New arrivals: Saxenburg
Fresh in from Stellenbosch
With Saxenburg, we are expanding our Stellenbosch range and are now offering these new wines for tasting in our showroom. Discover the Saxenburg wines and let us surprise you.
In January of this year, we visited Saxenburg Winery and met the owner Fiona Buhrer and winemaker Dirk van Zyl in person and had a tasting in the wine cellar. For us, it was immediately apparent that we had to give Saxenburg a place at KapWeine! Now, 2.5 months later, the first delivery of Saxenburg has arrived. And yes, the wines are excellent!
Saxenburg is a family winery based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. We are passionately dedicated to producing top-quality wines that express terroir, diversity, and consistent quality.
Saxenburg Mission
«Our mission is to share these wines with enthusiasts around the world to create wonderful and lasting moments.»
Saxenburg was officially proclaimed in 1693 and is one of the oldest farms in South Africa. Thanks to the combination of perfect natural conditions and a highly skilled and motivated team, the wines have received the highest praise in South Africa and worldwide.
MORE ABOUT SAXENBOURG WINES
When Adrian and Birgit Bührer took over Saxenburg in 1989, the farm – and South Africa as a nation – was desperate for rejuvenation. They stubbornly stuck to their vision thanks to their courage and unwavering perseverance.
They traded their familiar surroundings in Switzerland for a dilapidated homestead in the Cape Winelands. While they made significant changes to the property, the farm’s success is due to the entire team. «We started in 1989 with the promise of becoming one of the best Shiraz producers in South Africa. Today we can proudly say that we have achieved so much more.»
Saxenburg’s terroir is ideally suited to Shiraz, and it is thanks to this grape variety, Saxenburg has become a prominent South African export. Thanks to our winemakers’ belief that exceptional wines are made on the vine, we practice a well-managed system of summer pruning to keep yields low. With fewer bunches remaining, the grapes ripen to a more refined quality and less manual labour is required in the cellar.
Although famous for Shiraz, many Saxenburg wines – red and white – are enjoyed worldwide.
Saxenburg Philosophy
«A wine is a place. When this place and its unique and exceptional terroir are respected, world-class wines are produced»
Saxenburg
Guinea Fowl Red – 2017
The Guinea Fowl Red 2020 shows an abundance of dark fruit aromas such as blackcurrant, plum and crushed blueberry on the nose, supported by hints of freshly roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate. The palate is nicely weighted, with a dense but fine-grained tannic structure.
Special Offer
SAXENBURG
Guinea Fowl Red – 2017
CHF 12.90 instead of CHF 15.90
Saxenburg
Private Collection –
Chardonnay – 2019
91 Points by James Suckling
The Private Collection Chardonnay 2019 shows lemon, sliced green apples, fresh bread, nuts and a hint of beeswax on the nose. The palate is long and persistent, with a refreshing acidity.
Special Offer
SAXENBURG
Private Collection – Chardonnay – 2019
CHF 22.00 instead of CHF 27.90
Saxenburg
Private Collection –
Sauvignon Blanc – 2021
4 Stars by Platter’s
The Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2021 has an inviting nose with aromas of pear, papaya, gooseberry and kiwi leading to a palate with beautiful concentration and texture. The natural acidity gives the wine an incredible sense of minerality and purity.
Special Offer
SAXENBURG
Private Collection – Sauvignon Blanc – 2021
CHF 15.90 instead of CHF 19.90
Saxenburg
Guinea Fowl White –
Chenin Blanc – 2021
3.5 Stars by Platter’s
The Guinea Fowl Chenin Blanc 2021 has beautiful aromas of peach, pear and melon on the nose. On the palate, it is wonderfully complex and structured. A pithiness almost reminiscent of orange peel makes it interesting and is wonderfully balanced by a crisp acidity.
Special Offer
SAXENBURG
Guinea Fowl White – Chenin Blanc – 2021
CHF 12.90 instead of CHF 15.90
Saxenburg
Private Collection –
Pinotage – 2020
The Pinotage is a medium-bodied wine that aims to express the elegance of Pinotage. The vineyard used for this wine reaches optimal ripeness quickly, which allows us to harvest earlier and ensure a lower alcohol content. On the nose, this wine shows beautiful mulberries, plums and cherries with hints of dark chocolate and a wonderfully long finish.
Killer Deal – from 6 bottles
SAXENBURG
Pinotage Private Collection – 2020
CHF 16.90 instead of CHF 24.00
Saxenburg
Private Collection –
Shiraz – 2017
90 Points by Tim Atkin
The Private Collection Syrah has a beautiful nose of black cherries, red berries and a hint of pepper and spice. The palate is seamless – the tannin dense but fine-grained. The oak is beautifully integrated and only adds to the incredible complexity. Hints of crushed granite and floral elements bring freshness to the palate, which finishes with sweet spice.
Killer Deal – from 6 bottles
SAXENBURG
Private Collection – Shiraz – 2017
CHF 19.90 instead of CHF 29.00
Saxenburg
Private Collection – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2017
4 Stars by Platter’s
The 2017 Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon was in many ways better than the famous 2015 vintage and this wine is proof of that. As is typical of Cabernet Sauvignons from the Polkadraai Hills site, this wine has incredible freshness and elegance, even though the tannins are still young and firm. Beautiful aromas of tobacco leaf, plum and blackcurrant lead to a palate that is beautifully weighted and fine-grained.
Killer Deal – from 6 bottles
SAXENBURG
Private Collection – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2017
CHF 19.90 instead of CHF 29.00
All prices in CHF incl. VAT. Daily price as of 07.04.2022.
Offers valid while stocks last. Errors and price changes subject to change.
