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SOUTH A<strong>FR</strong>ICA<br />
VINEYARDS<br />
tained this momentum and purchased Land’s End in 2016 (fruit from the Cape<br />
South Coast), making them the largest seller of Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc<br />
in the country.<br />
“From producing 600,000 litres of Du Toitskloof Chenin Blanc to a mere<br />
2,500 litres of the Quest Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2020 (scoring 95 points at the<br />
IWSC) affirms our versatility. These old vines were planted in 1985. We invite<br />
visitors to learn more about our philosophy through an immersive cellar door<br />
experience at our newly refurbished tasting room”.<br />
THE HEART OF THE SOUTH A<strong>FR</strong>ICAN WINE INDUSTRY<br />
Entering the valley from Worcester en route to Robertson, Overhex Wines has<br />
anchored itself as a heavy-weight producer in a short time since the owner and<br />
executive chairman, Gerhard van der Wath, founded Overhex in 2006. With brands<br />
punching at different price points in local and international markets, they have<br />
recently pioneered a new certified category for South Africa: Orange Sparkling<br />
Wine, naming the range, Get Lost. For their premium wine range, Survivor, they<br />
source grapes from Swartland, Elgin and Stellenbosch. According to Overhex cellar<br />
master Ben Snyman, the valley’s geographical assets are phenomenal in creating<br />
a canvas of styles.<br />
GERHARD VAN DER WATH, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN<br />
AND FOUNDER OF OVERHEX WINES<br />
BEN SNYMAN, CELLAR MASTER<br />
AT OVERHEX WINES<br />
78 WINTER 2022 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE <strong>FR</strong>ENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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