Western Cape
Where two oceans meet beneath the watchful gaze of Table Mountain, the Western Cape unfolds as one of the most breathtaking and diverse wine landscapes on earth. Stretching from the cool Atlantic breezes of Walker Bay to the sun-drenched valleys of Paarl and Stellenbosch, this is a region defined by contrasts, ocean and mountain, fynbos and vineyard, innovation and heritage. The Cape’s Mediterranean climate, ancient soils, and maritime influences form the perfect canvas for wines of freshness, depth, and energy, a harmony of sunshine and restraint.
Diversity is the Western Cape’s calling card. Chenin Blanc leads the charge, from bright, citrusy expressions to textured, barrel-fermented masterpieces. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay thrive in the coastal zones, crisp and mineral-edged, while Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinotage bring richness and spice to the reds. Cooler-climate areas like Elgin and Hemel-en-Aarde produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of startling finesse, while regions such as Swartland, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek deliver wines of generosity and layered complexity. This kaleidoscope of microclimates and soil types allows the Western Cape to craft nearly every style imaginable - all united by clarity and a sense of place.
What defines the region most, though, is its spirit, a confident blend of old-world discipline and new-world daring. Winemakers here champion sustainability, dry farming, and authenticity over artifice, creating wines that feel modern yet rooted in deep tradition. In the Western Cape, every glass captures the wild beauty of South Africa itself: bright sunlight, cool ocean air, and a pulse of creative energy that makes this one of the world’s most dynamic wine frontiers.
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2018 Soul of the Mountain ‘The Bull’, Olifantsberg
Olifantsberg is passionate about producing authentic wines with a true sense of place, which reflect the unique location of their vineyard. The foc...
View full details2021 Optima, Anthonij Rupert Wyne
OPTIMA pays homage to the late Anthonij Rupert, whose dream was to make a Cape wine which could compete with the finest in the world. Opulent but g...
View full details2022 THREE, Constantia Glen
Constantia Glen’s 2022 THREE is a polished Cape Bordeaux blend with all the cool-climate elegance that makes Constantia such a fascinating source o...
View full details2020 Ben Prins Cape Late Harvest, Muratie
Ben Prins, Muratie’s winemaker until 1987, was as unique as the wines he produced. A hard-working, no-nonsense kind of a man–quiet, contemplative a...
View full details2019 'Conebush' Syrah, Lomond Wines
This highly awarded single vineyard Syrah from top winemaker Hannes Meyer is a stunner. It opens in the glass with rich, mouthwatering aromas of ...
View full details2022 Kalmoesfontein Red Blend, AA Badenhorst Family Wines
Swartland after dark. This is a red with shadows, spice and serious allure. Built from 33% Shiraz, 25% Grenache, 16% Mataro, 14% Cinsault and 12% T...
View full details2017 Pinot Noir, Ataraxia
Ridge Silk Ataraxia’s 2017 Pinot Noir is mature Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge Pinot with a beautifully lifted, savoury perfume. Red cherry, raspberry, pomeg...
View full details2019 MOSI Harry Hartman
Harry Hartman wines are new to these shores and we are delighted to be among the first to list these fabulous wines in the UK. Made in tiny quanti...
View full details2021 Botmaskop, Delaire Graff
Delaire Graff is one of the leading wine estates in South Africa and is situated on the top of the Helshoogte Pass in the Stellenbosch Wine Appell...
View full details2021 'Gouverneurs Reserve', Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and has a remarkable history including having King Louis Philippe of France as there bes...
View full details2021 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof
Established in 1776 in the remote reaches of the Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most esteemed wine estates. Under th...
View full details2022 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Boekenhoutskloof
Founded in 1776 and situated in the secluded Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof has become one of South Africa’s most respected wine estates. Und...
View full details2016 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof
Established in 1776 in the remote reaches of the Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most esteemed wine estates. Under th...
View full details2022 FIVE, Constantia Glen
Cape Grandeur Constantia Glen’s 2022 FIVE is the estate’s flagship red, a full Bordeaux-style blend with all five classic varieties working in harm...
View full details2017 Syrah 'Clonal Selection', Kershaw
A subtle, precise style of Syrah built on fine tannins that educe harmony and freshness with flavours of black fruits, iodine and ground white pepp...
View full details2018 Pinot Noir 'G.P.S Series', Kershaw
Captivating floral attributes underscored by purity, focus and freshness framed by fine powder tannins yet cushioned by a succulent texture and fla...
View full details2019 Syrah 'G.P.S Series', Kershaw
An outstanding Syrah and easily one of South Africas best examples. It is restrained, yet with intent and subtle power, wines from this vineyard ar...
View full details2022 Porseleinberg Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof
Porseleinberg is the result of Marc Kent’s (of Boekenhoutskloof fame) determined search for South Africa’s finest Syrah, a journey that ultimately ...
View full details2014 Schist Syrah 'Roundstone', Mullineux
Grapes for our 2014 Schist Syrah were from a single parcel of sustainably farmed 18 years old vines planted in the stony Shale and Schist soils of ...
View full details2017 Syrah ' Deconstructed Lake District Cartref SH22', Kershaw
This outstanding Syrah, one of South Africa’s best, is part of a range of wines called Deconstructed which winemaker Richard Kershaw created to sho...
View full details2017 Syrah ' Deconstructed Lake District Cartref SH9c', Kershaw
This outstanding Syrah, one of South Africa’s best, is part of a range of wines called Deconstructed which winemaker Richard Kershaw created to sho...
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