Recent Entries

Stellenbosch Wine Routes awards first clean-up action

Thu 1 May 2008
Stellenbosch is committed to becoming clean and litter-free...more

BWI May Newsflash

Thu 1 May 2008
Currently enlisted in the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative (BWI) are 8 champions, 8 co-operative cellar members and 99 members...more

Hartenberg - Whatever it takes

Tue 11 Mar 2008
Since their purchase of the property in 1986, the Mackenzies have intensified conservation efforts, especially regarding alien clearing and birdlife proliferation on the property... more

Delheim is seventh BWI Champion

Mon 3 Mar 2008
Delheim Wines of the Simonsberg Ward in Stellenbosch, South Africa, was one of the first wine farms to become a Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI) member. Having now introduced its sophisticated waste water management plan on the farm, Delheim has been certified a BWI Champion and is the seventh South African wine farm to achieve this status...more

An Elephant Assists Boplaas in Producing Wine

Thu 7 Feb 2008
For the first time in history, an elephant helped produce a wine through treading the grapes with his feet...more

BWI marketing label soon to be launched

Fri 1 Feb 2008
Support 'green' wine...more

Lomond Wines and Fynbos

Thu 17 Jan 2008
Lomond (in the Cape Agulhas district) is located a mere 30km from the southern tip of Africa, in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. In this film, owner and winemaker Wayne Gabb explains the link between the wines they...more

New species of aloe discovered on Farm 215

Mon 14 Jan 2008
In 2004, an unknown aloe species was spotted growing on a rocky outcrop in the fynbos reserve of farm 215 and brought to the attention of botanists...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.