Genevieve MCC

The search for the perfect terroir and quality grapes led Melissa Genevieve Nelson to Bot River, and there she discovered a beautiful pocket of Chardonnay, located in the Van der Stel Pass. Determined from the outset to make a sparkling wine of unsurpassed quality, and to continue to do so each year, Melissa’s original vision soon became a well-received reality. The first vintage produced in 2008 and released in 2010. After a very successful year, Melissa decided to double production and make this her business.
Old Chardonnay vineyards with quality yields and then extensive time on the lees ensures elegant characteristics and style as well as increased availability. In 2017, a combined need of wanting to create a home for Genevieve MCC to host visitors and a fondness of the valley lead her to purchasing the farm where Geneveive is now. Continueing to develop the farm with the same passion as she makes the Genevieve MCC, with lots of love, hard work and time for pleasure to enjoy where we are and who we are.