Riëtte Kotzé, boutique winery owner and vitiultrist, and winemaker husband Henry intend their venture to ‘inspire, teach and surprise’ and want the road they are on to be experienced by all who enjoy their wines.
Pilgrim Wines do not have their own vineyards and currently source their grapes from small pockets of vineyards that they have come across in their everyday paths. These distinct parcels of land, happen to be in their home-grown Stellenbosch area and the amazing Voor-Paardeberg regions. They partner with like-minded ethical growers and believe in leaving nothing but footprints for the next generation. They focus on innovative methods with tried and tested cultivars, as well as experimental styles with unorthodox, unfamiliar cultivars.
These 200 vines sit on ancient riverbed of about 4 meters deep. Combined with the rich, fertile silt deposits of this old-world flood plain which is the Breedekloof Valley, the vines are robust and thrive, producing fruit that perfectly accents their heritage and terroir.