Iona

The wines of Iona come from a dramatically unique site in the Cape Winelands. The vineyards are on a mountain plateau 420 metres above sea level, surrounded by the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. In a country where cool sites are precious, these vineyards are like gold – the grapes ripening up to two months later than other Cape vineyards and in perfect balance. Iona is South Africa's coolest vineyard site.

Andrew Gunn and family acquired this beautiful, but run-down apple farm in 1997. It was renamed "IONA" after the remote, spiritual island off the west coast of Scotland. We Gunns can trace our ancestry to the Vikings that landed in Scotland in the 900s, hence the Viking longboat emblem on our labels.

Since our first release in 2001, the wines of Iona have quickly made a name as being among the finest in the world. We invite you to visit our mountain vineyards or browse the site for further information, contact details and orders. If you would like to know where to find our wines please check our Agents or call us for restaurant listings in South Africa.

Andrew and Rozy Gunn acquired this beautiful estate in 1997 & named it IONA after the remote spiritual island off the west coast of Scotland. Andrew can trace his ancesrty to the Vikings that landed in Scotland in the 900's hence the Viking longboat emblem on the labels. The wine estate is perfectly situated on a mountain plateau 420 metres above sea level-a cool site where the grapes ripen up to 2 months later than other cape vineyards. The 2007 vintage won the prestigious International Wine & Spirit competition "Best South African White" & "Best Sauvignon Blanc" the latter award confirming its status as one of the best in the world. This 2009 vintage is probably the best Andrew & Rozy have produced to date. Complex aromas of limes, lemongrass with underlying floral & mineral notes. Pure gooseberry, apple & mineral flavours combine on the palate with finely balanced natural acidity and great length. [read on...]

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