“We strive to produce a wine that is very intense and powerful, though displaying detail in flavor to an extent I haven’t yet experienced in South African Wines.”
PROF. DENIS DUBOURDIEU
Our Story
4G Wine Estate is born from a vision — a quest to create the finest red wine South Africa has ever known. Every bottle is the result of uncompromising dedication: precision viticulture, hand-harvested fruit, and meticulous craftsmanship at every stage. Nothing is left to chance. Every decision is made in the relentless pursuit of greatness.
This is our journey.
February 1659
Cape Town, South Africa
On the 2nd of February 1659, Jan van Riebeeck, the first Commander of the Cape, noted in his diary: “Fine warm weather… Today, praise be to God, wine was made for the first time from Cape grapes.”
February 2009
Stellenbosch, South Africa
On the 2nd of February 2009, three hundred and fifty vintages later, four men share their passion for wine and a vision for the future: a world-class wine from South Africa, combining the best terroirs of the Cape with Old World winemaking expertise. On the ground was Giorgio Dalla Cia, whose knowledge of South African vineyards is legendary. Thrilled by the idea, the late Prof. Denis Dubourdieu joined the group: master winemaker to numerous icon wines in Bordeaux, Hermitage and elsewhere, together with his business partner Dr. Valérie Lavigne.
Today
Western Cape, South Africa
Committed to uncompromised quality, 4G Wine Estate brings the ‘First Growth of the Cape’ from South Africa to the world. Drawing from the best of the Old and the New World, we combine European wine making expertise, perfect craftsmanship and innovative technologies with South Africa’s outstanding natural assets to create a wine that is a masterpiece.
We apply Gold Standards throughout the complete production process, starting with the selection of the vineyards, growth management, hand-harvesting, vinification, barrel selection and maturation and bespoke labels that combine masterful art with local flora and fauna.
“This wine is an absolute showstopper that is to be enjoyed over hours. This shapes up to be one of the world's best and definitely the standard of South Africa... Sublime!”
THE WINE GUYS SAN FRANCISCO
Forever:
Our Gesamtkunstwerk
These are not just wines; they are masterpieces, born from the land but elevated into the realm of art. Rarity, beauty, and power define 4G’s signature.
The achievements speak for themselves:
G. 2017 ZWIZZIRŌN has achieved the ultimate accolade — a perfect 100-point score.
G. 2018 GOING, GOING, GONE has conquered the world stage, winning a blind tasting against some of the globe’s most revered 100-point Parker wines at the exclusive 67 Pall Mall Club in London.
Produced only in minute quantities, 4G Wines are made for the true collector — those who seek not just a wine, but a legend.