Takuan is a 2nd generation Cellar Master, describing his position at their family-run winery as "a huge privilege with a lot of responsibility behind it".
Haute Cabriére is a strong South African brand.
"95% of our wines are sold and enjoyed in South Africa. Mainly because when we started off, we started with nothing. We started with an MCC, small volumes as a specialist. We didn't have extra volumes for export".
Haute Cabriére specializes in two grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drawing from the myth that Burgundy sneaked in a bit of Syrah with the Pinot Noir vintages where they needed a little bit more structure, Haute Cabriére launched a pioneering red blend in South Africa, the Arnim Family Reserve, a blend with Pinot Noir and Syrah. "It's an amazing blend, still young, but getting great feedback" says Takuan.
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