Albertus Viljoen van der Merwe, “Alvi” to his friends, established a property south of Worcester in 1928 and his son, “Bertie”, started producing wine. Today the wines are being made by his grandchildren, the property has grown from humble beginnings to the world-renowned Alvi’s Drift wine farm it is today. The “Albertus Viljoen” range is the best of the harvest, fermented in barrels to produce an outstanding, complex and full-bodied wine. Bismarck, the beloved Alvi’s Drift Great Dane, and self-appointed custodian of the cellar was the friendly welcoming party to any guests visiting the farm. Bismarck, superior in stature and loyalty, commanded respect as the undisputed alpha male of the pack. With the Bismarck wine, we honour his legacy.