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SOUTH AFRICA<br />
TERROIR<br />
it for generations to come. Our journey has been<br />
one of learning, asking for help when needed, and<br />
staying true to ourselves amidst the challenges.”<br />
ALLESVERLOREN: A LEGACY OF<br />
RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION<br />
DANIE MALAN, 5TH GENERATION WINEMAKER (RIGHT) AT ALLESVERLOREN WITH WILHELM<br />
DE VRIES (LEFT), WHO JOINED THE OLDEST CELLAR IN THE SWARTLAND IN 2016<br />
DANIE MALAN’S DAUGHTER, DANIELLE, TAKES CHARGE OF MARKETING AT<br />
ALLESVERLOREN<br />
The name originates from a devastating moment<br />
in 1704 when the family returned from an arduous<br />
wagon journey to discover their house and farm<br />
burned to the ground. “All is lost,” they believed.<br />
Hence, the name “Allesverloren” remained, serving<br />
as a poignant reminder and a source of inspiration.<br />
Over 150 years ago, the Malan family bought<br />
the farm.<br />
“The legacy runs deep,” says Danielle Malan,<br />
daughter of owner Danie. “The first Malan<br />
purchased Allesverloren in 1872 when it was<br />
primarily a wheat farm. Although our cellar is a<br />
heritage site, we continue to innovate, finding<br />
ways to expand while remaining true to our roots.”<br />
The family has been pivotal in shaping the Swartland<br />
wine region. While wine was already<br />
produced here for personal use in the 1800s, the<br />
brand was established in 1972 and the Malans were<br />
the first to import and plant the first Portuguese<br />
varietals. Wet winters and warm, dry summers<br />
facilitate ripening for these robust varieties, with<br />
prevailing westerly winds and mountain shadows<br />
providing relief and subsequent elegance in the<br />
wines.<br />
“My grandfather, the 3 rd generation Malan, played<br />
a significant role in this transformation,” adds<br />
Danielle. “He developed a profound love and<br />
respect for Port during visits to Portugal, and<br />
under his guidance, our brand expanded to include<br />
Portuguese varieties, a breakthrough moment for<br />
the Swartland.”<br />
Their efforts to showcase high-quality wines made<br />
from French and Portuguese cultivars underscored<br />
the region’s significance.<br />
“We’ve been fortunate always to have a family<br />
member ready to carry forward the legacy,” says<br />
Danielle, highlighting the importance of continuity<br />
and renewal.<br />
50 SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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