Flint Wines has added eleven new South African wineries to its portfolio, to tap into the region’s growing significance within the fine wine market and broadening Flint’s portfolio of terroir-driven wines from the new world.

The move will be supported by a new strategic partnership with the Midlands-based Dreyfus Ashby, headed by Richard Kelley MW, who is regarded as one of the UK’s foremost authorities on South Africa and the Loire.

The partnership will see Flint expand its offering to both trade and private clients, with a considered selection of leading producers reflecting the depth and diversity of modern South African wine, from heritage old-vine sites to innovative site-driven winemaking.

Producers new to the Flint portfolio include: Alheit, Beaumont, Geographica, Hogan, Keermont Estate, Lukas Van Loggerenberg, Miles Mossop, Minimalist Wines, Newton Johnson, Tesselaarsdal, and Tierhoek.

The 11 producers join Flint’s inaugural South African agency, Collectible Vintage, a project from Master Sommeliers Ronan Sayburn and Gareth Ferreira, who partner with renowned winemakers including Newton Johnson and Duncan Savage to bottle exclusive cuvees, listed in prestigious venues such as Core by Clare Smyth, Maison Estelle, and The Savoy.

This collaboration brings together Flint’s strong distribution network with Dreyfus Ashby’s specialist knowledge and close South African producer relationships, creating new opportunities for both customers and suppliers.

Beth Pearce MW, Head of Buying at Flint, said: “South Africa is one of the most exciting fine wine categories today, combining heritage with innovation, and most often with brilliant value for money. Partnering with Dreyfus Ashby allows us to deepen our range with a carefully selected group of benchmark producers, combining years of expertise with Flint’s dynamic sales team and excellent service.”