Collaboration 006: Apricity House White Blend x Kosie van der Merwe 2024 (BAG-IN-BOX)
STYLE: White
GRAPES: Riesling, Kerner, Muller Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignac, Sauvitage, Muscaris
COUNTRY & REGION: Mosel, Germany
VINTAGE: 2024
ABV: 11%
VOLUME: 3L (equivalent of 4 bottles)
THE WHAT:
This wine is produced from fruit harvested on the steep slopes of the Mosel in Germany. Here, Riesling is king. However, some winemakers are considering what the impact of global warming will have on grape growing in the future, and what the best way to combat that would be. At Staffelter Hof, Kosie van der Merwe works alongside Jan Matthias Klein, pushing the boundaries of organic and regenerative farming, and working with hybrid grape varieties such as Sauvignac, Muscaris and Sauvitage, which are more resistant and hardy to adverse weather conditions.
THE WHO:
Kosie van der Merwe is South African by birth, and was one of the first movers in pioneering the roll out of biodynamic viticulture in the country. He currently finds himself working in the Mosel alongside Jan Matthias Klein of Staffelter Hof, an estate dating back to the 9th century, steeped in history and tradition, but which is also at the vanguard of open mindedness and experimentation when considering the future of sustainability in the wine industry.
THE WHY:
This is a big blend of a number of different varieties (Riesling, Kerner, Muller Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscaris, Sauvignac, Sauvitage) which made up surplus wine leftover in the cellar after a particularly good crop of fruit in 2024. Kosie is constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo, whether that be in the vineyard or in the cellar, and so this collaboration was the perfect fit for both our creative minds to reimagine the excess in a fun and playful way. It also happens to be the perfect drop for a house wine for Apricity, the Michelin Green Star restaurant who champions zero-waste cooking and sustainability.
THE TUNES:
Made in London and remastered in Hong Kong, “Chalo” (Bizhan Govindji) is a DJ and low intervention wine devotee. Unfussy about language or eras, digital or vinyl, he never builds a mix around just one genre. This playlist draws on Chalo's time in Asia, the Middle East, and of course, South Africa.
LISTEN HERE
- A 3 L BIB has ~1/10th the emissions of a 750 ml glass bottle (per litre of wine).
- Because BIB is light and space-efficient, one truck of BIB can carry the same wine volume as ~seven trucks of glass, slashing fuel and transport emissions.
- Packaging (esp. glass) is ~40–50% of wine’s carbon footprint.
- BIBs stay fresh for ~3-4 weeks, reducing product waste after opening.
We offer free shipping on orders of 6+ bottles (BIBs count as 2 bottles). Orders processed here will take 1-3 business days to arrive, depending on your postcode. Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.
STYLE: White
GRAPES: Riesling, Kerner, Muller Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignac, Sauvitage, Muscaris
COUNTRY & REGION: Mosel, Germany
VINTAGE: 2024
ABV: 11%
VOLUME: 3L (equivalent of 4 bottles)
THE WHAT:
This wine is produced from fruit harvested on the steep slopes of the Mosel in Germany. Here, Riesling is king. However, some winemakers are considering what the impact of global warming will have on grape growing in the future, and what the best way to combat that would be. At Staffelter Hof, Kosie van der Merwe works alongside Jan Matthias Klein, pushing the boundaries of organic and regenerative farming, and working with hybrid grape varieties such as Sauvignac, Muscaris and Sauvitage, which are more resistant and hardy to adverse weather conditions.
THE WHO:
Kosie van der Merwe is South African by birth, and was one of the first movers in pioneering the roll out of biodynamic viticulture in the country. He currently finds himself working in the Mosel alongside Jan Matthias Klein of Staffelter Hof, an estate dating back to the 9th century, steeped in history and tradition, but which is also at the vanguard of open mindedness and experimentation when considering the future of sustainability in the wine industry.
THE WHY:
This is a big blend of a number of different varieties (Riesling, Kerner, Muller Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscaris, Sauvignac, Sauvitage) which made up surplus wine leftover in the cellar after a particularly good crop of fruit in 2024. Kosie is constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo, whether that be in the vineyard or in the cellar, and so this collaboration was the perfect fit for both our creative minds to reimagine the excess in a fun and playful way. It also happens to be the perfect drop for a house wine for Apricity, the Michelin Green Star restaurant who champions zero-waste cooking and sustainability.
THE TUNES:
Made in London and remastered in Hong Kong, “Chalo” (Bizhan Govindji) is a DJ and low intervention wine devotee. Unfussy about language or eras, digital or vinyl, he never builds a mix around just one genre. This playlist draws on Chalo's time in Asia, the Middle East, and of course, South Africa.
LISTEN HERE
- A 3 L BIB has ~1/10th the emissions of a 750 ml glass bottle (per litre of wine).
- Because BIB is light and space-efficient, one truck of BIB can carry the same wine volume as ~seven trucks of glass, slashing fuel and transport emissions.
- Packaging (esp. glass) is ~40–50% of wine’s carbon footprint.
- BIBs stay fresh for ~3-4 weeks, reducing product waste after opening.
We offer free shipping on orders of 6+ bottles (BIBs count as 2 bottles). Orders processed here will take 1-3 business days to arrive, depending on your postcode. Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.
HEARD ON THE GRAPEVINE
"Foooooookin delicious. Beautiful brand. Beautiful wine. Beautiful concept."
"A delicious taste of home, the red was gorgeous, I’d drink it by the bucket. The genius idea paired with quirky branding, what’s not to love. Give me WWC everyday of the week!"
"I really love the concept of working with wine makers to take advantage of surplus wine – not only reducing unnecessary waste, but also importantly creating two absolutely delicious wines."
