Carinus Family Vineyards is a collaboration between two friends and distant relatives, Danie and Hugo Carinus. Inspired by the soil and sustained by a passion for artisanal winemaking, this union showcases the best cultivars that the South African Winelands has to offer. The fresh wines express the terroir where the vineyards are rooted and are made using a refined winemaking process to honour and celebrate the cultivars with minimal interference.
Treasuring traditions passed down through generations whilst embracing new adventures, Carinus Family Vineyards is a vino venture rooted in five generations of vineyard cultivation.
Our Vineyards
We are fortunate to farm, and cultivate our fruit, in two of the most exciting wards of the Cape winelands. Our Chenin Blanc (Rooidraai and Carinus) and Colombard in the iron-rich granitic soils of the Swartland; home to some of the finest Chenin’s in South Africa.






The wine features aromatic notes of lime zest, magnolia flowers, and spice, delivering a lively energy on the palate characterized by beautiful fruit purity and texture, culminating in a long, savory finish.
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The wine emanates a floral perfume characterized by purple flowers, red and black berries, and white pepper spice. The palate showcases bright fruit accompanied by a grippy acidity, and the finish is marked by softened yet crunchy tannins.
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The wine unfolds with aromas of lime, grapefruit, and green apple, offering a palate that harmoniously balances beautiful weight with a fresh, zippy acidity, while a saline quality contributes to the length of the finish.
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Aged for 10 months in old French oak barrels, this wine presents notes of yellow apple, peach, and lemongrass on the nose, accompanied by subtle hints of honeydew melon. The palate is graced with a beautifully managed weight that lingers, preserving the purity of fruit and showcasing the vineyard’s cherished saline energy.
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The wine exhibits aromatics of wet stone, yellow pear, fynbos, and bruised curry leaf, while the palate is lively and fresh, culminating in a long finish.
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