Ataraxia Wines
アタラクシア・ワインズ
Kevin Grant's flagship Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge estate for terroir-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
About Ataraxia Wines
Ataraxia Wines was founded in 2004 by Kevin Grant and his wife Hanli on the Skyfields farm in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, near Hermanus, South Africa. Before starting Ataraxia, Kevin spent ten vintages (1995-2004) as head winemaker at neighbouring Hamilton Russell Vineyards, where he developed his cool-climate, Burgundian-influenced approach to winemaking. The estate's name is drawn from the Greek word for a serene state of mind, free of worry - a philosophy Kevin carries into the cellar as a self-described 'soil farmer' who favours minimal intervention and lets the ancient, clay-rich soils of the Ridge speak through the wines. Ataraxia has become a flagship producer of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, best known for a small, focused range: an unwooded Sauvignon Blanc, an unapologetically wooded Chardonnay, an expressive Pinot Noir, and a Bordeaux-style red blend named Serenity. The estate's chapel-like tasting room, set roughly 400 metres above sea level with sweeping views to the ocean, is one of the most photographed cellar doors in the Cape.
Who Is This For?
For drinkers who love elegant, cool-climate Burgundian-style whites and reds and want to explore South Africa's finest terroir-driven wines beyond the mainstream.
Wines of Ataraxia Wines
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who founded Ataraxia Wines?
- Ataraxia was founded in 2004 by winemaker Kevin Grant and his wife Hanli, on the Skyfields farm in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge.
- What did Kevin Grant do before Ataraxia?
- Kevin Grant was head winemaker at Hamilton Russell Vineyards from 1995 to 2004, where he mastered cool-climate, Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir before starting his own label.
- What wines is Ataraxia best known for?
- Ataraxia is best known for its Sauvignon Blanc, wooded Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, alongside a Bordeaux-style red blend called Serenity.
- Where is Ataraxia located?
- Ataraxia's estate, Skyfields, sits on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge near Hermanus, South Africa, at around 400 metres of elevation with views to the ocean.
- What does the name Ataraxia mean?
- Ataraxia is a Greek word meaning a serene state of mind free from worry, reflecting the calm, balanced character the estate aims for in its wines.