Sijnn Wines of Malgas is beautiful pioneering wine estate in the middle of nowhere at the end of a long, dusty, bumpy road at the Southern tip of Africa.

When David and Rita Trafford visited the Malgas region for the first time in 2000, they were blown away with the incredible soils specifically in the Lemoentuin area and immediately set about finding a suitable property. The soil and landscape reminded them of Portugal and they were immediately intrigued. A purchase agreement and more than 200 soil profiles later, approximately ten hectares of vines were planted and the name Sijnn Wines was appropriated to the venture – fittingly so as the word 'sijnn' is derived from the Khoisan word meaning riverbank.

Today, Sijnn Wines are grown in Malgas along the Breede River - the only first growth appellation in the region. 15 km from the sea, the maritime climate is warm, but not too hot, moderated by southerly winds off the ocean late morning just about every day, especially in summer. Due to the low vigour and low yields from the poor soils and dry climate, all the vines are grown as bush vines, in a natural way adapting to their environment with gentle help from the human hand. 

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At Sijnn, the focus has always been on producing wine that is indicative of its distinctive terroir and geographical location. The two main wines are the Sijnn White Blend and Sijnn Red Blend. Sijnn takes great care in producing only the best quality fruit and let the process of becoming wine unfold naturally in the cellar.

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Read more about Sijnn's winemaker Charla Bosman.