Now in Stock: Golden Phoenix vs The White Lotus...
Wine and Co first opened its doors in 1998 so this will be our 25th year of trading and although there have been a few owners over the years since Bartho and Sune Eksteen first had the idea of an independent wine merchant, we have become known as the place to find the 'cool wines' (think of tiny allocations like Alheit, Crystallum, Damascene, Luddite, Mullineux, Porseleinberg, Restless River, Sadie, Savage et al, and alternative or 'orange' wine, PetNat's or a skin-contact Fernao Peres for example). Some of these, and other smaller, so-called garagiste winemakers, only produce a barrel or two so there is not much available and we actively seek them out.
Since taking over in 2018 we have continued stocking these hard-to-find 'boutique' wines and judging from our new and returning (and happy) customers, we are doing the right thing. We recently shared a link to a customer's Personal Blog where he writes about his experience with us so here it is if you missed it http://t.ly/aPv-2
It really is wonderful to see the surprise on the faces of our customers when they first see our selection and variety, so thank you for your ongoing support, now let's continue enjoying and sharing great wine together for another 25 years!
Now in Stock: Golden Phoenix vs The White Lotus:
This just-released white "Bordeaux-style" white blend is a collaboration between DA Hanekom of Bloemendal and wine-guy Kyle Martin.
The wine: Golden Phoenix Vs The White Lotus. A first-official-Caravel Wines white wine. Another wine from Caravel Wines and legendary Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon winemaker Andri Hanekom of Bloemendal and DA Hanekom Familie Wyne. This wine is a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc from Vineyards high up on the 'Suider Terras' sweeping vineyard on the Kanonberg in Durbanville. Sauvignon Blanc is powerful and steely, and this is tapered down with Sémillon that has been in barrel for 2 years.. it is a delicate and focused wine. Best enjoyed ice cold on its own, and is really versatile and suited to many different dishes as it warms up a tad. Only 1200 bottles produced.
The story: Legendary Pai Mei (The White Lotus) of The White Lotus Clan is an almost invincible Kung Fu overlord, featured in many films including Kill Bill, Clan Of The White Lotus and Abbot Of Shaolin. He represents Sauvignon Blanc, a powerful, unchallenged presence in the wine industry. He is challenged (or complemented rather) by Golden Phoenix, a clan of upstarts who were almost forgotten (Sémillon). Sauvignon Blanc, together with Sémillon produces an outstanding white wine blend.
Saturday | Sunday Weekend Tasting:
This weekend we will be tasting the Newton John Sauvignon Blanc.
The Newton Johnson guys tell us that "The Hemel-en-Aarde and Elgin valleys are admired for their buoyant, fresh and aromatic white wines. We take a more artful approach with this Sauvignon Blanc blend, aspiring to create a wine with more beauty than exuberance. The 6% blended oaked Semillon broadens this texture, combining a creamy sensation with the dryness and length of natural acidity."
Stop in this weekend to try the Sauvignon Blanc from Newton Johnson...
Parking at Wine & Co
There should always be an empty parking space in the corner next to our shop, but if not please feel free to stop directly in front of our shop while you are with us - this will save you time driving around looking for a parking space.
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Please note that our website does not show the complete range of wine that we have in stock, so please do contact us if you are looking for something not listed online, especially those that are 'allocation' only.
A reminder of our website: www.wineandco.co.za/shop or scan the Wine and Co QR code to go directly to our shop:
We offer free delivery in and around Hermanus, and free shipping to major centres around South Africa for orders over R1600.
Please contact us for international shipping rates.
We are open every day of the year!
- Monday to Saturday: 9am - 6pm.
- Sunday + Public holidays: 10am - 4pm
About Us
Have you ever heard about a great wine but could never find a bottle for yourself (to share with friends, of course)? Well, the team at Wine & Company do all the hard work for you! We visit wine farms and attend tastings to find, taste, and then stock wine from the smaller Estates and independent winemakers who buy grapes and produce outstanding wine under their own labels - much the same as the French negociants have been doing for centuries. Given that these winemakers make wine in such small quantities, sometimes just a single barrel, their wine will never be found on the shelves of the major retailers, but only in specialist shops like Wine & Company on High Street, Hermanus.
In addition to the great selection of well-known wines and MCC's, we also stock local craft gin and beer, French Champagne, Belgian Ales as well as whisky and other spirits. Wine & Company (established in 1998 by Bartho Eksteen) has a well-earned reputation for stocking hard-to-find small-batch wines and we strive to continue this great tradition. If you purchase a bottle of wine from us and it is faulty we will gladly replace the bottle and return the faulty wine to the winemaker.
Feel free to contact Wine & Company if you need a particular wine and we will do our best to source it for you. We are also able to ship wine locally and to most countries so do ask about international shipping.
Thank you for your support - stay safe - see you soon!
