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Black Elephant Vintners

We Are The Misfits Of The Wine Industry, The Rebels Of The Vine…”

Black Elephant Vintners

Winery

Black Elephant Vintners was born out of synchronicity, fortuitous friendships and a love for wine. Goal of the three founders: to make thrilling wine from a very special place, the Franschhoek Valley, one of the oldest wine growing areas of the Cape. Kevin Swart (‘Black’ in Afrikaans) and Raymond Ndlovu (‘Elephant’ in a number of southern African languages) were joined by winemaker Jacques Wentzel in order to realize their shared dream.
“It’s our mission to bring truth to the wine industry and create experiences that turn convention on its head. We believe in truth, in seeing opportunities where others see challenges. To thrive where others fail. To push the boundaries of conformity in an industry that has long forgotten to have fun.”

Wine maker

Jacques Wentzel was born and bred on Robben Island, South Africa’s iconic symbol of political struggle. He was trained in Viticulture & Winemaking at Elsenburg Agricultural College, where he graduated top of the class, and earned his winemaking stripes at the famous Warwick Estate (Stellenbosch) and nearby Môreson (Franschhoek). Jacques: ““It’s not rocket science, I just prefer making clean, healthy wines. Then I have a solid basis and can experiment when it comes to the blending process,”.


Charity

interview with Black Elephant Vintners on BBC News

door Lerato Mbele

Order the wines of Black Elephant Vintners

Three Men in a Tub Red Blend 2019
Name
Three Men in a Tub Red Blend 2019
Winery
Black Elephant Vintners
Region
Franschhoek
price
€ 11,00
Two Dogs, a Peacock & a Horse 2021
Name
Two Dogs, a Peacock & a Horse 2021
Winery
Black Elephant Vintners
price
€ 12,50
MCC Brut
Name
MCC Brut
Winery
Black Elephant Vintners
Region
Franschhoek
price
€ 29,50
Rose Rebel 2021
Name
Rose Rebel 2021
Winery
Black Elephant Vintners
price
€ 11,50
Nicholas Red 2016
Name
Nicholas Red 2016
Winery
Black Elephant Vintners
Region
Franschhoek
price
€ 13,50
Amistad Syrah 2014
Name
Amistad Syrah 2014
Winery
Black Elephant Vintners
Region
Franschhoek
price
€ 17,50
MCC Brut
Name
MCC Brut
Winery
Black Elephant Vintners
Region
Franschhoek
price
€ 25,00
Amazing Grace 2014
Name
Amazing Grace 2014
Winery
Black Elephant Vintners
Region
Franschhoek
price
€ 30,00
Three Men in a Tub Pinotage 2015
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Three Men in a Tub Pinotage 2015
Winery
Black Elephant Vintners
Region
Western Cape
price
€ 25,00
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