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Alejandro Fernandez	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’.
Allesverloren	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, “Allesverloren”, which means “all is lost”. 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.
Alto Wine Estate	The Estate's sound reputation for producing world-class red wines can be ascribed, in part, to its excellent terroir. It is no coincidence that the area is known, locally, as the Golden Triangle. The vineyards face north, north- east and north-west. In summer, when the vines are drenched in sunshine, the late- afternoon sea breezes that rise from False Bay cool the grapes, thus lengthening the ripening period and preserving the complex flavours of the noble varietals grown at Alto. Dryland conditions ensure that the vines are shy- bearing, resulting in quality grapes and, consequently, quality wine. It is this outstanding Alto quality which has won the Estate more than 70 gold medals in open competition with the best wines in the world. One of South Africa's most celebrated labels, the Alto Rouge, is a Cape institution for over 50 years and has become known as this country's "own red blend". When asked to name a typical "Cape blend"that is not Bordeaux in style, Alto Rouge immediately comes to mind. The 1995 and 1996 vintages, master blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc, again walked away with a gold medal each at the 1999 Veritas awards. A hundred per cent Cabernet Sauvignon has been added to Alto's output.
Alvar Bodegas
Anura	Anura Vineyards is run by Tymen and Jenny Bouma and their family. The farm is situated in Klapmuts, which is 47 km North-East of Cape Town. The Bouma family purchased the estate in 1989. For 10 years Tymen developed the farm from the original 2 blocks of vineyards into 120 hectares of vines, with a production potential of 800 tons. Until, Anura's first own vintage in 2001, all grapes were sold to neighbouring estates. The aim is to create wines which consistently reflect their origin and the unique characteristics of Anura, its terroir and its people. Tymen believes that long term success is only possible if you create wines which are as individualistic as the people you make them for. Positioned on the foothills on the Simonsberg Mountains, Anura enjoys a wide variety of soils, slopes and microclimates. This allows us to grow a wide selection of cultivars, some uncommon in South Africa, and to match each cultivar with its ideal soil and microclimate. In the vineyards, Tymen strives to match each varietal with the vineyard practices that best suit that particular varietal, including specific canopy management, controlling the yield, trellising the vines or leaving them to grow as bushes and irrigation control.
Apollonio	In the Apollonio wine you will find the story of four generations living for, producing and dreaming of wine, inspired by the ancient musty smell. The cradle of this story is the land of Puglia, whose territory and climate make it one of the best Italian regions producing excellent wine. The grapes used, grown in endless vineyards, are carefully chosen and worked, and then let age in barrels and bottles in the fresh air of a winery in Monteroni. Apollonio’s story is long and intense. It’s 1870 when Noè starts producing and marketing wine. His son, Marcello, modernizes the firm during the belle époque. His excellent nose for business and the help of his large Family allow him to make the qualitative leap: Marcello sets up the factory, plants the vineyards, harvests, makes wine and sells it. His farmhands, both men and women, work for him every day, even at night. Marcello’s personal participation lightens their work and he often shares a lavish meal with them for a refreshing break. Thanks to his uprightness, passion and tenacity, he is considered a point of reference by other local wineries. During the economic boom, the winery is run by Salvatore, who marks a turning point in the business management. He aims to produce high-quality wines, starting the bottling process in 1975, using labels with the Apollonio brand. His sons, Marcello and Massimiliano, inherit the winery and begin an ambitious expansion policy beyond national borders. Massimiliano is the wine expert and, after studying oenology, he trained in Italian, French and Spanish businesses and is a member of O.N.A.V. (National Wine Taster Organisation). Marcello is responsible for marketing and export.The Apollonio brand is distributed all over the world , synonymous of quality and reliability. The two brothers buy new lands and vineyards, and use cutting- edge technologies to make, bottle and age wine. Without forgetting their traditions.
Araldica
Asara
Barón de Ley	A dream come true, BARÓN DE LEY is a winery which was devised and founded in 1985 by a small group of prestigious Rioja professionals which decided to create a project which was unique at that time in the Denominación de Origen Calificada Rioja: a winery modelled on the Médoc châteaux, bringing together all the conditions that make a wine a work of art. With this objective, the creators of BARÓN DE LEY acquired the Imas estate, within the boundaries of Mendavia and on the left bank of the River Ebro. It is an exceptional place for growing vines due to its climatic conditions and the characteristics of its soils, on which 90 hectares of vines were planted.
Beaumont	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.
Bellevue Morkel	At Bellevue, they combine love for wine, quality orientated decision making, and the manipulation of manageable production factors to obtain our objective - the production of world class wine. There is profound truth in the saying “Good wine is made in the vineyard”. Bellevue Wine Estate cultivates approximately 192ha of vineyards, and yearly produces more than half a million liters of high quality wine. The estate is also a supplier of exceptional quality grapes to selected clients in the South African wine industry.
Bergsig	HistoryBergsig Estate is situated in the Breede River Valley in South Africa, about 110 km from Cape Town. This is where the Drakenstein and Hex River Mountains meet, creating such scenic surroundings that the farm was named “Bergsig”, meaning “mountain view”. In the valley and mountain slopes, this family estate offers a range of soils, aspects and climatic conditions, ideally suited to the quality white and red grape varieties grown here. The first vines were planted in 1843 by Willem Lategan, forefather of a family that still runs the farm 6 generations later. Prop Lategan, well- known in the local wine industry, has now passed the responsibility on to his three sons: De Wet, as winemaker, while Plum and Louis are in charge of the vineyards and farming operations. This specialization allows them to use modern and eco-friendly viticultural practices, as well as the latest cellar technology.
Beringer
Bernhard Huber
Bodegas LAN Rioja
Bodegas López Cristóbal	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.
Bodegas Vinaguarena
Boekenhoutskloof	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.
Bolla	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.
Bon Courage
Boschendal	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.
Botalcura
Bouchard Finlayson
Bouvet Ladubay	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 “Excellency” 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’Anjou” 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 “tuffeau” 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 Cathedral” is today a set of 35 monuments created in 2002, along 0,4 mile long galleries displayed with music and lights.
Buil i Gine
Buitenverwachting	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.
Calatrasi
Campagnola Giuseppe	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 “reccioto” wine at the “Mostra Campionaria di Verona”. 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.
Cantina del Vermentino Monti	Thanks to the wine-making skill and dedication of the vintners of Monti, over the years the land became dotted with many small vineyards. And, in July 1956, 22 farsighted winemakers, in order to guarantee correct processing of harvested grapes created the Cantina Sociale del Vermentino whose name pays tribute to the noblest of Gallura grapes. The Winery has today 350 members who cultivate vineyards in the territories of Monti, Telti, Olbia, Loiri and Porto San Paolo, for a total of 500 hectares, delivering selected grapes yielding elegant, stylish and original wines. The Winery, immersed in three hectares of oak woods is where the entire production cycle unfolds, from delicate crushing and stemming down to storage of the wine in controlled temperature cellars. The Aragonese-style entrance to the barrel cellar, also providing the logo and symbol of the Winery, made in granite, welcomes visitors wishing to learn about the development of our premium wines - in casks or tonneaux with capacities ranging between 2500 and 500 litres - and their maturation in the bottle.
Cantine Lunae
Capaia	Capaia Winery was established in 1997 by Ingrid Baroness and Alexander Baron von Essen near Cape Town. They want to produce one of the best wines of South Africa.
Cape Point Vineyards	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.
Casa Primicia	Casa Primicia, the oldest building in the town of Laguardia, is the place where, from the 15th century onwards, the Church used to collect tithes from its serfs, consisting of one tenth of the harvest, including grapes, and also the primicias ( Over five hundred years later, in 1973, Casa Primicia was showing signs of its great age. The time-worn wooden- framed roof was close to collapse, and the historic long cellars hadn't stored any wine for some time. A vine-grower from Laguardia, Julián Madrid, rescued this historic building, restoring the long cellars and making wine once more in the stone troughs. Through his pioneering spirit, Casa Primicia Wineries came into being. Acclaim. Casa Primicia Wineries has harvested numerous awards at national and international level. In recent years, it's the only winery in Spain that can claim to have won the Grand Prix d'Honneur at the prestigious Bordeaux Fair in 1993 and the prize for Best European Wine at the 2002 Japan Wine Challenge in Tokyo. In 2007 three of the winery's wines, Curium, Carravalseca and Primicia Reserve, made it over the 90-point bar in North American critic Robert Parker's famed list, in addition to the distinction conferred on Casa Primicia Wineries' wines each year in the main national and international magazines.
Cascina Castlet
Castello di Ama	Ama is small hamlet nestled among gentle hills, in the commune of Gaiole in Chianti, in the province of Siena. At some 500 metres’ elevation, it lies in the heart of the Chianti Classico storico zone, where vineyards and olive groves and woods weave intricate intersecting patterns among themselves. The winery, begun in 1972 as a result of the love of four families from Rome, currently comprises some 250 hectares, of which 90 are in vines and 40 in olives trees, growing at an average altitude of 480 metres. Annual production, exclusively from our estate vineyards, amounts to about 300- 350,000 bottles, or some 3,500-4,000 bottles per hectare. The winery standard- bearer is “Castello di Ama,” a wine produced by a rigorous selection of sangiovese grapes from the most outstanding vineyard parcels.
Castelluccio	Castelluccio wine estate was born in the 70s, with agronomical consultation of Dr. Remigio Bordini and, later, with winemaking consulting of the enologist Vittorio Fiore. The first 6 hectares of vineyards were realized with innovative and important techniques for those times, that soon achieved impressive results, as the birth of wines as Sangiovese Ronco delle Ginestre and the acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc, Ronco del Re, all single vineyard wines. In 1999 Vittorio Fiore, involving his brothers Ermanno and Gianmichele and his son Claudio - also an enologist - buys the quotes majority, joining the previous company structure, made by the same Remigio Bordini, Augusto Valentini, Gianalfredo Bernabucci and Diego Amaducci. Vittorio, who in early '80s created Castelluccio's wines as consultant and personally contributed to the Estate's success - that soon reached international fame - insures a very important technical support, thanks to his expertise and professionalism. Castelluccio has always been considered the first innovative Estate in Romagna.
Cederberg	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.
Celler Cal Pla
Chamonix	Cape Chamonix Wine Farm produces a range of premium wines that capture the essence and splendour of the estate. Chamonix also produces export fruit, and a superior German-style schnapps. A range of flavoured spring waters and a variety of bar mixers is bottled from the spring deep within the mountains on the farm. The products are being distributed on a national and international basis. Cape Chamonix Wine Farm is situated on the eastern mountain slopes of the fertile Franschhoek Valley to the north of Cape Town. It was originally part of the first farm, LA Cotte granted to the Huguenots in 1688, of 290 hectares, much is planted with fruit trees and different vines of export quality. Moreover, it boasts some of highest planted vineyards in the Cape. The main homestead was built by Judge Malan in 1947, and was owned by the Pickering family from 1965 to 1988. During this time , the farm was re-named “Chamonix” (its previous name was Waterval) which reminded the Pickering's of a holiday spent in the French village of Chamonix. The estate was bought in 1990, and has since made tremendous improvements, with the planting of new vines and fruit trees. Uitkyk, a small neighbouring farm, was acquired a few years later. The Uitkyk homestead was renovated and became the award-winning French-style restaurant, La Maison de Chamonix. An underground wine cellar connected to the tasting room, was built on the lower slopes of the former Uitkyk farm
Chapoutier	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.
Chateau Cissac	Located in the village of Cissac between St Estephe and Pauillac, Louis Vialard took over Château Cissac in 1940, dedicating himself to the property and its vineyards. Louis has now left the hard work to his talented daughter Danielle, inheriting the wine making traits of her ancestors, keeping the wine traditional but with a more modern approach and Marie, his granddaughter is closely following in her Aunts footsteps
Chateau d'Esclans	Chateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The De Villeneuves, an illustrious family from Marseille, would own Chateau d’Esclans and the land around it for centuries to come. The surrounding land around Chateau d’Esclans is known as La Vallee des Esclans (the valley of the clans). At one point the entire area was part of the chateau’s property and over time was gradually parceled out. The current chateau is inspired by a Tuscan Villa and was built during the 19th century. Its first known proprietors after the deVilleneuves were two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque. In January of 1875, the Ranque brothers sold Chateau d’Esclans, then known as Terre d’Esclans, to the inventor of the French Wooden Match, Joseph Toussaint Caussemille whose family owned Chateau d’Esclans until 1955. During World War II the Chateau was occupied by the Germans. Coincidentally, La Motte was the first village in Provence to be liberated by the allied forces. In 1955 Chateau d’Esclans was purchased by The Perraud family who owned it until 1994. During that year, it was sold to a Swedish pension fund which produced nominal quantities of wine and sold the bulk of the grapes it produced to neighboring domains. In 2006 Sacha Lichine acquired Chateau d’Esclans beginning a new and exciting history for this remarkable chateau and the 267 hectares surrounding it.
Château de Beaucastel	Coudoulet de Beaucastel Red Château de Beaucastel is located five kilometres south- east of Orange at the northern limit of the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. The 30 hectares Coudoulet de Beaucastel vineyard lies just to the east of Beaucastel on the other side of the A7 autoroute. For reasons that will become evident, it is often referred to as a baby Beaucastel. When one looks at the geology of the soil at Coudoulet, the similarities with the soil at Beaucastel are legion. It is composed of a layer of marine limestone from the Miocene period, covered by a deposit of alpine diluvium. This blanket of rounded stones (or "galets") contributes much to the wines of Beaucastel: they retain the intense heat of the Mediterranean sun during the day then slowly disperse it to the vines during the night. They provide a head start to the vines in springtime. During the long Mediterranean summer, lack of water can stress the vineyard at times. However, the resistance built into Beaucastel's vine stock from 30 years of continuous organic culture allows the vineyard to come through periods of drought with few problems. Because the soil is porous and aerated, the vineyards at Beaucastel have developed root systems that penetrate deep into the earth in their search for water.
Chateau de Beck
Chateau de Pez	Château de Pez, west of the commune of Saint-Estèphe, rivals Calon Ségur as the most ancient of all the Bordeaux vineyards. Its 39 adjoining hectares enjoy ideal exposures on the hilltops around the Château itself. Thanks to continuous investment, Château de Pez has been carefully renovated since it was acquired by the House of Louis Roederer in 1995. Today this great Cru Bourgeois is restored to its former glory and retakes its rightful place in the limelight as one of the shining stars of Saint-Estèphe.
Chateau des Eyssards	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 Julien	In the late 1970's, Bob and Patty Brower set out to fulfill their dream. Originally from the East Coast, they had a passion for wine and admired the French hospitality encountered while traveling in Europe. They saw the potential in Monterey County as a quality wine growing region, and in 1982 began building what is now known as Château Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley, California. The winery's first release came in 1985 with Chardonnay and Merlot from the 1982 vintage. Today, the entire process of wine production takes place on the 16-acre estate, including the aging of nearly 2000 oak barrels of wine. Winemaker Bill Anderson joined the Browers in 1982, and produced the winery's first 100% Merlot with the premier vintage. Bill continues to produce wine at Château Julien Wine Estate, and has played an integral part in establishing Merlot as the winery's flagship varietal.
Chateau La Baronne	The history of the the Lignères family is one of octors with wine in their veins! André, a general practitionner and Suzette, a pharmacist, have been followed by their children Jean, the village Doctor in Moux like his father, his wife Anne, Paul, a dentist and Geneviève a pharmacist- biologist. The family's ties to the wine world can be traced back to the sixteenth century, but it was in 1957 that André and Suzette Lignères bought la Baronne estate. Since then they have gradually expanded the domaine, acquiring the most attractive terroirs of the Alaric mountain, particularly Las Vals, which was acquired in the eighties. Throughout this period the assistance of Marc Dubernet was invaluable in helping develop the family's wines. In 2002, Richard Marlowe, a fan of the Domaine's wines, organized a meeting with the renowned Tuscan wine consultant Stefano Chioccioli. Since then we have developed a very close relationship with Stefano with a shared aim to showcase the complexity of the terroirs of the Alaric Mountain. Stefano is one of Italy's leading winemakers. He is certainly the most gifted person we've found in the wine world. He works with the Lignères with a great respect for the identity of the Domaine.
Chateau Lancyre
Chateau le Bourdieu	Built circa 1830 by Philippe Delacourt, Lord of Bourdieu, in the architectural style of the 19th century manor house, Château Le Bourdieu was recorded in the 2nd edition of Féret in 1878 and in the 1st “Cru Bourgeois” classification (1932).
Chateau Mont-Redon
Château Prieuré-Lichine
Chateau Ste Michelle	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
Chateau Victoria	The Richard Family, supplies the Parisian hotels, restuarnts and typical French brasseries with wine (and coffee). The market share of Richard Wines is about 50% as “Richard is Paris”! and therefore represents "THE TASTE OF PARIS". Richard is also one of the substantial winegrowers in France with a vineyard area of about 700 ha in total. The Domaines Richard owns several chateaux: Chateau de Barbe - Côtes de Bourg, En Beaujolais - le Chateau de Corcelles, Chateau Le Bourdieu-Vertheuil - Haut- Medoc, Chapelle de Brivazac - Bordeaux, Chateau Escalette - Côtes de Bourg and Chateau Victoria, Haut-Medoc which we would like to introduce you. Chateau Victoria nestles in the north of Saint-Estephe. The 20 hectares of the domain are situated on a sandy, clay soil giving to the wine a good ageing potential. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon & 25% Merlot. The wine is matured in oak casks according to regional tradition and benefits from the great experience of Francois Clauzel, the manager.
Chateau Villars	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.
Cielo e Terra	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.
Cloof	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.
Clos Malverne	The Devon Valley microclimate is key to the quality of grapes grown on Clos Malverne. Although the valley is shallow it acts as a natural receptacle for the morning summer mists that linger around Stellenbosch. The valley is cooler than surrounding areas, significantly lengthening the ripening season, resulting in very ripe grapes. The vineyards are mostly planted on the gently sloping terrain of the valley. Seymour recently purchased two other farms very close to Clos Malverne. Dwars in die Weg has 11 hectares under vine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc). All vines are drip irrigated using water from the farm dam. Carlsrus has 4 hectares under vine (all Pinotage) using drip irrigation with water obtained from Teewaterskloof dam. Clos Malverne’s 10 hectares of vineyards (Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz) also have drip irrigation using water from Teewaterskloof dam.
Colome Estate
Columbia Crest	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.
Conte Zandotti
Corte Campagnola
Costers del Siurana
Cune CVNE
Dante Robino
De Toren	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 Wetshof
Delheim
Deutz Champagner	Champagne Deutz is the epitome of understated excellence. Founded in 1838, the House is situated not in the conspicuously commercial centres of Reims or Epernay, but amongst the vineyards of one of the region’s greatest villages: Aÿ-Champagne. This sums up Deutz’s approach, in which style is always matched by substance. Fruit is sourced from twenty to thirty top villages in the Marne Valley, giving an average classification of 97% on the echelle des crus. All Deutz’s vineyard sources lie within a twenty-mile radius of the House, ensuring the grapes arrive in pristine condition. Deutz use only the first pressings of juice (the cuvée) to maximise the quality of the finished wine; the remainder (the taille) is sold off to other producers.
Diemersdal	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 Estate	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 Donné	Dieu Donné means "God Given". Once you've experienced the spirituality, natural beauty and unparalleled views and vistas around Dieu Donné, you will understand why. Dieu Donné – 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 Donné 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.
Diffonty Cuvée du Vatican
Domaine Bellevue
Domaine Carneros by Taittinger	In the late 1970s had Claude Taittinger, who believed firmly in the future of American wine, looking for a suitable piece of land, just to build a U.S. winery. In the California North Coast, more specifically, in the Carneros appellation in the southern tip of Napa and Sonoma County, he finally finds the perfect terroir. The special soil formation and the generally slightly cooler climate offer just the champagne grapes Chardonnay and Pinot Noir ideal growing conditions. And thus the best conditions for the preparation of exquisite sparkling! Taittinger founded in 1987 with the Domaine Carneros Cobrand Corporation. Two years later, also in the chateau-style 18th century, this vineyard made ready with his own winery and a large visitors center. Architecturally, the building is the Château de la Marquetterie, modeled south of Epernay (also owned by the Taittinger family). 2003 will add an ultra-modern facility that is solely the preparation of Pinot Noir wines reserved. In the founding in 1987 Claude Taittinger had personally experienced as Winemaker Eileen Crane committed and vineyard manager. Since then, direct and supervise all activities of the Domaine Carneros Crane. In 1987, she oversees the planning and development of the vineyard with all vines and plants. In 2003, she controls the construction of the second, exclusively for Pinot Noir winery building decorated in the style of an old coach house, which incidentally is now the winery with the world's largest photovoltaic plant. The sustainable farming methods from the start in the vineyards are among Crane for instructions step by step fully converted to organic viticulture methods. Since December 2007, the Domaine Carneros has the first American sparkling wine production, the organic certification of CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers). With their dedicated work of Eileen Crane has contributed significantly to the reputation of exquisite Carneros sparkling and still wine qualities. All the wines of Domaine Carneros Carneros AVA are classified as grades.
Domaine de Grachies
Domaine de la Solitude	The exceptional quality of our wines is the result of an association between a long historical tradition and a terroir blessed by the gods. Domaine de la Solitude belongs to one of the most ancient families originating from Chateauneuf du Pape. As soon as the XVth century, we find MARTIN’s family name but in Italy, it goes even further back, in fact to the very ancient and not so glorious BARBERINI’s family. François BARBERINI, born in Toscana in1264, lived in Provence for a few years. The most famous one, Maffeo BARBERINI, apostolic nuncio in Paris from 1604 to 1606, was made Pope in Rome in 1623 bearing the name of Urbain VIII.
Domaine de Montlong
Domaine du Galet des Papes	The father of Jean Luc Mayard built the first cellars at the place in 1929. In 1976 Jean-Luc Mayard took over as 5th generation of winegrowers. The daughter Blandine is educating to be 6th generation at the place. "Galet" in the name of the domain refers to the big rounded stones "galet roulès" The estate owns 13 ha. of Chateauneuf du Pape. 1 ha. has white varieties. 4 ha. are 80-100 years old vines used for Cuvée Vieille Vignes. The vinification is traditional, no destalking, long macaration period and ageing in foudres.
Domaine Houchard	Domaine Houchart is today owned by Geneviève, the wife of Jérôme Quiot, having been originally acquired by her grandfather. During the period the 1850's, Aurélien Houchart was an energic proprietor and negociant in wine, and created one of the largest domain in Provence. Subsequently his Domaine was divided between the five children, with Hilaire Houchart, Geneviève Quiot's grandfather inheriting 50 hectares of vines, the cellars and agricultural buildings. Today, Domaine Houchart still has the 90 hectares of vines, situated at Puyloubier, at the foot of the famed montagne Sainte Victoire, 25 kms east of Aix-en-Provence. Since 1984, these wines have been commercialized by Vignobles Jérôme Quiot. Domaine Houchart produces about 390,000 bottles (32,500 cases) of Côtes de Provence & Sainte Victoire and 26,000 bottles (2,150 cases) of Vin de Pays Syrah-Cabrenet.
Domaine Senechaux	The terroir of Châteauneuf du Pape enjoys an international reputation whose history dates back to the mid- fourteenth century, when the Papacy decided to move to Avignon. At the heart of this prestigious appellation, created in 1933 (it was the first “appellation d’origine” in France), Domaine des Sénéchaux is one of the oldest vineyards in the region. Located in the noble area of the "plateaus", the estate covers 27 hectares including 24 hectares of red grape varietals and 3 hectares of white. The property produces highly structured red and white wines which reflect the richness of an historic and unique terroir.
Domaine Vieux Lazaret	In 1748 Antoine Quiot, who already owned land on the banks of the Rhône growing wheat, vines and other crops, bought his first Chateauneuf- du-pape vines. It was 12 salmées (8 hectares) in size. In 1793, his grandson Jean Baptiste bought the Tour de Lhers, an old tower next to the Rhône which had become a national property during the Revolution after being confiscated from an aristocratic French family (Rohan-Soubise). It was a vast estate of 100 hectares. He built a house there, which his family still live in today, using stones from the old château. He married the daughter of a landowner who was guillotined during the Revolution and was made mayor of Chateauneuf in 1815 and 1835. From this period onwards (the beginning of the 19th century) the wines from our estate were sold in bottles or casks and marketed to connoisseur clients. The Viscountess of Castellane, who was the grandmother of Fouché, minister of police for Napoleon 1st, was one of them. Her son Jean married the descendant of an old winemaking family who owned the land around Vieux Lazaret (an old hospital used to quarantine and treat patients during the great epidemics of the 17th and 18th centuries) and he settled in Chateauneuf du Pape where he was mayor from 1852 to 1860. He moved the estate’s headquarters to Vieux Lazaret and slowly enlarged it through marriage or purchase. In 1873, woodland was bought to satisfy the family’s passion for hunting (The Combes d'Arnevels). In 1875 the entire vineyard was destroyed by phylloxera, a small insect that eats the roots of vines, eventually killing them. Our family was ruined and took up quarrying, the silk trade and farming (wheat and cereals). The vineyard was replanted primarily with Grenache grapes. Neither the 1914- 1918 war, the economic crisis of 1929 nor the Second World War were helpful to the expansion or development of the estate. In 1980 Geneviève and Jérôme Quiot decided to relaunch bottle sales.
Dombeya	Dombeya Wines are created in the very heart of Stellenbosch, the spiritual home of South African wine. Our hand crafted wines reflect the passion we have for this region and are a faithful representation of the place where they were born. The Dombeya tree is native to South Africa, with extraordinarily beautiful flowers that bring South Africa's spring season to life . Dombeya trees are dotted around our vineyards, their cycle of regeneration and renewal a fitting symbol of modern day South Africa. Dombeya is a part of a country that is evolving and changing, each year growing into its new, dynamic, modern identity. Winemaking The wines of Dombeya are made by Rianie Strydom, one of South Africa's most celebrated winemakers. Since commencing winemaking duties at Dombeya in 2005, her wines have won numerous awards and gold medals, including a Veritas Awards Double-Gold Medal in 2007 for the 2005 Boulder Road Shiraz.
Du Toitskloof	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.
Duca di Salaparuta
Elena Walch
Ernie Els Wines	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. Embracing the talents of winemaker Louis Strydom, who has produced the only South African wine to be nominated four years consecutively as one of the Top 100 wines in the world, they created the Ernie Els wine, a classic Bordeaux blend comprising of five varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. New are the white wines of Ernie Els!
Fabrizio Dionisio - Fattoria Il	At the beginning of the 70s, Sergio Dionisio (father of Fabrizio) bought Il Castagno, a small estate situated on the slope of the high ground facing Cortona; the property was comprised of an olive grove and a vineyard. The dream was to preserve that corner of paradise by realising a wine-growing company that would enhance the natural vocation of the land for the growing of vines. Following the purchase (in 1992) of a second appreciation of land, not far away, the company reached its present size and, today, is made up of two farms, both situated on the hills of Chiuso della Valdichiana around Cortona (approximately 300 m average altitude) and are approximately 5 km distant from each other; in total 15 hectares of vineyards. The first wine produced by Fabrizio Dionisio (Podere il Castagno Cortona Syrah DOC 2003) is also the result of the first absolute harvest.
Fassati
Fazi Battaglia	Fazi Battaglia is an historical winery from the Marche region, founded in 1949 in the Castelli di Jesi Classico Area, located 50 kilometres southwest of Italy’s Adriatic naval capital, Ancona. Francesco Angelini, one of Italy’s most successful entrepreneurs, took over himself the winery shortly after, and his skills as a multifaceted entrepreneur, coupled with a passion for the countryside and the continuous search for high quality, led him to plant the first Verdicchio estate vineyards and brought Fazi Battaglia to become the leading winery of the region. Today Fazi Battaglia’s estate has increased to include 280 hectares under vine among the Marche region’s most spectacular landscape dived in 12 different single vineyards and supervised by the chief agronomist Mirco Pompili. The cellar is guided by the wine maker Dino Porfiri and is located in Castelplanio. It is a perfect combination of the typical traditional methods and the most modern and innovating techniques. Since 1990, founder’s grand daughther, Maria Luisa Sparaco, together with the 4th family generation Luca, Barbara and Chiara Giannotti, manage the winery and launched an important experimental phase concerning the growing and wine-making techniques of Verdicchio and Sangiovese vines, helped by the important staff of technicians in Fazi Battaglia and in collaboration with the leading industry figures, universities, and independent consultants. Fazi Battaglia has a vast and important collection of products that includes principally a range of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico, Superiore and Riserva and an assortment of Rosso Conero and Sangiovese. Thanks to the passion, the skill, and the constant efforts made by the family proprietors and by the entire staff, Fazi Battaglia won many important global recognitions and awards for its product line.
Ferruccio Carlotto	The „Ferruccio Carlotto“ estate is located in the commune of Auer (Ora) in the Alto Adige region in Trentino - Alto Adige in Italy. Umberto Carlotto started out as a lessor wine producer (mezzadro) in 1940 on the Schloßhof estate near the Caldif ruins in Mazzon, working the vineyards for 50 years, initially together with his brother, and later together with his son Ferruccio. Ferruccio Carlotto then founded his own business in 2000, his daughter Michela is responsible for the cellar and winemaking. The vineyard area totals 1.6 hectares in Mazzon (predominantly Pinot Noir and some Vernatsch), as well as one hectare in Auer (Lagrein). The wines are produced as DOC/DOP Alto Adige. Following alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation takes place in new and used barriques as well as in large oak barrels, in which the wines are also matured for 12 months. The wines are then prepared for bottling in stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels, and matured for a further six months before bottling. The bottles are then matured for a further few months before being released for sale. Annual production is around 20.000 bottles of wine. The estate is a member of the "Freie Weinbauern Südtirol" association.
Fetzer Vineyards	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.
Feudi di San Gregorio
Flagstone	Flagstone is a small but frequently awarded winery with a selection of wines built around winemaker Bruce Jack’s philosophy of hand- crafted wine-making. Flagstone wines can be sampled at the new tasting room in Stellenbosch. You will find them at the Doornbosch Centre on Strand Road (R44), just past Dorp Street.
Fontanafredda
Francis Ford Coppola Niebaum
Fundi	The entire South African wine industry has worked together with Wines of South Africa (WOSA) to create an innovative top quality wine brand, and ensure that 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this wine will be used to train more than 2 000 previously disadvantaged people as wine stewards by 2010. To achieve this goal, the wine industry needs to raise R4,5 million and thus Project Laduma was born (laduma is the Zulu word for a goal scored in soccer). The project is being managed through a Section 21 company and every measure is being taken to ensure transparency and accountability. This new brand is called Fundi (pronounced foon-dee) which is derived from the isiZulu word umfundi which means ‘learner’ and in South Africa refers to an expert or learned person. The whole industry was invited to submit wine samples and the six winners were selected blind by the members of the Cape Winemakers Guild. Suppliers to the industry have sponsored or subsidised everything from dry goods to legal work, bottling and publicity. The result is a fabulous premium red wine, selling at a great price while generating a significant contribution to the training with every bottle sold. A total of 17 500 six-bottle cases need to be sold to raise the needed funds. Training kicked off in early July in the winelands and will continue countrywide until the end of May 2010. Let’s raise our glasses and contribute to a lasting legacy of hope!
Gaja Ca’ Marcanda
Glaetzer	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.
Glen Carlou
Glenelly	The Glenelly Estate is in the Idas Valley, located in Stellenbosch, on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. Its origins date back to the seventeenth century. Simon van der Steel, Governor of the Cape, gave the land to the Huguenot François Villion. In 1812, the estate passed to Johan Peter de Villiers, and finally in 1865 it became the property of a British family, the Garlicks. They owned it for 138 years until its purchase in 2003 by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, who for over 30 years was owner of the famous Bordeaux Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac Grand Cru Classé. This estate of 128 hectares formerly devoted to fruit production had, thanks to it terroir, a vocation for wine producing, which has been a speciality of this region since the seventeenth century. An exhaustive study of soil and weather conditions lead to the planting of 60 hectares of red varieties, 6 hectares of white and 5 hectares of olive trees. Central to this impressive circle of mountains, vineyards and olive groves lies the 'Manor House' in the Cape Dutch style, white walls and thatched roof, surrounded by newly renovated farm buildings and beautiful gardens. Four lakes provide water supplies whilst the flora and fauna add to the beauty of this site. The year 2009 saw the inauguration of the winery: 6,000 m2 anchored in the mountains on 4 floors functioning by gravity flow. This very modern structure was designed as an excellent environmentally friendly working tool (consumption of electricity and water reduced, keeping constant temperature etc...) This French adventure on African soil is based on a young, professional and motivated team of South Africans with very special attention given to social conditions of each and every employee. Because wine must be a LINK between people, a LIVING messenger of our CULTURE.
Graham Beck Wines	Graham Beck's Vineyards are located on four diverse farms in the Western Cape province of South Africa, enabling the Robertson and Franschhoek Cellars to have access to grape varietals grown in the climatic conditions and soils to which they are best suited. Marco Ventrella, the viticulturist, oversees the 4 farms. However, each farm is individually tended for by the respective Vineyard Manager; Franschhoek (97ha) and Stellenbosch (Skoongesig 36ha and Vredenhof 64ha) falls under Dérek Hamman and Pieter Fouché looks after Madeba in Robertson (189ha). The two farms in the Firgrove area in Stellenbosch’s Helderberg district, provide most of the premium red varietals to the Graham Beck range. An extensive renewal programme has resulted in premier red and white varietals on all our farms. Great care has been taken to match the obliging micro-climates and rich variety of soils with the most suitable varietal. This ensures Graham Beck's winemakers have access to optimum quality fruit from which to make their specific wines.
Groote Post
Guicciardini Strozzi	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.
Hamilton Russell Vineyards	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.
Haute Cabriere	Haute Cabrière is a wine farm steeped in history and local lore. Originally granted to a French Huguenot farmer, Pierre Jourdan, on the 22 December 1694, it has been part of the Franschhoek Wine Valley fabric for over 300 years. Being a pioneer is intrinsic to Haute Cabrière and throughout its development and evolution it has always remained true to this heritage. In 1982, with a pioneering legacy in mind, the vineyards were replanted in the tradition of the Champagne. The wines and méthode champenoise that Haute Cabrière now create are products of that pivotal decision, made over 28 years ago, to focus on the classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir cultivars. Brave unconventional decisions made then ensure that today Achim von Arnim, the famed proprietor, and the Haute Cabrière team, continue to add to the farm's spirit, by specialising in an enticing range of champenoise which have been named after the original Haute Cabrière trailblazer and founder, Pierre Jourdan.
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Henschke	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.
Hess Collection	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
Hope Estate	The winery, adjoining the new Fordwich vineyard, was purchased in 1996 and occupies the site of the former Saxonvale Winery which lay dormant for a number of years. Renamed the Hill of Hope, after years of standing as en empty shell, the winery once again became operational after having been refitted for his first vintage of Hope Estate in 1997. Taking a giant leap forward Michael acquired the Kyneton based Virgin Hills wine business in Victoria and the 45 acre Donnybrook vineyard in Western Australia in 2000. All wine from these interstate vineyards being bottled, warehoused and distributed from his Hunter headquarters at Broke. Since then he’s built one of the Hunter’s most successful family owned wineries. Based in Broke for the last decade, Michael’s wines are perhaps better known overseas than in Australia. When a coal mine decided to mine under this Broke winery, Michael knew it was time to fulfil a long term dream and move to the heart of Pokolbin. In 2006 his purchase of the Rothbury Estate property meant this flagship Hunter winery was finally back in family hands. The Hunter Valley winery rose to fame through the efforts of the late wine legends Len Evans and Murray Tyrrell. This 240 acre winery is a Hunter icon and has symbolised the best of the Hunter – world class wines, industry best production facilities, enviable tasting rooms and staff with a deep love and knowledge of wine. Michael and his team were very excited to move into what has become their new home in September 2006. The Great Cask Hall at Hope Estate is one of the most impressive Barrel Room’s in the country and one of the Hunter Valley’s most popular function venues. Part of the working winery, the Great Cask Hall is surrounded by 59 enormous wine filled casks (4,500 litres in each).
Huala	In an increasingly globalized world, and with five generations of experience, the vineyards of Spain are no longer sufficient for our global strategy. In 2008, we launched a joint venture with the Liberman and Domenech families in a country with a long winemaking tradition and a very promising future. The Famatina Valley is the location of the most highly valued vineyards of the Argentinean Rioja province, in the country's Cuyo region. The valley, 1200 km from the city of Buenos Aires, lies between the Velasco and Famatina mountains. It is a very arid area (185 mm annual rainfall), with alluvial soil, at an altitude of between 2600 and 4500 meters above sea level. Of the estate's total area of 690 hectares (1725 acres), 150 hectares (375 acres) are currently planted with vineyards. The most typical varieties are Torrontes for white wine, and Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah for red. All of these varieties go to make our HUALA ("Immensity") label, a selection of varietal wines to be enjoyed anytime and on any occasion.
Jacobsdal	Jacobsdal is situated between Stellenbosch and Kuils River on the slopes of the hills overlooking False Bay a mere ten kilometres away. The Dumas family has been making wine on the estate for three generations. The present farmer and winemaker on the family- owned estate are Cornelis and his son Hannes. The estate is 260 hectares in size, of which 92 hectares are planted with vineyards. Grown as bush vines, the crop is limited by extensive pruning, making it possible to produce quality grapes under absolute dryland conditions. At Jacobsdal something of the “Old World” lives on. Here wine farming is a creative act, and dedication to soil and vine a way of life. The wine is made with minimal intervention. No cultured or selected yeasts have ever been used in the Jacobsdal cellar. The wine is produced using traditional French techniques. The must is fermented in open concrete tanks. Fermentation is allowed to develop spontaneously from the natural yeast cells on the grape skins. Colour and flavour is extracted by punching down the cap regularly into the fermenting juice, using only the free-run juice when separating the juice from the skins. This method allows for subtler but deeper flavours where tannins are less evident. After malolactic fermentation the wine is racked from the lees and matured in small casks of French oakfor 18 months, before bottling.
Jean Leon	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.
Jordan Winery	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.
José Michel & Fils	The Domaine José Michel et Fils is located at the heart of a renowned wine growing region, in the vineyards of Moussy village, a few minutes from Epernay, the capital of Champagne. This traditional house that has owned vineyards from 1847 is one of the oldest winegrowing families in the village and uses time honoured methods for making good wine.
Joubert-Tradauw	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.
K. Martini & Sohn
Kaapzicht	Since the first vintage was bottled in 1984, Kaapzicht has become highly respected for their good value for money, quality range of wines, having earned a multitude of local and international awards. For 3 generations the Steytler Family has been running their 190 hectare large estate hands-on: Brothers Danie and George being the winemaker and viticulturist and their wives being in charge of marketing and finances, as well hiring out a venue and a self-catering cottage. This beautiful estate in the Bottelary Hills celebrated its 60th anniversary as a family farm in 2006. In this film you will meet Danie Steytler - winemaker at Kaapzicht and member of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild.
Kanonkop	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 “Boland” 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.
Karl May Liebenauer Hof	The Winery Karl May Liebenauer Hof is located in the southern Rheinhessen, Osthofen - right in Wonnegau. With Peter and Fritz already cultivates the 7th Generation of the vineyard. Since 2007, they run the vineyard with environmental guidelines, which means the absence of herbicides and synthetic chemical agents. There's nothing more exciting for them than to bring their wines with a bit of nature into the bottle. The cultivated vineyard is of 14 hectares, which corresponds to the size of 18 football fields. 65.000 vines are cared for. Many helping hands are used to collimate the sun and the earth in the wines. In the basement there is calm and intervene as little as possible in the natural fermentation process. With much patience they have, the wines evolve into what they want to be. The result is with system and its varietal wines with great aging potential.
Kleine Zalze	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.
Kloster Neustift	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
Knipser	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".
Kumkani
L'Avenir	In the search of land of exception and original grape varieties, Michel Laroche was attracted by South Africa and its rich history in wine tradition. In 2005, he acquired a domain renowned for its Pinotage and Chenin Blanc. L’Avenir Wine Estate, a property of 70 hectares among which 55 planted with vineyards. One year later, in 2006, the property extended by the enlistment of adjoining vineyards, a further 48 hectares among which 20 hectares in production. This acquisition in Stellenbosch, in the heart of the renowned South African wine region, was an inscription to produce wines of prestige and the uppermost quality, allowing Laroche to augment and reinforce its image.
La Couronne Estate
La Motte	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.
Laborie	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.
Laibach	At Laibach Vineyards we are committed to producing wines of outstanding quality, that best reflect the unique terroir and the microclimate of the Simonsberg ward near Stellenbosch, one of South Africa's prime wine-growing areas for noble cultivars. Therefore we use a blend of tradition and innovation, adhering to a philosophy of continuous improvement. The history of our wine farm can be traced back until the year 1818. Originally named "Good Success" and owned by Dutchman Daniel Johannes van Ryneveld from Amsterdam, this vast farm extended to most of the catchment area in the valley enclosed by the Simonsberg, Kanonkop and Klapmutsberg. Later on it was divided in three farms: Warwick, De Goede Suces and the remainder of the farm Good Success, which has become Laibach in 1994, when entrepreneur Friedrich Laibach realized his 30-year dream of owning a vineyard. Today the deep red soils have been replanted with virus-free new clones and a new winery has been built. The picturesque Laibach vineyards are flanked by the renowned vineyards of Kanonkop, Warwick and Lievland. Ultimately, our wine quality is forever linked to the land where our grapes are grown. Site selection is essential in the making of fine wines, because flavour starts in the vineyards. The Simonsberg terroir with its lean deep red soils (Glovelly, Glenrosa) and cooling maritime winds from nearby False Bay is ideal for red wines of body and complexity. The unique meso-climate produces grapes of concentrated fruit and excellent structure. The various heights of our North- East facing vineyards ensure ripening at different times, allowing each vineyard block to be hand-harvested at optimum ripeness. Around the Simonsberg vineyards have been cultivated and wine made for over three centuries. The premium quality of the Simonsberg wines is proved by an array of awards.
Lammershoek	Lammershoek was proclaimed in 1718 - one of three farms in the Aprilskloof valley of the Paardeberg. The first vineyards were planted in 1750. The farm has an interesting history and in the past caught the eye of Desiderius Pongrácz who visited the farm in the seventies. He saw the potential of the area and encouraged the then-owner to plant such "exotic" varieties as Harslévelü, Tinta Barocca, Carignan and Grenache Noir. The result is that some of the oldest vines of these varieties in the country are found at Lammershoek. (Recently discovered documents indicate that some of these varieties, including Mourvèdre were planted in the Paardeberg around 100 years ago! Unfortunately these gems were lost due to South Africa's apartheid era style of winemaking). Paul and Anna Kretzel had the good fortune of purchasing the farm in 1995. Initially they continued to deliver the grapes produced on the farm to Perdeberg Co-op. In 2000 the step was taken to renovate the existing cellar at Lammershoek and to produce wine under the Lammershoek label. Günther and Sieglinde Stephan joined as partners in the venture at this time. Albert Ahrens joined in 2002 as winemaker and Carla, Paul and Anna's daughter, joined in 2006 to assist with sales and marketing. As well as local sales, we now export our wine to around 15 countries.
Laudun Chusclan Vignerons	Located along the right bank of the Rhône, 15 km from Châteauneuf du Pape, the Laudun and Chusclan vineyards come under the Côtes du Rhône Villages Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). The wine-growers of Laudun came together in 1925 and those of Chusclan in 1939. Since 2008 they have joined forces to make certain that their vines, grapes and wines fulfil the ambition of a Spirit of Excellence.
Le Due Terre
Les Vignerons de Roquemaure	The cooperative in Roquemaure was founded as early as 1922 as the first cooperative in this part of the departement Gard. Wines are produced from 350 ha. The range of wines include Lirac, (rouge, rosé and blanc), Tavel, Cotes du Rhone and Vin du Pays
Linton Park	Rising from the heart of the picturesque Wellington Valley is a mountain known as Groenberg, or Green Mountain. Nestling in its verdant foothills, with sweeping views across the Boland to distant Table Mountain, is the historic Slangerivier Farm - a wine estate that embraces the diversity of nature that is Wellington. Linton Park Wines captures the history, personality and style that can only be truly South African. The homestead and farm, which dates back to 1699, stands as a monument to the farm’s proud viticultural heritage. The magnificent farm of over 290 hectares, with various cultivars such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. One of the highest vineyards in South Africa, situated on the lush slopes of the Groenberg, where higher rainfall, more moderate summer and winter temperatures, and rich Oakleaf soils combine to create a distinctively favourable micro-climate, and unique terroir.
Lis Neris	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
Los Vascos	Domaines Barons de Rothschild-Lafite took over the Los Vascos estate (Los Vascos meaning The Basques, in honour of its Basque origins) in 1988. At the time, the property extended to some 2,200 hectares, of which 220 hectares were under vine. The pioneering ambition of DBR in Chile was above all the result of extensive research into the potential of local wines. Many properties were visited and very many wines were tasted before choosing Los Vascos, because of its location near the ocean and its exceptional soil. Along with ideal weather conditions, Los Vascos benefits from intense exposure to the sun, adequate water sources, semi- arid soils and little risk of frost. At an average of 130m above sea level and at just 40 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, the microclimate of Viña Los Vascos has everything to produce fine wines. The new Los Vascos project included major investment under the direction of the Technical Director at Château Lafite Rothschild from 1983 to 1994. The vineyard was restructured, a replanting programme was put in place and yields were reduced. Drilling provided a plentiful source of water and a weather monitoring station was installed in the vineyards. The bodega itself was enlarged and modernised step by step to cope with the new requirements in winemaking and ageing. The refurbishment included the installation of stainless steel tanks, pneumatic presses and improvement to the barrel cellar. The aim of all the improvements to the winery and the vineyard was to improve quality and, under the supervision of Claudio Naranjo, a new team of local management was recruited. Los Vascos is now a single plot, 580-ha vineyard in the heart of a 3,600-ha hacienda. Gradually, the improvements to the property have been mirrored in the wines and the vineyard’s increasing maturity has meant that premium wines like Los Vascos Grande Réserve and Le Dix de Los Vascos have been added to the range. In recent vintages, the wines overall have shown increasing concentration and finesse. The finishing touch to the estate has been the construction of a new guesthouse, designed in the traditional Chilean architectural style.
Louis Jadot	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.
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Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi	In every era, the Frescobaldi have succeeded in adapting, meeting and anticipating changing conditions brought by history, and succeeding in marrying experience to innovation. For over 700 years and 30 generations, commitment to agriculture and to viticulture has always figured prominently among the activities of the Frescobaldi family. In particular, from the end of the last millennium, the Frescobaldis have become leading figures in the quality development of viticulture throughout the world, assuming the role of the most prestigious wine producer in Tuscany. Members of the new generation are taking over the heritage of their predecessors. Lamberto, Tiziana, Diana Frescobaldi e Stefano Benini are the cadre that have assumed the centuries-old family experience in order to guide the company toward new challenges. For the past has a future. In 2000 Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi invested for the first time outside Tuscany by acquiring a majority stake in Conti Attems, the historic winery in the Collio. Attems comprises some 75 hectares, of which 49 are in estate vineyards. The Collio is one of Italy’s finest production areas for ultra-premium white wines. The Attems family, represented by Virginia Attems, continues as partner.
Marchesi di Barolo	Today Marchesi di Barolo remains a family business. Since 2006, it has been under the direction of the family of Ernesto Abbona which, with more than 60% of the shares, has a majority control. This has permitted an increase in productivity and refocusing of commercial strategy which is the reason behind the growth of the buisness in recent years. The operating principle behind the business is a firm conviction of and commitment to the indisputable quality of the wines produced in this region, as characterized by a number of indigenous vines of great prestige. In fact, the composition of the soil in the lower regions of Piedmont is quite unique. Comprised of marine deposits once covered by water and shifted about through successive geologic events, the hills of the Langhe display a quite irregular shape and profile, and vary greatly in soil composition: older formations are characterized by compact earth with a high content of clay and chalk while those of more recent origin are generally looser and richer in quartzite sand and lime. To this ample diversity of soil types, and the particular sub-Alpine micro- climate associated with it, the unique -- one might even say historic -- contribution of human experience has resulted in the correlation of a specific type of grapevine with each specific area of the region, thereby translating this special synthesis of place, climate and culture into the apex of quality and elegance. Thus, the choice of Marchesi di Barolo has been and will increasingly be the faithful interpretation of the diversity of place and of the indigenous vines, while rigoursly maintaing the typicity of its products. Marchesi di Barolo can be considered a medium-sized winery: it controls approximately 110 hectares of vineyards from which it produces approximately 1,500,000 bottles of wine. The winery produces Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba, Roero Arneis, Gavi, Moscato d’Asti e Brachetto d’Acqui.
Marianne Estate	Marianne, a national emblem of France, is a personification of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity (Brotherhood). The symbol of "Marianne" has very ancient origins. On her head, Marianne wears a special cap. This cap is called a "Phrygian cap" and was worn by freed slaves during the Roman era. It showed that they were Roman citizens and free. During the French Revolution in 1789, the figure of a woman dressed as a warrior wearing the "Cap of Liberty" came to symbolize the idea that freedom was worth fighting for. People suggested that as this symbol represented the freedom of the common people, it should bear the name most given to women of the common people - Marie- Anne. This later became "Marianne". Her statue holds place of honor in town halls and law courts. She symbolizes the "Triumph of the Republic". Christian Dauriac, owner of three «Châteaux» (Destieux, St Émilion Grand Cru Classé, La Clémence, Pomerol and Château Montlisse, St Émilion Grand Cru), is very involved in Marianne Wine Estate. Michel Rolland, a very good friend of Christian Dauriac, is consulting for Marianne. The French and the South African winemakers share the winemaking for the chateaux in St Emilion and Pomerol and Marianne Wine Estate. The very modern equipment in this new winery helps the winemakers to follow the precise and complex process established by Michel Rolland and Christian Dauriac. The French and the South African winemakers share the winemaking for the chateaux in St Emilion and Pomerol and Marianne Wine Estate. The very modern equipment in this new winery helps the winemakers to follow the precise and complex process established by Michel Rolland and Christian Dauriac. Manual harvest, storage of the berries in cold room (12°) during 24 hours. Sorting of the bunch, destemming, sorting of the berries. Maceration, fermentation in oak tank (French), manual pushing and pump over during fermentation. Aged 18 to 20 month in oak barrels (French). 100% new for the Shiraz, 30% new for the merlot, 40% new for the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Marimar Estate	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.
Martin Codax
Mas d'Andrum	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	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".
Mayr Unterganzner
Meerlust Estate
Monfiore
Mont du Toit	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.
Montecillo
Montes	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.
Montes Napa Valley	Some people say I was lucky, but I do not think it's there. In 90% of all cases of life is a question of correct decision, "recently said Aurelio Montes. Rightly, the top winemakers defend against this too lax happiness formula. Because that's almost always risky decisions were always crowned with success, they owe in particular the uncompromising precision of the wine: His strong instinct for space and time, his hard work and patience to wait until we are all "round" is Today, Montes vineyards in Chile and Argentina and its wines are among the world to the absolute top.. Montes latest project takes us to a production area that for the personified "Mr. Modern Chile actually established already, almost a little" uncreative "happened to sound - California. And here, just the Napa Valley!. We had decided that Chile and Argentina were in the southern hemisphere enough. But only one read per year? This is too little. "But why Napa?" This is more of a personal challenge. Napa is a kind of sanctuary for wine. And we wanted to show that as create, without a Joint Venture. " 2006 is the first year of this new "personal challenge" Napa Angel by Montes a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from selected top vineyards in Napa Valley. In Germany, we are the wine from Napa Angel Montes as gently fruity "Napa- Angel" and present in a classic elegant Montes-style as "Napa Angel Aurelio's Selection." Unfortunately, Napa wines from Montes Angel will initially be available in even very homeopathic quantities, but we will know Aurelio Montes Montes Napa Angel project soon a permanent fixture of the wine world are.
Montevina	Winemaking is art, science, passion and a healthy dose of voodoo. At Montevina, they started in 1970 in the Sierra foothills and released the first wines in 1973. They quickly became well-known for their robust, full-flavored red wines, especially Zinfandel and Barbera, and proceeded to inspire a well-deserved revival of this region’s historic wine industry.
MontGras	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	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.
Morgenhof Wine Estate	The French Huguenots arrived in the Cape in the 1680s. Those with winemaking experience came from La Rochelle, the traditional export harbour for the famous brandies of Cognac. More than 300 years later, a very well established Cognac family arrived in the Cape and became the vigorous owners of Morgenhof. Originally granted in 1692, Morgenhof has had many owners in its time but none quite as dynamic as Anne Cointreau. The Cointreaus are steeped in Cognac and liqueurs, definitely not through consumption but certainly through history. Anne can trace her family tree back to 1210 when the family was already in the business. Anne Cointreau brought with her tremendous knowledge and expertise flowing from her family involvement in the great Cognacs and liqueurs. Morgenhof Wine Estate, situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountains outside Stellenbosch, falls under the Simonsberg appellation. This area is renowned for the production of the highest quality grapes producing top quality wines. At the end of 1998, Morgenhof was granted "Estate", status. "The dedication of the Morgenhof Team, to making quality wines for consumption worldwide, begins in the vineyards, following through to final production."
Morgenster	Morgenster Estate in the Western Cape, just 35 minutes outside of Cape Town, specialises in three Bordeaux red wine cultivars and our forte is blending. More recently, Morgenster has also planted small quantities of Italian varieties Nebbiolo and Sangiovese. Director & Wine Consultant Pierre Lurton (a name synonymous with Bordeaux) works in tandem with resident Winemaker Henry Kotzé and the viticulture team, Bob Hobson and François Viljoen, to offer to Morgenster's customers the ultimate best in a red blend.
Mulderbosch Vineyards	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. We 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. We endeavor to give back to Mother Nature everything we receive from her. At Mulderbosch Vineyards the quality and character of our wines are recognized nationally and internationally.
Mustiguillo Bodega	The Bodega Mustguillo is located in Spain, about 100 kilometers west of Valencia. The vineyard sits on a high plateau 700 meters above sea level. In Food & Wine Magazine's annual Wine Issue (Oct. 2004), was named as one of 20 "Best New Wineries." Richard Nalley wrote of the 2002 Mestizaje, "From Valencia in eastern Spain, this palate- caressing red is a blend of the local specialty -- the sappy, fruit-sweet, big-bodied Bobal grape -- plus 5 others. Mustiguillos version, with its polished and seductive texture, pushes Bobal to its limit. Give the wine time in the decanter to unfold." Mustiguillo has four vineyards in different locations in the region, which specifically is near two towns called Requena and Utiel. The principle variety grown is Bobal, and the others include Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Tintorea, Syrah, and Merlot. The vineyards range from two to 70 years old. The June/July 2005 issue of Saveur Magazine says "Bode gas Mustiguillo makes intense, fabulous wines from the local variety bobal, which used to be used for not much more than easy- to-drink rosés."
Neethlingshof	The Neethlingshof estate lies just outside the town of Stellenbosch in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Easily accessible from Cape Town off the N2, it is flanked by the Bottelary Hills on the one side and Papegaaisberg Mountain on the other. Its deep soils are mainly of the Villafonté, Tukulu and Oakleaf types, all with high or very high potential for viticulture. Eight clearly distinguishable terroirs, each characterised by unique slopes, aspects and altitudes, have been identified. By choosing the correct location, it has been possible to enhance the natural flavour and aroma of all the cultivars selected for planting. The height of the vineyards above sea level vary from 65 metres to 280 metres and from the highest vineyards there are clear views of False Bay 20 km away as the crow flies. The high-lying vineyards benefit from cooling southeaster winds as well as from the northwester coming off the cold Atlantic. Mist often forms on the higher slopes
Neil Ellis
Newton Johnson	Newton Johnson Vineyards is owned and managed by the Newton Johnson family. We are based 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 and also known for its bracing ‘champagne’ air, lush indigenous ‘fynbos’ (literally ‘fine bush’, a plant kingdom exclusive to the Cape), mountain walks and bike trails. Dave, a Cape Wine Master, has over 30 years’ experience in the South African wine industry. He is ably assisted by his equally wine- and food- focused wife, Felicity (née Newton). Then there are the two brothers, Bevan and Gordon who are both dedicated to the family concern. Gordon is the winemaker and crafts the wines to translate the message of the soils into the wine. He is assisted by his newly-wed wife, Nadia who is very actively involved in the winemaking as well as the logistics of the company. Bevan is the managing director and in charge of the marketing. His creative wife Ezanne is a freelance graphic artist with experience in the wine industry, and she adds flair to the promotional material (like this website). Come harvest time, you'll find our whole family working together in the cellar.
Oak Valley	Oak Valley Estate was founded in 1898 by Sir Antonie Viljoen, a medical doctor who graduated from Edinburgh University in Scotland. Sir Antonie was also a Senator in the Cape Parliament and was knighted in 1916 for his efforts to bring together Boer and Brit in the bitter aftermath of the Boer War. Sir Antonie, who signed up as a medical officer with the Boer army during the war, was placed under house arrest on the Oak Valley property for the remainder of the campaign after his capture by the British. His internment on Oak Valley was only granted on condition that he paid for the services of two British soldiers to guard him for the duration of the war! He was a farmer extraordinaire, and amongst his many farming achievements were the establishment of the first commercial deciduous fruit orchards in the Elgin valley. These orchards were the precursor to the development of the apple industry in Elgin, which remains the economic backbone of the valley to this day. His vision was similarly reflected in a decision to plant a substantial area of vineyard for wine grape production. This was followed in 1908 by the commissioning of the first wine cellar in the Elgin valley. Regretfully the cellar was taken out of production in the early 1940's. Another achievement was the manufacturing of charcoal from black wattle plantations established for this purpose on the property. This was to become the major source of income for the farm and was reputed to be the largest source of charcoal production in the country.
Overgaauw
Palacio de Villachica	The wine cellar takes its name after Mr Luis Villachica, person of fortune who bought various estates in Spain during the sale of Church lands between 1835-1837. The wine cellar is located in one of those estates in El Pago de San Andrés, in the village of Toro, Zamora. The land went on to belong to his daughter Mrs Victoriana Villachica, who ordered the construction of a small palace there, after which the wine cellar was later named. She passed away without issue and the land was donated to the diocese of Zamora. In the late eighties the land was purchased by Mr Ángel San Miguel de Pablos and in 1999 he began the construction of the wine cellar. The first wine was made in the year 2000. The wine cellar is registered in the Toro's Origin Control Committee, an independent institutional organization which controls the quality of the grapes and wines elaborated in this region. Palacio de Villachica, near the village of Toro, Zamora, is located on the banks of the river Duero. Within it there are three well distinguished areas: •Vineyards: 50 hectares of excellent vineyards. The soil is composed by a superficial sandy layer which favours an excellent ripening and a second clayey layer which enables us to grant a personal character and unique quality to the Tinta de Toro grape.
Panizzi	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 “Vertunno”, the San Gimignano DOC Rosso “Folgòre”, the San Gimignano DOC Cabernet Sauvignon “Rubente” and various other IGT wines
Petra	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.
Pierre Amadieu	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
Planeta
Pongracz
Post House
Quinta de la Rosa
Quinta dos Roques
Quoin Rock
R.H. Phillips	In 1973 Karl and John Giguiere (along with John's wife Lane) went home to the Dunnigan Hills farm they grew up on to settle down to the idyll life on the family wheat and sheep operation. The charm of being shepherds quickly wore off when the three discovered that sheep use almost zero percent of their brains. The sheep were fired. In 1981, they planted 10 acres of Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc; in 1983, they started their own winery. Naming their new venture after the brothers' maternal grandfather, they launched R.H. Phillips with 4,000 cases of wine. They sold every drop. Next year they sold 40,000 cases; the year after that, they sold 150,000 cases. Today, R.H. Phillips has 1600 acres of grapes on the property, and produces over 400,000 cases of wine.
Raka
Rickety Bridge	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. The remaining 35 Hectares are made up of buildings, dams and pine forest. Rickety Bridge wine estate is a popular destination in the Cape winelands with a long winemaking history, although reminiscent of the past, and nostalgic and timeless; this estate is also ‘all things new' and ‘all thing delectable' and ‘all things sublime'….
Ritterhof	Embedded in the midst of mountains and vineyards along the South Tyrolean Wine-Road there is the wine- village called Kaltern, and it is precisely here, at Wine- Road Nr.1 is situated the vinery Ritterhof. The small vinery is run with devotion by the Roner family from Tramin. Traditions passed down from generation to generation and harmony with nature in combination with latest technology, are the basis of the production of fruity white and full bodied red wines.
Roederer Champagner
Rosemount	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.
Ruffino	"Handing down the values of a land and a people through culture. Because culture is also wine" From this idea, expressed more than a century ago by Ilario Ruffino, emerges Ruffino's philosophy. The 8 estates of Ruffino are the heart of the company. The 7 Tuscan estates, Poggio Casciano, Montemasso, Santedame, La Solatia, Gretole, Lodola Nuova, Greppone Mazzi extend on 1500 hectares of land, with 600 hectares of vineyards. In Friuli Borgo Conventi, a splendid estate in the Collio DOC area, stretches over 30 hectares of vineyards. Ruffino was the family name of two Tuscan gentlemen, cousins Ilario and Leopoldo. These two gentlemen understood that the wine produced from their land had gained a significant place in Tuscan lifestyle. 130 years ago Ruffino was founded, and Ruffino wines truly ended up by pleasing all. Today more than 85 countries worldwide enjoy Ruffino – and not just Chianti and Chianti Classico, also Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the celebrated Super Tuscans and the gentle Whites and Rosés of Tuscany, including the sweet and traditional Vin Santo.
Rupert & Rothschild	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.
Rust en Vrede	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.
Sacchetto
San Felice
Saronsberg	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.
Saxenburg	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.
Scali	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.
Schug	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.
Sequana	The VINEYARD Sequana Winemaker, James MacPhail describes this setting as “nothing short of spectacular.” The Sarmento Vineyard sits on benchlands of ancient, tilted alluvial soils topped with rock-studded sandy loam. Grapes for this Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir come from two separate 10 year old vineyard blocks - each with a unique clone. This family-owned, sustainably- farmed vineyard benefits from its southeast exposure and cool climate, allowing the grapes to ripen fully.
Simonsvlei	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.
Springfield Estate	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.
Springfontein	The farm Springfontein spans over some 500 hectares and 25 hectares thereof consists of vineyards. The first vineyards were planted in 1998 and the last plantings were completed in 2002 with the first vintage being in 2005. The vineyards are made up of 80% red varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Shiraz, Pinotage and Merlot, and 20% white varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Chardonnay. The two flagship wines of the winery are two typical South African varieties namely the Jil’s Dune Chenin blanc and the Jonathan’s Ridge Pinotage. These two wines are both Single Vineyard wines meaning that the grapes used for the production, derives from a unit officially registered for the production of a single vineyard wine. Such a unit must consist of a single variety and the area may not exceed 6 hectares. The production process is also controlled very strictly by the Wine- and Spirits Board of South Africa.
Stark-Conde	Crafting wine requires patience and the crazy belief that the shortest line drawn between two points may not always be the right one. Take a simple task like fruit- sorting. That's when we meticulously go through all the de-stemmed berries to pick out any under-ripe or bird-damaged fruit, leaves, stems and other MOG (Matter Other than Grapes). During harvest. there comes a point when everyone's exhausted and baskets of grapes keep coming. It's even debatable how much difference sorting will make in the end. That's when the stubborn kicks in. Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one having so much fun. We stick to traditional winemaking methods; we ferment our juice in open tanks, do hand-punchdowns around the clock, basket press, and mature the wines in small French oak barrels. The name Stark-Condé is a simple marriage of my wife's family name and my own. - José Conde, winemaker
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Tenuta di Bibbiano	Bibbiano is midway between Florence and Siena, in Castellina. It's a 220 hectare estate with 25 hectares of vines. Half of these were planted in the late 1950s, while the remainder was planted between 2000 and 2005. Here, the landscape is different. It's a smoother panorama, with many fields that you don't really see in the higher parts of Chianti, and enjoys a dry, warm climate. It's a family property that's been in the same hands since 1865. For almost 60 years from 1943 the winemaking was in the hands of the same enologist, Julio Gambelli, who still tastes the wines every year, but since 2001 Stefano Porcinai, a consultant who works with a number of properties, and who had previously worked for the Consorzio for 15 years. How has Stefano changed things? 'The main difference is in the care of the vineyard', explains owner Tommaso Marrocchesi Marzi (above). 'Julio Gambelli (his predecessor) is a great taster and skilled in the winery, but didn't have any particular interest in the vineyard. Stefano was an agronomist before he was an oenologist, so he changed the way the vines are cultivated and opted for lower yields'. One of the features of Bibbiano is that they work with Colorino, a lesser known grape variety of Chianti. It's a teinturier (red-fleshed) variety, and in Autumn the leaves of the vines turn dark red. It's a very old grape typical of this area of Chianti Classico, but while it adds colour to the wines, its otherwise quite neutral in flavour.
TerraVentoux	TerraVentoux winery was born in 2003 from the merge of two cooperatives Les Roches Blanches in Mormoiron and La Montagne Rouge in Villes Sur Auzon, witch previously only sold wine in bulk to prestige negociants. We created and name a range which quality is now recognized in France and abroad. Wine-growing methods improved thanks to a know- how meeting the quality requested: the harvest is selected according to the various plots of vineyards, the Terroirs, age of the vines, the varietals... The range of wines offered by TerraVentoux proved the energy we put into diversifying the taste and aromatic ranges, revealing our know-how. The winery produces AOC Ventoux red, rosé, and white
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Thelema	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.
Thokozani	Thokozani means a celebration and it is in this spirit that our project is launched with its central and crucial focus on training and development as an absolute necessity to the achievement of sustainable economic empowerment. The business operations will initially consist of a new Thokozani wine brand that was launched in September 2005, as well as Thokozani Conferences - which will take over the existing conference business at Diemersfontein, and will build its own accommodation complex - The Thokozani Suites, thus enabling a bigger conference business to be created. These businesses will start at Diemersfontein and be in partnership with Diemersfontein - by using the existing infrastructure and part of its staff contingent, but will be structured in such a way as to allow and encourage development outside of the Estate after an appropriate consolidation period. We think of it as a business within a business, but free to fly
Tokara	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.
Tommasi	Tommasi Viticoltori(Tommasi vintners) is a family viticulture firm founded in 1902. It is situated in Pedemonte, in the heart of Valpolicella Classico region, a small piece of land in the North - West part of Verona, between the plain and Lessini mountains and near Garda lake. From grandfather Giacomo’s tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily over the course of years and today extends over 135 hectares of vineyard in the DOC wine areas of Verona and 66 hectares in Maremma, south of Tuscany.
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Uitkyk Wine Estate	Situated just outside Stellenbosch, Uitkyk (pronounced “8 cake”) 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	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 Gimignano”. 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.
Val de Vie	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.
Valdipiatta	At the end of the 80’s Giulio Caporali’s love of the land and his passion for wine led him to purchase an old farmhouse and a few hectares of vineyards on the hills which slope from Montepulciano down towards the Valdichiana. The determination and tenacity of the new owner transformed a small, rural farm into a solid vine-growing and wine business. Miriam, his daughter possesses the same enthusiasm as her father, and after an initial period working alongside her father, she has now taken over the management of the Tenuta Valdipiatta. Giulio continues to run the agricultural side of the business, whereas Miriam has chosen to concentrate on the activities of the cellar and on the marketing of the company products.
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Vallformosa	Vallformosa is a 100% family- owned winery, now managed by the fifth generation of the Domènech family, established in 1865 in Vilobí del Penedès. Today it owns a number of wineries in Spain, producing wine and cava under four Spanish Designations of Origin (Penedès, Cava, Catalonia and Rioja), as well as its Argentinean wines. The success of the company’s strategy to establish itself internationally is attested to by its export figures and by its great international renown. Over 60% of its production is exported to more than 40 countries throughout the world (Europe, America and Asia).
Ventisquero	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. .
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Vilafonté	Vilafonté 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. Vilafonté is the first winery in South Africa to be focused on producing wine specifically for the US market. The Vilafonté philosophy embodies an obsession with quality, from the soil through to the bottle, and an absolute focus on luxury positioning. The name, Vilafonté, derives from the primary soil type of the 100 acre estate, whose character forms the foundation of the wines. The Vilafonté team blends a unique combination of knowledge, skills, international perspective, and international recognition. The Vilafonté project aims to create the first Luxury Wine brand from South Africa.
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Virna	Virna represents the latest generation of the Borgogno family and after completing her studies in enology at the winemaking school in Alba in 1988, she joined her father Lodovico in the running of the family farm, and three years later she became the first woman in winemaking techniques from Turin University. In 1996 she married Giovanni Abrigo, who looks after the vineyards and the viticultural side of the estate. Together they also run Azienda Agricola Orlando Abrigo in Treiso, which produces Barbaresco and some interesting white wines. In 2001 the company image was given a facelift, with the introduction of the Virna logo on the label. This also identified the fact that Virna had become proprietor and head winemaker, and - with her sister Ivana helping out on the bureaucratic and tax side of the business - the new look set out to highlight the role played by the women in the company, and in particular the fact that behind the wines were people who were investing all their "know- how" and commitment.
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Vriesenhof	At Vriesenhof, the art of winemaking is a fascinating journey that begins in the vineyards and ends with the enjoyment that accompanies a raised glass. Follow this journey and you will most certainly pause for reflection in the solitude of the Vriesenhof cellars. Here, traditional wood maturation methods combine effortlessly with modern fermentation processes. Add to this an ageing process that takes place in a setting disturbed only by the patient ticking of the clock and the artistry of the winemaker at work and you’ll soon understand why Vriesenhof consistently delivers wines of true Stellenbosch origin. The Winemaker Jan Boland Coetezee: "Stellenbosch has always inspired me. It’s where I was educated, learned the great game of rugby, started a family and made many friends. It is also where I have come to fulfill my passion and fascination for the noble art of winemaking. It all began in 1980 when I purchased the farm Vriesenhof in the Paradyskloof Valley. Together with my team, I set about cultivating plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinotage and Pinot Noir. Today, these plantings produce three very diverse ranges of wine under the labels of Vriesenhof, Talana Hill and Paradyskloof. "
Warwick	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.
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Welmoed	the company of wine people™ is one of South Africa's top wine producers and exporters. Our core brands include Kumkani – the king of South African wines; Thandi the world's first Fairtrade accredited wine; handcrafted Welmoed; unconventional Versus and export success Arniston Bay. With a winemaking team headed by Nicky Versfeld our company prides itself on providing wines of excellence for every drinking occasion. We believe that success is through partnership with people who share the vision of an efficient route to market
Yalumba	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.” 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.” 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.
Zandvliet Estate	Zandvliet Wine Estate is found in the scenic Robertson Valley, not far from Ashton, off the R60. The farm straddles the Cogmans River, with the great Langeberg Mountains throwing a giant arm around it from the north and disappearing to the south- east. A small range of low limestone hills lie on Zandvliet's southern half, bringing the special magic to its kalkveld (calcareous earth) terroir. Only 130 kilometres due south is the southernmost point of Africa, Cape Agulhas, dynamo of the breezes that cool our hills in summer.
Zelt	The approximately 11-acre Winery Zelt in Laumersheim has a very excellent records, especially in the German wine scene, thanks to the wineries Kuhn and Knipser have a great sound: the Großkarlbach Burgweg Laumersheim and the Cherry Orchard. Especially since the young Mario (in the program of the top talents of the VDP included) has claimed responsibility, it goes with the estate steadily uphill. The second place in the Vinum in 2006 and the profit of the German red wine price, with the St. Laurent last year documenting the now excellent quality.
Zenato	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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