KapWeine - Cederberg Winery of the Year 2026 - Discovery Set

Six wines from the highest vineyards at the Cape

Cederberg is a winery like no other in South Africa. It is located about 250 kilometers north of Cape Town in the middle of the Cederberg wilderness, where the vines grow at over 1,000 meters and the peaks are often covered in snow in winter. The Nieuwoudt family has farmed the land since 1893, and the first vines were planted in 1973. Today, David Nieuwoudt manages the estate in the fifth generation. The cool mountain climate, the seclusion, and the virus-free vineyards ensure wines with clear fruit and lively freshness. This discovery set shows the full range of the estate: three reds, two whites, and one rosé. Ideal for getting to know a special winery, or as a gift for anyone who appreciates high-altitude wines.

The six bottles in the set

• Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 From south-west facing slopes at about 1,036 meters, where the grapes ripen slowly and for a long time. Plum, cassis, ripe cherry, violets, and fine spice; on the palate, pure fruit, silky structured tannins, and refreshing acidity.
• Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2023 Merlot sets the tone, while Shiraz adds spice and body. Black cherry and mulberry, plus black pepper and baking spices; fruit-forward, with soft, juicy tannins and a spicy finish. A versatile red wine for every day.
• Cederberg Shiraz 2021 A multi-layered Shiraz with red cherries and mulberries, subtle hints of mocha and cloves; on the palate, red fruit and dark chocolate, full-bodied with juicy tannins.
• Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2025 From cool, high-altitude sites, juicy and accessible. Winter melon, ripe nectarine, tropical fruit, and Cape gooseberry, with gentle acidity, a melt-in-the-mouth texture, and a clean finish.
• Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2025 From South Africa’s highest-altitude Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. Cape gooseberry, passion fruit, pineapple, kiwi, and a hint of lime; on the palate, spicy and creamy at the same time, with a fresh Granny Smith finish. Gold medal at the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon 2026.
• Cederberg Sustainable Shiraz Rosé 2025 From high-altitude vineyards with a cool climate. Pale salmon pink with copper reflections, rose petals and Turkish delight; on the palate, a sweet-and-spicy interplay and a fresh pomegranate finish.

At a glance: 6 bottles of 0.75 l each, three red wines, two white wines, and one rosé, South Africa (Cederberg), dry. Serve red wines best at 16 to 18 degrees, white wine and rosé at 8 to 10 degrees.

Vinification

• Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2022: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from red slate and Hutton soils. Fermentation with pump-overs every six hours and manual pigeage, followed by 10 to 14 days of extended skin contact. Malolactic fermentation in barrels, 15 months in 225-liter French oak barriques (24% new, 40% second-fill, 36% third-fill). Cederberg.
• Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2023: 73% Merlot, 27% Shiraz from sandstone, Glenrosa, slate, and Hutton soils. Hand-harvested, separate vinification, two days of cold maceration, regular pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation in tank, followed by maturation in used French barriques. Assemblage only after maturation. Cederberg.
• Cederberg Shiraz 2021: 100% Shiraz from the estate's high-altitude sites. Maturation in French oak. Cederberg.
• Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2025: 100% Chenin Blanc from the estate's high-altitude sites. Cederberg.
• Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2025: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, hand-harvested. Reductive, cool vinification in stainless steel, unoaked. Cederberg.
• Cederberg Sustainable Shiraz Rosé 2025: 100% Shiraz from 22-year-old vines on sandstone soils. Hand-harvested in the early morning, crushed at 8 °C, approximately eight hours of skin contact, then gentle pressing. Two days of clarification, fermentation with selected yeasts, unoaked. Cederberg.

Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops, beef steak, burgers, pasta with meat sauce, bobotie, grilled fish, chicken with herbs, goat cheese, salads with feta and figs, salmon, and Mediterranean appetizers.