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