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OUR WINES

Orpheus & The Raven, where every wine is a melody and every sip a story. From the artful labels to the harmonious aromas and textures, each bottle is a symphony for the senses — taste, sight, smell, sound, and touch — crafted to inspire and captivate.

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ETERNAL EIGHT

What unites us is greater than what divides us. Bound by opposites, Eternal Eight celebrates the beauty of connections that transcend differences. This wine tells a story as old as time itself — a tale of enduring love and the attraction of opposites, creating a bond that is truly everlasting.

Let Eternal Eight be a reminder that in the dance of life, it is our differences that bring us together, crafting a wine with an eternal appeal.

No.42 – CAPE BLEND

“ORPHEUS, NEVER STOP SEARCHING”

With our belief to always look ahead and carry irony by our sides, we had to look to the past to reveal the future.

This Cape Blend celebrates the heritage and origins of Pinotage and its parent cultivars Pinot Noir and Cinsault.

Fruit from terroir-specific vineyards, which complements the cultivars, was handpicked to amalgamate into a beautifully complex and well-structured wine.

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Richly coloured close-up of No. 7 Pinotage wine bottle and label

No.7 – PINOTAGE

“ORPHEUS, NEVER GIVE UP”

“Blind belief in authority is the enemy of truth.” – Albert Einstein.

Our journey starts with a tip of the hat to the original Cape Rebels, where episodes of chance, fortune, and unwavering resolve have become the stuff of legends…

In 1925, the audacious decision to cross Pinot Noir with Cinsault, presented the world with a vibrant new cultivar with a decidedly uncertain future. Since its first commercial-scale production in 1959, a league of visionary winemakers has carved a bold path for Pinotage, transforming it into South Africa’s unrivalled and commercially prosperous gem. Through adversity, these winemaking rebels prevailed, securing Pinotage’s rightful place on the global stage.

OLD BUSH VINE WOODED CHENIN BLANC

“ORPHEUS, NEVER LOOK BACK”

Our Old Bush Vine Chenin blanc symbolises the spiritual origin of Orpheus and the Raven.

The first 983 bottles created in 2015 originated from this single vineyard planted in 1973. With our 2023 vintage, we celebrate the half-centenary of this remarkable site.

The wine continues the original vision to never look back.

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The Swansong Riesling wine bottle with label showing darkened fruits and citrus elements

SWANSONG

“ORPHEUS, NEVER STOP PLAYING”

Experience the transformation from demise to rebirth: where vineyards once faced their final curtain call, what emerges now is a narrative of preservation and rejuvenation.

Instead of bidding farewell to the last verse, we’re crafting a symphony of revival, breathing new life into these vineyards for generations to come.

EYE OF THE TIGER – LE BÉTON CINSAULT

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE, TO THE THRILL OF THE FIGHT.

IT’S ALL GOLD TOPS AND DANCE FIGHTS.

The spirit of ancient legends comes alive with Eye of the Tiger, a bold Cinsault that embodies the perfect blend of strength and grace. Produced in limited quantities and aged in concrete eggs, this unique wine is finished with the touch of tiger’s eye, telling a story of resilience and artistry.

The label captures a mesmerizing scene: Orpheus, clad in ancient Roman battle attire, engages in a dance fight with a prancing tiger, all while playing a Gibson Les Paul gold top guitar. This striking image symbolizes the harmony between power and finesse, reflecting the dance of flavours in every bottle.

Close-up of Le Béton Cinsault ‘Eye of the Tiger’ wine label showing man playing guitar to a tiger in a battle-like scene
Close-up of Conspiracy of Ravens wine label with raven bound by string around eyes, mouth, and neck — ‘See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil’ theme

CONSPIRACY OF RAVENS –LE BÉTON PINOT NOIR

Conspiracy of Ravens whispers tales of mystery and intrigue. Aged in concrete eggs, this wine captures the essence of elegance and complexity, weaving a narrative as rich and layered as its flavours.

The label tells a twisted story: three ravens bound together by a gold thread —one around the eyes, one around the ears, and one around the beak—echoing the legend of see no evil, hear no evil, and say no evil. Hidden on each side, two additional ravens pull at the same golden thread, adding to the intrigue and their silent conspiracy.

This wine is amazing – but don’t tell anybody.

Club 42 logo

Welcome to Club 42, a dedicated space for passionate
wine enthusiasts. As a member of Club 42, you’ll join
a select group of Orpheus & the Raven fans. Enjoy early
access to new vintages, exclusive access to limited edition
and older wines, invitations to private events, and special
pricing on your favourite Orpheus & the Raven wines.

Club 42 logo

Welcome to Club 42, a dedicated space for passionate wine enthusiasts. As a member of Club 42, you’ll join a select group of Orpheus & the Raven fans. Enjoy early access to new vintages, exclusive access to limited edition and older wines, invitations to private events, and special pricing on your favorite Orpheus & the Raven wines.