History

1993

Desmond and Denise Weedon purchase 127ha of the original Groene River Farm from Webersburg

1994

Uva Mira is named by the grandson, Derrick Weedon who studied Latin at University

1995

First vines planted

2004

First commercially available wines released

2006

Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2004 wins International Wines and Spirits Competition Trophy for the World’s Best Chardonnay

2006

Uva Mira tasting room opening

2013

Oenologist Christiaan Coetzee’s premiere Vintage at the estate

2014

Mr Toby Venter, CEO of Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini in South Africa acquires Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards

2015

The Single Tree Chardonnay 2014 is awarded the title of Master at The Drinks Business Global Chardonnay Masters

2017

– Hailed as “One of the World’s Great Chardonnay Makers” by The Drinks Business Global Chardonnay Masters.

– First South African winery to win a trophy for Best Bordeaux Blend at the Six Nations Wine Challenge for O.T.V. 2014.

– Winner of Platinum Best in Category Bordeaux Varietals for The Dance Cabernet Franc 2014 at Decanter World Wine Awards.

– 10 hectares of new vineyards planted on virgin soils on the high altitude slopes of the Helderberg.

2018

Winner of Platinum Best in Category D.W. Syrah 2015 at Decanter World Wine Awards

2022

The Single Tree Chardonnay 2018 was highlighted in James Suckling SA Report as clearly standing out as the “Top Chardonnay” of the tasting.

Viticulturist Hilton Phipson’s first vintage at the estate.

2024

Oenologist Christiaan Coetzee’s 12th Vintage at the estate 
          10 Year Anniversary since Mr Toby Venter’s acquisition of the estate

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