Alvi’s Drift Signature Pinotage

The Alvi’s Drift Signature Pinotage is a South-African Pinotage from Alvi’s Drift. Pinotage always has been a specialty of the winery since it’s first launch in 2006. After fermentation this wine matures for 7 months in French oak after which it’s bottled. It has a deep dark red colour with aromas of ripe berries, mulberry and brambles. The palate is well balanced with fruit and oak influences as well as vanilla, chocolate and dark cherries. This wine pairs well with roasted beef and duck

Alvi’s Drift

Alvi is an abbreviation for Albertus Viljoen, the official first name of the owner of this South-African winery in Worcester. His friends call him Alvi and he’s the third generation following his grandfather in the wine business. Albertus Viljoen van de Merwe was a farmer in Worcester, a 2 hour drive from Capetown. His estate was located on two sides of the river Breede Rivier so he built a drift (African for bridge) in 1928 to get an easy access to both parts. Soon this bridge was called Alvi’s Drift which is now used by Alvi van der Merwe as the name for the wines they produce. The family business owns 420 hectares with vineyards as well as 4000 cows, 200.000 chickens and several citrus and peach orchards. Alvi’s younger brother Johan manages the farm whilst Alvi supervises the winery. The vineyards located in the Breede Rivier valley in the Worcester district contain 19 grape varieties. Together with his team of wine makers Alvi produces a variety of wines with international allure.