ocean & wine
Sustainability is a journey we take seriously; it’s why we exist. From our certified sustainable farming to our partnerships with leading ocean conservationists, we aim to protect what we love.
Our vision
Our grapes
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Our vision
OUR VISION
Founded in 2015 by winemaker and surfer, Trizanne Barnard, Dawn Patrol Wines is a proudly South African brand passionate about the ocean, adventure, and making memorable moments over a glass of wine. Driven by a desire to live life with purpose, we are committed to social responsibility and environmental integrity in our production and partnerships.
Our dedication to community and marine health is realised through the Voice of the Oceans Ambassadors Programme. This initiative is powered by collaborations with Ocean Pledge, the Little Optimist Trust, and the Roxy Davis Foundation. These partnerships are central to our mission of elevating youth voices in ocean conservation by teaching practical environmental knowledge and public speaking skills. Proceeds from each case of our IPW-certified bottled wines and recyclable canned wines directly support this programme.
Having successfully launched six rounds, this initiative empowers young individuals to become advocates for marine health through education. This intentionality underscores Dawn Patrol’s core values: cultivating ocean awareness, ensuring tangible community engagement, and investing in the lasting impact on future generations through transparent, certified production methods.
Our grapes
OUR GRAPES
Our grapes are sourced from the Swartland Region, selected from farmers who follow certified environmental integrity standards, including Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) guidelines for soil cultivation. This area is characterised by its hot dry summers and cold wet winters, boasting a diverse soil composition of granite, shale, clay, and slate. This unique terroir contributes significantly to the distinctive structure and complexity of our wines.
The remaining grapes are sourced from the greater Coastal Region. The diverse soils and the region’s proximity to the ocean contribute to a rich terroir, enhancing the variety and depth found in our wines. By sourcing from IPW-compliant vineyards, we ensure that our grapes are grown with a focus on long-term soil health and biodiversity.
Our process
OUR PROCESS
We owe a lot to our dedicated farmers and their fantastic grapes. When it comes to making wine, we keep things simple and natural. We ferment our wines naturally and believe in minimal intervention from our side.
All our wines are IPW-certified, meaning we follow sustainable practices throughout the winemaking process. This ensures we have a minimal environmental impact and comply with international sustainability standards for the wine industry.
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We are endlessly grateful to our homies:
CAPE TOWN: Café Frank | Oranjezicht City Farm Market | Hog House Brewing Company | Vino Pronto | Wine Concepts Newlands | The Vineyard Connection | Norman Goodfellows | Woodstock Liquors | Caratello Wine Club (Ceres) | Sommeliers Warehouse | WYN Store | Aegir Project | Wine Concepts Kloof
THE COAST: Meet at Sea(Glentana) | Nina's Cafe (George) | The Captain's Cook (Sedgefield) | Muse(Knysna) | Thyme and Again Farmstall (Plett) | Robberg Seafoods Grocery Store (Plett) | Down To Earth(Plett) |Belle Balance(Plett) | Barrington's(Plett) | Blue Rocks Cafe (Nature's Valley) | Oyster Bay Lodge(Oyster Bay) |Nevermind(St Francis) | Tops Villiage Square(St Francis) | St Francis Brewing Co (St Francis) | Nina's(JBay) | Infood Deli (Jbay) | Unwind (Jbay) | Something Good(PE) | Taste Room(PE)
KZN: 1000 Hills Chef School - Bothas Hill (Valley of 1000 Hills) | 3603 (Gillitts) | Al Pescatore (Ballito) | Ballito Kwikspar | Bayala Private Game Lodge (Hluhluwe) | Cafe 1999 - Umhlanga | Champagne Castle (Drakensberg)|Duiker Game Lodge (Hluhluwe) | Fugitives Drift (Rorke's Drift)| Grimaldi's Durban Country Club | Grimaldi's Umhlanga | Hilton Quarry Spar | Hluhluwe River Lodge | Jock Morrison & Sons (Mtubatuba) | Kayla-Anns (Pennington)|Makatana Bay Lodge (St Lucia) | Marriot Gardens Wine Cellar | Nambiti Plains (Ladysmith)| OK Winterton | Platinum Belt Lounge (Umhlanga)| Ray's Kitchen (Hillcrest-Emberton)| Rhino Ridge (Hluhluwe)| Rhino River Lodge (Hluhluwe) | Sala Beach Lodge (Ballito)| Shayamoya (Pongola)| Steak & Oyster (Umhlanga)| The Cellar (Port Shepstone)| The Fine Wine Company (KZN Midlands) |The Roundhouse (Hillcrest) | Thonga Beach Lodge (Manzengwenya) | Three Trees Lodge (Bergville) | Tops Lillies Quarter (Hillcrest) | Tops on Station (Mtunzini) | Umhlanga Rocks Tops| Wineology (Salt Rock)
GAUTENG: Voisin Bread & Wine (JHB) | Wine Menu (JHB) | Eighteen 13 Boutique Wine Shop (JHB) | The Wine & Spirit Library (JHB) | Intowine (PTA) | And then there was fire (Krugersdorp) | Morries Pantry (PTA) | BGR Florence Ribeiro (PTA)
