PAARDEBOSCH WINERY – SWARTLAND

Marius Malan grew up on their family farm, Staart van Paardeberg, on the foothills of the Paardeberg Mountains. Grape growing and producing wine run in the family and it was always Marius's dream to become a winemaker. After graduation at Elsenburg in 2005, Marius worked as assistant winemaker and viticulturist at Uva Mira, thereafter joined Slaley as chief winemaker and viticulturist. Read more...

HARVEST REPORT 2012 (Video Blog)

Winemakers often refer back to a specific vintage. Ever wondered why and is it really that important to make a fuss about a quick heat wave, slope, too much rain or that cool sea breeze?  Why is it all so important? […]