WELCOME TO
KWV cathedral cellar

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.

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.