On Cloud Wine was founded to give women, in the South African wine industry, access to the UK market.
We currently work with six women, and import wines from small boutique labels that are not yet sold anywhere else in the UK.
Orders can be placed via the link below
Free Delivery throughout the UK
The Winemakers
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Ses'fikile
Meet Nondumiso…
‘I taught for 13 years at a high school in Khayelitsha. With the democracy taking shape, opportunities began to emerge and things that were in obscurity came to light.
I discovered wine which I had always despised. Wine during apartheid was not an alcoholic beverage of choice, it was at the bottom of the social ladder. In the media it was projected differently, with elegance, sophistication and deepened appreciation. That grasped my attention. The rest is history.’
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j9Wine
Meet Janine…
j9Wine was founded by Janine Petersen in 2016 who turned her passion for wine into an iconic brand.
After having worked extensively with big names in the wine industry of South Africa, Janine used her experience and ventured into creating the j9Wine range. She sold her car and invested her life savings to get j9Wine off the ground.
Janine continued to develop her wine knowledge and is now a female winemaker. Sourcing grapes from across the coastal region and collaborating with some of the best winemakers in South Africa.
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Compagniesdrift
Meet Ilse…
Ilse Anne Rutherford was born and bred in Pniel, a small village between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, matriculating at Bloemhof Girl’s High in 1994.
She finished a diploma in Marketing, working in various fields within the Wine Industry since 1997, including 4 years in Exports. Involved since 2006 at Meerlust, she has been the Managing Director of Compagniesdrift since 2012.
“I am very grateful for this opportunity that has come my way , and 71 other farm workers, to become owners of a Company. It is my personal goal and heart’s desire to make Compagniesdrift successful on all levels and keep on uplifting as many workers as possible”
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Seven Sisters
Meet Vivian…
Vivian Kleyhans née Brutus entered the industry as a self-taught wine entrepreneur. Her vision was to one-day establish a business and legacy for generations to come.
People of colour were excluded from the wine industry until 1994, when South Africa became a democratic country. In 2009, the Brutus family acquired a piece of barren land to build their new home, own winery/tasting facility and the planting of wine grapes.
Now 13 years later, Vivian has developed the land, planting vines, building a tasting room and restaurant as well as an established wine production facility.
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M'hudi
Meet Malmsey…
‘It was in 2003 that I decided to make the biggest change in my life where I moved from a secure professional life to wine production, a space completely unknown to me and my family, full of risks, uncertainty, and vertical learning curves.
And it was in that process amid many challenges and sometimes turbulence that I made a dream of my life come true.
Two laters the M’hudi Wine Brand was born.’
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Libby's Pride
Meet Libby…
Elizabeth started in the wine industry 19 years ago.
Elizabeth’s nickname is Libby and her star sign is Leo, which is how Libby’s Pride was born.
Libby’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through socio-economic empowerment.
She carries lots of passion for the wine industry, and with her determination wants to become the most successful Black Women Owned company.
Her mantra is to…
‘Never think your dream is beyond your reach!’
The Wines
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Ses'fikile Chenin Blanc/Roussanne 2020
Fresh, crisp and aromatic with tropical flavours of pears, apples and honey. Fruit driven wine with a nice balanced acidity.
12.5% ABV
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J9 Sauvignon Blanc 2021
With guava, green fig leaf and litchi undertones, this wine is a refreshing summer wine with a fruity personality.
13% ABV
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Compagniesdrift Chardonnay Pinot Noir
A vibrant rose and mandarin hue comes to mind. On the nose nuances of cherry and red berry flavours are supported by some stone fruit notes. These flavours are well supported by a fresh acidity that helps to elevate the fruit profile thereof.
12.5% ABV
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Compagniesdrift Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018
This wine has a dark and ruby red colour with a vibrant hue showing the youth of this wine. On the nose dark fruit aromas of blackcurrant and plums with notes of spice are detected.
14% ABV
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Seven Sisters Sauvignon Blanc 2021
A crisp dry wine with bell pepper and green apple flavours. This wine is full-bodied with good structure and balanced acidity.
Enjoy with seafood, poultry or pork.
12% ABV
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M'hudi Harold's Pinotage 2019
A modern style of Pinotage, packed with full red-berry and cranberry flavours, touches of cinnamon spice, toasted marshmallows and soft tannings. This wine should pair well with most red meats or poultry. The sweet fruit flavours of Pinotage make it an ideal match for spicy curries, pizza, flavourful venison dishes and just by itself. Serve at a cool room temperature.
13.5% ABV
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Libby's Pride Merlot 2021
A fruity, medium bodied wine with delicious red & black berry fruit flavours and a hint of mint on the finish. Enjoy with roasted meat dishes, pizzas or pasta.
14.5% ABV