About Gugulethu Hlela

Welcome to House of Hlela Royal Wines. We are a boutique winery of authentic South African wine based in The Netherlands. My name is Gugulethu (with my husband in the picture), which means "Treasure" in English, and I am the official agent in Europe for the wine labels Bukhosi ("Royalty") and Delisa ("Satisfaction"), owned by my aunt, HRH Princess Ntombifuthi Zulu. Also our new young and hip label LeSizwe ("For the People") and the nobel Zulu Contessa, we present for your enjoyment.

As the daughter of a Zulu-born Princess and one of the great grand-nieces of 👑 HM King Shaka Zulu, I regard it as a wonderful opportunity to represent the heritage and excellence of South African wine-making traditions. My aunt has lived in the UK and other parts of Africa for decades, acquiring her taste and love for wine. Some 30 years ago, she returned to her home land and developed her own wine labels, Delisa and Bukhosi. Together with her daughter Thandiwe, who produces LeSizwe, we all put our hands togheter and created a strong family woman in wine business. We run the first Royal Zulu-women-owned wine farm, “Groot Droom Royal Estate”, in the Western Cape South Africa. This is how three generations of woman in wine connect the "old and the new world", in an adventure full of delicious wines. 

I am inviting you to explore our selection of high-quality wines. Our handpicked selection of wines are made using the highest quality grapes. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or simply looking to try something new, we are dedicated to serve you personally with the best wines South Africa has to offer!

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