Alinea Wines “The beginning of a new train of thought” ― The meaning of Alinea Summary She 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 passion [...]
More
-
Alinea Wines
-
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
New release from LUDDITE | April 2025
Niels, Penny and Alice Verburg (AKA, the Luddites) are releasing their latest vintages. More than two decades after they established themselves in the hills of Bot River the Luddite wines are now iconic and reaping the rewards of years of dedication. They focus on making small batches and only sourcing grapes from single vineyards to [...] More