La Brune Vintage Launch

*Exclusive for members of Trade On Tuesday 15th September , we are delighted to welcome Nico Grobler , owner and winemaker of La Brune , Elgin Valley, to London for the launch of the 2025 vintage . Nico will be in the UK exclusively for this occasion, joining us at Trinity Upstairs to present and share his winemaking insight. With a particular focus on fine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the masterclass will offer a rare opportunity to taste the latest vintage alongside the winemaker himself and hear first-hand about the character of the 2025 wines and the unique conditions of the Elgin Valley. Following on from the tasting, enjoy a three-course lunch paired with Nico’s The Valley and La Brune, showcasing the exceptional 2025 vintage and the distinct character of each range. Throughout the afternoon, Nico will share the story behind his wines, his journey from Burgundy to Elgin, and his philosophy of crafting wines that truly reflect their origin. Format for the evening : 12:00pm – Welcome drink – 2025 The Valley Sauvignon Blanc 12:15pm – Guided Tasting – 2025 The Valley Chardonnay – 2025 La Brune Chardonnay – 2025 The Valley Pinot Noir – 2025 La Brune Pinot Noir 1:00pm – Three-course lunch served with wine pairings 3:00pm – Estimated conclusion of afternoon About La Brune La Brune (French for ‘Brunette’) was created when Nico, multi-award winning winemaker, visited Burgundy and fell in love with Burgundian winemaking and the expression of their wines. Bringing this back to South African soil, his wines focus on finesse and purity of fruit. Nico and his wife Christelle set up their vineyard in Elgin Valley with the focus to craft naturally fresh and lifted wines with a passion for Pinot Noir in particular. “The greatest skill of a winemaker is to add sense of place to wine, La Brune Chardonnay and Pinot Noir carries the message of the land with the roots of my vines and myself pushed deep into our soils connected as only a winemaker can be with his land” – Nico Grobler