About the Winelands welcomes Johan Malan, Owner and Winemaker at Simonsig located in Stellenbosch. Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. Listen to the podcast with Johan below:
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Tasting the Stars at SIMONSIG WINE ESTATE!
About Johan Malan
With the 3rd generation Malan family at the helm of this abundant Stellenbosch farm in the Western Cape, Simonsig is a proud wine producer underpinned by true Cape hospitality, driven by strong family values and committed to the wellbeing of their people.
The Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award for 2020 was awarded to Johan Malan on Saturday night, 21 November 2020, the 40th anniversary of The Diners Club Winemaker of the Year. The wine style chosen was Cap Classique, the name given to the South African wine made by the traditional method of a second fermentation in the bottle.
Dom Perignon said, come quickly I am tasting the stars! I felt as though I was tasting the stars, and appropriately, it was Diane and my wedding anniversary too. Also so timeous with 2021 being the 50th anniversary of the first Kaapse Vonkel and also for Cap Classique! This award is full of meaning and symbolism for me and my team, all of whom played a part in this award. I am humbled and grateful.
The Malan Legacy
Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name.
These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Francois-Jacques, Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate.
The Simonsig Award-Winning Wines
Visit Simonsig for Wine Tasting
The Restaurant Cuvée is now the new tasting room where guests can relax under the magnificent oak trees with cheese or charcuterie platters and taste the wonderful range of Simonsig wines. Call on 021 888 4915 or
email Simonsig on tastingroom@simonsig.co.za
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