Alvi's Drift

Alvi's Drift crafts award-winning South African wines from the Breede River Valley. Explore our exceptional red, white, rosé and sparkling ranges online.

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Alvi's Drift Winery

Discover Alvi's Drift , a winery in Breede River Valley, South Africa and explore their most popular wines
The family winery Alvi's Drift is located 20 km south of Worcester in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The winery is named after the crossing on the Breede River on the farm in the form of a low water bridge built by Albertus Viljoen ( Alvi ) in 1928 to provide access to the farm - this crossing became locally known as Alvi's Drift . Initially modest, the estate and cellar were ...

Alvi's Drift Signature Range Chenin Blanc 2023
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A Red wine from Western Cape, South Africa. This wine has 21 mentions of black fruit notes. Check its rating and reviews from the world's largest wine community.

Alvis Drift Private Cellar
Alvi's Drift is a 7000 tonne winery in the Breede River Valley, owned by the Van Der Merwe family, Bertie Van Der Merwe along with his 2 sons, Johan, a lawyer, and Alvi , a medical doctor. Alvi's Drift is the name of the drift near the farm, built by Alvi's grandfather in 1928, which crosses the Breede river.
Access Natalie's Tasting Notes, Ratings and Food Pairings Unlock Natalie's wine review, notes scores and pairings for this wine by upgrading your membership to become a Paid Member. Start drinking better wine tonight! This Alvi's Drift Signature Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2025 was reviewed on August 1, 2026 by Natalie MacLean Add New Vintage

Alvis Drift 1 Pinotage
Product Details Value for money is the name of the game at Alvi's Drift , typified by the quality of this lightlywooded Pinotage, 30% of which sees some older American oak. Violet and sweet spicearomas segue into a supple, textured palate of plum and summer pudding and a bright, tangyfinish. Drink date: 2024-2027. Score - 91.








The Alvi's Drift estate, based in the Breede River valley, is named after a bridge that was built across the river, which was commissioned in 1928 by the family as a means for the locals to cross safely. The estates founder Albertus Viljoen 'Oupa Alvi' notoriously scored the Springboks first try against the All Blacks on African soil. Today, his grandson Alvi van der Merwe is the ...