Stark-Conde Wines

Stark-Conde Wines

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Stark-Condé is a South African wine producer created in 1998 by Cuban-American José Stark. Today, the winery produces around 6000 cases of wine a year, and is known for producing some of the best red wines in South Africa.

After working as a graphic designer, Stark moved to South Africa in 1997 with his wife Marie and settled on her family's estate in the Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch. Stark experimented with a few barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon on the property, which was then known as Oude Nektar. However, after being awarded five stars in the Platter South Africa Wine Guide, Stark turned to winemaking full-time, and Stark-Condé was born. 

Stark-Condé has about 40 hectares (100 acres) in the Jonkershoek Valley, which is considered to be a prime region for red varieties. The vineyards are planted on steep slopes at 500-2000ft (150-600m) above sea level, providing excellent drainage which helps to curb the vines' vigor. This redirects energy into berry production, and allows the vine to produce fine examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

Three Pines is Stark-Condé's flagship lineup, and is named for the three pine trees on the top of the hill that overlook the winery. There are also Stellenbosch-designated wines; a Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more recently a white field blend of Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, and Verdelho are produced. A newer portfolio of wines called Postcard Series is sourced from different vineyards around the Cape. Finally, Lingen is a unique red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petit Verdot sourced from a single vineyard in the Jonkershoek Valley.