Welcome to the world's largest family

We are proud to announce that Gallo Wines has been launched in South Africa.

What started as a dream come true over 75 years ago, has blossomed into the world's largest family owned winery. Gallo Wines is based on a strong work ethic, a drive for perfection and a focus on quality.

The Gallo family still believes family ownership is the most effective way for the Winery to continue as a world leader in the wine industry. They have not yet been proven wrong.

In fact, as one of the most acclaimed wineries in the world with over 15 000 acres of vineyards, more than 5 000 employees worldwide and ever increasingly product portfolio - that is currently sporting 60 different brands, including table and sparkling wines, malt beverage products, dessert wines and distilled spirits - the Winery keeps growing from strength to strength.

We are proud to announce that the following selection of Gallo Wines will be available in South Africa:

Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine has aromas of blackberry and berry jam that effortlessly integrate with notes of spices, chocolate and vanilla. The Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon succeeds admirably with thick cuts of prime rib or juicy oven-roasted lamb. Meaty red pasta sauces are another consideration, or hearty Asian dishes that are generously spiced.

White Grenache

Vibrant fruit flavours of fresh strawberry and watermelon, with notes of floral and spice make the 2008 vintage the perfect wine to serve with a variety of lighter foods, such as salad greens tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette or grilled seafood brochette.

Chardonnay

This wine features ripe tree fruit with notes of pineapple and mango. The fruit is enhanced with a hint of toasted oak and brown spice. It has a lingering, creamy finish with a balanced acidity. This pairs beautifully with pasta in cream sauce, mild cheeses, or grilled chicken.

Relax. Take off your shoes. Savour a glass.

We are proud to announce that Barefoot Wine has been launched in South Africa.

Barefoot Wines were founded on the premise of making and selling an easy-going, palatable wine that will enlighten first-time wine consumers, while charming even the most demanding aficionados.


Barefoot Wines associate with various non-profit organisations to help promote their desire to make the world a better place and improve the quality of living for generations to come. Over the years, Barefoot Wines has been a part of thousands of non-profit events, becoming a familiar face and key-player in supporting ground-breaking initiatives. Have a look at the following video clip to see the positive footprints Barefoot Wines leave in our environment:



We are proud to announce that Barefoot Wines are setting foot on local shores, with the following selection:

Pinot Grigio

As refreshing as ocean breeze, Barefoot Pinot Grigio is light bodied, elegant and flavourful. Tart green apple flavours harmonise with notes of luscious white peach, floral blossom and citrus. Perfect for sea food (such as salmon or shrimp), chicken, pasta and light salads.

Moscato

Barefoot Moscato is delightfully sweet, just like it says on the bottle. You will fall in love with it from the first whiff of its lush, fruity aroma. Full of flavours of juicy peach and ripe apricots, this wine has citrusy hints of lemon and orange that wraps things up with a bright crisp finish. An easy sipping wine that is a bit sweeter than our Riesling. Enjoy this wine with mild cheeses, fresh fruit or spicy Asian dishes. It’s also terrific with desserts, or you can slap them all together and indulge in another glass of our Moscato instead.

Zinfandel

Barefoot Zinfandel can be enjoyed on ice, while you fire up the grill – the fun begins with the first whiff of this sweet, fruity wine. It has flavours like Georgia peach and pineapple, sun ripened strawberries and succulent pear, and is as light and lively as they come! Our white Zinfandel makes everything else taste better, whether it’s chicken or seafood, fruit or cheeses.

Merlot

Barefoot Merlot is perfect for any occasion. It is a decadent fruit filled combination of red cherry, boysen berry and plum with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate notes and mild tannins to round the flavours. We suggest pairing this red wine with red meat and hearty tomato based dishes, or a wide variety of desserts.

Barefoot Wines is proudly brought to you by Gallo Wines, which is the world's largest family owned winery. Not only are they the biggest wine brand in the world, they're also the number one selling!

Keep an eye open for the Barefoot Wine range in a Spar, Pick 'n Pay, and Aroma stores near you!

Huisgenoot Namaqua-Fees 2010

Namaqua Wines, along with Huisgenoot, sponsored the Huisgenoot Namaqua-Fees that took place from 28 to 30 October 2010 in Vredendal.

Some big names, with the likes of Nádine, Kurt Darren, Albert de Wet, Wynand Strydom, Chereé, Andries Vermeulen, Fredi Nest, Romanz, Jennifer Jones, Heinz Winckler and Ray Dylan, made their appearance on the main stage to mesmerise the crowd with star-struck awe.

This gave Namaqua Wines great exposure and the perfect opportunity to truly share where they come from, with guests from all over South Africa visiting their home turf.

The well organised entertainment, homely atmosphere and friendly faces all played a huge part in creating a memorable weekend. We are proud to say, "We were there."

Creating awareness one step at a time

Karline Reichert, who works at the Namaqua branch in Kimberley, gathered together a few of her friends to partake in the Breast Cancer Walk on 26 October 2010. They wore pink Namaqua t-shirts to show their support for the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.

Where we come from to where we're going

The Namaqua Wines' Ugandan agents recently visited us here in South Africa. It was great showing our agents around the Vredendal Cellars as well as other hot spots in the Western Cape - we REALLY did share where we come from with them! The agents proved to be very motivated about the brand and sharing it with our fellow Africans!

We hope you enjoyed your stay with us, please come visit us again!

Recycling ideas

After you've shared your Namaqua among your friends, what do you do with the box?

Here is Angie, making good use of one of our used boxes.

Please Note:
Recycling is important, as it allows us to help sustain our environment. The innovative uses of used products are endless, and at Namaqua, we encourage you to think outside the box.

Casual Day 2010

Namaqua dressed up in something quirky in support of Casual Day on 3 September 2010, to raise funds for people with disabilities. Although the Namaqua Cellars are serious about producing serious amounts of wine for all to share, they're also serious about the matters that affect the community.