Kershaw Wines

Richard Kershaw’s enthusiasm for wine evolved from his love of cooking. After working as a chef, he decided to develop his knowledge of wine by exploring the world’s great wine regions, including Bordeaux, California and Germany. After passing the WSET [The Wine & Spirit Education Trust] Master of Wine exam in 2011, Richard decided it was time to establish his own winery. And that’s exactly what he did. Richard started Kershaw Wines on the Western Cape, South Africa in 2012.

Richard has a dual approach to winemaking. On the one hand he believes in a non-interventionist style that allows the soil and the nuances of each varietal to tell their own story in a unique way. On the other hand, he and his team use a sophisticated and carefully developed set of calculations to determine when to harvest each plot and what type of barrels to use for the fermentation process. Every step on that journey is an example of both the art and the science of making great wine.

Grapes are harvested according to clone variety and soil, and carefully evaluated. There are only eleven parcels of grapes harvested but there are twenty-one wines. Barrel tasting is weekly so that the maturation process can be carefully studied.

Richard keeps his accreditations and professional interests constantly updated. In November 2021, he joined the Cape Winemakers Guild. He also makes time to act as a judge in international wine competitions and lectures for the WSET in South Africa.

Located in Elgin, Western Cape, South Africa, Kershaw Wines provides outstanding value in each bottle of wine it produces.

Kershaw Deconstructed Kogelberg Sandstone PN 115