Johan (Stompie) and Anri Meyer are thrilled to introduce the latest vintage of their Mother Rock wines. This release features the debut wines from their northern Swartland farm, Platteklip, in the newly established ward of Piket-Bo-Berg WO, which Stompie personally championed Stompie's winemaking philosophy embraces a natural, raw approach, with organic farming at its core. In the [...]
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Mother Rock January 2025 Release
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Oddero, La Morra, Barolo
"This is another stellar set of wines from Mariacristina and Isabella Oddero ...these precise, classically built Barolos continue to impress."— Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com"This is another stellar set of wines from Mariacristina and Isabella Oddero ...these precise, classically built Barolos continue to impress."— Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Looking from the famous Brunate vineyard towards the town of [...] More -
The Bandits Are Back | TESTALONGA vintage 2024 Release
Craig and Carla Hawkins of TESTALONGA are ready for their annual release. TESTALONGA is based in the northern Swartland and produces wines that are among the most unique and sought-after currently coming out of South Africa. These wines find themselves on the lists of some of the best restaurants and wine bars in the world. [...] More -
Craven Summer Release 2024
Mick and Jeanine Craven, the passionate pair behind Craven Wines, began their winemaking journey in 2013 with a clear vision: to capture the essence of Stellenbosch. The Cravens work exclusively within the Stellenbosch WO, working with a select group of grape growers and making a set of single vineyard wines in such a way as [...] More -
Three Expressions of Alsace: Julien Schaal’s 2023 Grand Cru Rieslings
Julien and Sophie Schaal are on a roll at the moment, fresh off their Pinot Noir of the Year award from Platter's, they were in South Africa recently to launch their 2023 Alsace Grands Crus. They have now moved into their new Hunawihr winery, overlooking Clos St. Hune. The Julien Schaal label reserved for the range [...] More -
Spioenkop | December 2024 Release
Koen Roose is a qualified engineer and former sommelier with a clear vision for the wines he creates. A Belgian native, he now farms a hilltop vineyard in the heart of Elgin, South Africa, where he planted vines in the early 2000s. His wines are a beautiful expression of his European heritage, while also showcasing [...] More -
Platter’s 2025 Awards
Platter's Wine Guide is your ultimate passport to the world of South African wine. This comprehensive resource offers detailed reviews of thousands of wines, from beloved classics to innovative new blends. It details the stories behind South Africa's most celebrated wineries, explaining their history, philosophy, and winemaking techniques. Whether you're new to wine or a [...] More -
Vulpes | First vintage with Ex Animo 2024
We are delighted to announce the release of a new producer to Ex Animo Wine Co.: Vulpes Wines by Nuschka de Vos. Nuschka grew up on an organic farm in the Western Cape and has always been aware of the importance of sustainable farming. She has always wanted to make a wine which would satisfy [...] More -
Lourens Family Wines | Vintage 2023 release
"A vintage of sophistication and nuance."― Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za We're very excited to share the vintage 2023 wines from Lourens Family Wines are now available. Lourens Family Wines is run by the jovial winemaker Franco 'Poenie' Lourens. He sources fruit from Stellenbosch, Swartland, and particularly Piekenierskloof for his wines. He is enamoured with the unique flavours [...] More -
A Giant Gin and Tonic Tasting
As summer approaches, the craving for a cool beverage intensifies. While a chilled glass of wine is undeniably delightful, a well-crafted G&T can be a refreshing and invigorating alternative. We already sell an amazing Gin: PER LITRE BOTTLE:R700.00Add to basket Only bottled in 1 litre bottles, Giant Gin is a collaboration between Hope on Hopkins [...] More