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 [...]
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New release from LUDDITE | April 2025
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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 -
The Bandits Are Back | TESTALONGA vintage 2024 Release
Craig and Carla Hawkins of TESTALONGA are ready for their annual release. TESTALONGA is based in the northern Swartland and produces wines that are among the most unique and sought-after currently coming out of South Africa. These wines find themselves on the lists of some of the best restaurants and wine bars in the world. [...] More -
Craven Summer Release 2024
Mick and Jeanine Craven, the passionate pair behind Craven Wines, began their winemaking journey in 2013 with a clear vision: to capture the essence of Stellenbosch. The Cravens work exclusively within the Stellenbosch WO, working with a select group of grape growers and making a set of single vineyard wines in such a way as [...] More -
Three Expressions of Alsace: Julien Schaal’s 2023 Grand Cru Rieslings
Julien and Sophie Schaal are on a roll at the moment, fresh off their Pinot Noir of the Year award from Platter's, they were in South Africa recently to launch their 2023 Alsace Grands Crus. They have now moved into their new Hunawihr winery, overlooking Clos St. Hune. The Julien Schaal label reserved for the range [...] More -
Restless River | 2024 release
We love November here at Ex Animo, as it is when we introduce the new Restless River vintages to South Africa every year. In 2024 Craig and Anne Wessels are celebrating Restless River's 20 year anniversary. A truly phenomenal achievement from a first generation wine family. "Ambitious, meticulous, dedicated."― Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za There have been some very positive changes [...] More -
Ex Animo Wine Club
Join the Ex Animo Wine Club and embark on a premium wine adventure. Enjoy handpicked, high-quality wines delivered to your door. South Africa is producing more incredible wines than ever, making it harder to choose the best. Let Ex Animo use our rigorous testing and exploration to select six exceptional wines for you, prioritising quality, interest, [...] More -
Intellego Release September 2024
We are extremely happy to share with you the latest release of Intellego wines. Winemaker Jurgen Gouws has a soft spot for natural wine and this release is no different. If you know his wines at all, you'll know they each come with a unique story and playful labels to match. Jurgen favours a natural [...] More -
New Release: Luddite Wines
LUDDITE WINESNew Releases Ex Animo presents the new releases from Niels, Penny and Alice Verburg of Luddite Wines in Bot River. "...it is unlike anything you may encounter from Stellenbosch, Swartland or just about anywhere else."― Christian Eedes, Winemag on Luddite Shiraz Winemaker and second-generation Verburg, Alice has been making wine alongside her father at [...] More