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 [...]
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Restless River | 2024 release
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Platter’s 2025 Awards
Platter's Wine Guide is your ultimate passport to the world of South African wine. This comprehensive resource offers detailed reviews of thousands of wines, from beloved classics to innovative new blends. It details the stories behind South Africa's most celebrated wineries, explaining their history, philosophy, and winemaking techniques. Whether you're new to wine or a [...] More -
Restless River | New Releases 2023
RESTLESS RIVERNew Releases 2023 It is with great excitement that we unveil the latest releases from Restless River. These wines from the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde are renowned (some say revered) for their authentic and honest representation of this site. Craig and Anne Wessels have been making wine at Restless River for almost two decades. Their connection [...] More -
Saurwein Wines | New Releases
SAURWEIN WINESNew Releases We are delighted to announce that the new releases from Jessica Saurwein of Saurwein Wines are now available. “Jessica Saurwein is getting quite a lot of attention for her Pinot Noirs.”― Jamie Goode, Wineanorak Winemaker Jessica Saurwein comes from a long lineage of winemakers, and while her heritage may be German, her [...] More -
Trizanne Signature Wines | Vintage 2022
Vintage 2022 We are very excited to announce that the new vintage 2022 from Trizanne Signature Wines has been released. Trizanne Barnard has transformed and relaunched her top range of wines: The Seascape Range. Long associated with the beach and the coast, Trizanne has always used ocean-influenced vineyards in her own wines. She has developed [...] More -
Happy Pinot Noir Day 2021
EVERY day is Pinot Noir Day! Why only celebrate Pinot Noir on one day a year? Celebrate all year! South African Pinot Noir wines have made drastic improvements over the last few years, with more winemakers testing themselves with the notoriously fickle variety. Not only is this due to advances in farming and cellar practices, [...] More -
Dufouleur Frères – Burgundy, France
We are very pleased to offer the wines of Dufouleur Frères, run by cousins François-Xavier (FX) and Marc Dufouleur, based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy. They are three classically styled Village level wines from the Côte de Nuits, the home of Pinot Noir in the northern part of the Côte d'Or. All of them are from 2014, [...] More