Reyneke Wines

23/10/2026

At Reyneke, we often speak about how we divide our relationship with the earth into two parts: land caring and land sparing.

​Land caring is how we look after the specific parcels of land we actively farm - our vineyards.

But land sparing is just as vital: how we care for the areas we don't farm.

​Right now, we are actively rewilding a large portion of our farm, weaving endangered indigenous renosterbos in between our vineyard blocks.
This is deliberate, multi-layered work.

​First, it helps protect our soil by fighting topsoil erosion. Second, these wilderness pockets act as natural boundaries and corridors - bringing back local predators and biodiversity that help manage vineyard block health naturally. And finally, they create a living buffer, protecting our organic vines from outside influences.

​Farming organically isn't just about what you do inside the block; it's about the entire ecosystem you choose to hold space for.

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29/09/2026

W**emaking operates at unique crossroads: part agriculture, part geology, part cultural stewardship, and part science.

In his latest column for Wanted Online, prominent w**e writer Michael Fridjhon explores "The Multidimensional World of W**emaking," reflecting on the factors that give South African fine w**e its depth, sense of place, and global standing.

For our team at Reyneke, this multidimensional reality sits at the core of everything we do in the Polkadraai Hills. From regenerative soil care and biodynamic viticulture to community upliftment, every vineyard decision dictates what ultimately reaches the glass.

We invite you to read Michael's full insights here: https://www.wantedonline.co.za/food-and-drink/2026-09-25-michael-fridjhon-the-multidimensional-world-of-w**emaking/

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Johan Reyneke's biodynamics method is evident in the luminous intensity of his w**es

01/09/2026

We are humbled by the recognition in Tim Atkin MW’s 2026 South Africa Special Report.

For us, every score is a testament to working with nature & allowing the granite soils of the Polkadraai Hills to speak clearly through every bottle.

​Here are the highlights from this year’s report:

​Reyneke Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025 – 96 Points
​Reyneke Estate Syrah 2024 – 96 Points
​Reyneke Estate Chenin Blanc 2025 – 95 Points
​Reyneke Estate Cabernet Franc 2024 – 94 Points
​Reyneke Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 – 93 Points

​A special milestone this year - our newly released Cornerstone range received its very first ratings from Tim Atkin:

​Cornerstone White 2025 – 92 Points
​Cornerstone Red 2024 – 91 Points

​Built on community, land stewardship, and organic integrity, seeing Cornerstone recognized on this global stage means the world to us.

​Thank you Tim Atkin MW for your continuous support of South African w**e, and to our vineyard and cellar teams whose daily dedication makes this possible.

📸 : Adrianna Glaviano

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24/08/2026

When Johan started making w**e in an old cowshed on Uitzicht farm, he was guided by a simple belief: "you can’t make good w**e without good grapes, and you can’t have good grapes without good people."

​In a recent story by The W**e Society , Joanna Goodman sat down with Johan to dive into the journey behind our Cornerstone project - a bottle that nearly broke us in the early days, but ultimately reshaped how we think about w**e and community.

​For over two decades, Cornerstone has existed to turn w**e into real, structural change. Proceeds from this bottle have helped our farm workers become homeowners and send their children to university. But as Johan shares in the article, sustainability isn’t just about maintaining the status quo - it’s about actively restoring past wrongs and creating a value chain where everyone prospers.

​With our newly relaunched Cornerstone range and the incredible support of partners like The W**e Society, we’re challenging the traditional way of doing business, proving that doing good and making world-class w**e go hand in hand.

​A heartfelt thank you to Joanna Goodman and The W**e Society for sharing our story so thoughtfully.

​Give the full story a read here: https://www.thew**esociety.com/discover/explore/grower-stories/johan-reyneke-cornerstone-project/

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05/08/2026

Tomorrow evening, our w**emaker Barbara Melck is heading into Cape Town to join an incredible lineup of women shaping the South African w**e landscape for a walk-around tasting at W**e Bar in Bree Street, Cape Town

​It’s always a privilege to share a room with producers we deeply respect to tell our stories and pour what we’ve been crafting on the farm. Barbara will be sharing a few of our favorites, so if you’re around Bree Street, pop in, say hello, and taste along with us.
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Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
Time: From 18:00
Venue: Culture W**e Bar, 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
Tickets: R295 per person

​Come curious, taste widely, and enjoy an evening in great company.

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29/07/2026

When people ask why South African Chenin Blanc is having such a moment on the world stage right now, we always point to the soil.

Chenin has been called a "hell of an honest grape," and it’s true.
If you give it the freedom to speak, it simply tells you the exact story of where it grew, what the weather was doing, and how the earth beneath it felt that season.

For us at Reyneke, that means letting our Stellenbosch vineyards take center stage. By farming organically and biodynamically, we’re not trying to force the w**e into what we think it should be, we’re just helping it express what the land already is. Vibrant, layered, and distinctly Polkadraai.

We’re deeply honored to be featured in The W**e Society's recent article on South Africa’s calling card, sitting alongside some truly incredible Chenins now available through their latest Cape selection. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with producers who push the boundaries of quality and terroir is what keeps us inspired daily.

A big thank you to Victoria Mason MW and The W**e Society for backing Cape Chenin.

Read the full article here: https://www.thew**esociety.com/discover/explore/regional-guides/chenin-blanc-south-africas-calling-card/

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29/07/2026

When people ask why South African Chenin Blanc is having such a moment on the world stage right now, we always point to the soil.

Chenin has been called a "hell of an honest grape," and it’s true.
If you give it the freedom to speak, it simply tells you the exact story of where it grew, what the weather was doing, and how the earth beneath it felt that season.

For us at Reyneke, that means letting our Stellenbosch vineyards take center stage. By farming organically and biodynamically, we’re not trying to force the w**e into what we think it should be, we’re just helping it express what the land already is. Vibrant, layered, and distinctly Polkadraai.

We’re deeply honored to be featured in The W**e Society recent article on South Africa’s calling card, sitting alongside some truly incredible Chenins now available through their latest Cape selection. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with producers who push the boundaries of quality and terroir is what keeps us inspired daily.

A big thank you to Victoria Mason MW and The W**e Society team for backing Cape Chenin.

Read the full article here: https://www.thew**esociety.com/discover/explore/regional-guides/chenin-blanc-south-africas-calling-card/

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Buyer Victoria Mason MW gets under the skin, including the Cape terroirs that she thinks need to be on your radar.

13/07/2026

Gnarled, resilient, and deeply rooted. This old vine stands as a living testament to the health of our soils and the seasons it has weathered here at Reyneke.

It’s from these deep roots that our Estate Chenin Blanc finds its voice.

We are incredibly proud and humbled to see our 2025 Estate Chenin Blanc recognized in Jancis Robinson’s latest feature on South African Chenin Blanc, receiving a wonderful score of 16.5+/20.

A huge thank you to Jancis Robinson and the team for highlighting South Africa's star - Chenin blanc.

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10/07/2026

There is something deeply grounding about working with materials drawn directly from the land beneath your feet. At Reyneke W**es Farm, our recent plaster sample workshop unfolded as an exploration of this connection - hands in earth, lime, and ash, shaping finishes that carry the story of place. Rooted in a bio-regional approach, the workshop invited a return to slow, intuitive making, where each surface begins not in a catalogue, but in the soil of the farm itself. Each mix, each test panel, revealed subtle variations in tone, texture, and performance - an evolving palette shaped not by imported products, but by the geology and ecology of the site.

The plasters we developed are a careful composition of Reyneke clay, laterite gathered from neighbouring farms, and lime worked into layered applications that breathe and evolve over time. Into this mix, we introduced biochar produced on site - burned using old vine cuttings - bringing carbon richness and depth to the material. Red w**e stalks were incorporated separately as a natural additive, contributing tensile strength, subtle texture, and a distinctive warmth of colour. All additives were milled on site, carefully prepared to achieve the appropriate consistency for each layer and finish. Each component played a role, and each sample panel became a study in balance: texture and tone, strength and softness, craft and chemistry.

What emerged is a finish that feels alive - walls that will hold the warmth of ochres, the softness of chalky whites, and the quiet irregularity of hand-applied texture. These surfaces will line both the interior and exterior of the new cellars, responding to light, weather, and time. In this way, the architecture does not sit apart from the farm, but becomes an extension of it - grown from its soils, shaped by its cycles, and carrying its memory forward in every layer.

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26/06/2026

At Reyneke W**es, we’ve always held that true sustainability isn't just about how we treat the land - it’s about how we treat the people who work it.

Since 2001, our Cornerstone project has helped our long-standing farm team build financial freedom, funding homeownership and university education. But as our farm grows, we want to push this vision even further.

By inviting everyone (from packaging suppliers to distributors and restaurants) to voluntarily contribute 1% of sales back into the Cornerstone fund, our goal is to prove that business success is amplified when it's rooted in social impact.

Sophie Thorpe from The Buyer recently sat down with Johan Reyneke to dive deep into this new, transparent model, our philosophy, and the relaunch of our Cornerstone White and Red blends.

Read the full feature and learn more about the journey here: https://www.the-buyer.net/people/producer/reyneke-cornerstone-range

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