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Welcome to the heart of KWV, its Cathedral Cellar, built in 1930s and witness to the engraved legacy of South Africa’s wine industry. It is the home of Cathedral Cellar wines, a premium wine portfolio made in the presence of these giant stukvats. Aged and perfected underneath the towering dome of the Cathedral Cellar, these wines reflect the stories which shaped the South African wine industry. With historical reverence Cathedral Cellar embraces the present, and welcomes you to its future.

Cathedral Cellar Shiraz shows aromas of stewed plums, cinnamon, blackberry, cloves and white pepper. The concentrated palate echoes with black fruit and sweet spice and has an elegant tannin structure with a well-rounded lingering finish.

The Cathedral Cellar is one of the most exquisite venues in the Winelands. Allowing an intimate party of up to 120 guests, this venue dates back to the 1930s, when it was converted into KWV’s main cellar. Guests here are flanked by larger-than-life stukvats, some of the biggest in the world, which, simultaneously provides a serene and dramatic atmosphere. The dome-like ceiling – from where the Cathedral Cellar draws its name – evokes a sacred feeling, making it absolutely perfect for memorable and lifelong ceremonies. Our venue is unfortunately closed at present due to the Covid-19 pandemic

As a centennial highlight in 2018, the venue and its wines served as the backdrop for KWV’s centenary crescendo: the unveiling of a brand-new carved barrel, as an apt illustration of KWV’s continuous contribution to the story of the South African wine industry.

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Backed by nearly twenty years of international and local wine industry experience, Justin Corrans joined the KWV ranks as its Chief Winemaker in 2020. Lured by KWV’s long legacy as a pivotal organisation within the South African wine industry, and excited by the prospect of contributing to this legacy.

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"It's certain to become the most sought-after exclusive venue in the Winelands." Business Day Wanted

Our venue is unfortunately closed at present due to the Covid-19 pandemic

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Cathedral Cellar epitomises the art of storytelling with its range of storytelling vats, and with the use of Augmented Reality and modern marketing the brand can now share its most important element with consumers in an immersive manner. The technology, developed by label print and augmented reality experts, LABELinmotion by Vollherbst, enables consumers to scan Cathedral Cellar’s new labels using a dedicated app. By hovering their phones over the Cathedral Cellar labels, consumers can watch the winemaker appear on the façade of the bottle, from where he provides guided wine notes on each of the wines and shares the stories that inspired them.

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Download the LABELinmotion AR application from Google Play or from iTunes
Grant the app access to your mobile camera
Face your camera to the wine label, hold still, and watch the label come to life!