Lukas van Loggerenberg is a name that resonates with quiet brilliance in the South African wine scene, a true artisan whose star has risen steadily since his debut 2016 wines. From his modest cellar on Paarl mountain, Lukas makes wines that hum with soul, balance, and a deep sense of place. He sources exceptional fruit [...]
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Saurwein | 10 years!
The latest release from Jessica Saurwein represents the 10th year of the eponymous label. Jessica, born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, grew up with a blend of German and South African heritage, moving to Cape Town in 1996. From age 14, she was exposed to wine culture through family traditions and her mother’s South African wine [...] More -
Thorne & Daughters is back and is better than ever!
We're absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated 2025 release from Thorne & Daughters! John Seccombe is well respected and well loved in the South African wine scene, making wines that speak of place, purity, and character, earning him a well-deserved reputation as one of the Cape's most exciting producers. Established in [...] More -
Joostenberg 26 Harvests with Tyrrel | June 2025
Tyrrel Myburgh has just completed 26 harvests at Joostenberg Wines, located in the southern Paarl WO. The farm has been in the Myburgh family for 5 generations. The family's commitment to the land is evident in their organically-certified vineyards, with all fruit sourced from their estate or neighbouring farms. The Joostenberg ethos is deeply rooted in sustainability, it [...] More -
The Foundry and Geographica 2025
Chris Williams and his business partner James Reid started The Foundry Wines in 2001. Initially sourcing fruit from across Stellenbosch, the duo shifted focus in 2009 when James purchased a farm in the Voor-Paardeberg. From the 2023 vintage all wines have been made from grapes on the farm. The Foundry specialises in single-varietal wines that [...] More -
Hogan is Back | Jocelyn has done it again!
Hogan is a family-run winemaking business, started in 2014 by Jocelyn Hogan Wilson. Based in the scenic Banhoek Valley, Jocelyn sources her grapes from various Western Cape regions. She specifically selects vineyards where the climate and soil are ideally suited to the varietals. With a focus on older vines, whose well-established root systems, gnarled trunks, [...] More -
ROAGNA VINTAGE 2018
Roagna is imported directly by Ex Animo. The Roagna family is part of a long winemaking tradition in Piedmont, with roots dating back to the 1880s. The wines of Roagna are regarded as some of the finest red wines in the world and are highly sought after. Roagna’s approach is characterised by 10 points: Old [...] More -
Introducing Beaujolais Vintage 2022
We are very excited to announce that Ex Animo Wine Co. is now selling vintage 2022 wines from two exceptional Beaujolais producers: Château Thivin (Côte de Brouilly) Domaine de la Grosse Pierre (Chiroubles) Cru Beaujolais refers to the ten highest-quality appellations in Beaujolais, France (see above), producing complex, terroir-driven wines from the Gamay grape. Unlike generic Beaujolais, [...] More -
Scions of Sinai | The King of the Terroir | Vintage 2024
Bernhard Bredell is releasing his 2024 vintage Scions of Sinai wines. He is a seventh-generation winemaker and all-round wine geek: focussing on site specific, single vineyard wines. Bernhard mainly uses vineyards planted by his forefathers on the slopes of the Sinai Hill in the shadow of the Helderberg in southern Stellenbosch. Bernhard has released his [...] More -
Introducing the latest SCORING scale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE David Clarke, Renowned Cape Town Wine Distributor, Introduces Fahrenheit Scale for Wine Scoring David Clarke, a prominent wine distributor and sommelier based in Cape Town, has announced an innovative shift in his approach to wine evaluation. Known for his work with Ex Animo Wine Co., Clarke is breaking from tradition by adopting [...] More