Wine & Wineries

Chateau Libertas: The same – but different.

  Chateau Libertas, one of South Africa’s favourite red blends and also one of its longest-established, has been given a dramatically new look as it gears up for its 80th birthday next year. The bright yellow rectangular label has made way for a sleeker, more contemporary version featuring the Cape Dutch homestead that has graced the bottle since its inception in 1932. The new face, says brand spokesperson Jackie Olivier, is a modern, revitalised interpretation in keeping with the times.  “What hasn’t changed though is the cork closure. The pleasure of uncorking a bottle of Chateau Libertas is still very much a part of the experience for many South Africans. The style of the wine is also being