Crafted by James McKenzie
Snow Mountain Wines and the Artisan Collection
Established in 2008 by South African Winemaker James McKenzie, proprietor of Snow Mountain Wines and the Artisan Collection, both renowned for their excellence in crafting premium South African wines. Originating from a Private Cellar in Wellington, James embarked on this journey after transitioning from the financial industry, driven by a profound aspiration to produce wines that capture the essence of superior grapes cultivated across the diverse terroirs of the Western Cape, South Africa. Expanding from its origins, Snow Mountain, situated in Stellenbosch, embodies our vision: to meticulously craft wines that not only showcase the distinct terroir of their origin but also honor the innate character of each grape varietal.
OUR WINES
SNOW MOUNTAIN
VONKEL
Fresh aromas of green apple and acacia blossom backed up by subtle hints of minerality and whiffs of freshly baked brioche.
SNOW MOUNTAIN
CHARDONNAY 2023
This Chardonnay in a classical style has a hint of lime and citrus with lingering tones of buttery oak.
SNOW MOUNTAIN
THE MISTRESS 2022
This is a light fruity style of Pinot Noir with a spicy finish.
SNOW MOUNTAIN
MERLOT 2021
This Merlot abounds with fruit and spice, raspberries and cassis.
SNOW MOUNTAIN
SYRAH 2020
Layers of black fruit, dark cherries and a hint of spicy pepper on the finish.
SNOW MOUNTAIN RENOSTERWACHT
CHENIN BLANC 2023
To be appreciated by those who love a long lunch and care for the unique flora and fauna of the Cape.
SNOW MOUNTAIN RESERVE
CHENIN BLANC 2022
Produced from beautiful old vines, growing high up in the hills above The Cape.
SNOW MOUNTAIN RESERVE
PINOT NOIR 2021
This is a Pinot Noir with classical dark cherries and a subtle spicy finish.
SNOW MOUNTAIN RESERVE
PINOTAGE 2022
This is a Pinotage with classical flavours of red cherries, bramble, and smokey chocolate.
SNOW MOUNTAIN RESERVE
MALBEC 2022
This Malbec, with layers of dark fruit, blackberries, and a touch of spicy pepper on the finish.
THE ARTISAN COLLECTION
BEULAH
Beautiful bubbles from traditional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes with secondary fermentation in the bottle.
THE ARTISAN COLLECTION
STARGAZER CHARDONNAY 2021
Grapes hand-selected during night harvest have produced this full wine of distinctive character.
THE ARTISAN COLLECTION
STEEN 2023
Rich and full with a hint of tannin. This white wine is definitely destined for the table. Soft cheeses and meats with creamy sauces. Maturing 8 to 10 years.
THE ARTISAN COLLECTION
THE BANKER FIBONACCI 2021
Long periods of cold soaking and time spent in new French oak has allowed this wine to develop soft round tannins and maintain its fruit balance.
GEEN HAAS CHENIN BLANC 2022
Produced from beautiful old vines, growing high up in the hills above The Cape.
GEEN HAAS PINOTAGE 2022
Intense cluster selection ensures that only the most suitable grapes are used to create this classic Pinotage.
WARE JAKOB VERSNIT 2021
The composition of this blend is inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, ensuring precision in the proportion of cultivars.
