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Stellenbosch
SOUTH AFRICA
The Malan family's winemaking dates back to 1688 when the first Malan arrived in South Africa. As a French Huguenot,
he was given land at the Cape of Good Hope by the Dutch to plant new vineyards. Soon thereafter, he moved to the
Stellenbosch region, which became famous for the quality of its grapes. In 1953, one of his descendants, Frans Malan,
planted vineyards on De Hoop, in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain outside Stellenbosch. Endowed with
quintessential terroir, this farm subsequently became the nucleus of the Simonsig Wine Estate. 1968 saw the introduction
of his first wines, sold under the Simonsig Estate label - literally translated meaning Simon's View - named after the
spectacular views of the Simonsberg Mountain. In 1983, Frans' three sons - Pieter, Francois and Johan - formed a unique
partnership to manage the fast-growing Simonsig Wine Estate. Equipped with progressive winemaking skills and a proud
heritage, producing superior wine is still a family tradition as the new generation competes in the global wine market.
Chenin Blanc
2012 ‘Today’s Wine Pick
Wine Spectator
2011 90 Wine Advocate
88 ‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast
2010 ‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast
2009 88 ‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast
‘Global Value’ Wine Spectator
Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rose
2012 90 Wine Advocate
2007 90 Wine Enthusiast
90 Wine & Spirits
Tiara
2011 90 Wine Spectator
2010 90 Wine Advocate
90 Wine Enthusiast
89 Wine Spectator
Frans Malan
2011 90 Wine Spectator
2010 91 Wine Advocate
Merindol Syrah
2011 92 Wine Enthusiast
Pinotage
2009 ‘Best Buy’ Wine Enthusiast
Redhill Pinotage
2011 92 ‘Editors Choice’
Wine Enthusiast
2010 90 Wine Advocate
90 Wine Enthusiast
2009 92 ‘Cellar Selection’
Wine Enthusiast
2008 91 ‘Editors Choice’
Wine Enthusiast
91 The Int’l Wine Review
90 Wine Spectator
2007 88 Wine Spectator
2006 - 90 Wine Enthusiast
Johan Malan
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