High altitude Dwarsrivier vineyards, cool Mediterranean climate, coastal Ghost Corner wines, and limited Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc.
The producer
Cederberg Private Cellar is based on Dwarsrivier farm in the Western Cape. David Nieuwoudt is the winemaker and owner. Its vineyards lie between 950 and 1,100 metres above sea level in a cool Mediterranean climate. The portfolio includes Cederberg, Ghost Corner, Five Generations and Longaví. Five Generations is the flagship range, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc sourced from single vineyards and selected top barrels. Ghost Corner The Bowline 2023 belongs to the coastal expression around Cape Agulhas near Elim. It has fresh barrel influence and notes of green apple, blackcurrant leaf, gooseberry, white flowers, herbs and grilled lemon.
Known for
High altitude Cederberg and coastal Ghost Corner wines
Notable facts
The present Nieuwoudt family moved to Dwarsrivier in 1893.
David Nieuwoudt owns Cederberg Private Cellar and represents the family's fifth generation.
The vineyards lie between 950 and 1,100 metres above sea level.
Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc come from single vineyards, with top barrels selected for limited annual releases.
The story
David Takes The Reins
In 1997, David Nieuwoudt returned to Dwarsrivier, the farm where he grew up, and took over the farm and winemaking reins from Oom Flippie. David owns Cederberg Private Cellar and represents the fifth generation of the Nieuwoudt family. His daughter Emma represents the sixth. Five Generations is the flagship range, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc sourced from single vineyards. The top barrels are selected, and a limited quantity of each wine is released every year. The two wines form the flagship pair.
David Takes The Reins
In 1997, David Nieuwoudt returned to Dwarsrivier, the farm where he grew up, and took over the farm and winemaking reins from Oom Flippie. David owns Cederberg Private Cellar and represents the fifth generation of the Nieuwoudt family. His daughter Emma represents the sixth. Five Generations is the flagship range, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc sourced from single vineyards. The top barrels are selected, and a limited quantity of each wine is released every year. The two wines form the flagship pair.
From the atlas
Cederberg Private Cellar
Cederberg Private Cellar is based on Dwarsrivier farm, with high altitude vineyards in a cool Mediterranean climate and four collections: Cederberg, Ghost Corner, Five Generations and Longaví.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Producer
Cederberg Private Cellar
Setting
Dwarsrivier farm in the Western Cape
Main grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Merlot and Shiraz
Signature range
Five Generations flagship range
Defining feature
High altitude vineyards in a cool Mediterranean climate, with little to no chemical intervention
The Producer
The Dwarsrivier farm covers 5,500 hectares, with 74 hectares under vine. Cederberg Private Cellar is based there, and David Nieuwoudt is the winemaker and owner. He represents the fifth generation of the Nieuwoudt family; his daughter Emma represents the sixth generation.
The present Nieuwoudt family moved to Dwarsrivier in 1893. David returned to the farm where he grew up in 1997 and took over the farm and winemaking reins from Oom Flippie.
Place
At high elevation, cooler conditions can slow ripening and help grapes retain acidity. The vineyards at Cederberg Private Cellar lie between 950 and 1,100 metres above sea level in a cool Mediterranean climate, rather than a maritime or coastal one.
The hillsides and high mountain slopes have weathered shale or slate. Clay rich soil suits red cultivars, while granite derived soils and sandstone are also present. The farm forms part of the Greater Cederberg Biodiversity Corridor. Of its land, 5,200 hectares are under conservation and about 300 hectares serve farming, the holiday resort and staff housing.
Wines
The portfolio contains four collections: Cederberg, Ghost Corner, Five Generations and Longaví. Five Generations is the flagship range, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc sourced from single vineyards. The top barrels are selected, and a limited quantity of each wine is released every year.
Cederberg Merlot Shiraz 2023 is a red blend from the Cederberg range. It has soft juicy tannins, broad flavours, refreshing acidity and a lingering spicy fruit finish.
Ghost Corner The Bowline 2023 is a white wine in the Ghost Corner range, tied to the coastal area around Cape Agulhas near Elim. It is very fresh, with barrel influence and notes of green apple, blackcurrant leaf, Galia melon, gooseberry, white flowers, herbs and grilled lemon.
Final Word
Cederberg Private Cellar has a coastal Ghost Corner range around Cape Agulhas near Elim. Five Generations is the flagship range, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc from single vineyards.