Arra

Stellenbosch winery balancing Cape tradition with Rhône and Bordeaux varieties.

Arra is a Stellenbosch winery in South Africa's Coastal Region, where Mediterranean conditions and diverse soils support both classic Bordeaux varieties and distinctive regional expressions. The winery produces a Cape Blend—a South African category built on Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinotage—alongside a Viognier that captures the aromatic potential of the region's white wine program. A Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon blend rounds out the portfolio, marrying the dark fruit intensity of Syrah with Cabernet's structure. Wine Spectator has rated these wines, reflecting their technical merit and balance. The range demonstrates Stellenbosch's capacity to work across multiple varietal traditions, from the region's signature Pinotage blends to Old World-inflected reds and the mineral-driven character of northern Rhône whites adapted to South African terroir.