Order The Road Less Travelled Mixed Case and explore a selection of incredible wines produced by boutique/unknown producers:
1btl x Schultz Family Wines Skeleton Bay Chenin Blanc 2022 @R263
Seasoned and widely acclaimed winemaker Rudi Schult launched this signature label just over 20 years ago, soon after joining Stellenbosch icon Thelema. He later began sourcing more widely, and recently highlighted his love for surfing by adding favourite marine “terroirs” to the names of the wines. The winemaking approach has remained unchanged throughout:”essence of site” selecting special vineyards and interpreting them to a wine, Its a very pure form of parenting”
1btl x Craven Chardonnay 2022 @R278
As Stellenbosch revolutionaries, Mick and Jeanine Craven’s constant experimentation and their willingness to fight for great little parcels, have made them the poster couple for bringing whole-bunch, skin contact, early picking and all things geeky to Stellenbosch. These Young Gunners are the Stellenbosch champions of light, yet complex wines.
1btl x Patatsfontein Wit Versnit (Colombar & Chenin Blanc) 2023 @R259
Patatsfontein is a winemaking venture formed by Reenen Borman of Boschkloof, fund manager Henk Kotze and Fritz Schoon – ‘Master’ baker of Schoon De Companje in Stellenbosch. Reenen’s accomplished hand and ever-increasing skills are especially impressive considering his young age. He’s possibly our finest new-generation winemaker at present and his latest releases are just epic! Their 2014 Steen was Tim Atkin’s White Wine Discovery of the Year and changed the status quo of what can be achieved in a region essentially known for sweet Muscadel.
1btl x Restless River Wanderlust 2020 @R407
Restless River is synonymous with authentic, elegant wine. Craig and Anne Wessels own and run this small family estate in the cool Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Craig is committed to absolute site expression and a minimalist approach. Each vineyard on their farm is registered as a Single Vineyard and the wines are named after the vineyards. Blend: Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Roussanne, Barbera, Ruby Cabernet & Tinta Barroca
1btl x Dorrance Syrah Cuvee Ameena 2022 @R259Born and raised in France, from a Calvados family, Christophe Durand moved to Cape Town in 1995. Initially working as a supplier of premium French wine barrels, he became more and more involved in winemaking, eventually combining his knowledge and passion for fines wines to create Dorrance Wines. A strong proponent of tradition, Christophe’s philosophy is to interact as little as possible with the grapes, leaving each cuvée to reflect the elegance of its terroir. The Dorrance portfolio includes stunning vineyards from across the Western Cape.
1btl x Wolf & Woman Pinotage 2023 @R330
Jolandie Fouché, winemaker at Kloovenburg in the Swartland, started her own label called Woman & Wolf. The inspiration for the name came from her husband who sent her a quote saying, ‘some days I am more wolf than woman, and I am still learning how to stop apologising for my wild.’