South Africa has been enjoying a richly deserved renaissance since the turn of the century and this is evident when you take a sip of the Grande Provence wines on offer on today’s market.

Purchased in 2004 by the Dutch entrepreneur Alex van Heern, Grande Provence has been producing the finest tasting wines at the most approachable prices ever since. In fact, though their primary range is plentiful, their special selections are so sought after that they can fetch a premium price and have been found sparingly across the UK. Only Buckingham Palace and a handful of other locations have had the distinction of owning a bottle over the years.

The winery itself is nestled beautifully in Franschoek and is unmistakable as you drive into the famous town itself. The place is unlike many others in this current age as it remains relatively untouched by the style of modern times with the architecture on show being simply stunning. You have the option to stay for functions at Grande Provence and may actually have trouble ever leaving.

You may be surprised to hear how the geniuses at Grande Provence fill up your bottle as the team actually sources from small, independent vineyards in the surrounding areas to create an eclectic but wholly singular taste with every sip. This creates much more of an interesting palate with each taste and is one of the many reasons why the winery are so kindly looked on.

Onto the wines themselves and there’s little to be said that hasn’t been said already by wine experts across the globe. They are simply majestic and rich but not so much the latter when it comes to a weight on your wallet: you can thoroughly enjoy a bottle of Angels Tears from Grande Provence from under £10 via most good wine suppliers.

Without doubt, the most lusted after bottle from Grand Provence is its namesake with many suppliers worldwide stocking up and then being sold out just like that. After gleaming awards worldwide, the premier wine has earned the right to be a bit on the pricier side at £40 a pop but it is still worthwhile.

Elsewhere, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from Grande Provence is to die for and their high mark of excellence has also been noted by many European competitions. Not bad for a company who have only been producing vintage since 2005.