The company owned by Eric Matkovich, a native of California, and his wife, Kara van Niekerk, a native of South Africa was established as what they see as a necessary instrument to bring the quality and culture of South African wine to the American palate. "It was really quite selfish - we couldn't find quality South African wines in our favorite restaurants," said Eric in discussing his motives for launching Cape Ardor. "After having been to South Africa several times and spending time in the Western Cape, I had been introduced to so many excellent producers that either had no access or were not being properly advocated to the U.S. market." Read on.