Welcome Solo Wines by Carl Schultz

100% Merlot
W.O. Tradouw

A high-altitude Merlot, classically made to highlight purity and elegance. The wine displays fine, polished tannins and a real weight on the palate, delivering depth and structure without overt heaviness. Bright, ripe fruit is balanced by a fresh acidity and subtle oak influence, resulting in a refined and well-rounded wine.

“From Joubert-Tradauw outside Barrydale. Includes dash of Cabernet Sauvignon. Matured for 22 months in barrel, 60% new. Red berries, plums, floral perfume and a hint of pencil shavings on the nose. The palate is rich and rounded, delivering succulent fruit, bright acidity and soft, silky tannins. There’s a plush, enveloping quality here, the kind that marks out the best examples of the variety. 93/100” – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

100% Syrah
W.O. Wellington

The nose is expressive and layered, aromas of black pepper, crushed violets, dark plum and subtle fynbos, underpinned by granite-derived minerality. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with savoury spice and dark berry fruit framed by finely textured tannins. Balanced oak maturation adds notes of cedar and clove without overpowering the fruit. Structured and elegant, with a long, dry finish and excellent ageing potential.

“From Wellington. Matured for 18 months in barrel, 25% new. The nose is expressive with notes of red and black pepper, cured meat and white pepper. The palate is rich and hearty, broad in shape with a smooth texture and plenty of flavour. A slight warmth to the finish reminds one of the wine’s origins, but many will like this wine’s generosity. 92/100” – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

100% Cabernet Sauvignon
W.O. Stellenbosch

Aromas of cassis, blackcurrant and dark plum are layered with graphite, cedar and subtle tobacco leaf. The palate is powerful yet refined, showcasing concentration from thick-skinned berries grown in koffieklip soils. Firm, well-structured tannins provide backbone, while balanced acidity ensures freshness and longevity. Extended maturation in French oak adds complexity and structure, culminating in a long, layered finish.

“From Bottelary, Stellenbosch. Matured for 19 months in barrel, 50% new. Black cherry, cassis, some leafiness, vanilla, pencil shaving and wood spice on the nose. The palate is full but never overblown, showing sappy fruit, bright acidity and fine, well-knit tannins. Balanced and structured, it has both immediate appeal and the capacity to evolve. 95/100” – Chrsitian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

This case is the first vintage of Solo Wines, the exciting new chapter for acclaimed winemaker Carl Schultz.

After three legendary decades at Hartenberg Estate, Schultz has channeled his mastery of South African terroir into this signature trio: a 95-point Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon defined by its “koffieklip” soil mineralities and graphite-edged power; a savoury, spice-driven Wellington Syrah that balances fynbos aromatics with a generous, hearty texture; and a plush, high-altitude Merlot from Barrydale that redefines the variety through its succulent fruit and silky, “enveloping” structure.

These are wines of immense precision and site-specific purity, offering a rare opportunity to own the inaugural releases from one of the Cape’s most respected “Kings of Shiraz” and “Godfathers of Riesling” as he steps into his own solo spotlight.