Peter Bayly is a distinguished winemaker and port producer based in the Klein Karoo region of South Africa, renowned for his artisanal approach to crafting premium port-style wines. Together with his wife, Yvonne, he established Peter Bayly Wines in the picturesque Groenfontein Valley near Calitzdorp in 2002. Their estate spans 1.2 hectares, where they cultivate classic Portuguese grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, and Souzão on the region’s slate and quartz-rich soils .
Peter and Yvonne’s journey into winemaking began after transitioning from managing the boutique Ellerman House hotel in Cape Town to pursuing their passion for wine in the tranquil setting of the Klein Karoo. They are deeply committed to traditional, hands-on winemaking techniques, including natural fermentation in lagares (traditional Portuguese open fermentation tanks), foot treading, and maturation in seasoned French oak barrels
Blend: Touriga Naçional 54%, Tinta Barroca 29% & Souzão 17%