— Our sister estate

Two hemispheres,one family

Benguela Cove, on the Walker Bay coastline of South Africa. Cool-climate wines from the estate that shares our family, our winemaker and our swallow.

Visit the Benguela Cove shop

One family, two coastlines

Two estates, one idea about wine

Benguela Cove sits on the Walker Bay coastline near Hermanus in South Africa, founded by Penny Streeter OBE, the entrepreneur behind Leonardslee Family Vineyards.

The two estates share a winemaker. Johann Fourie works across both, carrying the same cool-climate thinking from the ocean-cooled slopes of Walker Bay to the Wealden soils of West Sussex.

They share a symbol too. The barn swallow migrates each year between southern Africa and the gardens of Sussex, which is why the same bird appears on the wines from both estates.

Benguela Cove wines are sold in the United Kingdom through the estate's own UK shop, so every bottle comes direct from the people who made it.

— One family, two terroirs

One family, two terroirs

West Sussex, England

Leonardslee Family Vineyards

Ancient Wealden soils

Cooled by the English Channel

Wine made by Johann Fourie

Walker Bay, South Africa

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

On the Bot River lagoon

Cooled by the Atlantic

Wine made by Johann Fourie

Every year, the swallow crosses continents. From the cool-climate shores of Walker Bay to the ancient gardens of West Sussex, award-winning wines that follow the sun.

Benguela Cove

The Benguela Cove range

Cool climate, warm coastline

  • 01

    White wines

    Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grown within reach of the Atlantic, picked for freshness rather than weight.

  • 02

    Red wines

    Estate reds from the warmer inland blocks, including the flagship Bordeaux-style blends.

  • 03

    Rosé and sparkling

    Lighter styles for the table, alongside traditional method sparkling from the same cool-climate fruit.

  • 04

    Dessert wines and estate olive oil

    The smaller parcels of the estate, made in limited quantity and available while stocks last.

Johann Fourie makes wine at both estates

One winemaker, two hemispheres, and the same regard for cool-climate fruit at either end of the journey.

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If you are travelling

The estate is open to visitors

Benguela Cove welcomes guests to the estate on the lagoon, with two restaurants, Moody Lagoon and Blackbeard's Diner, alongside tastings of the full range.

Opening hours, experiences and bookings are handled by the estate directly on the South African site.

— Where Each Estate is Sold

Pour yourself into the afternoon

Leonardslee wine is sold here. Benguela Cove wine is sold on its own estate's shop,

where the full range, the vintages and the South African tasting notes live.

 Visit the Benguela Cove shop