Boschendal
One of South Africa’s oldest estates, dating back to 1685, Boschendal offers a rich heritage amid sprawling vineyards, orchards, and Cape Dutch architecture. The farm produces wines, brandy, and artisanal food, and features farm shops, restaurants, horse-rides, and market days. Visitors can enjoy immersive experiences in refined rustic charm, set between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.
L’Ormarins
Located on the slopes of the Groot-Drakenstein Mountains near Franschhoek, L’Ormarins is part of Anthonij Rupert Wines. Renowned for its Cap Classique, still wines, and brandy, the estate combines elegant architecture, panoramic views, and the famous Motor Museum. Tastings are professional and refined, with seated sessions enhanced by food pairings in stylish tasting rooms.
Upland Organic Estate
Nestled in Wellington, Upland produces South Africa’s only cask-strength organic pot-still brandy (62%). Their 10- to 15-year and rare 24-karat gold-leaf editions are crafted by hand and available by appointment only.
KWV Emporium
Located in Paarl, KWV Emporium offers immersive tastings and tours of its brandy maturation cellars. Known for legacy blends and XO editions, KWV crafts elegant brandies with fine oak and dried fruit character in a modern, educational setting.
Upland 24 Karat Directors Reserve XO Brandy
Crafted only in exceptional vintages and selected by the estate’s director, this rare XO brandy is the jewel in Upland’s crown. Produced from organically cultivated grapes and aged in a meticulous selection of French oak casks, it shimmers with a deep golden hue. The nose is captivating melange of dried peaches, apricot tart, candied citrus […]
Upland Leonardo XO Brandy
A tribute to artistry and innovation, this limited XO brandy is made from the finest small parcels of organic grapes and matured in French oak barrels for over ten years. Amber-gold in the glass, the bouquet is a harmony of sun-dried apricots, pineapple preserve and baked citrus with underlying notes of marzipan and vanilla. The […]
Upland Drakenwijn XO Brandy
Crafted in the shadow of the Drakenstein mountains, this XO Potstill Brandy is a tribute to terroir and time. Made from organically grown grapes and aged for more than a decade, it shows a luminous amber hue. The nose reveals classic Upland notes of dried apricot, citrus peel, pineapple and vanilla pod. The palate is […]
Upland Undiluted Cask Strength Brandy
This is South Africa’s only cask strength brandy, bottled undiluted at a powerful 62% ABV. Made in tiny batches from organic grapes and aged in seasoned French oak, it boasts a deep mahogany colour with copper glints. The nose is intense and layered, opening with molasses, dried fig, charred orange peel and vanilla bean. On […]
Upland Pure Potstill Brandy
The brandy is made in very limited quantities, hand selected from the finest of each year’s produce. The character of Upland brandy is unmistakable. Handcrafted in the foothills of Wellington in tiny quantities, this brandy is distilled from organically farmed grapes in copper alembic stills and matured for over a decade in seasoned French oak. […]
KWV Centenary Limited Edition Brandy
Released to celebrate KWV’s 100-year legacy, this extraordinary brandy includes components dating back to 1926 and even a single cask rescued from the 1942 cellar fire. Aged for an average of 37 years in French oak, this golden amber spirit is a liquid time capsule, on par with the finest brandies on the planet. The […]
