Vegan Foods
This section is a directory of food for vegans in South Africa which will help you understand just what's available and where to buy it. We also have some useful tips for persuading your local store to begin stocking these products.
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Anatu Wines
Anatu is a boutique family winery situated in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch. All wines are vegan and handcrafted with minimum intervention to reflect the true essence of the South African terroir.
Wines are available online from their website. Free delivery in RSA.
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Arendsig Hand-Crafted Wines
Arendsig is a wine farm with its own vineyards and boutique cellar in the foot hills of the Robertson Valley. The region is blessed with diversity of soil and ample fresh water. This enables Arendsig to make specially hand crafted wines with complex flavours.
All Arendsig wines are vegan and can be purchased from liquor stores and Woolworths nationwide.
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Audacia Wines
Audacia is a 32 hectare wine farm in South Africa's prime winemaking region. The maxim in property is "location, location, location" - and Audacia has that in spades. It's situated in 'The Golden Triangle' of Stellenbosch, a unique patch of land at the foot of the Helderberg Mountain.
It's special because this is where some of South Africa's best red wines, particularly Shiraz, are grown. It's for this reason - and that its vineyards are exclusively planted to red grape varieties – that Audacia has dubbed itself "The Red Wine Boutique Winery".
Audacia Wines are available at Pick n Pay and Spar outlets nationwide.
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Bayede!
Bayede! The First Royal Signature Wine Selection and 'by appointment' wine was developed for the African continent. This Royal Selection Wine is a selection of the best wines and reflect the royalty and luxury of the African continent.
Bayede! vegan wines are available at selected Pick n Pay stores in Kwazulu Natal.
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Beau Joubert Wines
Beau Joubert produce a variety of award winning wines at excellent value. Nature has blessed this wine estate with magnificent terrain for developing these world class wines.
The very best wines of each vintage are bottled under the Beau Joubert label while the fruit-driven easy drinking wines are used for the Oak Lane label.
All Beau Joubert wines are suitable for vegans.
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Bizoe Wines
The word 'Bizoe' is derived from the French word 'Bisous' meaning 'little kiss'. The Bizoe experience offers something as wonderful as that first little kiss you just can’t forget. Their handcrafted wines are aimed at the premium market and will delight and impress with their delicate bouquets, ideal balance and fruity aromas.
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Black Forest
Black Forest is a more affordable red wine matured in French oak barrels; the cherry and chocolate flavours being similar to the namesake Black Forest gateau. Value for money wine made with minimum interference.
Black Forest wine can be purchased from wine shops in the Cape, Bootleggers, Norman Goodfellows and Makro in Johannesburg, and Johnny's in Pretoria.
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Boer and Brit Wines
The one was a Boer, the president of his country. The other a Brit, a famous general who led the relief of Kimberely - President Kruger and Field Marshal French … they died as enemies. Now, more than 100 years later, 2 direct descendants have joined forces.
Stefan Gerber a descendant of Paul Kruger and Alexander Milner a descendant of John French have together created Boer & Brit, wines so intense and genuine as the battle their ancestors fought long ago. With the body of a Boer and the nose of an Englishman, you can’t go wrong!
Available from Makro and Pick n Pay.
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Bon Cap Organic Wines
Bon Cap is SA's largest privately own organic wine producer. Their winery mainly exports (80% of production) to more than 9 countries. Their wines offer value at affordable prices and they also offer Sunday buffet lunches and accommodation on their farm.
Bon Cap's vegan wines are available in South Africa from Shoprite Checkers (under the brand 'The Green House and Bon Cap') or directly from the Bon Cap winery.
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Boschkloof Wines
Boschkloof Wines is a boutique family winery in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Boschkloof focus on handcrafted fine wines to be enjoyed locally and internationally. The Borman family put great effort and detail into every bottle of Boschkloof produced.
Boschkloof Wines are available at CL Back & Co, NRL Wines, Wine Dynamics, and food and wine stores nationwide.
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Brampton Wines
When it comes to grapes, Brampton stubbornly accepts no bull. Only the best vineyards that capture the best natural expression for our different varieties will do.
Brampton has a multifaceted and diverse pallet of inherent sites in the Cape and there is no formula to find the perfect recipe of climate, location and soil. This takes experience, flair and a real feel for the land to come up with just the right equation for intrinsic depth of fruit balanced by lively natural acidity.
Brampton's vegan wines are available from Makro stores countrywide.
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Brunia Wines
The production of premium wines requires favourable terrior. This makes Cold Mountain ideal for the grape farming of Brunia wines, which are all vegan.
Its warm hospitality extends to the tasting and sales of its wines such as sauvignon blanc, shiraz, semillon, pinot noir and chardonnay. With its 300 ha of unspoilt fynbos, the farm makes is a nature lover's dream and scenic tractor trips, picnics and light lunches can be arranged
Brunia wines are available from boutique shops and selected restaurants.
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Buitenverwachting (white wines only)
Buitenverwachting is a producer of high quality wines in the historic Constantia Valley, situated at the foot of the Constantiaberg mountain range and a mere stone throw away from the Tokai forest. Their constant drive for excellence over the last 30 years has led us to produce wines of distinct value and unmistakable quality.
All Buitenverwachting's white wines are vegan-friendly, without the use of animal products. Any cross-contamination from the production of their red wine is eliminated by their superior cellar hygiene practices.
Buitenverwachting's white wines are available from Pick & Pay, Checkers, Makro, Spar–Tops, and Ultra Liquor Stores.
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Catherine Marshall Wines
Premium quality hand crafted wines with the focus on Pinot Noir. Other wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, a Rhone style Shiraz blend and a dessert wine based in Elgin - an excellent area for premium grape growing.
Wines are handled with minimal chemical intervention and only the finest grapes are procured. No animal products have been used in the production of these wines since 2011. Their natural wine making process shows flavour, purity, balance and harmony with all the components so that the wine expresses the very best of each individual site the grapes are grown on.
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Cranefields Wines
Cranefields produce natural dry red wine for easy drinking. These include 2006 and 2007 wines - Cranefields Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a blend called Red Bishop. All wines are aged in American and French oak barrels for 16 months.
The grapes are grown on the Cranefields farm in the Overberg and the wine is made at Welgevallen Cellar in Stellenbosch.
Cranefields wines are vegan and are available in the Western Cape.
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Creation (white wines only)
Creation Wines of Hermanus produce vegan white wines. These include a well-balanced sauvignon blanc, a fruity and fragrant viognier, a Bordeaux-style sauvignon blanc/semillon, and a full bodied chardonnay.
Creation Wines are available from Woolworths stores in the Cape and Gauteng areas.
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D'Aria Winery
D'Aria's commitment to excellence has been reflected in the immediate success of its wines from the launch of its range in 2008. D'Aria is known for its award winning sauvignon blancs and outstanding reds, particularly merlot and shiraz. Their sense of value and sensitivity to consumer interests are also reflected in several "best value" accolades earned by its vegan wines.
Their vineyards are situated at the back of the Tygerberg Hills, mainly in north- and east-facing rows. Situated 10 km from the Atlantic Ocean, the sea breeze cools the grapes at night after the warm summer days.
D'Aria wines are available from Tops Spar and Pick 'n' Pay.
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Diemersdal Estate
Diemersdal is renowned for its award-winning range of red and white wines from the Durbanville Wine Valley, where they blend the old and new worlds of winemaking.
The estate has always been run as a hands-on family business. At Diemersdal, it's not just the grapes that make the wines exceptional, but also the passion and dedication of the people who work in the vineyards and in the cellar.
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Douglas Green
Douglas Green seeks out the finest vineyards and grapes from the varied terrains of the Western Cape for the unmistakably new world fruity style. Their drive for high quality allows them to make the Douglas Green promise of "Cape Wine at its best".
Vineyards that exceed expectations form part of the Reserve Range, whilst variety and value meet in Douglas Green's vibrant Diversity Range.
All Douglas Green wines are vegan and can be found at Pick n Pay, Checkers, Spar, Tops and Makro, nationwide.
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Druk My Niet Wine Estate
3 Ranges of vegan wines consisting: Mapoggo red and white wine blends; Find Art Collection of single red varietals being Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon; Flagship wines: Druk My Niet T3 and Druk My Niet Invictus.
Wine sold directly from the wine cellar.
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Elberti Wines
Elberti make 100% pure vegan wines. Their farm is situated at Villiersdorp next to the Theewaterskloof Dam.
Elberti Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon: a classically styled blend which combines boldness and beauty. Concentrated, refined dark fruit with ripe sweetness and fresh acidity to add complexity. Enjoy with food or by itself. Elberti Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot: A stylish, focused balance of 2 cultivars that beholds a fresh palate and persuasive plum elegance. Soft and easy drinking. Both wines have aged in French oak barrels to add depth and structure to the wine. More wines will be available soon.
Elberti deliver anywhere in South Africa.
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Elemental Bob
What is Elemental Bob? Garagiste artisan winemaker, handmade, retro, out of the box, creative, limited release wines; old world style with new age attitude.
Grapes are hand picked, naturally fermented, basket pressed, gravity fed and bottled under natural cork with low sulphur.
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Ernst Gouws & Co Wines
Ernst Gouws & Co Wines is a dedicated and experienced family wine company. Husband and wife team, Ernst and Gwenda Gouws, assisted by their son and daughter, Ernst and Ezanne, are the soul and drive behind this vegan wine making business located in the world renowned Stellenbosch wine region.
Four 4 generations the family have been linked to the fine art of winemaking and the Gouws remain mindful of this tradition. Ytilizing their strengths and abilities, they produce premium quality, distinctive red and white wines in an environmentally sensitive and ethically responsible manner.
Ernst Gouws wines are available from Spar and boutique wine stores.
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Fairview Wines
Under Charles Back II's sure guidance, Fairview has come full circle: from its days as one of the Cape's earliest wine farms developed by French Huguenot Steven Verwey at the turn of the 17th century, to its current position as one of South Africa's most successful, enduring, innovative wineries firmly ensconced in the 21st century.
All Fairview brand red wines are vegan and all their whites since 2011 are vegan too.
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Genevieve Méthode Cap Classique
Niche boutique production of Méthode Cap Classique. A refined Chardonnay mousse with fresh zesty citrus aromas, this vibrant mouth-filling vegan MCC reveals the subtlety of great Overberg terroir. This sparkling wine made by the traditional Champagne method makes an excellent aperitif, it can also be enjoyed throughout a meal as a fine complement to the food.
Available from liquor stores such as Wine Concepts Newlands and Norman Goodfellows.
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Glen Carlou
Glen Carlou is situated in the scenic Paarl Valley. To harness the farm's wine growing potential vines are carefully chosen for their compatibility to the terroir. Yields are kept low to ensure that wines are distilled from the flavourful grapes that are harvested.
3 distinctive vegan wine ranges are produced: Prestige is the the ultra-premium range showcasing Glen Carlou's unique conditions and painstaking care, Classic are handcrafted award-winning wines that reflect their distinctive terroir, and Tortoise Hill was created to add quality and enjoyment to contemporary living.
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Glen Erskine
Glen Erskine is an estate nestled in the lush Elgin Valley that produces exceptional white wines. The complete production process, from growing the grapes to making the wine and bottling the completed product, is done on their farm. Due to this their grape quality is of the best and their wine is made as naturally as possible and without the use of animal products.
Glen Erskine grow Sauvignon blanc, Semillon and Viognier grapes.
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Helderberg Winery (white wines only)
Helderberg produce vegan Sauvignon Blanc wine. The vibrant nose shows a burst of capsicum, cut grass, gooseberries, figs and lime. The rich palate exudes layers of pure fruit and mineral notes which combine to produce a remarkable intensity of flavours. This wine is perfectly balanced with seamless natural acidity, purity of ripe fruit and harmonious lingering finish.
Helderberg Wijnmakerij wines are available at Makro stores.
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Herold Wines
The flourishing Herold Wines vineyard has an idyllic setting, embraced by the lofty Outeniqua mountains covered with dramatic stands of fynbos. Their wines are unique since their vines are rooted at higher altitude than most, resulting in a longer growing season.
Herold are committed to making vegan wines now. Their previous vintages that used animal products are all sold out except for the 2009 Red Man.
Herold Wines are available direct from their cellar.
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High Constantia Wine Cellar
Hand crafted vegan wines produced in the oldest wine valley in the Southern Hemisphere. Method Cap Classique (MCC sparkling), Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Pinotage, Shiraz, and Bordeaux blends.
High Constantia wines are available from private wine shops in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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Imbuko Releaf Wines
Releaf wines are made from 100% hand harvested organically grown grapes. Only sustainable farming practices are used in the vineyards.
Releaf wines care for the environment and wines are bottled in partially recycled glass bottles and labels are printed on recycled paper with sustainable inks.
Releaf Wines are available at the Imbuko Wines cellar door at Uitkyk Farm.
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Jakkalsvlei
"The Garden Route's Best Kept Secret". Next to the Langeberg mountains, off the beaten tracks of the Garden Route, you will find the most beautiful private wine farm with the best views, tranquil atmosphere and award winning wines.
Jakkelsvlei wines are all vegan and are available at Spar and Pick & Pay.
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Joostenberg Wines
Joostenberg is a small family owned wine farm that produces an exclusive range of wines with an emphasis on individuality, sustainable farming and natural winemaking. In keeping with this commitment and a desire to produce wines that reflect their origin, all the vineyards are farmed organically.
Varietals include Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Roussanne, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, Touriga Nacional and Mouvedre.
A minimal intervention approach is followed in the winery. Wines are fermented using “natural” yeasts and additives are kept to a minimum.
Direct sales from the farm and nationwide deliveries.
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Journey's End
The Journey's End wine estate is located in the Helderberg basin and benefits from south-facing slopes and cool coastal breezes. The estate is committed to producing top quality wines that are intricate, integrated and true to its soils and the climate of the region.
Minimum interference with the grapes is central to their vegan wine making philosophy. Only the very best French oak is used to add elegance and complexity to the wines.
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Kaapzicht
Kaapzicht Estate has an ideal combination of terroir and meso climate: it is situated on the north-western slopes of the Bottelary Hills, in view of Cape Town and Table Mountain, combining weathered granite soils, warm slopes and cool, direct ocean breezes. Being full-bodied, fruity wines with great structure and length, Kaapzicht wines reflect this terroir as well as the passion of the Steytler family, who have owned and run this estate for 60 years.
Kaapzicht wines are vegan and can be found at Spar, Pick n Pay, Makro, Norman Goodfellas, Van Riebeeck Liquors, and Liquor City.
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Kleine Draken
Vegan range of kosher wines and grape juice. Products are Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Semi Sweet Rosé (low alcohol), Natural Sweet White (low alcohol), Vin Doux Sweet Sparkling, Dry Red, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Natural Sweet Red (low alcohol), Kiddush and Red Grape Juice.
Kleine Draken are listed with Pick n Pay, Shoprite Checkers and Spar. Also available at other selected wine retailers.
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La Petite Ferme
Situated on the side of the majestic Middagkrans Mountain in Franschhoek, La Petite Ferme is one of the more intimate wineries in the Cape Winelands region. It takes pride in delicately hand-crafting its wines using time as it scraftsman, with a constant respect for terroir. Several international awards accredit the precise attention to detail of La Petite Ferme's winemaker.
A selection of their wines is available either at the farm itself or in limited edition at selected retailers.
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Leopard's Leap Wines
Based in Franschhoek in the heart of South Africa's wine district, Leopard's Leap crafts its wines from the finest grapes picked from the best vineyards in the Cape Winelands, home of the magnificent Cape Mountain Leopard. Leopard's Leap is also a proud sponsor of the Cape Leopard Trust, which seeks to protect the magnificent Cape Mountain Leopard.
Their vegan wines can be found at Ultra, Makro, Spar and Tops, Checkers, PnP, Picardi, Midmar.
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Lord's
Lord's Winery and its vineyards lie high up in the McGregor Valley, cradled amidst Proteas. The surrounding countryside is abundant with outstanding flora and bird life.
The Klein Karoo offers high altitude with cooler temperatures, and sunshine, water, soil and slopes melded in perfect harmony. Their goal is to utilise these conditions to create classic, elegant, balanced wines for everyone to enjoy.
Lord's Wines are available from CTFM, Dros and Spar Tops.
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Lothian Vineyards
Lothian Vineyards is nestled in the middle of the Kolgelberg Biosphere, part of the Elgin Valley and surounded by mountains. The high altitude and proximity to the ocean are reflected in the Burgundian style wines the vineyard produces. Try their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay or dry Riesling.
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Louis Wine
Louis wines is an eclectic range of reds and whites, born with different goals in mind. Wines are made with minimum interference, using traditional techniques, showing a sense of place.
Louis Wines can be purchased from wine stores in the Western Cape; Bootleggers, Norman Goodfellows and Makro in Johannesburg; and Johnny's in Pretoria.
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M'hudi Wines
M'hudi is a Setswana word meaning “harvester”. The company has been in existence and producing wine for the past 6 years. They produce good quality wines that have interested ethical and socially conscious partners. Customers know that they can count on us to maintain consistency in terms of the product offered.
In South Africa M'hudi supply Woolworths and a number of select wine specialty shops. Their range comprises of a Pinotage, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and a Chenin Blanc. All of them are suitable for vegans.
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Major's Hill Wine Estate
Major's Hill Wine Estate is situated at the centre of the Robertson wine route with easy access from the town of Robertson itself. The climate is perfect for the harvest of white grapes with the cool sea breeze, while red grapes thrive in the ideal climatic conditions experienced in the Robertson Valley.
Whatever Major’s Hill wines you choose, you will be pleasantly surprised by the taste and aroma of perfectly balanced wines, white or red.
All Major's Hill wines are vegan and they are available from Froggit & Vonkel [Tel. 021 888 8800]
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Manley
Manley Private Cellar is situated on the Manley Wine Lodge in the Tulbagh valley. The range of Manley wines include Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc and Thatch House Red. Limited quantities of each are produced every year.
The emphasis is on creating consistent quality wines that reflect the influence of their soil and climate in each variety. All the red wine is grown, made and matured on the estate.
Manley wines are vegan and available from Vino Pronto, 42 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, or ordered direct from the farm for home delivery nationwide.
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Marianne Wine Estate
Marianne Wine Estate is situated at the foothill of the Simonsberg mountain outside Stellenbosch. Enjoy the award winning wines in an breathtaking setting overlooking the Cape Winelands with a superb view of Table Mountain in the distance.
Wines with a distinct French connection include Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, red blends, Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé.
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Matzikama Organic Cellar
Matzikama is situated at the foot of the famous Maskam Mountain in the Northern Cape, a region renowned for its beautiful wild flowers.
Matzikama wines are organic. No pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilisers are used on the vines. Wines include Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Merwida
Merwida wines are made from selected vineyard blocks that capture the essence of the magical terrior of the Breedekloof and are nurtured through the winemaking process.
Both white and red wines are vegan and are characterised by rich fruit and subtle spice flavours. The reds are deep coloured and complex yet have rounded tannins that enhance the drink ability - this is what makes the wine so special.
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Mon Rêve Wine Estate
Mon Rêve is a family owned estate nestled on the northern foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain in the Paarl valley.
The Masson family had the dream of creating hand crafted estate wines and their staff are committed to farming and wine making that is driven by a passion and desire to create wines that are made from the heart, where special attention is paid to every step in the process of creating fine, elegant wines.
Major stockists Mon Rêve vegan wines include Vinopronto, Sunsetbeach Wines, 10 Chapters, aswell as the farm itself.
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Mon Rêve means "my dream" - this is definitely a dream experience for everyone! Exceptional wines! Splendid view!
Mt Vernon
The Mount Vernon Wine Estate is situated at the foot of the Simonsberg moutain, in the heart of the Western Cape wine making region. The philosophy on the wine farm is to produce wines of exceptional quality.
Klapmuts is a good area for Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Chardonnay grapes have also been used in award winning wines.
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Mullineux Family Wines
Mullineux Wines is a family run boutique winery in the village of Riebeek Kasteel in the Swartland. They farm sustainably and their winemaking is completely natural, with nothing removed from or added to the wines except minimal sulphur. The result is a highly rated range of wines with great purity, freshness, balance and elegance.
Mullineux Family Wines are available from selected outlets in Cape Town, Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal.
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My Wyn
The smallest cellar in Franschhoek with the best view. Personal, intimate sit down tastings with the wine maker. Old fashion style of making wine.
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Opstal Wine Estate
Opstal Estate is situated at the foot of the Slanghoek mountains which forms part of the Breede River Valley. The estate and its people are well known for their hospitality and friendliness.
2 vegan ranges are produced at this wine estate - Opstal and Sixpence. The wines are available at Fruit & Veg City (Food Lover's Market) and Spar.
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Rainbow's End Estate
This is a boutique wine estate that produce balanced estate wines in a style unique to Rainbow's End, with good ageing potential or that can be enjoyed now.
Their wine range is vegan and consists of mainly Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Franc (flagship), Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, a Bordeaux blend and Rosé.
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Raka Wines (red wines only)
The Raka brand was named after Piet Dreyer's black fishing vessel, who's first love was the sea. For many years he braved the challenges of the coast. It is with this same passion that the Dreyer family now pursue the art of winemaking.
With the rich blessing of earth and elements, the help of a dedicated workforce, the enthusiasm of winemaker Josef Dreyer and the advantages of a modern gravity flow cellar, Piet Dreyer produces his award-winning Raka wines.
Raka's vegan red wines are available at Makro, Liquor City, Ultra Liquors, Shoprite Checkers, Pick n Pay Liquors, Tops @ Spar, Mid Mar and other speciality wine shops.
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Reyneke Organic
Reyneke farm overlooks the surrounding mountain ranges of Stellenbosch and the beautiful False Bay. It now farms organically and produces its wines in accordance with biodynamic principles. All wines except for Cornerstone are suitable for vegans.
Reyneke Organic wines are available at Tops @ Spar and Pick n Pay. Free delivery direct from the farm for orders over 12 bottles.
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Rudera Wines
Rudera is a boutique wine producer specialising in Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The name comes from the Latin word rudus, meaning broken fragments of stone. This typifies the vineyard soils and encapsulates their winemaking philosophy of producing terroir-driven wines in a vegan-friendly way.
Set against the slopes of Paarl Rock Mountain, d'Olyfboom Estate has inspired winemaking since 1693. Today Rudera wines echo the splendour of its surrounds; the richness of its soils and the purity of its spring-waters.
Available directly from the farm or via email. Rudera wines can also be found in fine dine restaurants and wine stores.
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Sadie Family Wines
Eben Sadie has led a quality revolution in the Swartland region and has arquably done more than any single winemaker for South Africa's international profile as a fine-wine producer. It is a combination of charisma, talent, hard-won experience and sheer hard work.
The chenin blanc-based Palladius and the Columella label founded a new category of distinctive Cape white blends. These 2 original Sadie wines have been joined by the Old Vineyard Series – fascinating wines made in necessarily tiny quantities. They are all made with minimal cellar manipulation, transparently expressing their origins.
Sadie vegan wines are available from their cellar in Pederberg.
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Saltare
Saltare produce handmade boutique wines. They have a zero dosage Méthode Cap Classique, a Chenin blanc and Syrah; all made in small quantities with minimal interference. Their wines are also produced with low sulphur levels.
Saltare's wines are available from selected wine stores in the Cape Peninsula.
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Sequillo Cellar
The word Sequillo comes from Latin and means an arid, dry place of great purity: a very good description of the Swartland. Sequillo wines strive to capture this and reflect the soils and a strong sense of place; unrefined and unfiltered.
Their winemaking is time-honoured and traditional and avoids the intervention of technology and mechanisation. Grapes are picked from un-irrigated vineyards which are spread out over the Swartland grape growing region.
Wines are available from their cellar.
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Seven Oaks
Seven Oaks of Breedekloof, named after the trees that line its driveway, has 3 vegan ranges; easy drinking wines (Seven Oaks labels), barrel matured wines (6+1 labels) and a wine made with organically certified grapes (Padre Rednose label).
You can purchase directly from the farm. Delivery is free of charge in Cape Town, Gauteng, the Vaal Triangle, and the Garden Route with a minimum order of 1 box of wine.
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Seven Sisters
This company was born in 2005 by a family of 7 sisters who grew up in the small fishing village of Paternoster. The sisters reunited to create fine vegan wines, carefully selected to match the style and personality of each sister, celebrate their bond and devotion to one another.
Their wines have won double gold status and were selected by American Airlines, the first South African wine to be so.
Their farm is in Stellenbosch, a jewel hidden between mountains and valleys in the heart of the winelands.
Seven Sisters wines are available from Makro and MassMart.
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Sijnn Wines
A boutique winery that produces 3 very interesting blends:
Sijnn White : a blend of Chenin blanc and Viognier;
Sijnn Rosé : a blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre, Trincadeira;
Sijnn Red : a blend of Shiraz, Mourvedre, Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional.
Sijnn wines can be found in restaurants and at fine wine stores.
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Six Hats Wines
Citrusdal Wines produces vegan Fairtrade wines called Six Hats. This relates directly back to the 6 principles that form the core of their philosophy - Partnership, Potential, Change, Equity, Dignity and Sustainability.
They seek to produce wines that will contribute to the lives of the people whose hard work is expressed in each bottle. Fairtrade sets minimum prices for grapes and an additional percentage of the sales are given back to the community who use the money to build schools, clinics and other projects to improve their lives.
Siz Hats Wines are available at Pick 'n' Pay in the Western Cape.
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South Hill
South Hill produces cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc and rose vegan wines. The cold winters, cool summers, plentiful water and the deep fertile soils of the Elgin Valley means that influential and respected wine makers are now investing in the region.
The underlying philosophy behind the redevelopment of the South Hill farm has been to capitalise on the natural beauty in a way that is sensitive to the local surroundings.
Wines available from specialist wine retailers.
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Spice Route Wines
Klein Amoskuil farm in Malmesbury is home to Spice Route's Swartland terroir styled wines. The Spice Route Winery signature wine style matches traditional practices in the vineyards with modern, minimalist approaches in the cellar, to produce exceptionally ripe and deep-flavoured wines.
All Spice Route red wines and all their white wines since 2011 are produced in a vegan-friendly way.
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Spookfontein
Legend has it that in the flowing waters of the natural spring (“spookfontein”) one can see a spirit or ghost...
Spookfontein is a boutique, hands-on winery, very much red Bordeaux variety orientated, and comprising 12 ha of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir grapes. Wines are made more using Old-World techniques with New-Age attitude. Their winemaking style is kept simple and true to the character of the land and soil ('terroir wines'). They aim to make “Organic Single Vineyard” wines.
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Star Hill
Star Hill Wines have 9 ha of single block vineyard on the Tradouw Highlands (between Montagu and Barrydale). At 723m above sea level on the northern side of the Langeberg Mountains, their wine offers something unique, with Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Shiraz in the range available from small wine shops.
"As wine maker in my maiden approach, I discovered that nature delivers slow ripening, balance, finesse and minerality in the wines." Lourens van der Westhuizen, Winemaker. Being a boutique winery we only supply to small wine shops.
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Stark-Condé
Stark-Condé is a family-owned winery making hand-crafted premium wines. Our farm is located in the Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch. Renowned for its beauty, the higher elevation mountain vineyards are also ideal for growing grapes, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. They use traditional methods: hand-picking, meticulous sorting of the grapes, open fermentation, hand-punchdowns, basket pressing, and careful maturation in small French oak barrels. The wines are bottled without fining or filtration whenever possible. Total production is about 6,000 cases.
Three Pines and Stark-Condé wines are available from their tasting room and local distribution channels, as well as online.
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Stellar Winery
Stellar Winery produces wines made from organically-grown grapes. Live-a-Little is an entry-level range featuring a red, a rosé, a blended white and a semi-sweet white wine. The Stellar Organics wines are more serious and structured, with light wooding of the reds for flavour. Stellar Organics No-Added-Sulphur is a range of red wines ideal for consumers with sulphite sensitivity. Lastly, Heaven on Earth is a superb, multi-award-winning dessert wine that is a unique product of the region.
All their products are vegan-friendly and Fairtrade certified. They are available from Woolworths (own brand Woolworths Organic), Pick n Pay, Wellness Warehouse, Ultra Liquors and Spar Tops.
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Stellekaya Wines
Stellekaya wine is made from selected grapes which are from their own farm and some are bought around the Stellenbosch region. The grapes are crushed, hand sorted, cold soaked and fermented with selected yeast. When fermentation is finished, the skin is separated with a basket press and the wine goes to the barrels. Secondary fermentation takes place and when finished, the wine gets racked, removing the lees, and then it's taken back to barrels for maturation. Sulphur adjustments and acid adjustments are done when necessary. All wines are therefore vegan.
Stockists include Norman Goodfellows and some of the Liquor Citys.
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Sterhuis Wines
Hugging the lofty slopes of the Bottelary Hills, caressed by crisp ocean breezes from both the Atlantic and Indian, Sterhuis' star is clearly on the rise. For here, in the deep, coffee-coloured soils, grapes of stellar quality are grown. The cool microclimate allows the fruit to develop unhurriedly, gradually ripening to full intensity. So full of character and rich in nuances are these grapes, that precious little human intervention is required to transform them into worthy wines.
Sterhuis adopt a minimalistic, natural approach to work, producing vegan wines of exceptional personality and charming honesty.
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Swallow The Blend
The historical Natte Valleij Farm owned by the Milner family is situated at the foot of the Simonsberg mountain, between Stellenbosch and Paarl. They pride themselves in keeping things traditional. Grapes are picked, bottled, corked and labeled by hand, It's a family affair and everyone is pulled in at busy times.
The Swallow range are wines of elegance that can be enjoyed on all occasions. Aged for 12 months in French barrels, an eclectic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Petit Verdot and Cinsault.
An efficient courier system delivers throughout the country.
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The High Road Winery
The High Road Bordeaux style vegan red wines were created in celebration of a peaceful transition to a democracy in South Africa. They decided to produce a wine that reflected the new beginning of this great nation – and called it The High Road. The quality that is encapsulated in the brand articulates the essence of The High Road wines styled after Bordeaux eminence.
Available at some Picardi Rebel and other select liquor stores.
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uniWines
Their bottled wine portfolio includes the following labels: Ankerman, Meander, Groot Eiland and Palesa (a Fairtrade range). The wines produced include: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Pinotage.
Every glass is an expression of all that is good in the soil, vines and terroir. Sample the uniqueness of their famous Nectar de Provision, grape juice fortified with brandy, or their velvety, full bodied reds.
uniWines nurture grapes to deliver quality in every glass to make every occasion an enjoyable one.
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Upland Organic Estate
Upland is a rustic organic estate in Boland. They produce organic vegan wine, aw well as award-winning grappa, brandy, nuts, fruits, olives and olive oil.
The farm follows sustainable practices that fit with their motto "our products don't cost the Earth". This has resulted in a vast improvement and richness in the soil over the years, which is reflected in the robustness of their vegan wines.
Sales from the farm only.
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Verlieft Wine
Handcrafted boutique wines produced from environmentally friendly grown grapes, that reflect the unique and individual character of the vineyards and terroir. All Verlieft wines are vegan-friendly.
The small family business, situated in Stellenbosch, is owned and managed by husband and wife team Dirk & Kirsten Roos.
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Vrede en Lust
This family owner-managed wine estate is situated in the Berg River Valley on the foothills of the majestic Simonsberg mountain in Franschhoek. Its vision is to become one of South Africa’s best loved wineries by delivering a level of customer experience that exceeds all expectations and is a tribute to its noble roots.
The grapes are sourced from their 2 vineyards in the Simonsberg-Paarl, as well as their Casey’s Ridge vineyard in much cooler Elgin. All reds, whites and roses are vegan in a wide range from entry level to flagship and artisan wines.
Vrede en Lust wines are available at Makro and selected wine and liquor stores.
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Waverley Hills
Waverley Hills Estate is situated between Tulbagh and Ceres, at the foothills of the Witzenberg Mountain Range. The estate is best known for producing organic wines with a unique style, being extremely smooth with soft ripe tannins and a robust fynbos characteristic. Vegan wines are labelled as such, and this is currently Cabernet Sauvignon with no added sulphites.
Wines are available from Wellness Warehouse and Pick n Pay stores in the Western Cape and Gauteng.
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Wedderwill Wine Estate
It is Wedderwill's vision to create a recognized wine brand which consumers enjoy drinking because it is produced sustainably. Hence their mission is to produce a handcrafted estate wine from grapes farmed biodynamically with a lot of personal attention to detail; doing so as sustainably as they can.
The word Wedderwill means "will of the weather" which encapsulates the farm’s strong relationship with Mother Nature.
Wedderwill vegan wines can be found at Tops, Liquor City and Tony Liquor's.
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Withington Wines
Withington bring you a fabulous range of wines, sourced from the Darling and Paarl regions of the Western Cape. They are of high quality and internationally recognised, not only in terms of awards, but far more significantly, in terms of "repeat purchase".
Withington Wines are vegan and can be found at Wine of the Month Club, Vaughan Johnson, The Darling Wine Shop, Wine Concepts, and purchased online.
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Yonder Hill Wines
The farm is known for its soft and easy drinking style wines and concentrates on the red cultivars which the Helderberg region is famous for. These vegan wines are described as young, frisky, approachable and friendly.
There is an easy drinking Y range, and an Estate range which is made from grapes from their own vinyards.
Yonder Hill wines are available from Shoprite / Checkers, and Ultra liquor stores in the Western Cape.
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