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fynbos: noun fyn·bos \ˈfān-ˌbȯs\
From Dutch, meaning fine leaved plants. A biome of southern coastal South Africa characterized by a diverse richness of endemic plant species.
The Cape Floral Kingdom is home to a truly astounding level of plant biodiversity with indigenous flowering plants numbering up to nine thousand species. Most of these are members of the group loosely called “fynbos.” Much like the vibrant cultures of South Africa, it’s a storm of colour and flavour, constantly blending in a potent mix of beauty and wonder.
As best friends and two aspiring wine and gin producers, it was all meant to be for Johan du Toit and Oliver Kirsten. Their obsessive love for the unique, incredible landscape and flora of the Western Cape of South Africa would be source of energy and innovation.
Their products are a sustainable celebration of the country they love.
Experience the flavours and aromas of South Africa's natural beauty, the potential and power of African people and the symbolic ability of fynbos to thrive and prosper in adverse conditions.
Why Fynbos?
The Cape Floral Region Protected Kingdom is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its “outstanding universal significance” and for being one of the richest plant areas around the globe.
At Cape Fynbos Wines, we strive to buttress and celebrate this immaculate region with our packaging, ethos, and above all, our sustainable business practices.
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About us
Johan du Toit and Oliver Kirsten have founded multiple companies as a partnership, with The Grape Grinder and Cape Fynbos Wines and Spirits being their most notable achievements. Read more . . .
About us
Johan du Toit and Oliver Kirsten have founded multiple companies as a partnership, with The Grape Grinder and Cape Fynbos Wines and Spirits being their most notable achievements. Read more . . .
Our landscape bottled
Johan du Toit and Oliver Kirsten have founded multiple companies as a partnership, with The Grape Grinder and Cape Fynbos Wines and Spirits being their most notable achievements. With these two businesses they have made a mark on the global wine industry as well as the more recent phenomenon of craft gins.
The Grape Grinder Wine Company was founded in 2010 with the express aim of showcasing South African wine to an international audience. The creative energy in South African wine industry, both in terms of design style and winemaking innovation, served as the basis of their business. These wines have gone from strength to strength, delivering on quality and flair for more than a decade.
More recently, the Case Fynbos Bubbly and Bag-in-Box range has taken South Africa by storm, selling record numbers and amassing a cult following.
More info here . . .
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Canned Bubbly
Learn moreThe Cape Fynbos bubbly wines are a tribute to the beauty and diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
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The Grinder Pinotage
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Cape Fynbos Bag in Box Merlot
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The Milkwood Shiraz Viognier
Learn moreMade in a Côte Rôtie style a percentage of Viognier grapes is macerated with the Shiraz.
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Cape Fynbos Gin
Learn moreCape Fynbos Gin is small-batch distilled from the finest white spirits. A stepwise blending with pure granite mountain spring water results in a truly unique gin of the highest quality.
