Wilderer was established by Master Distiller Helmut Wilderer in Stellenbosch in January 1995 and enjoys the distinction of being South Africa’s very first state-of-the-art private grappa distillery.

Today Wilderer Distillery produces award-winning grappa, schnapps, liqueur and gin from two premises in the vicinity of Paarl – one in Simondium, another on the celebrated Spice Route Destination Farm, each with its own restaurant. 

I visited Pappa Grappa (Simondium) on Valentine's Day where we were welcomed with refreshing Wilderer Fynbos Gin & tonic cocktails, appropriately garnished for the occasion. We enjoyed a lovely lunch in the restaurant's garden.

Read article in South African Country Life: Golden Grappatunity

Website: Wilderer Distillery