The 2025 Force Celeste range is here, and boy is it a… force of nature. Winemaker Stompie is stepping beyond the broad, sometimes ambiguous, term "natural wine." He humbly refers to the new release as ‘honest wine’; a clear, unadulterated reflection of the vintage, the vineyard, and the unique Swartland terroir. The goal is accessibility [...]
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Force Celeste is brewing up a storm!
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Vulpes 2024 wines are on Fire!
We are absolutely ecstatic to share the latest vintage release from Vulpes Wines—the highly anticipated 2024s. This release marks the third vintage for this small, exclusive label, helmed by winemaker Nuschka de Vos. The name Vulpes is a clever, deeply personal nod to her Dutch surname, "de Vos," which means "the fox," reflecting both her [...] More -
Welcome Alinea Wines!
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 -
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 -
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