The Story of Tales

Each Tales cuvée illustrates a story chosen from the favourite storybook of Nelson Mandela, a legendary figure in South African history.

This range is our tribute to him.

Pinotage

With its intense aromas of red fruit, dried fruit and liquorice, Pinotage is South Africa’s emblematic grape variety – much like a certain ship whose legend was born in the Cape in the 18th century. Her captain made a pact with the devil and was condemned to sail the oceans for ever with his crew. Our Pinotage is devilishly good, and it crosses the oceans in search of true pirates who will appreciate it at its full worth.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Just like the untameable five-headed snake that Zanyani showered with true love, our South African Cabernet has been given all the skill and love it needed to fully express its ripe fruit and spice, framed by polished tannins. Through her courage and virtue, Zanyani broke the spell, freeing the snake from its scales and allowing it to turn into a tall, handsome warrior.

Chenin Blanc

The Sun, A Bushman Legend is a radiant tale that has lulled South Africans since the 18th century. The legend tells of the origins of the sun, which was once a man whom the people sent up into the sky so that he could bring light and warmth to the whole world… This Chenin Blanc draws its fruity aromas from South Africa’s generous, abundant sunshine, which allows the grapes to give this cuvée notes of white-fleshed fruit and a remarkable roundness.