Liz Ogumbo
Wine with Rhythm.
Founded in 2018 by Kenyan-born creator and cultural architect Liz Ogumbo, Liz Ogumbo Wines™ is a premium wine brand exploring the relationship between wine, music and culture.
Rooted in South African vineyards, the brand brings together distinctive wines and creative storytelling, with an outlook that extends across wine regions and international collaborations.
Music in Wine™
At the heart of the brand is an original concept: Music in Wine™.
Each wine release is inspired by and named after an original soundtrack from Liz Ogumbo's musical catalogue. Accessible through a QR code on the bottle, each soundtrack adds another dimension to the experience — inviting you to taste, listen and connect with the story behind the wine.
It is a meeting of two creative expressions, where the character of the wine finds its counterpart in sound.
The wines
Crafted in South Africa, working with winemakers including Hendrik Snyman, the collection draws from selected vineyard parcels across the Western Cape.
The wines reflect a considered approach to varietal character, craftsmanship and creative identity. Each has its own story, musical inspiration and place within the collection.
Recognition
Liz Ogumbo Wines™ has been featured in the Platter's Wine Guide, South Africa's respected guide to its wines and wineries.
Beyond the bottle
For Liz Ogumbo, wine is a meeting point for creativity, culture, enterprise and connection.
From its South African beginnings to new conversations across international wine regions, Liz Ogumbo Wines™ continues to explore distinctive expressions of wine and the experiences built around it.
Partnerships & Collaborations
We welcome conversations with winemakers, vineyards, distributors and creative partners interested in bringing distinctive wine experiences to new audiences.
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Liz Ogumbo Wines Catalogue
Maro
Maro
(Shiraz 2016)
ALC/ VOL 13.0%
Our Maro Shiraz derives its name from Liz Ogumbo’s soundtrack, Maro Pamore from her debut album KenSoul. This wine has a deep, dark red colour with aromas of plums and red berry fruitcake on the nose along with hints of nutmeg.
Like the spicy character of ‘Maro’ (translated from Luo to English to mean to mother-in-law), Our soft-yet complex ‘Maro’ Shiraz will awaken your taste buds and undertones of chocolate and tobacco leaf will linger for a while and slowly fade away, leaving your palate satisfied.
The palate is dense, very well rounded and supported with a smooth, velvety tannin structure along with flavours of mulberry, blackberry fruit and vanilla.
Scan the QR code on the wine bottle and let our ‘Maro’ wine tantalise your taste buds traversing into your auditory senses through her melodies and rhythmic soundtrack.
Already There
Already There
Pinotage 2017
ALC/ VOL 13.0%
Our ‘Already There’ Pinotage derives its name from Liz Ogumbo’s Ft Sxeeps soundtrack, ‘Already There.’ This full-bodied elegant dark ruby red Pinotage with enticing flavours, smokiness and hints of red fruit carries a bouquet of red fruit with smoky and savoury notes.
As our way to celebrate South Africa through it’s musical collaboration from this soundtrack and its national grape, ‘Pinotage,’ this wine has been crafted by a group of South African winemakers and carries a great balance between fruit and acid, resulting in an elegant and sophisticated palate through its tamed tannins. You can pair her with almost any dish or just enjoy on her own anytime of the year. Either way, she is determined to get you ‘there.’
Scan the QR code on the wine bottle and let ‘Already There’ tantalise your taste buds traversing into your auditory senses through its melodies and rhythmic soundtrack.
Msenangu
Msenangu
(Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay)
ALC/ VOL 13.0%
In its Light golden colour with straw tinge, Msenangu is influenced by the rendition of a Swahili love ballad’s coastal rhythms from Liz Ogumbo's album, KenSoul, The Lotus Chapter, ready to transport you from Stellenbosch all through to the Swahili coast.
Hints of tropical citrus aromas, pear drop sweetness and a hint of honeysuckle, finishing on the nose set this Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay 2017 Blend as a rare, yet easy every-day wine.
The grapes are selected parcels throughout the Western Cape and the wine is crafted by Hendrik Snyman.
To experience ‘Msenangu’ beyond this rich blend of Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay blend 2017, scan the QR code on your bottle for a free download of the soundtrack.
Ubuntu
UBUNTU
(Red Blend 2017)
ALC/ VOL 13.0%
Our Ubuntu blend of 86% Shiraz,10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Pinotage derives its name from Liz Ogumbo’s soundtrack, Ubuntu from her debut album KenSoul. Ubuntu is an expression used to embody the spirit of brotherhood/sisterhood through unity in our human existence. (also referred to as ‘Undugu’ within the Swahili-speaking East African community)
On the nose are spicy notes of liquorice, black pepper, coriander and “fynbos” combined with fresh aromas of dark berries and butterscotch as we unveil UBUNTU at a time where the world is slowly reuniting from pain and love through the novel pandemic crisis of our times.
Scan the QR code and let our UBUNTU wine tantalise your taste buds traversing into your auditory senses through her melodies and rhythmic soundtrack
Mon Homme
Mon Homme
(Pinotage 2013)
ALC/ VOL 14.0%
“My man” translated from English to French as “Mon homme” is a rare gem, bold-yet easy, contemporary-styled and carefully crafted 2013 Pinotage.
Explore and experience 'Mon homme,' the soundtrack to this enigma on Liz Ogumbo's sophomore album, 'Kensoul, The Lotus Chapter.' Mon Homme's harmonies and melodies could be compared to the hints of red berries, delicate dark chocolate and fruit cake on the nose. The grapes are selected from parcels throughout the Western Cape and the wine is crafted by Hendrik Snyman.
To experience ‘Mon homme’ beyond this rich bottle of Pinotage 2013, scan the QR code for a free download of this soundtrack.
