As the rhythm of harvest fades, the valley settles into a quieter moment. The vineyards rest, the cellar hums softly, and a new vintage begins to take shape.
There is a certain electricity that runs through Paul Clüver Family Wine Estate when a new vintage begins to reveal itself, and the first 2025 releases in the Village collection arrive with all the brightness and intent one could hope for.
Paul Clüver Village Chardonnay and Pinot Noir make an Exuberant Debut from revered 2025 Vintage
Drawn from our younger vineyards in Elgin, the Village range represents the most approachable expression within Paul Clüver Family Wines’ Chardonnay and Pinot Noir portfolio, yet it carries the same precision, restraint, and sense of place that define the estate’s broader philosophy.
The 2025 vintage, widely regarded as one of exceptional balance and purity, has delivered fruit of remarkable definition, setting the stage for wines that feel both expressive and assured in equal measure.
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Precision, pace, and perspective in the 2026 harvest
In Elgin, the 2026 vintage will be remembered as a season that demanded attentiveness and rewarded adaptability. At Paul Clüver Family Wines on the De Rust farm, cellarmaster Andries Burger – marking his 30th harvest with the estate – reflects on a year that called for both experience and agility.
“It was a challenging season that kept us on our toes,” he says. “We had to stay close to the vineyards and respond thoughtfully as conditions evolved. They say wine is made in the vineyards, and to a certain extent, this is true. But in this year’s harvest, the role of the winemaker and cellar teams was crucial.”
“Wine is made in the vineyard – but this year, it was shaped by every decision we made along the way.”
- Andries Burger, Paul Clüver Family Wines cellarmaster
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