the Green Mountain Eco-Route (GMER) has colonised a niche...more

BWI September Newsflash

Mon 1 Sep 2008
Currently enlisted in the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative (BWI) are 10 champions, 9 co-operative cellar members and 105 members...more

About this Site

Welcome to Variety is in our Nature.

This site is for everyone who has a passion for our wines - 'magic wines from a magical place...'

Nearly all of South Africa's wine is grown in the same area as the Cape Floral Kingdom and we think that is why it is so special.

The Cape Floral Kingdom, which is the smallest yet richest plant kingdom on earth, is a World Heritage Site and home to some tens of thousands of animals, insects and plant species (over 9 600!).

In one tiny area, we have as many site, soil and climate aspects as half the European wine countries put together! Our wines have the great taste of vibrant individuality which comes from the nature of our producing areas.

But see for yourself with our video clip Why SA wines are so special.

It also means that our winegrowers have a unique responsibility to be eco-friendly and to conserve this fantastic heritage. We are proud to say that we lead the world in production integrity. See our producers in action!

We invite you to join us on this website to share your experiences, opinions, knowledge and views.

We're listening and eager to interact.