We are incredibly excited to welcome Natasha and her Alinea project into our sphere. This is not simply an addition to our portfolio; it is an alignment with a philosophy that champions authenticity, dedication, and the power of starting anew. Natasha’s journey is one of change. She spent several years working in fine dining kitchens [...] More
Welcome Alinea Wines!
Alinea Wines
Alinea Wines “The beginning of a new train of thought” ― The meaning of Alinea Summary Natasha Jacka came onto our radar after winning the Winemag.co.za Next Generation Awards 2024, with a very classy Sauvignon Blanc from St. Helena Bay. We have been continually impressed by the quality of wine she is making and the [...] More
New Intellego Wines! 2025 Release
Jurgen is back with a new release that's as full of life and funk as ever! Intellego Wines was founded in 2009 by winemaker Jurgen Gouws. His wines are a part of the "new wave" of South African winemaking that emphasises a natural, minimal-intervention approach. The name Intellego is Latin for "understand," reflecting Jurgens' quest to bottle the [...] More
Neal Martin 90+ Scoring Wines of 2025
Neal Martin, 2020 Worlds best wine critic of the year, is a senior editor at Vinous.com. His specialty and interests are in Bordeaux and Burgundy, as well as South African and New Zealand wines. ― Neal Martin, Vinous Neal Martin is celebrated for his unbiased and candid assessments. He doesn't hesitate to critique wines that [...] More
Introducing Yardstick Wines!
We are absolutely thrilled to share that Yardstick by Adam Mason is joining the Ex Animo portfolio. Adam is a passionate and talented winemaker with deep roots in the South African wine industry, and we’ve long admired his work. After starting his career in 1997 and working at iconic Estates Klein Constantia, Mulderbosch, and DeMorgenzon. [...] More
Yardstick Wines
Yardstick Wines “Yardstick is a conversation about life and living, neatly gathered in a bottle” ― Adam Mason Summary Winemaker Adam Mason, the creative force behind Yardstick Wines, was born in Johannesburg and has been immersed in South Africa’s wine landscape since 1997. His career spans renowned estates including Klein Constantia and Mulderbosch, and later [...] More
Lourens Family Wines Vintage 2024 is Energetic!
Franco ‘Poenie’ Lourens is releasing his outrageously good 2024 Vintage. The word he uses to describe this vintage is ‘energy’. From the healthy, thriving grapes, the busy and well equipped cellar he was working in to the end product in each wine. “I’m excited about this vintage” says Poenie. This is his tenth vintage of [...] More
Vulpes Wines
Vulpes Wines “I fall in love with a site and block, and the more time I spend there, the more I want to make the best possible wine that shows off its character.” ― Nuschka de Vos Summary Vulpes Wines was founded by Nuschka de Vos, who released her first solo vintage in 2022, after [...] More
Trizanne Signature Wines | September 2025
Trizanne Barnard is obsessed with the ocean. We’re obsessed with her. Her time abroad in Australia, France, and Portugal gave her a deep appreciation for the art of winemaking, but it was back home at Klein Constantia and working on the Vin de Constance, that she learned the power of terroir. The challenge of starting [...] More
Lukas van Loggerenberg is quiet brilliance
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 [...] More