Pronounced SORG-fleet, which roughly translates as “no worries”, Zorgvliet is a small family-owned winery in Banghoek, one of the six “wards” or districts of Stellenbosch. Zorgvliet is a stunning spot at one end of the Simonsberg Mountain on the beautiful Helshoogte Pass (Hell's Heights) that winds between Stellenbosch and Franschoek. Head winemaker Neil Moorhouse is a delightful guy and extremely talented, as well as being very well connected with all the young garagiste types that come through the winery. Zorgvliet's exceptional mountain vineyards are amongst the highest in Stellenbosch.

East and north-south facing rows on alluvial soil at an altitude of 260m and approximately 10k from the sea. The average age of the vines are 10-11 years old. The blend is lovingly crafted from Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Cabernet Franc 11% and Petit Verdot 1%.

Grapes were harvested by hand and berry sorted into stainless steel fermenters. Fermentation commenced spontaneously and was finished with a pure strain. Extraction was done with a combination of punch-down, rack-and-return and pump-over methods. Batches were gently pressed and immediately racked to small French oak barrels and 4500L oak "foudre" where they completed malolactic fermentation. The components were racked three times to clarify and develop the wines. Blending took place after 12 months aging.

Barbecued red meats, herby grilled chicken or even thick spicy south east Asian dishes.