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“Our great-grandfather and his brother combined their resources and talents in many farming endeavours, including wine. Back then, in the early 1900’s, winemaking was very traditional and devoid of the additives and manipulations that are so prevalent these days. We’re sticking to these old-fashioned winemaking practices and trying to make wines that are simple, pure and honest.
Cinsault, known then as Hermitage or Hermityk, was one of the wines they made. In fact, they won the 2nd prize for “the best 10 leaguers of Hermitage” at the Western Cape Board of Horticulture Wine Show in 1904.”