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SOUTH AFRICA
TERROIR
KASTEELBERG REPRESENTS THE TOP TIER WINES AT RIEBEEK VALLEY AND CO. AND THE SHIRAZ
EMBODIES WHAT THE SWARTLAND IS ALL ABOUT
If South African wines intrigue you, then surely, you’ve been swept up in the buzz
surrounding the Swartland region in South Africa over the past couple of decades. This
wine-producing area has transformed remarkably, and this metamorphosis can largely
be credited to pioneering winemakers like Eben Sadie and the Mullineuxs, whose innovative
approaches ignited the Swartland Revolution Movement. The movement celebrated
minimal intervention winemaking and embraced the unique characteristics of old bush
vines, reshaping perceptions of the Swartland and South African wine and prompting
innovative marketing avenues.
Today, the region has its own wine & olive route woven with heartwarming stories told
through wine labels while more individual personalities are drawn to its arid yet hauntingly
beautiful terrain.
The combination of terroir, attention and subsequent intention has propelled Swartland
wines to critical acclaim, sparking numerous business concepts that ignited consumer
interest. This success is rooted in a commitment to honouring traditional methods and
embracing innovative winemaking techniques, resulting in diverse wines showcasing the
region’s history and dynamic future.
RIEBEEK VALLEY WINE CO’S TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY
Founded in 1941, Riebeek Valley Wine Co. exemplifies the dynamic evolution of the Swartland
wine region. Beyond making their own wine ranges, they’ve emerged as a leading
boutique wine services company, offering a comprehensive suite of products and services
to the South African and global wine industry.
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