Elgin Ridge sold
By Christian Eedes, 6 September 2021
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Elgin Ridge, certified both organic and biodynamic, has been acquired by Radford Dale from founders Brian and Marion Smith. The couple purchased what was then a neglected apple farm in Elgin in 2007 to start making wine – they had previously owned a successful IT business in London. In August 2017, Marion launched the Biodynamic Organic Association, whose aim was to act as the reference point as to which wine producers are certified organic and biodynamic in South Africa.
Although the farm now has new owners, the Smiths will carry on selling their current stock of bottled Elgin Ridge wines. They also intend to spend more time traveling and visiting with friends but will continue to live in South Africa.
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Penny Verburg | 7 September 2021
the. will continue to be sold by Niels Verburg and the Smith Family
Top Wine SA | 6 September 2021
Any word on what’s to become of “the.” Cab Franc currently selling at R5000 a bottle? Did Radford Dale acquire the brand(s) when they bought Elgin Ridge?
Marion Smith | 7 September 2021
the. Cabernet Franc was not part of the Elgin Ridge sale as, the. , brand is owned jointly by Brian Smith and Niels Verburg . The wine will continue to be available from http://www.luddite.co.za