Old bush vines and a revolution of fresh, natural Chenin and Syrah.
An hour north of Cape Town, the hot, dry wheat country of Swartland became the centre of South Africa's 'Swartland Revolution'. Young winemakers use unirrigated old bush vines to make fresh, low-intervention Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Cinsault blends.
Country
South Africa
Climate
Hot and dry
Key grapes
Chenin Blanc, Syrah
Areas to know
3
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Paardeberg
Granite soils, old vines
Riebeek-Kasteel
Heart of the Swartland Revolution
Malmesbury
Shale soils among wheat fields
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Swartland is where South Africa's wine revolution started — old bush vines and minimal intervention for textured Chenin and fresh, spicy reds.”
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