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EXCELSIOR WINE ESTATE Excelsior Wine Estate has been farmed by the De Wet family since 1859. Located in the Robertson wine valley of South Africa, the estate’s warm climate and limestone-rich soils are

ideal for winemaking. Excelsior is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon and also produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Syrah. The estate is also known for breeding champion horses, which are featured on their wine labels. They focus on quality through practices like strict canopy management and hand-harvesting at optimal ripeness. Excelsior is committed to sustainability, which includes investing in their staff by providing housing and education support. Their wines are known for consistently earning “Best Buy” accolades.

CAPE CLASSICS SOUTH AFRICA + FRANCE

Cape Classics, founded in 1992, is the largest importer of South African wines to the United States. They also import French wines. Their mission is to represent wineries that are committed to social responsibility and sustainable practices, such as preserving land and improving communities. Some wineries include:

GLENELLY Glenelly, founded by May-Eliane de Lencquesaing (former owner of Bordeaux’s Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande), brings a French winemaking philosophy to the Stellenbosch terroir.

AUVIGUE Vins Auvigue is a family-run winery located in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, specializing in Pouilly Fuissé and Mâconnais whites.

Situated in the Simonsberg Mountains, the estate’s microclimate and granite/clay soils produce elegant, balanced, and food-friendly wines. Glenelly practices minimal intervention, using techniques like hand harvesting and natural yeast fermentation, and ages their wines in French oak to express the terroir. Their flagship wine is Lady May, a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. Other notable wines include the Estate Reserve Red, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Glenelly is committed to sustainable practices, including a transition to organic farming and the use of solar power.

They are dedicated to crafting high-quality, terroir-driven wines through a combination of traditional techniques and a focus on expressing the unique character of their vineyards.

BELLINGHAM Bellingham, one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, has a history dating back to 1693 when it was founded by Gerrit Janz van Vuuren and his French Huguenot wife.

Located in the Franschhoek Valley, Bellingham has a legacy of innovation within the South African wine industry. They were the first to release a Cape Rosé in 1949 and a single varietal Shiraz in 1956. Bellingham’s winemaking philosophy is centered on reflecting the unique terroir of its vineyards, which are located in various regions including Stellenbosch, Durbanville, Paarl, and Swartland. The brand focuses on producing contemporary, structured wines with a distinct sense of place. This is achieved through a minimalist winemaking approach, subtle oak maturation, and a commitment to preserving the natural characteristics of each grape variety. As a member of the Old Vine Project, Bellingham is also dedicated to preserving South Africa’s ancient vineyards.

BOSCHENDAL Boschendal is one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, founded in 1685. The original farmstead is national monument, located in as historic South African wine estate.

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They produce a wide variety of wines, including red varietals, sparkling wines (known as Cap Classique), and both single varietal and blended wines. They focus on selecting specific terroirs for high-quality grapes. Blending traditional winemaking with modern techniques, they use methods like amphoras and concrete eggs alongside traditional methods. Boschendal is committed to sustainable farming, including raising pasture-fed Angus cattle and maintaining vegetable gardens for their farm-to-table approach. They are focused on farming for the future with long-term vineyard contracts.

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