The interest in wine from Old Vines is not new. However, thanks to the curious viticulturist, Rosa Kruger, who started the search in South Africa for vines 35 years or older in 2002, traction for local wines made from these vines has been growing steadily. The Old Vine Project was formally launched in 2016, with an official bottle seal for producers following in 2018. South Africa is the only country in the world to have a regulatory authority that can issue such certification.Â