In 1996, Winnipeggers Paul and Shirley Martens took a fateful trip to South Africa to attend a photography workshop …. it wound up being so much more. Paul and Shirley fell in love with the people, the diverse landscapes, the food, and notably the wine. They were so drawn to the food and wine culture that they decided that every Winnipegger could share their passion, and they started importing South African wines for their Winnipeg friends.

Since that trip, they have returned every year to explore South Africa’s boutique and family-focused wineries, bringing the most interesting and affordable wines back to Manitoba to share with you! “We import the wines we love to drink.”