Lubanzi Wines reviews and discussion

4.9

100% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Approachable canned wine
  • Balanced white varietal
  • Attractive package design
  • Sustainable company mission
  • Limited flavor complexity
  • Occasional product scarcity
  • Light-bodied red profiles
  • Variable specialty availability

Lubanzi Wines earns consistently positive reviews: reviewers say the wines work—approachable, well-made cans and bottles that deliver crisp Chenin, drinkable reds, rosé bubbles and a standout Pét-Nat—while praising sustainability and portable, attractive packaging; a recurring weakness is limited complexity for serious collectors and occasional scarcity of certain releases. These points help prospective buyers decide: choose Lubanzi for easy-drinking, mission-driven wines ideal for picnics and casual occasions, but expect simpler flavor profiles and spotty availability of specialty SKUs.

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58 reviews and posts

  • As the name implies, Lubanzi truly is a wine for the wanderer. A wine that is so tasty and versatile it can be enjoyed anywhere amongst any company. I love their mission and what they stand for. A sip of Lubanzi is a sip for all.

  • Seriously delicious. I’m usually a red wine person but the white and the rose fully won me over. The rose particularly is perfect for days by the pool. Plus the cute packaging makes these a great gift! Love bringing Lubanzi to parties or as housewarming.

    Wine consumer!
  • Endlessly drinkable wines with varietals for every occasion. Whether it’s splitting a bottle with friends over a spatchcocked chicken or passing around a canned red on the hiking trail, Lubanzi is the perfect companion for wherever your wanderings take you.

  • Delicious wine from the best place on earth. I always get asked to bring Lubanzi to all my friends dinner parties, and after hike/swim drinks. Crack one open anywhere. So good, best vibes!

    Lara F works for Lubanzi Wines
  • Not only are Lubanzi’s wines delicious and affordable, they’re a socially conscious, environmentally friendly company.

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    I particularly enjoy their sparkling rosè and their pet nat.

  • If Lubanzi is there when I shop for wine, it’s a no brainer buy every time. Not only do they turn out unique, quality wines that punch above their weight class within an affordable price range, they do it with ethical business practices at the heart of their mission. These guys are the real deal — you’ll come for the wine they make but stay for reasons they make it.

  • Picking wine is intimidating. There are so many varieties, so many regions, and so much to know. Lubanzi lets me feel confident in my choice, so much so that it has become my family’s go-to brand. It’s reliably delicious, and it comes with a compelling story and mission that makes me feel good about who and what I’m supporting. Plus the choice of bottles or cans means it’s always convenient for picnics, potlucks, dinner for one, or whatever else might come up.

    Friends with Lubanzi Wines
  • I absolutely love Lubanzi! From their delicious and unique wines to their amazing support of the regions where the grapes are grown this company has everything. I can enjoy the wine and feel good about where my money is going.

  • I love everything about this company -- the wines, which are fantastic, and their commitment to social causes connected with the South African wine industry. They bring beautiful wines into the world and they do a whole lotta human good along the way. They're the gold standard for ethical business practices.

    Friends with Lubanzi Wines
  • This ain't your mom's chardonnay. Makes trips to my neighborhood wine shop easy every time they've got a new shipment in -- it's borderline irresponsible to not buy wine this good for what they charge. If you can get your hands on the pet nat don't think twice, but they're all tasty. Great story too. (And no disrespect to anyone's mom -- my parents got turned onto it and its become a cellar staple, so clearly some moms have great taste)

  • Terrifically tasty and makes you feel right at home! The brand’s commitment to connect environmental cause to its impact makes it my number one choice every single time!

  • Just a stellar brand. I've had the wines and they're all really good - all like the daily drinking types that always hit the spot - but mostly this brand is just cool for what the stand for and how they operate. Ceritfied B Corp, Carbon nuetral, 1% For The Planet, Fair Trade. Just feel like its finally a wine company making wines that I actually feel excited about buying when I walk into my local wine shop or something.

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  • These wines were so good and so convenient that they come in cans! I love their social mission and design. Such a cool brand

  • You know it’s a great wine when you only find out about Lubanzi’s progressive social accreditation’s when you’ve happily wolfed down the bottle and you’re about to pop it into recycling. A wonderful surprise! The Chenin is top of its class. Wonderfully balanced. The rest of the wine follow suit for sure!

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    More wine!!!!!!

  • Lubanzi, a wine for your hike, A perfect sip, a perfect strike, Canned and ready, it's always right, On adventures, day or night. Rosé and pet nat, our favorites here, A sip of Lubanzi, oh so dear, A taste of Cape Town, in every can, Thanks to two guys, a brilliant plan. Enjoy the views, enjoy the wine, Lubanzi is the perfect sign, Of memories made, and stories told, A canned wine, worth more than gold. So next time you hike, take Lubanzi along, And let the wine and nature sing a song, Of Cape Town, and adventures new, Thanks to Lubanzi, cheers to you!

  • I’ve had both the pet nat (which is my personal favorite) and the chenin (which is also great!). I’ll admit I first chose Lubanzi because I loved the label, but turns out I love the tastes too! It’s become my go-to summer picnic wine and love that it’s a certified B corp.

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    Wish I could find it in even more stores!

    Friends with Lubanzi Wines
  • Absolute go to whenever I am able to get my hands on some. Especially their Pet Nat - it’s relatively new but incredible. The rose cans are a favorite and make for a cute gift/easy thing to bring to someone’s house.

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    More Pet Nat!

  • Lubanzi is the best! We love the cans when we're headed on a long hike and want something for the summit or when we make it to the other side. Chenin often gets a bad rep, but theirs proves all the haters wrong! It's amazing! Their newest wines are next level though. The orange wine is something special and their Rainboat is epic. Can't wait to try their next one!

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    None! It's a 10/10