Proprietor:

Southern Cape Vineyards

General Manager:

Riaan Marais

Winemaker:

Emile Schoch

Viticulturist:

Hermias Volgraaff

Area under vines:

501 ha

Production:

10 000 ton

Brands:

Ladismith Cellar

Wines:
White:
Chardonnay; Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc; Sauvignon Blanc; Chenin Blanc; Aristaat  Red: Ruby Cabernet; Shiraz; Touriga Nacional; Pinotage; Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon  Potstill brandy: Ladismith 8 Year  Fortified: Muscadel; Hanepoot

  

Synonymous with Ladismith is Towerkop ("Magic Mountain"), that shelters the town - the logical choice for the cellar's flagship label. It also speaks of our deep-rootedness in Ladismith and Kleine Karoo-winemaking since the cellar began operating independently in 1939.

At the beginning of 2005, the cellar joined forces with the neighbouring Barrydale Cellar and formed Southern Cape Vineyards, an umbrella company, to share and exchange technology and capacity to make the most - and the best - of the resources available to them.
 

Meet the tasting room personnel. Sue-Mari Calitz is the new face behind the wine counter at Ladismith Cellar. Her duties include administration, presenting wine tastings and handling wine sales. She comes from Calitzdorp and has a sister and a brother – both winemakers!
 
Her favourite wine from the cellar:
The Ladismith Pinotage and Ladismith Ruby Cabernet – drinkable wines with soft tannins.
 
Fact about Sue-Marie you probably did not know:
She loves ribs, sushi and her Jack Russell.

 

Meet the winemaker. Emile Schoch is the winemaker at Southern Cape Vineyards (Ladismith Cellar). He grew up in the Porterville district and after he received his BSc. in Agriculture at the University of Stellenbosch, he worked for 11 year at the KWV, 19 years at Nordale in Bonnievale and 3 years at Lutzville Vineyards.
 
His favourite wine from the cellar: He loves wine and more specifically, the Chardonnay, Shiraz and Ruby Cabernet from Ladismith Cellar. And naturally the Joseph Barry potstill range.

 

Facts about Emile you probably did not know: He is infatuated with vintage automobiles and tractors, especially Fords and Chevs and old two cylinder John Deers.

 

Meet the winemaker. Hermias Vollgraaff is the viticulturist and assistant winemaker at Ladismith Cellar. He grew up on a farm near Loeriesfontein, but went to school in Malmesbury – hence his love for winemaking.
 
His favourite wine from the cellar: The Shiraz and Chardonnay.
 
Facts about Hermias you probably did not know: Any sport, especially rugby. He is the outdoors type and love hunting and the social ... And food. Traditional dishes like kerrie afval, skilpadjies, skaapstertjies ...

  
Hermias’s view for the 2010/2011 harvest: Although the draught plays a big role in the size of the harvest, it seems that the grape bunches will be quite big by harvest time. Weather and climate will direct the course of the harvest as always.

  
Ecotourism:

Ladismith Cellar is a co-op with several different members, each one involved with nature conservation, the sum of their activities allows the cellar to become a BWI member. Some of the members are also involved in tourism. Feel free to contact them and visit our wonderful region.
 
Vanzylsdamme. The farm offers self-catering accommodation and a 4X4 route. For more information, please contact Rudie Nel at 028 551 2117 or e-mail docmn@vzdb.co.za.
 
Die Eike. The farm offers self-catering accommodation, camping, a 4X4 route and a game camp. For more information, please contact Christelle van der Vyver at 076 914 3334 or e-mail johanvdv@hilbert.co.za.

Buffelskloof. The farm offers self-catering accommodation, camping, hiking trail and visitors can see how fruit are packed for export. For more information, please contact Theuns Steyn at 074 032 9729.

Wine Tourism: Wine Tastings
Trading Hours:
Monday to Friday: 09h00 - 17h00
Saturday: 09h00 - 17h00
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: 09h00 - 17h00
excluding Good Friday, Christmas day & New Year
Marketing: Riaan Marais
PRO: Sue-Mari Calitz
Tel: +27 (0)28 551 1042
Fax: +27 (0)28 551 1930
GPS Coordinates:

33°29’82.3’’ S
21°15’99.0’’ E

E-mail:

info@scv.co.za

Website

www.ladismithwines.co.za

 
Ladismith Cellar is a proud member of the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) system, complying with international wine industry environmental sustainability criteria, assuring consumers that their wine is being produced in as environmentally friendly way as possible.
Ladismith Cellar is a proud member of the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative.

The Klein Karoo supports the ARA Communication Code

 



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