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