As a successful Restaurateur, Helmut started distilling "Haus-Schnaps" for his restaurant, "Katzenberger's Adler", one of the top rated restaurants in Germany. He subsequently began studying the "Art of Distillation" in Austria, as well as at the University of Hohenheim near Stuttgart under the auspices of Prof. Pieper.

When the monopolies in South Africa fell in 1994, Helmut took the chance to get the very first licence in the country to produce Grappa & Schnaps.

In January 2000, Wilderer's Distillery moved from Stellenbosch to Paarl. Visiting the new Distillery on the Wine-Route (R45) to Franshhoek (just 3 km outside Paarl) is a must for Schnaps lovers.

FYNBOS
Healing Herb
Bitter

GOLD (World Spirit Festival 2005, Austria)
SILVER (World Spirit Festival 2004, Austria)

This unique South African speciality is naturally produced from over 30 fresh herbs from the well known Fynbos region of the beautiful Cape. It is made in the original way without adding any flavours, colourants or sugar - a product which shows the distiller to be a true master.


GRAPPA
Muscato
Barrique

GOLD
Internationaler Spirituosen Wettbewerb 2008 (Germany)

GOLD (Wine & Spirit Competition 2005, London)
DOUBLE GOLD SPIRIT OF THE YEAR (World Spirit Festival 2004, Austria)
WORLD CLASS (Pro Wein 1998, Germany)

Very fruity aroma, ideal with coffee or Espresso. Oak-matured.

"World-class" award Pro Wein Düsseldorf 1999.

GRAPPA
Pinotage
Barrique

SILBER Internationaler Spirituosen Wettbewerb 2008
(Germany)

GOLD & winner in its class (World Spirit Festival 2005, Austria)
GOLD (World Spirit Festival 2004, Austria)

Unique to South Africa. Hints of cherry and vanilla. Oak-matured.



GRAPPA
Shiraz
Reserve Barrique

SILBER Internationaler Spirituosen Wettbewerb 2008 (Germany)

Product release in February 2008

WILLIAMS
Birne
Pear

SILVER (World Spirit Festival 2004, Austria)
SILVER (Destillata 2003, Austria)

One of the most loved Eau de Vie in the Western Hemisphere. The aroma of the pears is exceptionally strong. Gold medal DLG Germany 2003.

OBSTLER
Apfel & Birne
Apple & Pear

SILBER Internationaler Spirituosen Wettbewerb 2008 (Germany)

Apple and Pear, Germans love to drink it as a downer and also with their beer.

VIEILLE PRUNE
Zwetschke
Barrique

SILBER Internationaler Spirituosen Wettbewerb 2008 (Germany)

Made from prunes. So naturally aromatic that you can well use it for desserts, cakes or fondues! Available only in very small quantities.



APFEL
Apple
Barrique

"Very Good"

GOLD (World Spirit Festival 2004, Austria)
SILVER (World Spirit Festival 2005, Austria)
SILVER (Destillata 2003, Austria)
SILVER (DLG 2003, Germany)

Golden Delicious Apple distilled in 2002 and matured in French oak for more than 3 years to get this golden colour and the balance of fruit and wood.

"Strong but not overpowering wood on the nose.
On the pallet, a sweet, juicy fruit taking the lead, slight vanilla flavours".


MARILLE
Apricot
Barrique

The South African Apricots can really compete with the Austrian Marille.