A South African ‘double’ as two premium family wineries join Fells

In a major boost to their South African offering, Fells is pleased to announce that not one, but two world-class family wineries have joined their Portfolio. Kaapzicht from Stellenbosch, and Paul Clüver from Elgin are now officially part of the growing Fells family, with wines available from the distributor from May.

“Strengthening our South African portfolio has been a major focus for over a year now,” explains Fells Managing Director, Euan Mackay. “It was critical that we identified the right partners, and after a year of extensive searching, tasting and discussion, Kaapzicht and Paul Clüver were the clear standouts.”

Mackay continues, “Importantly, both are specialists: at the forefront of their respective regions and styles. Kaapzicht, in the classic Stellenbosch traditions of Pinotage and Chenin Blanc, Paul Clüver in the cool-climate wines such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that have made Elgin a household name for wine lovers. We’re looking forward immensely to introducing their wines to our customers.”

Paul Clüver, CEO of Paul Clüver Family Wines, comments “We are proud to be working with Fells, a distributor whose commitment to family-owned producers and long-term relationships mirrors our own philosophy. The UK has long been an important market for us, and we believe Fells is the right partner to grow our presence while staying true to the character and elegance that define Elgin and our wines.”

“We are delighted to be partnering with Fells as our new importer in the UK” says Danie Steytler, owner and winemaker at Kaapzicht. “Their strong reputation, deep market understanding, and shared passion for authentic, terroir-driven wines make them a natural fit for Kaapzicht. We look forward to growing our presence in the UK together and sharing our wines with a wider audience.”

Kaapzicht and Paul Clüver will sit beside Fells’ existing South African brands – Warwick, Capensis and Vilafonté. “The nature of each of our South African partners makes the new pair a perfect fit,” says Mackay. “All offer our customers a distinct and relevant proposition, giving us breadth and depth at all levels and across all styles.”