Tim Hillock Wines
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Minimalist Swartland Chenin Blanc and Syrah from the Kasteelberg.
About Tim Hillock Wines
Tim Hillock Wines is a small-batch producer based at the family cellar on the Yellowwood Winery estate at the foot of the Kasteelberg in Swartland's Riebeek Valley, South Africa. Founded by winemaker Tim Hillock in 2021, the label focuses on just two cultivars — Chenin Blanc and Syrah — that he feels best express the Swartland, alongside small parcels of Grenache, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, and Pinot Noir. Hillock apprenticed under his uncle Alan Cooke at Yellowwood and under Tyrrel Myburgh at Joostenberg before striking out on his own, sharing cellar space with respected Swartland neighbours Callie Louw (Porseleinberg) and Donovan Rall. His hands-off winemaking favours natural fermentation, whole-bunch pressing and foot-stomping, and ageing in large old oak barrels and concrete, letting each vineyard site speak for itself. Tim Hillock Wines is a member of the Swartland Independent Producers (SIP) collective.
Who Is This For?
For drinkers who love honest, low-intervention Swartland wines with real site expression and a young winemaker's fresh perspective.
Wines of Tim Hillock Wines
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tim Hillock Wines' winemaking philosophy?
- A hands-off approach: natural fermentation, whole-bunch pressing, and ageing in large old oak barrels and concrete, so each vineyard site can speak for itself rather than the winemaker.
- Which grape varieties does Tim Hillock work with?
- Mainly Chenin Blanc and Syrah, the two cultivars he feels best epitomise the Swartland, plus small parcels of Grenache, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca and Pinot Noir.
- Where are Tim Hillock's wines made?
- At a family cellar on the Yellowwood Winery estate off Riebeeksrivier Road, at the foot of the Kasteelberg in Swartland's Riebeek Valley, where he shares cellar space with Swartland neighbours Callie Louw of Porseleinberg and Donovan Rall.
- What food pairs well with Tim Hillock's Paradiso Syrah?
- Its dark berry, pepper and spice character pairs well with beef, lamb, game and poultry.
- Is Tim Hillock Wines part of the Swartland Independent Producers?
- Yes, it is a member of the Swartland Independent Producers (SIP), a collective of independent Swartland winemakers.