Our Brands
ATARAXIA
Already into its fourth year, Ataraxia has burst onto the national and international wine scene with a string of accolades and rave reviews for the three wines that currently make up the range. Situated along the R320, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, a scenic drive through this popular wine growing area brings one to Ataraxia, in the foothills of the majestic Babilonstoren. Winemaker, Kevin Grant, continues to push the envelope in fine-tuning the three handcrafted wines made from grapes grown in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and other prime wine growing areas.
Already into its fourth year, Ataraxia has burst onto the national and international wine scene with a string of accolades and rave reviews for the three wines that currently make up the range. Situated along the R320, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, a scenic drive through this popular wine growing area brings one to Ataraxia, in the foothills of the majestic Babilonstoren. Winemaker, Kevin Grant, continues to push the envelope in fine-tuning the three handcrafted wines made from grapes grown in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and other prime wine growing areas.
BOSCHKLOOF
Situated in the rolling hills of Stellenbosch, Boschkloof produces a range of classical style wines under the careful guidance of experienced winemaker Jacques Borman. With barrel-fermented Chardonnay and a range of premium reds, this boutique style producer focuses on premium quality and continued improvement, concentrating on four key varietals.
Situated in the rolling hills of Stellenbosch, Boschkloof produces a range of classical style wines under the careful guidance of experienced winemaker Jacques Borman. With barrel-fermented Chardonnay and a range of premium reds, this boutique style producer focuses on premium quality and continued improvement, concentrating on four key varietals.
DEVAUX
The House of Veuve A. Devaux was founded in 1846 and was run by one of Champagne's great characters, Madame Augusta Devaux. In 1986 the house was entrusted to a group of the leading growers in Champagne, with over 1400 hectares of vineyards in the heart of the prestigious Côte des Bar. This region produces some of the finest Pinot Noir in the appellation and Devaux selects the very best pockets of fruit to be blended with premium Chardonnay for their range of products. CL Back & Company is the exclusive distributor of Champagne Devaux in South Africa.
The House of Veuve A. Devaux was founded in 1846 and was run by one of Champagne's great characters, Madame Augusta Devaux. In 1986 the house was entrusted to a group of the leading growers in Champagne, with over 1400 hectares of vineyards in the heart of the prestigious Côte des Bar. This region produces some of the finest Pinot Noir in the appellation and Devaux selects the very best pockets of fruit to be blended with premium Chardonnay for their range of products. CL Back & Company is the exclusive distributor of Champagne Devaux in South Africa.
EGA
EGA is the first product launched by Fairlife, founded in 2006 and based in the Paarl winelands, in South Africa. The philosophy of the company is to create and craft innovative products, with an emphasis on premium quality, healthy living and socially responsible production. With a winemaking background, Erlank Erasmus is responsible for the production of EGA and is committed to exploring and better utilising the fantastic benefits that can be derived from natural products. Much of the company's focus is based around antioxidants, widely recognised for their role in reducing the effects of ageing. Hence the company's first product is called EGA, age in reverse!
EGA is the first product launched by Fairlife, founded in 2006 and based in the Paarl winelands, in South Africa. The philosophy of the company is to create and craft innovative products, with an emphasis on premium quality, healthy living and socially responsible production. With a winemaking background, Erlank Erasmus is responsible for the production of EGA and is committed to exploring and better utilising the fantastic benefits that can be derived from natural products. Much of the company's focus is based around antioxidants, widely recognised for their role in reducing the effects of ageing. Hence the company's first product is called EGA, age in reverse!
FAIRVIEW
This third generation, family owned farm has firmly entrenched itself as one of South Africa's leading wine (and gourmet cheese) producers, under the guidance of the always-innovative owner/vintner Charles Back. Sourcing fruit from the Fairview farm in Paarl, as well as some of the Cape's finest vineyards, Fairview produces a wide range of quality wines, at various price points and in various styles.
This third generation, family owned farm has firmly entrenched itself as one of South Africa's leading wine (and gourmet cheese) producers, under the guidance of the always-innovative owner/vintner Charles Back. Sourcing fruit from the Fairview farm in Paarl, as well as some of the Cape's finest vineyards, Fairview produces a wide range of quality wines, at various price points and in various styles.
FALSE BAY VINEYARDS
Waterkloof winemaker and viticulturist Werner Engelbrecht has a detailed and ongoing involvement with the False Bay brand. This significant, additional offering of real individuality at an accessible price point has become a huge success abroad. The winemaker makes use of excellent vineyards already contracted to them as well as their existing infrastructure to develop this quality product at an affordable price point.
Waterkloof winemaker and viticulturist Werner Engelbrecht has a detailed and ongoing involvement with the False Bay brand. This significant, additional offering of real individuality at an accessible price point has become a huge success abroad. The winemaker makes use of excellent vineyards already contracted to them as well as their existing infrastructure to develop this quality product at an affordable price point.
GOATS DO ROAM WINE COMPANY
Born in 1998, this quirky Cape producer has quickly gained fame (and notoriety) for its high quality, well priced range of wines. Bearded elders and young members of the herd alike have influenced the style of the wines, with ripe fruit and approachable complexity being the order of the day. Innovative packaging, matched by consistent top quality wines.
Born in 1998, this quirky Cape producer has quickly gained fame (and notoriety) for its high quality, well priced range of wines. Bearded elders and young members of the herd alike have influenced the style of the wines, with ripe fruit and approachable complexity being the order of the day. Innovative packaging, matched by consistent top quality wines.
JOOSTENBERG
Joostenberg is a fifth generation family owned farm, situated approximately 15km north of Stellenbosch. In keeping with our belief that wine is a natural product, they use environmentally friendly and sustainable farming practices and 'minimalist' winemaking techniques in order to produce wines that are individual and expressive.
Joostenberg is a fifth generation family owned farm, situated approximately 15km north of Stellenbosch. In keeping with our belief that wine is a natural product, they use environmentally friendly and sustainable farming practices and 'minimalist' winemaking techniques in order to produce wines that are individual and expressive.
MAN VINTNERS
MAN Vintners is a dynamic young winery producing a range of modern-styled varietal wines with beautiful packaging, delicious flavours and a minimal knock to the pocket. Established in 2001, MAN Vintners is a partnership between Charles Back of Fairview, José Conde of Stark-Condé Wines and Tyrell Myburgh of Joostenberg. Their wines are produced by the award-winning Perdeberg Winery of Agter-Paarl, under the close scrutiny of the winemakers.
MAN Vintners is a dynamic young winery producing a range of modern-styled varietal wines with beautiful packaging, delicious flavours and a minimal knock to the pocket. Established in 2001, MAN Vintners is a partnership between Charles Back of Fairview, José Conde of Stark-Condé Wines and Tyrell Myburgh of Joostenberg. Their wines are produced by the award-winning Perdeberg Winery of Agter-Paarl, under the close scrutiny of the winemakers.
SPICE ROUTE WINERY
'The Swartland in a bottle'. Winemaker Charl du Plessis makes the most of the prime viticultural soils of the Swartland and Darling areas to produce wines of deep concentration and rich focussed fruit at this Malmesbury-based cellar. Dryland farming methods utilizing predominantly untrellised bushvines create wines of distinction, for the discerning wine drinker.
'The Swartland in a bottle'. Winemaker Charl du Plessis makes the most of the prime viticultural soils of the Swartland and Darling areas to produce wines of deep concentration and rich focussed fruit at this Malmesbury-based cellar. Dryland farming methods utilizing predominantly untrellised bushvines create wines of distinction, for the discerning wine drinker.
STARK-CONDÉ WINES
Stark-Condé is a family-run boutique winery making red wines in the tiny Jonkershoek Valley of Stellenbosch. Meticulous viticulture, careful berry selection, painstaking cellaring and bottling without fining or filtering produce a range of exquisite Cabernets, Syrahs and Merlots that let the personality of their particular location shine through.
Stark-Condé is a family-run boutique winery making red wines in the tiny Jonkershoek Valley of Stellenbosch. Meticulous viticulture, careful berry selection, painstaking cellaring and bottling without fining or filtering produce a range of exquisite Cabernets, Syrahs and Merlots that let the personality of their particular location shine through.
WATERKLOOF
Waterkloof Wines is owned by French-born Paul Boutinot. The vineyards are situated just 3km from the Atlantic Ocean in South Africa's finest cool climate growing area. Their location in the Schaapenberg Mountains in Somerset West, benefits from the moderating effects of coastal breezes, which blow off the cool Atlantic currents flowing through False Bay.
Waterkloof Wines is owned by French-born Paul Boutinot. The vineyards are situated just 3km from the Atlantic Ocean in South Africa's finest cool climate growing area. Their location in the Schaapenberg Mountains in Somerset West, benefits from the moderating effects of coastal breezes, which blow off the cool Atlantic currents flowing through False Bay.