“Eisen & Viljoen is the latest wine to add to the very elite list of great wines globally. From the new world, but with all the complexity and passion to stand up to the best of the old world wines.”

Guillaume Glipa, Director of Food & Beverage, Chiltern Firehouse, London.

“Eisen & Viljoen sets the new benchmark for South African Bordeaux-style blends. A classic achievement in the art of great wine making.”

Mirko Benzo, Head Sommelier, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught Hotel, London.

“Eisen & Viljoen has its own personality and character. A clear identity: youthful, noble and discreet.”

Manuel Cabello, Head Sommelier, Ellerman House, Cape Town.

"Eisen & Viljoen is one of those rare wines that evokes an honest, and pure sense of emotion. One of the serious game changers in South Africa's exciting wine revolution."

Wayve Kolevsohn, Former Head Sommelier at The Test Kitchen, Cape Town.

“[Eisen & Viljoen] is a rare gem. Every sommelier craves a pleasant surprise when confronted by a new wine and I can proudly say the chemistry was instantaneous. The fanatical attention to detail is inspiring. From the label, simple but elegantly hewed, to the bottle design, a revolutionary wax artwork that exudes a modern take on wine and luxury taste. The firm tannins give an uncompromising promise that this is a wine to be enjoyed well into the foreseeable future.”

Llyod Jusa, Sommelier, Five Hundred, The Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg.

“Normandie EST. 1693 Eisen & Viljoen is the best Bordeaux Blend to come out of South Africa and the New world in many years. A real surprise and a memorable one at that! "

Michael Deschamp, Head Sommelier, Marcus, at the Berkeley Hotel, London.

“Eisen and Viljoen takes South African red wine to new heights. A new cellar on historic terroir - this is the wine to follow and enjoy in the years to come. A cult wine in the making.”

Vanessa Cinti Borgia, Head Sommelier, CUT at 45 Park Lane, Dorchester Collection, London.