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Lavo · Wines of Distinction

it's love
in a bottle

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Welcome to Lavo Wines

Created
from love.

Lavo wine originates from the name Lerato, a Southern African name which means love. Lavo Wines is about pleasure, enjoyment, and connecting people around the world. The thread connecting people of different backgrounds, sharing congenial association over a glass of wine.

Our wine has been created from love,
to be enjoyed with love.
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it's love
in a bottle
it's love
in a bottle

Wines of Distinction  ·  Wellington, South Africa

Our Collection

The Wines

Noble varietals from our Wellington estate. Each bottle a labour of love, expressive of our unique terroir and three centuries of South African winemaking heritage.

Lavo Merlot bottle with grapes
Red Wine · Wellington

Merlot

Intense flavours of ripe blackberry, red berry and blackcurrant, with hints of mint and violet, and subtle tones of dark chocolate and coffee. Well integrated French oak with a smooth palate and long lingering finish.

Blackberry Dark Chocolate Violet Coffee
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Lavo Cabernet Sauvignon bottle with grapes
Red Wine · Wellington

Cabernet Sauvignon

An aromatic combination of cigar box, spice and mint. A mostly savoury palate with plenty of smooth, well-integrated tannins. Aged with French and American oak staves.

Cigar Box Spice Mint
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Lavo Sparkling Brut bottle with grapes
Sparkling Wine · Brut

Sparkling Brut

Citrus and nutty aromas on the nose, followed by watermelon and kiwi on the palate. A dry, celebratory sparkling wine with a smooth, buttery finish.

Citrus Watermelon Buttery
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Lavo Chardonnay bottle with grapes
White Wine · Wellington

Chardonnay

Tropical pineapple and citrus on the nose. Butterscotch and nuttiness on the palate complete this full-bodied, lees-aged white wine.

Pineapple Butterscotch Citrus
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Lavo Sauvignon Blanc bottle with grapes
White Wine · Wellington

Sauvignon Blanc

Full-bodied and barrel-fermented on the lees for six months. An excellent companion to oysters, seafood platters, game meats and asparagus.

Crisp Fresh Full-Bodied
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Lavo Chenin Blanc bottle with grapes
White Wine · Wellington

Chenin Blanc

A versatile, food-friendly white. Pairs beautifully with shellfish, pork, ham and vinaigrette salads, and can tame the heat of spicy dishes.

Versatile Fresh Crisp
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Limited Release

Special Edition Wines

Crafted in small batches, our Special Edition range pushes the boundaries of our Wellington terroir. Bold expressions reserved for those who seek something truly distinct.

Special Edition · Red Wine

Special Edition Pinotage

South Africa's signature varietal at its most expressive: bold layers of dark plum, smoked meat and roasted coffee, with a velvety texture and a long, warming finish. A limited release that celebrates the very best of our Wellington estate.

Dark Plum Smoked Meat Roasted Coffee Velvety
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Special Edition · Red Wine

Special Edition Cabernet Sauvignon

An elevated expression of our flagship red, with concentrated blackcurrant and cedar, layered with tobacco leaf and fine-grained tannins. Extended barrel maturation in premium French oak delivers a structured, age-worthy wine of exceptional depth.

Blackcurrant Cedar Tobacco French Oak
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Lavo Wine Club

Wine delivered
with love, monthly.

Join the Lavo Wine Club and receive a curated selection of our finest wines delivered to your door each month, with member discounts, exclusive event invitations, and first access to new releases.

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