News from the world of top South African wines
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Wines with character, heritage and heart – Holden Manz now available in our range
We invite you to discover Holden Manz’s award-winning character wines now at Savinis!
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La Sélection – Wine of the year at Savinis
The Pinotage Bowwood 2021 from Vondeling Wines, submitted by Savinis, was named Red Wine of the Year – along with numerous other gold and silver…
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100 years of Pinotage enjoyment: the birth of the unique red wine from South Africa
Discover the fascinating history of Pinotage – South Africa’s unique red wine. From its beginnings to its significance today, we celebrate 100 years of wine…
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Oldenburg Vineyards – Nature, sustainable viticulture and excellent winemaking
Just arrived: Discover the convincing wines from Oldenburg at Savinis!
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New wines from a heavenly place
In this article, we present South Africa’s most successful fusion of art, cuisine and wine.
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Beau Constantia Winery – A jewel in the hills of Cape Town
A spectacular wine estate in the hills above Cape Town. We take a closer look at Beau Constantia.
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New at Savinis: Capelands Wine Farm
The renowned winery not only represents outstanding wine quality, but also embodies the high art of viticulture.
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The excellence of South African wines
Our wines were awarded 17 gold and silver medals at the La Sélection wine awards!
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The world of Waterford Estate
A wine estate that fascinates wine lovers from all over the world – nestled in the Stellenbosch vineyards.
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Inspired by nature: Exquisite red wine from Graceland
Graceland has modern wines of the upper class that show both fullness and elegance.
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New: The Savinis wine subscription. Wine discoveries by subscription!
Our discovery wine subscriptions: surprising – unique – convenient! As a gift or for yourself.
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Idun Wines: Our latest discovery in the Cape
The world-famous “Cool Climate” wines from Idun: Delicate and elegant wines that age wonderfully due to their higher acidity.
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Nico van der Merwe’s excellent wines new in the range
Nicolas van der Merwe is a winemaking legend in the Cape of South Africa. He has been making his own wines for around 25 years.
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Sparkling and festive wines for an enjoyable Christmas
A special festive meal is as much a part of Christmas as the Christmas tree and presents. The matching drop of wine should do justice…
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Wild & spicy – indulgence is very popular in fall
Fall is harvest time! No season is more generous than the golden fall. We recommend the right wine to accompany a hearty, spicy game dish.
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Kleinood wines – a small treasure in the Cape
In this article, we introduce you to the Kleinood vineyard. Gérard Villiers produces one of the world’s best Syrah wines here.
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Leg wine: Merlot is the main thing!
Small but mighty: Bein Wein is the smallest winery in the Cape, with Ingrid and Luca Bein cultivating just 2.2 hectares. The vineyard is located…
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May makes everything pink
May makes everything pink Beltane is the Celtic fertility festival and is traditionally celebrated on the night of May 1st. In the Irish calendar, Beltane…
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Kanonkop: Bombastic wines from Stellenbosch
Kanonkop Estate has been producing some of the best Pinotage in South Africa for years. Find out all about this exceptional winery and its premium…
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Suddenly everything makes a gin
When it comes to South Africa, most connoisseurs first think of exquisite wine and tasty meat. The fact that the country also produces exclusive gin…
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The Spice Route winery – inspired by the seafarers
Where tobacco leaves were once dried, wine is now made. Charles Back founded the Spice Route winery in the heart of the Swartland in 1997.…
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Champagne – Cava – Spumante – Crémant or Sparkling
Sparkling wines have enjoyed great popularity for a very long time. White wine began to be bottled in France as early as the 17th century.…
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Storing wines correctly
Storing wines correctly – what should I bear in mind? Should I store the bottles horizontally or put them on the shelf? What problems are…
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Organic wines from South Africa
What does organic mean for wine? More and more winegrowers are opting for organic viticulture. What is the difference between organically produced wines and conventional…
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About the CO2 footprint
How ecological is it to transport wines over such long distances? As wine merchants of South African wines, we are asked about this time and…

About the author
Isabelle Heiniger
The takeover of Savinis AG was the fulfillment of a dream that began 25 years ago when we visited the vast land of the Cape for the first time with our young son. My passion is to keep discovering new wine estates and their treasures – and to strengthen personal contact with the producers.
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