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4G Wines

G. is set to become the Premier Cru or First Growth of the Cape – THE iconic wine of South Africa. Not because it builds on centuries of tradition and history – but the exact opposite, in fact.

4G Wines emerged from a mad idea of two oenophile friends who believed it must be possible to create an iconic wine, even without a professional background. One of which, Philipp Gerhard Axt, was enthralled – or downright obsessed – with the idea, and developed it further with tenacity, meticulousness, passion, savvy, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Two more friends joined subsequently: Giorgio Dalla Cia and Sohn Georges of the Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. All four have names containing the letter G.

Red wines from 4G Wines

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G. Zwizzirön 2017
Only 3 Bottles

G. Zwizzirön 2017

WO Western Cape, 4G Wines Estate, 1500 ml
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The Echo of G. 2015

WO Western Cape, 4G Wines Estate, 750 ml
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G. Le Capitaine 2016
Only 2 Bottles

G. Le Capitaine 2016

WO Western Cape, 4G Wines Estate, 750 ml
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The Echo of G. 2014
Only 12 Bottles

The Echo of G. 2014

WO Western Cape, 4G Wines Estate, 750 ml

from 4G Wines

In Stock

The Echo of G. 2015

WO Western Cape, 4G Wines Estate, 750 ml
In Stock
G. Zwizzirön 2017
Only 3 Bottles

G. Zwizzirön 2017

WO Western Cape, 4G Wines Estate, 1500 ml
In Stock
G. Le Capitaine 2016
Only 2 Bottles

G. Le Capitaine 2016

WO Western Cape, 4G Wines Estate, 750 ml
In Stock
The Echo of G. 2014
Only 12 Bottles

The Echo of G. 2014

WO Western Cape, 4G Wines Estate, 750 ml

The project’s purpose was clear from the very beginning: to press the very first Premier Cru and the primordial iconic wine of South Africa. A wine that could measure up to the great wines of the world.

Numerous international comparative tastings have shown G. to be close, or already part of the top echelon. 2010 was the first vintage of the Bordeaux blend with Syrah, which may vary in its composition for each vintage. In 2011, none other than Denis Dubourdieu, professor at the University of Bordeaux and consultant to some of the best wine producers of the world, assumed responsibility for the project, alongside his longstanding associate Dr Valérie Lavigne.

Nothing is left to chance for the work in the cellar and vineyard. A highly qualified team carries out the actual precision work in the leased parcels - "precision viticulture". There are about fifteen different vineyards, some of which are only a few rows in size, spread over the entire Western Cape. The selection of the grapes is one of the biggest success factors. Each grape berry is checked before it enters the fermentation vat.

Philipp G. Axt is only satisfied with the very best, also in the selection of barrels, when buying the best corks, with the specially made bottle, the wooden crates from Ghana, the labels designed by the up-and-coming Berlin artist Sebastian Blinde, etc. He does not have his own cellar built by a star architect. In the simple, rented building, the flagship G. and his little brother THE ECHO OF G. mature towards their destiny: to show the world of wine that there are also wines to be found on the Cape that can be ranked among the world's best.

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Il Molino di Grace

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G. & J. Guillerault / Sebastian Fargette

G. & J. Guillerault / Sebastian Fargette

Gilles Guillerault and Sébastien Fargette are based in Crézancy-en-Sancerre, a few kilometres west of Sancerre, in the Centre-Loire region. A lovely hilly landscape where vineyards alternate with charming villages. With around 2400 hectares of vineyards, Sancerre is a rather small wine-growing region. Only two grape varieties are cultivated, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

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