The Swanesang Syrah 2024 is right up there with the best Stellenbosch Syrahs, while the Féniks Pinotage 2024 is a haunting and mysterious expression of the variety. These single vineyards are only 4km from the ocean – a rarity in Stellenbosch. The Heldervallei Cinsault 2024 is one of the finest we’ve tasted, with impressive tannins and a super-fine, long finale, and the Krummelklip 2024 is a Loire-like Cabernet Sauvignon that offers great purity of fruit. Though wonderfully drinkable, these wines will mature beautifully.

The Granietsteen Chenin Blanc 2024 is aromatically gifted with a layered and complex palate. This deft touch carries through to the Gramadoelas Grenache Blanc 2024, from a Karoo vineyard at 450m above sea level. It shows vibrant fruit, with lemon peel, slate, spice and a salty, linear finish.

The Granitas White 2024 – a blend of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne – is just delicious and great value, as is the fresh, juicy Atlantikas Pinotage 2024.

These remarkable wines reflect Bernhard’s quiet passion for the land.