by Raydius2021 | Dec 3, 2024 | Latest News
As the year draws to a close, we reflect with gratitude and pride on what has been an extraordinary journey. At Francois van Niekerk Wines, our unwavering pursuit of excellence has borne fruit once again, as the 2022 vintage was bestowed with the following awards: A...
by Raydius2021 | Feb 7, 2024 | Latest News
It feels like yesterday when my family wished me well for my new wine project, and now the sixth vintage of the Francois van Niekerk Pinotage has already been harvested! Although the 2023 winter was marked by floods and very high rainfall, the situation changed very...
by Raydius2021 | Nov 15, 2023 | Latest News
Platter’s Guide 2024 – 5* / 97 points “The pinotage whisperer coaxes another stellar performance from his vines – sleek, harmonious, with a polished tannin structure & 2 years 70% new oak supporting unfolding layers of flavour: plums, hedgerow fruit, scrub,...
by Raydius2021 | Nov 18, 2022 | Latest News
I’m very excited to share with you that our 2020 vintage received a coveted 5-star rating (95 points) in the Platter’s Guide for 2023. It is extremely rewarding that our 2nd vintage managed to follow in the footsteps of the 2019. This 43rd edition of South...
by Raydius2021 | Sep 6, 2022 | Latest News
The world-renowned UK wine journalist and critic Tim Atkin MW’s 10th South Africa Special Report was released today, and it is the first time that our wine was tasted by him. This report serves as an industry benchmark for South African wines, and the detailed...
