Son ensures his dad’s legacy lives on through exceptional SA wines
The Yiannakis family purchased this little piece of paradise, nestled at the foot of the Stellenbosch Hills on Felicia Farm in 1999. With farming in their blood, the farm was intended as a retirement lifestyle project for the family. Sadly, Com Yiannakis, the family patriarch passed away before they could realise their dream of creating their own private wine label. His son Blaise aptly selected the wines which were maturing in barrels at the time of his father’s passing to be Ònoma Private Cellar’s hallmark release.
The Greek name Ònoma (meaning reputation) was selected in honour of his father’s legacy.
A long list of award-winning wines
The terroir is perfect for the production of the varietals Ònoma has selected, namely Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. This is evidenced in the number of accolades already racked up by their wines in only four short years since release:
- Syrah 2021 was awarded a Double Gold – Michelangelo Wine Awards 2022
- Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 has a 4.5-star Platter 2022rating and was awarded Gold in the Michelangelo Wine Awards 2021
- Chardonnay 2018 boasts a 4-star Platter 2021
- Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 has earned a 4-star Platter 2022 and Gold in the Michelangelo Wine Awards 2021
- Ònoma 2016 Chardonnay was awarded Double Gold in the Michelangelo Wine Awards 2019
Ònoma Private Cellar will be exhibiting at WineX 2022 which is on at the Sandton Convention Centre from 26 to 28 October 2022. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a truly exceptionally crafted SA wine.
