less hindrance
Working in harmony with nature.
less ismore
Sustainable wines from grape to glass.
The subtraction
Standard on almost every bottle of wine. Absent from this one.
excess glass
agricultural chemicals
foil capsules
paper labels
surplus packaging
carbon in transit
01less hindrance
02harmless farming
03bottles that weigh less
04sealed with less impact
05paperless labels
06sleeveless wine bottles
harmless farming
Sustainable agricultural practices that minimise environmental damage, using less chemicals, less pesticides.
bottles that weigh less
Lightweight, recycled glass wine bottles offer environmental and commercial benefits to all the stakeholders in the supply chain, from brand owners, fillers, shippers to consumers, without compromising on quality, ensuring less carbon footprint, less transportation costs, less waste materials.
sealed with less impact
Every bottle is sealed with a zero-carbon footprint, bio cork made from plant-based polymers using 100% renewable energy and minimal water.
paperless labels
Labels are printed on responsibly sourced 100% cotton linters.
sleeveless wine bottles
Naked wine bottle necks without plastic or foil capsules. Less packaging, less waste.
less hindrance
Working in harmony with nature.
harmless farming
Sustainable agricultural practices that minimise environmental damage, using less chemicals, less pesticides.
bottles that weigh less
Lightweight, recycled glass wine bottles offer environmental and commercial benefits to all the stakeholders in the supply chain, from brand owners, fillers, shippers to consumers, without compromising on quality, ensuring less carbon footprint, less transportation costs, less waste materials.
sealed with less impact
Every bottle is sealed with a zero-carbon footprint, bio cork made from plant-based polymers using 100% renewable energy and minimal water.
paperless labels
Labels are printed on responsibly sourced 100% cotton linters.
sleeveless wine bottles
Naked wine bottle necks without plastic or foil capsules. Less packaging, less waste.
The frame
sustainabilitystands on three
Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
planet
environment
Harmless farming, lighter glass, bio cork, paperless labels. Every choice that reduces what the wine takes from the land it came from.
profits
economic
Lighter bottles and stripped packaging take cost out of the whole chain, from filler to shipper to shelf. Sustainability that pays for itself is the kind that lasts.
people
social
The people who farm the grapes and make the wine. Wages, working conditions and housing on the farms we buy from are audited on site by independent bodies, not asserted by us. It is the part of sustainability that cannot be weighed in grams.
The proof
audited,not asserted
Every claim on this site is verified independently on site.
on the bottle
Every bottle carries a numbered IPW integrity & sustainability seal, traceable to this vintage. Not asserted by us.
on the farm
Growers are WIETA-accredited for labour and SIZA-audited for social and environmental practice. Their credential, not ours.
- IPW
Integrated Production of Wine
South Africa's national scheme for environmentally sound wine production, covering the vineyard, the cellar and the bottling line. Grapes are procured from IPW certified producers.
environment - WIETA
Wine Industry Ethical Trade Association
An independent, multi-stakeholder body that audits working conditions, wages, housing and health and safety on South African wine farms. Wine is sourced from WIETA accredited members.
social - SIZA
Sustainability Initiative of South Africa
An ethical and environmental audit programme running across the agricultural supply chain, covering labour practice alongside environmental management. Partnered with SIZA members.
social & environment
less=more
Two wines. That is enough.
the wines
01 / 2024
less chardonnay
Unwooded. Pale straw colour. Brimming with fresh citrus flavours. Nuances of lemon, lime and lemon zest mingled with stone fruit notes. Creamy mouthfeel balances the lingering zestiness and crisp acidity.
- Style
- Unwooded, medium-bodied, dry
- Colour
- Pale straw
- Nose
- Lemon, lime, lemon zest
- Palate
- Stone fruit, creamy, crisp
- Origin
- Robertson, South Africa
- Soil
- Red clay Karoo and alluvial Kogmanskloof
- Variety
- 100% Chardonnay
02 / 2023
less pinotage
Deep, ruby colour. Luscious black and red fruit aromas intertwined with sweet tobacco and oak nuances that linger on the palate. Bold yet refined tannins. A beautifully-balanced wine.
- Colour
- Deep ruby
- Nose
- Black & red fruit, sweet tobacco
- Palate
- Oak, bold yet refined tannins
- Origin
- Robertson, South Africa
- Soil
- Weathered shale
- Variety
- 100% Pinotage
The verdict
in fewer words
01 / chardonnayMichael FridjhonLiquor industry authority, international wine judge, wine writer
90 points
“Green-tinged platinum straw. Bright citrus aromas, whiffs of lime and lime blossom. Fragrant and very pretty. Some zestiness on the palate. Quince-like edginess rolling forward to a food-friendly savoury finish.”
02 / pinotageMichael FridjhonLiquor industry authority, international wine judge, wine writer
90 points
“Crimson-edged, deep vermillion. Slightly smoky, black fruit aromas. Hints of Morello cherry, blueberry and violets. Sweet dark fruit notes held in check by savoury tannins. Some chewiness still evident. Youthful now and ready to be enjoyed but worth keeping.”
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