Kottabos takes its name from an ancient Greek drinking game, where after a few glasses of wine, friends would fling leftover lees toward targets...because, why not? In this case, it's a side project from Reenen Borman of Boschkloof, designed for experimentation beyond his family's estate. A second-generation winemaker, Reenen has earned a reputation as one of South Africa's best (casually - he's been awarded more 99 points by international critics than any other South African winemaker in history, and one of less than 10 to be awarded 100 pts), bringing both technical skill and instinct to Boschkloof's vineyards. After studying at Elsenburg and gaining hands-on experience in the Rh√¥ne Valley, he returned to Stellenbosch to refine the wines that have shaped his name over the years. That dedication was recognised in 2023 when he became a member of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild‚ an honour reserved for only around 40 winemakers in South Africa. (Niels at Luddite is also one of the OG members!)