Corney & Barrow 

Mont du Toit is quietly building its reputation as one of South Africa’s most critically-acclaimed boutique wine estates, whose wines are exclusive to Corney & Barrow in the UK. Nestled at the foot of the mighty Hawequa mountains, Mont du Toit Kelder (cellar in English) was acquired in 1996 by lawyer Stephan du Toit . While the 28-hectare Mont du Toit wine estate is naturally suited to high quality grape growing – with its sloping vineyards, Mediterranean-style climate and complex soils – the du Toits’ unremitting pursuit of quality is the real driving force behind the estate’s success. Their belief in nature as the source of wine quality is reflected in Mont du Toit ’s eco-friendly practices, upheld in the winery under the ‘inspirational guidance’ of German oenologist Bernd Philippi. The recent arrival of gifted young winemaker PJ Geyer , has further strengthened Mont du Toit’s talented team.

Photo: PJ Geyer