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 [...]
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Trizanne Signature Wines | September 2025
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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 -
ROAGNA VINTAGE 2018
Roagna is imported directly by Ex Animo. The Roagna family is part of a long winemaking tradition in Piedmont, with roots dating back to the 1880s. The wines of Roagna are regarded as some of the finest red wines in the world and are highly sought after. Roagna’s approach is characterised by 10 points: Old [...] More -
Introducing Beaujolais Vintage 2022
We are very excited to announce that Ex Animo Wine Co. is now selling vintage 2022 wines from two exceptional Beaujolais producers: Château Thivin (Côte de Brouilly) Domaine de la Grosse Pierre (Chiroubles) Cru Beaujolais refers to the ten highest-quality appellations in Beaujolais, France (see above), producing complex, terroir-driven wines from the Gamay grape. Unlike generic Beaujolais, [...] 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 -
Mother Rock January 2025 Release
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 [...] More -
Dry January: Embrace the Dry
Welcome to Dry January - Ex Animo style, where our New Year’s resolution is simple: keep it dry. If you thought this was a time for fresh starts and wholesome detoxes, think again. Clearly we're having a bit of fun with this, and if your wine isn’t as dry as your sense of humour, you’re [...] More