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STANDER MAASS, WINEMAKER AT ANURA VINEYARDS
ANURA VINEYARDS IS OWNED AND RUN BY TYMAN, JENNY AND
LANCE BOUMA
ANURA – ALWAYS BREWING UP SOMETHING DELICIOUS
Close to Babylonstoren, lies Anura Vineyards, emerging as a compelling force on the
Simonsberg Road. From fermenting grapes to brewing beer and making cheese, and
revered for their stately events venue, Anura is another tourism gem.
Situated against Simonsberg-Paarl, the vineyards benefit from ripening conditions like
the Rhône Valley and according to winemaker, Stander Maass, they too don’t escape
strong winds.
Maass: “There is great focus on Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre and both the wind and
the soil play a crucial role in tempering sunny days, preventing fungus and controlling
yields. All these factors aid smaller berries that contribute to flavourful wines with a
distinct structure.”
He emphasises the comprehensive understanding from berry ripening to bottling.
The winery’s success in the market is notable, with their wines consistently over-delivering
in price. Anura Shiraz is among the top 10 selling products at a medium price point
in South Africa and their commitment to environmental stewardship is reinforced by a
decade-long certification as an IPW (Integrated Production of Wine) farm and winery.
WILDEBERG - A FRANSCHHOEK GEM
Wildeberg is a 144-hectare wine farm nestled 350 meters above sea level at the base of
the Franschhoek mountains. Acquired by the international wine company Boutinot UK
50 WINTER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE