MEET THE TEAM

Cold Mountain Vineyards is a family run enterprise based in the unique W.O Sondagskloof. The farm is nestled on the slopes of the Koue Berg mountain ranges and is blessed with vast tracts of pristine fynbos. Organically farmed, their Brunia brand focuses on crafting single vineyard wines that express their cool climate origin.

A very small side project, but with big dreams! Studies in winemaking, but most definitely very invested in the vineyards. Producing small batches of wine, from unique areas in the Cape South coast. The wines are a true reflection of place and they believe in making sure the vines are well looked after, which directly translates into the wines. 

Mark is passionate about the wellness aspect of wine; wine that is good for both the drinker and the environment. His wines are low in sulphur and are made with minimal chemical interference in the cellar.

Operating out of Hermanus, Kindred Coast is an ode to the ocean and its maritime influence. Sourced solely from vineyards within 25km of the coast, this seam along the seafront acts as an anchor from which to explore the expansive Cape South Coast. 

Natasha followed her vision to produce her own wine. In 2017, she founded her brand, Lelie van Saron, which translates as Lily of Saron, and through it strives to make elegant, honest wines. Her small production offers crafted wines made with minimal intervention to reflect a pure expression of the terroir and grape variety. 

Maanschijn crafts low intervention wines from vineyards in the Walker Bay wine district. Their Herbarium Collection is a fine wine exploration of place; their Brunch Club is a fun wine exploration of style. Together, Doug and Paul seek to capture the essence of this cooler, maritime locale through their limited bottlings.

Guided by the natural balance of the grapes, Jessica Saurwein produces three thrilling wines from unique vineyard sites. It is her aim to achieve energy and harmony through natural soil farming, “hands-off” winemaking and natural fermentation. Saurwein Wines is based near Stanford, where Jessica and her family have started a polyculture farming venture.

Thamnus Wines is a remote terroir in the Overberg, 250m above sea level and 20km from the Walker Bay. Warmer summers and colder winters, combined with old Cape soils, produces particularly expressive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With a history of mixed farming, today this marginal land raises sheep alongside the vineyards, an olive grove and wheat fields.

VNV was born in the heart of the beautiful Overberg in 2019. Grapes are hand selected from various vineyard blocks, where the focus is more on heritage with an emphasis on quality instead of quantity. The vinification process is unadorned, with as little as possible intervention, allowing the wine to determine its own course.

An exploration of Cape landscapes through the lens of Cabernet franc. They make wine to appreciate the struggle that the vines endure. A little bit of struggle builds character. Pursuit of the natural and a nod to their heritage - this is what guides their winemaking. The weather, however, will always have the final say. As it should.