Bosberaad

Shellfish, Spicy food, Lean fish, Mild and soft cheese

Because of the position at the bottom of the valley, the vines are exposed to sunlight for a relatively short time. That is why you don’t get those ripe Chenin flavour that you would usually expect from a Swartland vineyard. The bottom section is (right in the middle of the valley) a lot greener than the top section which gives a nice mix and balance of different flavours and textures.

Swartland Chenin Blanc bush vines from the Paardeberg planted in 1980 in deep decomposed granite soils. Hand picked and whole bunch pressed into old oak barrels (and a egg) where the juice ferments and settles naturally. The wine is kept on the lees for about twelve months and then racked and bottled. No fining, no filtration, just a kiss of sulphur.

Paulus Wine Co's journey into winemaking is as lively as ripe grapes. Pauline, coming from Southern France, where vineyards dance in the sea breeze, and Paul, a native of Cape Town's sunny shores and drylands, traversed the globe in search of winemaking secrets. Their paths converged in South Africa's Swartland region, where they found themselves enchanted by its abundant potential and vibrant community. In 2018, Paul and Pauline teamed up to establish Paulus Wine Co. Their first wine, Bosberaad, celebrates South Africa's sun-soaked terroir and earned acclaim from wine critic Neal Martin. Expanding their repertoire, the duo introduced Bartàs, inspired by the elegant Chenin Blancs of the Loire Valley, striving to capture her winemaking ethos in each bottle. Now leading the wine project with their dedicated team, Paul & Pauline believe wine is more than just what's in the bottle—it's about stories, connections, and shared experiences.“We deeply believe that the people, relationships, and shared values between growers and winemakers make a wine's story. It's about sharing, learning, experiencing, and living.” Wine is more than a drink—it's a story of laughter and love shared with friends, old and new. Here's to the adventure of Paulus Wine Co—a journey filled with discovery and, of course, plenty of sips along the way.