Saltare

Come and share in the aromas

and the taste of our small project. We started in 2003 when Carla decided it was time to begin experimenting with her favourite wine: méthode champagnoise, or sparkling wine which has undergone secondary fermenting in the bottle. Read the rest of the story - which became a dance and a celebration - by following The Dance above.

Our fourth MCC,

the 2007 vintage, was disgorged in October 2009 and we want to share it with everyone! We have also released our fourth Chenin blanc (2009) and our second Syrah (2006). In addition, there is a once-only released Bordeaux blend (2006) called "the secret" (Specialis) on offer. All these wines are made in very limited quantities, which means they get all the attention they deserve. Read more about our range of wines by following The Wines above.

The magical process

of making a sparkling wine according to the French method is filled with romance and myth. Of course, the actual process requires a lot of hours, passion, patience and respect for nature's own way. Fortunately we have very enthusiastic friends who help us start each vintage on a lively and energetic note. See how we make our wines by following The Season above.

Many people ask us

"Where is Saltare?" We live in Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa's wine region. We are fortunate to live on a rose farm overlooking the Simonsberg. We do not own our own cellar, so we rent cellar space where it suits our needs best. Carla Pauw, a qualified winemaker and consultant for a number of wineries in the area, selects grapes from vineyards across the Western Cape. These grapes express aromas and flavours that she cherishes. After the grapes are handpicked we transport them to the cellar and the process of drawing out the juice and nurturing it to its best potential can start. You can find our contact details by following the Contact Us link above.

Our blog is now active

so you can follow our daily/weekly/monthly pleasures and endeavours on the Saltare weblog.