Buy or order Alvi's Drift wine

Albertus Viljoen, called Alvi by his friends, founded the Alvi winery in 1928. He owned numerous vineyards on his Alfalfa estate, situated on the Breede River. Because the vineyards straddled both sides of the Breede River, he decided to create a drift (South African for bridge). Alvi's Drift quickly became such a household name that Albertus Viljoen van de Merwe renamed his winery Alvi's Drift.

The winery is located just outside Worcester, about a two-hour drive from the bustling capital, Cape Town. Along both banks of the Breede River, you'll find an impressive 420 hectares of vineyards. Now, over 90 years later, the grandsons of Albertus Viljoen van de Merwe are in charge of the day-to-day running of Alvi's Drift winery. Alvi and Johan manage the vineyards with just as much passion as their grandfather once did.

The vineyards in Worcester

The 420 hectares of vineyards boast no fewer than 19 different grape varieties. However, the lion's share is reserved for conventional varieties like Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay. However, you'll also find less common varieties like Viognier, Grenache Noir, and Petit Verdot. Most of the vines are planted quite close to the banks of the Breede River. This area is rich in silt, which serves as a nutrient-rich soil for the vines. This, combined with South Africa's countless hours of sunshine, ensures that the Alvi's Drift grapes thrive.

The wines of Alvi's Drift

Alvi's Drift offers a wide selection of wines, so you can constantly be surprised by the delicious South African wines. The winery has many accessible wines that you can drink almost every day. Well-structured wines without the fuss or nonsense. Try Alvi's Drift Chenin Blanc or Alvi's Drift Pinotage to discover the true essence of South Africa. Their top cuvée is Alvi's Drift 221 Special Cuvée, where various red grape varieties combine to create a stunning red wine from South Africa.