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La Verne Wine Boutique

In the heart of Robertson, La Verne Wine Boutique offers a brilliant selection of local brandies, featuring prominent potstill labels from the valley and beyond. The shop prides itself on exceptional service, in-store tastings, and expert recommendations – a true brandy destination in the Breede River region.
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35 Voortrekker Rd, Robertson
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Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:30,
Sat: 09:00–13:00

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Kingna 5-Year-Old Potstill Brandy

Kingna

5 Year Old Potstill Brandy

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Kingna
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Tasting Notes

From the heart of Montagu, Kingna 5-Year-Old is distilled from Colombar grapes and aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels. Mid-gold in hue, the nose reveals fresh pear, wildflower honey and soft spice. The palate dances with coffee bean, vanilla cream and a touch of citrus zest. Lively and bright, yet grounded in character, this youthful brandy offers charm and lift in equal measure.

Boplaas 20yo

Boplaas

20 year old Potstill Reserve Brandy

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Boplaas
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Tasting Notes

A masterpiece of Karoo terroir and patience, this 20-year-old Potstill brandy is distilled from fresh, young Colombard and matured in old Limousin and vintage Port casks under harsh climatic conditions that intensify concentration. Deep mahogany with golden reflections, the nose presents dried peach, marmalade, tobacco leaf and potpourri. The palate is deeply textured with layers of fruitcake, roasted pecan, honeyed figs and subtle rosewater. Remarkably smooth with a full-bodied weight, the finish lingers with spiced oak, wild fynbos and cocoa nib. Profoundly complex yet graceful, this brandy is for true connoisseurs, a quiet expression of time, place and tradition.

Boplaas 17yo

Boplaas

17 year old Potstill Reserve

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Boplaas
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Produced from handpicked Colombard grapes and double distilled in a venerable Santagans still, this 17-year-old Potstill brandy is matured in French oak barriques in the extreme Klein Karoo. Golden copper in colour, it opens with a heady bouquet of preserved apricot, crème caramel and rooibos tea. On the palate, there’s a luxurious interplay of dried fruit, toasted walnut, toffee and soft floral notes. A satin mouthfeel leads into a lengthy, warming finish edged with lemon thyme and wild honey. Polished and contemplative, it’s the perfect bottle to mark an occasion.

Boplaas 12 yo

Boplaas

12 year old Potstill Reserve Brandy

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Boplaas
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Tasting Notes

Made from early-picked Colombard grapes grown in the rugged Klein Karoo and fermented cool to preserve fine white fruit aromas, the wine is double distilled in a 100-year-old copper still and matured for 12 years in a mix of old Limousin oak and Portuguese Port casks. Deep amber in colour with reddish copper hue, the nose presents layers of ripe stone fruit, caramelised pear, chamomile, and toasted pecan. The palate is beautifully structured and textured, offering flavours of dried apricot, orange marmalade, rooibos tea and a hint of floral honey. Exceptionally smooth, with a long, seamless finish of warm spice, cedar and dried citrus peel. A poised, distinctive and expressive South African brandy.

Boplaas 8 yo

Boplaas

8 Year Old Potstill Reserve Brandy

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Boplaas
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Tasting Notes

Produced from Karoo Colombard grapes, the wine was distilled in a 100-year-old copper Potstill and aged in a combination of Limousin oak and old Port casks. This 8-year-old brandy offers a full-bodied and aromatic expression of Klein Karoo craft. Burnished gold in colour, the nose brims with cigar box, orange peel and roasted coffee bean. The palate is rich and layered with abundant coconut, warm clove, raisin cake and treacle flavours. A silky texture envelopes the tongue, giving way to a long, spice-laden finish with a touch of tangerine zest and dried rosemary. Elegant and expressive, this brandy bridges complexity and comfort, making it perfect for slow sipping

Boplaas 8 yo

Boplaas

5 Year Old Carel Nel Reserve Brandy

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Boplaas
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Tasting Notes

Crafted from early-picked Colombard grapes grown in the arid Klein Karoo, this brandy is double distilled in a historic copper still and aged for five years in old Limousin oak and seasoned Portuguese Port pipes. Deep golden in colour, the nose reveals warm vanilla, dried fig and hints of sun-baked peach. The palate is medium-bodied and finely balanced, offering flavours of sultana, caramelised pear and subtle spice with a touch of toasted almond. A gentle, smooth mouthfeel carries through to a mellow finish with whispers of cinnamon and golden raisin. Approachable and charming, this is an everyday indulgence, ideal neat or with a single cube of ice after a long day’s work.

Joseph Barry vsop

Joseph Barry

VSOP Cape Brandy

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Joseph Barry
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Tasting Notes

Made from grapes harvested in the arid Klein Karoo and matured in Limousin casks after distillation in the cool underground cellar in Barrydale. Burnished golden amber in colour with reddish hue, the nose presents with tropical fruit aromas of pineapple, passion fruit and banana are perfectly complemented by guava and fig flavours on the palate. A well-rounded fruity finish follows with a soft mouth feel and hints of mellow wood, cardamom and stewed yellow peach.

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Ladismith

8 Year Old Cape Brandy

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Ladismith
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Tasting Notes

An exceptional limited release (only 1000 bottles) 8- year-old Cape Brandy, produced from Klein Karoo grapes, double distilled and matured for 8 years. In French oak casks The rugged and arid region of the Klein Karoo on the Cape South Coast of South Africa provides the perfect terroir for Colombard grapes to thrive. Light copper and amber in hue, the nose displays dried apricot, white peach and tangerine rind notes. In the mouth, a symphony of tropical fruit abounds with ripe banana, mango and litchi followed by more subtle jasmine and pomegranate. notes The finish is velvety and refined with a delightful flutter of baked apple and figs at the end.

Joseph Barry xo

Joseph Barry

XO Cape Brandy

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Joseph Barry
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Tasting Notes

Bold yet balanced, this XO Cape Brandy bursts with ripe apricot, sun-dried peach, and a touch of citrus zest. A swirl of vanilla, vintage sherry, and roasted nuts adds depth, while subtle oak spice and dark chocolate bring richness to the palate. Single distilled and aged to perfection in French oak, it delivers a smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel with layers of warm Christmas spice and dried peach. The finish is long, silky, and effortlessly elegant, a testament to true South African brandy mastery. Handcrafted for the discerning brandy drinker who appreciates character, complexity, and a little bit of swagger.

Joseph Barry VS

Joseph Barry

VS Cape Brandy

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Joseph Barry
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This elegant example of Cape Brandy was made from Colombard and Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the Klein Karoo and distilled in Woudsberg copper potsills, after which the spirit was matured in French oak casks for three years. Deep golden colour with hints of amber is followed by vibrant aromas of apple, pear, orange and lemon rind, are enhanced on the palate with raisins, litchi and a hint of coconut. The finish is fruit-laden, smooth and complex with delicate notes of oregano, baked apple and candied ginger on the finish.

Joseph Barry muscat

Joseph Barry

Muscat Cape Brandy

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Joseph Barry
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Tasting Notes

A Cape Brandy made exclusively from Hanepoot grapes from the Kein Karoo. Deep amber and copper colour, the nose presents with typical grapey muscat aromas, layered with candied pineapple, litchi and a hint of lemon rind. The palate is luxuriously complex, bursting with sultanas, honey, marmalade, dried peach and a hint of cinnamon. The perfect way to end off an evening – complex and rewarding.

grundheim kuipers 5yo

Grundheim

5-Year Old Kuipers Brandy

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Grundheim
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This approachable 5-year-old Potstill brandy is produced using traditional methods in a heritage copper still and matured in oak barrels. Bright golden-orange in the glass, the nose presents spicy notes of clove, dried apricot and stewed pear. The palate is smooth and rounded, revealing flavours of cooked prunes, warm baking spice and a touch of honeyed wood. Soft in texture with an easy finish of cinnamon and subtle raisin, it’s a versatile, entry-level brandy ideal for sipping neat or mixing on a warm Karoo evening.

Grundheim 12 years

Grundheim

12-Year Old Potstill Brandy

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Grundheim
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Tasting Notes

Steeped in tradition, this 12-year-old Potstill brandy is distilled in a bulbous copper still over an open flame, a method passed down over six generations. Aged in oak for over a decade, it reveals a deep golden and copper hue. The nose is layered with roasted nuts, vanilla bean, soft florals and a gentle peppery edge. On the palate, flavours of walnut, honeycomb, dried fig and toasted wood intertwine with warm spice. Full-bodied with a stately, old-world feel, it finishes with lingering notes of sweet tobacco and cedar. A contemplative brandy with rustic charm, ideal for fireside sipping or gifting to heritage spirit lovers.

Grundheim Gemmer

Grundheim

Gemmer Brandewyn

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Grundheim
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Tasting Notes

A proudly South African expression, this traditional Potstill brandy is aged in oak and blended for richness and smoothness. “Gemmer” means “connoisseur” in Afrikaans and this brandy lives up to the name. Golden in tone, the nose delivers apricot, ripe peach, soft florals and a hint of rosemary. The palate is full-bodied and silky, opening with vanilla, stewed fruit, oak and a trace of caramelised ginger. The finish is long, warm and comforting, with a touch of spiced honey. Perfect for those who appreciate layered complexity with a homegrown soul.