WINE FARMS & BEVERAGES
ABC of Wines does distribution within Gauteng for the following companies:
THE CAPITAL DISTILLERY
The Capital Distillery is a small three-man operated distillery producing top-quality Gin. ABC of Wines has manages to secure the production of The Capital Distillery's super premium rum called: Kanok Rhum Agricole. This premium rum contains 100% sugar cane juice, it is double distilled and aged in wood barrels. Konok Rhum is available in two different strengths of alcohol.
LOTHIAN VINEYARDS
In its opulent setting on the banks of the Palmiet River and a private lake in the Elgin Valley, Lothian Vineyards shines in a class of its own. Years of searching for the perfect location finally revealed Elgin’s cool-climate terroir as an elegant setting for growing grapes to produce exceptional Burgundian-style Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Rosé varietals. The Wilson family’s non-interventionist artisanal wine-making technique flows into the feel of Lothian House: a feat of modern architecture, designed with sensitivity towards the environment. Lothian estate is distinguished by nature, positioned in the Kogelberg Biosphere, which possesses 1654 plant species found nowhere else on earth.
Lothian’s dedication to excellence is reflected in their choice of winemaker, world-renowned Master of Wine, Richard Kershaw, that has seen both their Vineyard Selection Pinot Noir and Vineyard Selection Chardonnay garner numerous awards and be lauded as some of the top Burgundian expressions from Elgin in the Cape.
ONEIRIC
Oneiric, borrowed from Greek terminology and roughly translated as 'dream' is exactly that - a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the cool-climate Elgin Valley. This family-owned boutique wine estate has been in ownership of the Pascall family since 2007. Recognising that the already established vineyards were producing top-quality fruit, Matt Pascall enlisted the help of Jean Smit (Boekenhoudskloof) to produce Oneiric's premiere vintage in 2009. Its release in late 2012 catapulted Oneiric onto the world stage of wine.
The Pascall's are involved with Copper mining and so decided to play on a copper theme with their labels playing on the different colour derivatives found in copper.
COPPER LINING
Shan Pascall, the face of Oneiric, observed a growing world trend towards quality rosés and noted this was something South Africa was not paying close enough attention to, so in 2015 she set her sights on creating her debut wine, a rosé, from the grapes available to her at Oneiric. Stepping out from the shadows of Oneiric, having designed and conceptualised a bottle (you don't want to throw out) she enlisted the help of Helgard van Schalkwyk (Lynx) and Mark Wallace to work on a 100 % Merlot Cote de Provence dry style rosé. In late 2018 her maiden vintage then sold under Oneiric was released and sold out to rave reviews. And just like that, a star was born. 99% of the wines are sold direct to the consumer, with only 1% offered to some of the world's top hand-selected establishments.
“Oneiric wines is the Shangri-La of Elgin. 360-degree views and a Sauvignon Blanc and Cab you would swop your children for.”
MOSI WINES
Mosi is a local name for Victoria Falls. The red wine is named as a tribute to Zimbabwean winemaker Joseph Dlafana’s father who passed away in 2004, grapes for the Favian Syrah were sourced from a single 20 years old trellised block grown on shale-rich soils in Riebeck- Kasteel. The Chenin Blanc is named after Joseph’s son Tinashe. Joseph was team Captain of the Zimbabwe sommeliers, to be featured in the documentary film “Blind Ambition”. Joseph is also known as the sommelier of La Colombe restaurant in Constantia. He is producing an excellent Gin where the botanicals come from several different countries. Juniper berries from Italy, Bark from Zimbabwe and spices/herbs from South Africa.
DRAYMAN'S BREWERY AND DISTILLERY
Mr Kallmeyer opened the Drayman’s Brewery and Distillery in 1997 in Silverton, Pretoria. He is a Master Brewer, a passionate distiller, and a keen beekeeper. The company managed to keep going even with the strong beer competition market. It specialises in Draft Beer, from dumpies, litre bottles up to 50 litres drums. In spirits, a lovely honey whisky and a South African single malt called Highveld. 100% raw Honey and Ethiopian coffee beans are also available.
