Reflecting on 2025
Since our debut in 2019, every vintage of our Pinotage, up to and including 2022, was awarded Platter’s coveted 5-star rating - a remarkable run that set a high benchmark for our small cellar. This year breaks that streak, and while we naturally hoped the 2023 would follow suit, we also recognise that no producer can expect to hit the absolute top accolade every single year. Vintages shift,...
Introducing the Francois van Niekerk Single Barrel Single Malt – 8 Year old Whisky
We’re proud to unveil a distinguished addition to our collection: the Francois van Niekerk Single Barrel Single Malt - 8 Year Whisky. Crafted in small batches with obsessive attention to detail, the Francois van Niekerk 8 Year Single Barrel Single Malt is a celebration of South Africa’s rich and storied distilling heritage. Every drop is the result of years of dedication, patience, and a...
A year of excellence, a season to celebrate
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 fourth consecutive 5-star Platter's Guide rating Double Gold at the Veritas Wine Awards Recognition as an ABSA Top 10 Pinotage...
2024 Harvest Report
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 quickly when spring arrived. Persistent winds during the budding and flowering stage soon dried out the soil and this resulted in a...