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Anwilka
WINERY OVERVIEW
Anwilka Vineyards is located just 4 miles (7 kilometers) from the ocean in Stellenbosch’s prime
Helderberg region and is the sister winery to Klein Constantia. The property was purchased in
the late 1990s, and extensive replanting of 100 acres (40 hectares) of vineyards comprising
primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and some Merlot followed.
The then owners Lowell Jooste (the former co-owner of Klein Constantia), along with
internationally well-known Bordeaux wine personalities Hubert de Boüard (co-owner of
Château Angélus in Saint-Émilion) and Bruno Prats (former owner of Château Cos d’Estournel
in Saint-Estèphe), released the maiden vintage blend of the Syrah-Cabernet in 2005. Anwilka
has since established a worldwide reputation for this red blend which has been described by
Robert Parker as “the finest red wine I have ever had from South Africa.”
LOCATION OF VINEYARD
Stellenbosch is recognized as the Cape’s premium red wine producing district. The significant
maritime influence in the Helderberg sub-region enables exceptional fruit quality. The matching
of grape varieties to specific sites was carefully considered when planting the vineyards.
Soils are of moderate potential, allowing low vine vigor and consistently healthy vines. A
gentle slope assists drainage during the winter rains, so minimal irrigation is used. Good water
retention capacity avoids excessive hydric stress.
WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
Anwilka strives to produce wines of high quality that express elements of elegance, minerality
and balance. As a BWI champion (Biodiversity in Wine Initiative), the winery’s vision is aligned
with that of the World Wildlife Fund as they aim to unite conservation and agricultural
development in a complementary, mutually beneficial manner. Anwilka continually strives to
produce wines in more environmentally responsible and biodynamic ways.
Owned by
:
Zdenek Bakala, Charles Harman, Bruno Prats, and Hubert de Boüard
Winemaker
:
Matthew Day
Founded in
:
2005
Region
:
Stellenbosch
Country
:
South Africa
Wine
:
Anwilka, Petit Frère Red Blend
Anwilka, Red Blend
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