ABOUT US

TERRA.LOCI. began in 2021 with the three of us — Bertus Fourie, Johann Fourie and Pieter du Toit — friends who share a long history in South African wine and a deep respect for the places that shape it. What started as a conversation became a commitment: to craft small‑batch, site‑driven wines that speak honestly of where they come from.

Each of us brings a different thread to the story.

Bertus is a winemaker with a curious, inventive streak, as comfortable in the cellar as he is cooking over open fire. A self‑taught fire cook with deep roots in South Africa’s braai culture — including a run to the Ultimate Braai Master final — he’s built a quiet, instinctive understanding of flavour over many years. His work in the cellar includes the first coffee‑style Pinotage, a wine that created a new category. That mix of technical grounding, a cook’s intuition, and a lifelong connection to fire gives him an easy, unforced feel for flavour.

Johann is a steady, detail‑driven winemaker whose work stretches across the Cape and into England, where he also makes traditional‑method sparkling wines. He’s known for a clear, disciplined approach to craft, shaped by years of experience and recognition along the way, including the 2015 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year. Despite the accolades, his style remains calm and understated, guided by balance, precision, and a quiet respect for site.

Pieter is a fifth‑generation Stellenbosch winemaker who has spent the past twenty years working with iconic wineries around the world, and is now based in Europe. He carries an instinctive feel for South African terroir and a steady, detail‑driven approach to craft.

We work with a close circle of exceptional growers across the Cape — partners, friends and family who farm with intention, in soils and microclimates that reveal quiet nuance. Each vineyard has its own rhythm, its own story, and each wine captures a point along that journey.

Terra — land, earth.

Loci — places, points of origin.

TERRA.LOCI. is our way of honouring the landscapes we return to, the growers we trust, and the belief in wines made with restraint and authenticity.

Platter’s 2025 Award for Newcomer Winery of the Year

It In its inaugural appearance in the Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide ,TERRA.LOCI. was awarded the prestigious Newcomer Winery of the Year title for 2025. This accolade, given to a producer debuting in the guide with the highest scores across its range, underscores the brand’s commitment to crafting exceptional, terroir - driven wines.

Each wine is a true expression of its origin, crafted to showcase the unique characteristics of its terroir:

5 STAR RATED“Fé” Chardonnay(Elgin): A distinctive, poised cool-climateChardonnay.

4.5 STAR RATED“Planted by Chance” Chenin Blanc(Swartland): A layered, lightlywooded Chenin Blanc from 55 vines planted in 1976.

4.5 STAR RATED“Déjà Vu” Grenache Blanc(Paarl): Bright and refreshing, withvibrant acidity and texture

4.5 STAR RATED“Babilon” Pinot Noir(Walker Bay): A wine which bares the artfulcraftsmanship of making wine from this unique terroir.

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