Big Coats. Bigger Reds.

Limited Release Winter Collection

Let’s face it: Cape Town in June is basically a Wes Anderson film — grey skies, pastel puddles, and existential wind. Fortunately, we’ve sourced the antidote: six serious reds from Stellenbosch’s top producers to warm your soul, line your ribs, and convince you that staying in is the new going out.

This collection isn’t here to flirt — it’s here to seduce with structure, depth and proper old-school deliciousness. From dark-fruited Cab to velvet Merlot and spice-laden Syrah, this box was curated for fireside reveries, Sunday roasts, and spontaneous power outages that just happen to coincide with uncorking something profound.

🍷 What’s in the Box?

1. Journey’s End – V4 Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Nose: Cassis, pencil shavings, cedarwood and a whisper of eucalyptus
Palate: Dense and elegant with ripe blackberries, tobacco, and firm, grippy tannins that promise a long life (if you don’t drink it immediately)
Food pairing: Braised lamb shanks, slow-roast beef, or dark chocolate with sea salt
Cape Town June moment: Looking outside at the storm, smugly under a blanket with this in your glass and absolutely zero plans to go anywhere

2. Jordan – The Prospector Syrah
Varietal: 100% Syrah
Nose: Smoked meat, black pepper, violets and ripe plum
Palate: Smooth and savoury with dark cherry and spice, rounded off with a lick of oak
Food pairing: Grilled boerewors rolls with caramelised onions or beef potjie
Cape Town June moment: Braai in the drizzle — because Syrah says so

3. Van Loggerenberg Wines – Break A Leg Merlot
Varietal: 100% Merlot
Nose: Red cherries, rose petals, wild herbs
Palate: Juicy, silky and surprisingly elegant with freshness that makes you rethink everything you knew about Merlot
Food pairing: Mushroom risotto, pork belly or your third helping of lasagne
Cape Town June moment: Midweek meal turned candlelit date night (even if you’re alone — you deserve it)

4. Raats Family Wines – Dolomite Cabernet Franc
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc
Nose: Redcurrant, graphite, wild herbs and that mysterious “I’m expensive” smell
Palate: Sleek and savoury with fine tannins and lifted acidity; think finesse over force
Food pairing: Chargrilled aubergine, duck breast or a rare steak
Cape Town June moment: Power’s out. You light the fire. Somehow you’re a character in a French art film now.

5. The High Road – Classique 2020
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Nose: Blackcurrant, dried herbs, cigar box
Palate: Classic and polished with ripe fruit, silky tannins and a long, Bordeaux-like finish
Food pairing: Roast beef with Yorkshire puddings, or a stew you “accidentally” started cooking at 10am
Cape Town June moment: Sunday lunch that turns into a nap that turns into “oops, it’s dark already”

6. Vriesenhof – Jan Boland Coetzee Red (Merlot 43%, Cabernet Sauvignon 37%, Cabernet Franc 20%)
Varietals: As above – a finely tuned trio
Nose: Mulberry, dried sage, earthy spice and old leather
Palate: Harmonious and layered, with supple tannins and generous fruit, wrapped in old-world charm
Food pairing: Lamb tagine, tomato-based pasta or biltong by the fireplace
Cape Town June moment: The rain is biblical. Your slippers are on. This wine is open. Life is under control.

🌧️ Why You Want It

Because this is the kind of wine box that makes winter wonderful. It’s bold without being brash, refined without being boring, and full of Stellenbosch magic. These reds are built for long dinners, quiet nights, and rich, joyful moments.

Let the outside be wet. Your glass will stay full.