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...
by Raydius2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Latest News
The annual Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide has revealed their prestigious list of wines earning the maximum rating of five stars in the new 2022 edition. I’m extremely proud and satisfied with yet another stellar result coming our way – our Pinotage...
by Raydius2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | Latest News
We are very excited to announce that our maiden 2019 vintage is a Winner of the Absa Top 10 Pinotage 2021 competition. The results were announced at a prestigious awards ceremony at the Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl on Tuesday 31 August 2021. It is an overwhelming...
