Reyneke Wines
South Africa, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
About
Reyneke Wines is situated on the Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch. The Estate has been farmed biodynamically from 2000, but has been Demeter certified since 2006. An additional farm was acquired in 2016 which has pushed land under organic and biodynamic stewardship up to 80 hectares. The vineyards are all well layed out, exposed to the cool seabreeze in the hot Stellenbosch summers, which allows the temperature to drop in the evenings and grapes to slowly ripen. All decomposed granite soils.
Viticulturist
Johan Reyneke
Johan Reyneke is the viticulturist at Reyneke Wines. He’s been doing so ever since the early 90’s and converted his first vineyard to biodynamics in 2000.
He loves what he is does and has a special place in his heart for old vines. Like older people, they require special care and have so much more to offer in return. In this crazy world where time and money is everything, an old vine offers solace, wisdom and ample time for reflection.
Growing area
Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc