In the late 1600s a prosperous farmer, Cornelis van Niekerk and eight others took a stance against the Cape’s corrupt governor by refusing to sell their wine to the dishonest regime. Instead, they sold directly to passin...(read more)

Albert and Anmar's Sonwater (literally 'Sun Water') is inspired by the famous 1960’s 'Lieberstein' blend, made with Chenin Blanc (90%) and Clairette Blanche (10%). In those days Lieberstein was the biggest selling White...(read more)

For the 2022 rendition of Rebellie, the grapes were sourced from two neighbouring farms on the Swart River road just outside of Botriver. The first pick was from a new block on a farm called Nabot and the second pick fro...(read more)

As well as their day job in the cellar at Gabriëlskloof, Albert and Anmar van Niekerk make a trio of wines under their own label. Based on the Lieberstein blend of the 1960s, this partners Chenin Blanc and 10% Clair...(read more)

Amongst the windswept hills of the Overberg lies a mythical stretch of land so abundant and fertile, it's referred to by locals as the "Goue Rif" - meaning Golden Ridge. While its precise location remains a mys...(read more)