Lavo Wine and Food was founded by Lerato Pretorius on a simple but enduring belief: that wine has the power to bring people together, to spark conversation, and to make the everyday feel extraordinary.
Lerato Pretorius is the Owner and Founder of Lavo Wine and Food, a brand built on the principle that a great glass of wine is something you share. She believes wine has the remarkable ability to dissolve barriers, open hearts, and bring different people, cultures, and stories to the same table.
Lerato produces her wines in partnership with Anura Vineyards in Wellington, Western Cape, and Orange River Cellars in the Northern Cape, two world-class production partners who share her commitment to quality, character, and craft.
As Owner and Founder, Lerato oversees every aspect of the Lavo range, from varietal selection and harvest timing to winemaking decisions made in partnership with the skilled teams at Anura Vineyards and Orange River Cellars. She has spent a lifetime studying the land, listening to the seasons, and translating each harvest into something truly worth savouring.
That commitment to distinction comes through in every sip. It's a pursuit of excellence that never compromises on warmth, character, or soul. Because the finest wines aren't just made, they're felt.
The heart of the Lavo range is grown in the Wellington valley, tucked between majestic mountain ranges, with a warm, Mediterranean-influenced climate, rich soils, and cooling valley breezes that allow each varietal to fully express its natural potential. These grapes are crafted at Anura Vineyards, one of Wellington's most respected estates.
The Lavo Sparkling Brut tells a different story: produced at Orange River Cellars in the Northern Cape, drawing on the unique terroir of the Green Kalahari. This is a range built on the diversity of South Africa's extraordinary winemaking regions.
Lavo wines is about pleasure, enjoyment, and connecting people around the world.
The Founder · Lavo Wine & Food
Every bottle reflects the unique character of our Wellington land: its soils, its altitude, its wind, and its sun.
Wine is a bridge between people. We craft ours to spark conversation, to celebrate milestones, and to honour the everyday.
We never compromise on quality. Each vintage is a pursuit of excellence, bold enough to be remembered, refined enough to be cherished.