Two Oceans

Where the seas kiss - Two Oceans

Two Oceans is a South African wine estate. The name comes from the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, which meet here at the southern tip of the country. The feeling of sharing is what defines the brand, and so the minds behind Two Oceans have created a range of wonderful wines, ideal for sharing and enjoying.

A brief history

Viticulture in South Africa dates back to Dutchman Jan van Riebeeck, a ship's doctor for the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, who first grew wine here as it was more durable on sea voyages and he wanted to use it to treat scurvy, a seafaring disease. His successor Simon van der Stel, a wine lover, was the final push to get the ball rolling and bring viticulture to where it is today after a long time: South Africa is one of the largest wine exporters in the world, half of the wine pressed each year goes outside the country. 

Portfolio and origin of the wines of Two Oceans

The wines of Two Oceans today include single-varietal wines and cuvées, the bases for these are besipielielie the grape varieties:

• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Grigio
• Chenin Blanc
• Chardonnay
• Shiraz
• Cabernet Sauvignon

The vineyards of Two Oceans are close to the coast, so it is not surprising that the maritime character of the wine is defined by the climatic conditions that characterise the area. Cool sea air brings much needed cooling to wine in South Africa with its dry, hot summers, and heavy fog wafting inland brings a fair amount of moisture.

In addition, grapes are selected and purchased from different wine-growing regions in South Africa in order to be able to round off the portfolio with further wines. For instance, grapes from Wellington or Paarl are the basis for some of the Two Oceans wines.